Senior graduates from all over Australia have come to look forward to that magic time of year when their studies are over and they can finally let their hair down and celebrate. Famously known as 'schoolies', these end-of-year festivities have traditionally been celebrated on Queensland's Gold Coast with a variety of organised activities and outdoor concerts. However, it seems school-leavers are increasingly opting to party in alternative beachside holiday destinations. A favourite for Aussies thanks to its affordability and close proximity, Bali schoolies is becoming increasingly popular with Australian high school graduates.
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Read moreThere are many excuses we tell ourselves that hold us back from travelling. We often tell ourselves that we don't have the time, or the money, or the motivation to plan it all. However these excuses are only true if we allow them to be. Holiday packages can take the hassle out of booking, forgoing that expensive coffee every day will soon add up to a decent chunk of savings and the only time you have is now so it pays to make time to travel. Travelling improves your life in so many ways and what it gives back to you is worth so much more than just the cost of your trip. Just in case you needed a little reminder, we've put together a list of 10 ways travelling makes you a better person.
Read moreAustralians are some of the most well-travelled people on earth and despite having a pretty great country of our own, there’s nothing we love more than getting out and exploring the rest of the word. Still, our little island is quite a ways away from some of our favourite holiday destinations and long hours of flying are often required to reach our vacation destinations. While you can’t really control your fellow passengers or the affect they have on you, there is certainly plenty you can do for yourself to make a long plane ride much more agreeable so we've put together are our top 10 tips for surviving long haul flights.
Read moreIt seems everyone dreams of amazing journeys and is mentally preparing some kind of travel bucket list that's packed with potentially life-changing trips all over the globe. However money, career and family commitments can all impact your ability to make those dreams a reality…at least for now. Still, that doesn't mean that you need to miss out on the wonders of being a tourist. Why not share the love a little closer to home?
Read moreAirport security is perhaps the least enjoyable aspect of travelling and with security on the increase in airports all over the world, it’s only getting more and more time consuming. Wait times at security check points can get a bit ridiculous, particularly at busy airports, and if you’re cutting it fine to make your flight it can mean the beginning of your holiday is far more stressful than it needs to be. As experienced travellers, we know that getting through airport security is a refined science so we’ve put together the top five tips to get you through airport security faster.
Read moreWith summer just around the corner and the weather already warming up, we're looking for more chances to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you're looking for something different to do on the weekend or plan on spending the week enjoying the wilds, Noosa is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the weather while exploring the spectacular national parks and trails nearby.
Read moreDespite sustaining severe damage earlier in the year during Cyclone Debbie, Hamilton Island Wildlife has reopened, much to the delight of keepers and visitors. One of the most popular activities on Hamilton Island, the wildlife attraction had been temporarily closed while the damage was fixed which saw regular residents Billy, Bobby, Jeddah and Tallow the koalas take a holiday of their own to the Sunshine Coast’s Australia Zoo. Now, the koalas have returned to their newly renovated home.
Read moreTravelling on a plane can be a stressful experience regardless of whether you are flying short haul or long haul. There’s a busy airport to contend with, your luggage and the never-ending security line – and that’s all before you even get on the plane! If, like most of us, you can only afford to economy flights then you’re lumped in with everyone else in those cramped and uncomfortable seats. Still, it’s not the seats (or even the questionable food choices) that bothers people so much. It turns out it’s actually their fellow passengers that tend to get on people’s nerves.
Read moreAirfares can be a costly part of your holiday. Depending on where you're going, sometimes the plane ticket can cost just as much as your accommodation - if not more! If you're a family jetting off for some quality time together, the cost of flights can quickly multiply and can often mean the difference between being able to afford to go where you want, and settling for somewhere that you can afford. However, family flights to Fiji have just gotten much more affordable thanks to TravelOnline.
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