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5 Tips For Planning The Perfect City Staycation

If you're desperately craving a holiday but lack the time, money and annual leave to make it happen, a staycation is just what you need. The perfect way to fall in love with your city all over again, a staycation allows you to be a tourist in your own town and see the sights from a new perspective. Best of all, if you live in Australia, there are plenty of local getaways right at your fingertips. So, cancel those weekend plans, pack your bags and get ready to enjoy some homegrown R&R.

5 Childhood Stories That Inspired Our Travels

There's nothing quite like curling up with a good book, switching off from the world and being transported to another universe. From imaginary places where mythical creatures rule the land, to ancient civilizations steeped in exotic culture, books have the power to spark a sense of wanderlust with each turn of the page. Regardless of age, reading takes us on a journey of imagination, exploration and adventure. Ultimately, many of the books we read as children have inspired us to see the world.

Here are 5 childhood stories that inspired our travels.

How To Spend 7 Days In Queenstown

Delivering untouched wilderness, adventure and pure relaxation, Queenstown is an unrivalled holiday destination. Located on New Zealand's South Island, this popular alpine town draws over 3 million tourists per year and it's not hard to see why. With so much to see and do, Queenstown is bursting with amazing restaurants, funky bars, breathtaking scenery, and adventure sports, making it the perfect place for a week long holiday. Whether you're seeking a scenic escape in the mountains or an action-packed adventure holiday, this beautiful region caters to all.

How Holidays Benefit Our Health And Well-Being

There’s no question about it, holidays are amazing. It’s the time where you can do whatever you like, go wherever you please, indulge in delicious food and wine, spend days lying on a tropical beach and spend time with loved ones, all without thinking about work. But believe it or not, holidays are actually great for your health too! Not convinced? Read on to discover the 4 ways that holidays benefit our health and well-being.

Vanuatu Resorts For Every Kind Of Traveller

With over 100 hotels & resorts to choose from, planning your Vanuatu holiday can seem a little daunting. After all you just want to relax in tropical paradise, right? To help make your decision a little easier, we've outlined some of our favourite Vanuatu resorts to suit your individual travel style. From family friendly holidays and group travel adventures to romantic getaways and luxury escapes, Vanuatu has something for everyone. . 

How to make the most of your Vanuatu holiday

Culturally fascinating and scenically stunning, Vanuatu is the underrated paradise of the South Pacific. Cascading waterfalls meet tropical lagoons and lush rainforests set the scene for an enchanting island escape. Together with a fantastic host of attractions, entertainment and accommodation, Vanuatu promises a truly outstanding holiday experience. Best of all, this tropical paradise is just over 2 hours from Australia with regular flights available from Brisbane and Sydney to Port Vila. There are also direct flights available from Melbourne three times a week and a direct flight from Brisbane to Santo one a week. Getting to Vanuatu has never been easier, and thanks to our amazing partnerships with Vanuatu's top suppliers, we are able to offer some of the best deals and holiday packages on the web. Read on to discover how to make the most of your Vanuatu Holiday.

Why do Aussies really take holidays?

It’s no surprise that Aussies love to travel. In fact, we’re known for it worldwide. Everywhere you go, no matter how far or obscure, you can always guarantee you’ll run into another Aussie traveller. Whether it’s lying on the beach in Thailand, or exploring the local villages in Vietnam, travel is in our blood and its part of our culture. We travel far and wide, for a good time and for a long time, but the question is why?

Why do Aussies really take holidays?

66.5% of Aussies Aren't Using Their Annual Leave

In a recent study, TravelOnline.com surveyed 10,000 Australian people about their holiday habits. By looking at the connections between work and travel, our survey found that 66.5% of Aussies fail to use all of their annual leave each year. Of the full 4 weeks/year that Aussies are entitled to, 20% of people fail to use 2 weeks of holidays and 6% fail to take just 1 weeks’ worth of holidays per year. While there are many factors that influence peoples holiday choices, we have outlined the top reasons why Aussies fail to use their annual leave.

How Australians Justify Their Holidays

TravelOnline surveyed 10,000 Australian travellers about how they justify their travelling priorities. By looking at the connections between work, family, finance, consumer behaviour and travel, we were able to gain a better understanding of our customers holiday habits. Read on to discover the fascinating insights.

Peak Season, School Holidays or the Off-Season When is the Best Time to Travel?

A question we get asked time and time again by travellers is "When is the best time to visit X?" While there is no definitive answer, the best time to travel depends on a number of factors such as the destination, pricing, weather and demand. When deciding on dates to travel, it helps to know the pros and cons of travelling in different seasons. Peak season, school holidays and the off-season vary significantly, so be sure to consider the following factors before booking your next holiday.