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10 Reasons You Need To Travel More

9th Mar 2016 Travel Tips

10 Reasons You Need To Travel More

Some people are born with the gypsy gene, never spending too long in the one place and spending their lives looking for new places and experiences. Others spend all year planning a grand annual family holiday and some just like to enjoy quick weekend getaways or an extra few days here and there exploring somewhere new tacked onto the end of a business trip. Regardless of your travel style, there are so many reasons to go somewhere new and experience somewhere different. Here are just 10 reasons why you need to travel more.

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6 Ways Queenstown Trumps Aussie Ski Spots

18th Feb 2016 Travel Tips New Zealand Holiday Destinations

6 Ways Queenstown Trumps Aussie Ski Spots

Australia and New Zealand have always had a long-standing rivalry. From claiming the credit for many of each other's famous exports (think Russell Crowe and the Pavlova) to beating the pants off each other in sport, Australia and New Zealand frequently go head to head. When it comes to ski holidays, Australia does offer some you beaut ski fields, but the ski options in Queenstown are choice as bro.

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Best & Worst Days to Travel Over Christmas

22nd Dec 2015 Travel News Travel Tips

Best & Worst Days to Travel Over Christmas

Christmas and New Year’s celebrations are just days away, which means roads and airports will be packed. Despite Christmas being a time traditionally spent eating, drinking and being merry with family, it’s also a very popular time for travel thanks to the combination of school holidays and public holidays. While you may be expecting bedlam on the roads and at the airport, don’t lose your Christmas cheer just yet – the forecast isn’t looking quite so dire for the Christmas holidays.

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Top 10 Ways to Save Money While on Holiday

13th Oct 2015 Travel Tips

Top 10 Ways to Save Money While on Holiday

Between the rising cost of living and the decline of the Aussie dollar, it can be hard enough to save up the money to treat yourself to a well-deserved break. However, holidaying doesn't need to be expensive. There are plenty of ways to cut costs without sacrificing on comfort or quality and it doesn't all revolve around being lucky enough to score a flight on sale. To give you a helping hand, we've put together a list of the top 10 ways to save money while on holiday.

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Top 5 Cocktails of Summer

7th Jan 2015 Travel Tips

Top 5 Cocktails of Summer

Cocktails have long been associated with travel. From the returned servicemen of WWII who brought home rum-soaked navy grog recipes from their seaward journeys in the Pacific to the extensive cocktail menus we now work our way through on relaxing, sun-drenched beach holidays.

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How To Survive The Christmas Holidays

9th Dec 2013 Travel Tips

How To Survive The Christmas Holidays

Christmas is always a popular time to travel, however holidaying with family isn't always the most relaxing experience.

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Top 10 Tips for Sleeping on a Plane

18th Nov 2013 Travel Tips

Top 10 Tips for Sleeping on a Plane

Whether you spent a big weekend in another state or have a long haul flight stretching out before you, getting some sleep on the plane sounds like a brilliant idea. That is until you actually try to fall asleep. Between cranky babies, chatty passengers and the sound of the engines, falling asleep on the plane can seem like a lost cause.

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School Holidays Travel Guide [INFOGRAPHIC]

30th Aug 2013 Travel Tips Infographics

School Holidays Travel Guide [INFOGRAPHIC]

Whether you find yourself counting down to the school holidays or counting down to their end, the truth remains that for about 14 weeks of the year your kids will be at home and looking for some fun. We've included some helpful holiday suggestions for each season so you can chase the sun, enjoy the best deals and keep the kids entertained at the same time.

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How to Spend Your Tax Refund [INFOGRAPHIC]

8th Aug 2013 Travel Tips Infographics

How to Spend Your Tax Refund [INFOGRAPHIC]

It's that time of year when the tax man comes knocking and for some of you that might not be a bad thing, but for others it could mean no refund or worse still - having to pay some back! If you're like the rest of us then you've probably already given some thought to how you'd like to spend your tax refund...

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Fiji vs Bali Holiday Showdown [INFOGRAPHIC]

25th Jul 2013 Travel Tips Infographics

Fiji vs Bali Holiday Showdown [INFOGRAPHIC]

When thinking about going on holidays, you're often torn between more than one destination. Fiji and Bali have long been considered similar enough in the holiday stakes and are often presented as the most popular holiday destinations for Australians.

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