There’s a new must-have travel accessory on the market, and it’s a strong influencer on where and how you holiday. It won’t take up much space in your suitcase and you can take it with you wherever you go, without needing to pack a thing. In fact, it’s not even tangible, yet social media has taken the travel industry by storm and it’s shaking things up in a very tangible way.
Read moreSeeing wild and exotic animals is often on the bucket list of many travellers, particularly if the destination is known for its unique wildlife. Getting up close to these animals can be such a memorable part of your holiday. However, some unethical operators prey on naïve tourists, conning them into paying for an ‘animal experience’ while hiding cruelty and abuse from view. Unfortunately, many tourists who love animals may actually be contributing to animal suffering simply because they’re not aware of how these animals are treated.
Read moreAlthough Noosa is often considered the Sunshine Coast holiday destination of choice for relaxing by the beach, it's also an excellent surfing spot for the more actively inclined. Famous for its calendar of eventsthat revolve around surfing, Noosa Heads is the place to be for some of the coast's best opportunities to hang ten. Every year in March, Noosa is flooded with board riders from all over the country and even the world. It's this international acclaim that has seen the town get serious about riding the wave of fame to secure its status as a National Surfing Reserve. Now Noosa is set to drop in on the action of the world stage.
Read moreSo you've made it through Christmas and now you're gearing up for a big New Year's Eve where you'll make resolutions that are always harder to stick to than you think. According to research by global information and data company Neilsen, 28% of people resolve to enjoy life to the fullest while 14% promise themselves they'll travel more in the new year. So whether you're looking for the next big thing in travel or just want to know which destinations will be trendiest, we've put together out hit predictions in our travel trend forecast for 2017.
Read moreWhile Pantone are releasing their colour of the year for 2017 (Greenery 15-0343 in case you missed it) and the Oxford Dictionary have released the 2016 word of the year (Post-truth? Really?) we've put together some of the most popular travel trends in the last 12 months. While buzzwords abound, there's also some interesting trends emerging. Our top 5 travel trends of 2016 spell good news for tech-savvy travellers but some not-so-good news for selfie-loving tourists.
Read moreForget Tinder, the new way to find love is at a live event according to recent research by Eventbrite, a self-service ticketing platform. The survey found that 49% of respondents had met their 'significant other' at a live event, with almost 50% of all those surveyed reporting finding love at a festival. 4% of survey respondents had gone on to exchange vows with partners they had met at an event. So whether you're into music festivals or sporting spectacles, it seems live events are the right place to look for love and with Queensland offering over 100 of the country's best live events, your chances of finding a match are much higher than simply swiping right.
Read moreThe future of travel is (almost) here. It has the potential to rock the travel industry to its core and will change the way we travel forever. Hypersonic travel is set to revolutionise global air travel and could see flights from Sydney to London taking just two hours, shaving a huge 21 hours off this famously long journey. It’s huge news and an incredible advance in aviation, an industry which has come a long way in Australia since the first flight from Sydney all the way back in 1920. We take a look back on the evolution of flights and airlines in Australia to see just how far we’ve come.
Read moreIn 2015 and 2016 Bali volcanoes erupted and their resulting ash cloud caused the cancellation of a number of flights between Australia and Bali. For many travellers, their Bali holidays were either cancelled, or extended for up to 2 weeks - whether they wanted them to be or not. However there's no need to be afraid of Bali's volcanoes or volcanic ash clouds, and major disruptions are pretty rare. In fact tourists have an interesting relationship with Bali and its volcanoes. They're both drawn to them as mysterious and majestic tourist attractions but also wary of the disruptions they can cause to their travel plans. Still, it's interesting to discover just what it is about volcanic ash clouds that make them so dangerous for airplanes. As you'll see, there's a lot more to it than just needing to switch on the windscreen wipers.
Read moreWinter is coming. So are extra Qantas services to Queenstown. If you live in the southern states you’re probably already in the grips of winter’s icy fingers. While some people like to chase the sun and jet off somewhere warm and tropical to escape the falling temperatures, others embrace them and head for the snow fields to get their ski on.
Read moreThink again. Often, travellers think their credit card automatically covers them with ‘free’ travel insurance, but this is not always the case. Between recent natural disasters and political unrest, now is the perfect time to talk about the importance of travel insurance. Like a lot of insurance, it often feels like a bit of a waste of money. That is, of course, until you need it.
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