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Gift Guide: Top 5 Father's Day Getaways

31st Aug 2016 Travel Tips Holiday Destinations

Gift Guide: Top 5 Father's Day Getaways

Father's Day is just around the corner and it's time to step up your gift giving game. Forget about socks and jocks, your dad deserves so much more than new underwear. After all this is the guy who turned up to all your footy games, gave you your first sip of beer and taught you how to change a tyre. Get dad something he really wants this Father's Day and spend some quality time together doing something that he loves. Stuck for inspiration? Check out our gift guide for the top 5 Father's Day getaways for you and the old man.

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5 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Kauai

3rd Aug 2016 Travel Tips Pacific Holiday Destinations

5 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Kauai

Kauai is the oldest island in Hawaii and you don’t get to be six million years old without holding on to a few secrets. There are lots of things we do know about Kauai, including how beautiful it is but there are also quite a few things you probably don’t know. Packed into this little island is everything from primeval ‘Jurassic Park’ rainforest to palm-fringed beaches, sheer cliffs, emerald ravines, thundering waterfalls, majestic canyons and valleys. Some of Kauai’s best kept secrets are only accessible by helicopter, boat or some serious hiking. It’s time you discovered the true Kauai.

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Our Pick: Top 10 Resorts in Fiji

29th Jul 2016 Travel Tips Pacific Holiday Destinations

Our Pick: Top 10 Resorts in Fiji

The tropical island paradise of Fiji is one of the most popular holiday destinations for Aussies. In fact, last year almost 310,000* Australians visited the pristine shores of Fiji. From the snorkeller's heaven of the Mamanuca Islands to the private oasis of the Coral Coast and the world class golfing and cruising region of Denarau, there are more than 100 hotels and resorts to choose from. With so many options, planning your Fiji holidays can seem a little bit daunting. To help make your decision a bit easier, we've put together our pick of the top 10 resorts in Fiji.

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12 Surprising Things About Australia for First-time Visitors

19th Jul 2016 Travel Tips Australia Holiday Destinations

12 Surprising Things About Australia for First-time Visitors

Australia is known for its stunning landscapes, beautiful beaches and laid-back locals. It is also home of the Sydney Opera House, Great Barrier Reef, UGG Boots, and of course kangaroos and koalas. Before you hop in your car hire and start exploring the Land Down Under, there are some things you should know.

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Weird & Wonderful Thailand

6th Jul 2016 Travel Tips Asia Holiday Destinations

Weird & Wonderful Thailand

The travel guides tell us that Thailand holidays are all about tropical beaches, elephant rides and incredible temples and while all that is true, we also know that there are some wacky and wondrous experiences to be had. From drinking out of little plastic bags to selling gasoline in whiskey bottles by the roadside (beware of that one!), there are plenty of weird and wonderful things to see while in Thailand. Although they make great stories to tell your friends, some of them you’d probably rather avoid having to experience firsthand. Dive head first into the wonderful, but prepare yourself for some of the stranger things you may see.

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How To Not Look Like An Idiot Abroad (Or Offend The Locals)

29th Jun 2016 Travel Tips

How To Not Look Like An Idiot Abroad (Or Offend The Locals)

Are you a tourist or a traveller? When it comes to holidaying overseas most people think these two terms mean the same thing, but those in the know understand there are some very big differences. Tourists stick out like sore thumbs while travellers know their stuff. Whether you're travelling to some far off exotic land or just a couple of hours by plane, we've put together a collection of some of the most common cultural considerations for a variety of holiday destinations around the world. With this advice in mind you'll avoid awkward and possibly offensive situations no matter how far or how wide you roam.

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How To Avoid Online Travel Scams

8th Jun 2016 Travel Tips

How To Avoid Online Travel Scams

Booking travel online is an easy way to compare prices, evaluate hotel reviews and save money but for inexperienced travellers, it can also come with some risks. TravelOnline has been specialising in holiday packages for almost 20 years and has multiple accreditations with national travel agent endorsement organisations. Rated #1 Travel Agent Australia on Product Review and with an impressive Trustscore of 9.4 on Trust Pilot, more than 50,000 customers a year purchase our discounted travel packages. However not all travellers are so lucky, with scams targeting customers booking online travel on the rise.

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Top 5 Mother's Day Travel Experiences

27th Apr 2016 Travel Tips

Top 5 Mother's Day Travel Experiences

With Mother's Day just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about how you're going to say thanks mum for everything you've done. While in previous years a bunch of flowers and a box of chocolates might have done the trick, this year that's just not going to cut it. Besides, after spending some of the best years of her life dedicated to you, she deserves something special. Mums often sacrifice on things for themselves in order to give their children more and it's about time you showed her how much you really appreciate that. So to give you a helping hand, we've put together the top 5 mother's day travel experiences.

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Top 5 Tips for First Time Family Ski Holidays

13th Apr 2016 Travel Tips

Top 5 Tips for First Time Family Ski Holidays

If you're a first time skier be prepared to look like a baby giraffe learning to walk. It's unlikely you'll remain upright at all times and there will be arms and legs everywhere. What could be more fun than experiencing this as a family? Introduce your children to the rush of skiing while they're too young to know the meaning of fear and you'll create family memories to last a lifetime. Of course there are a number of factors to consider when planning this type of holiday for the whole family, so consider something like a ski package to take care of some of the work for you. We've also put together some handy hints to help you out.

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Pack Smart: Suitcase Packing Made Easy

16th Mar 2016 Travel Tips

Pack Smart: Suitcase Packing Made Easy

Packing your suitcase for your holiday feels like a crucial point – you don’t want to forget anything! You start to think about all the ‘what ifs’ and ‘just in cases’ you might encounter on your trip and before you know it, half your wardrobe and a quarter of your dresser are bulging from the seams of your suitcase. But before you climb on top and start jumping up and down to get it closed, have a look at some of these clever strategies for saving space, packing light and arriving at your destination wrinkle-free and ready for anything.

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