Simone Mitchell

Last week my colleague searched for a flight from Sydney to Melbourne on a Wednesday evening.

I say this at the risk of sounding like a completely spoiled diva - but when part of your job is to cast a critical eye over hotels, it can take a bit to rock your world. 

Anyone who flies long-haul on a regular basis knows that you can arrive looking like a sultana that someone has stomped on.

When quizzed about the top ten countries travellers want to return to, there is one destination that continually comes out on top. 

It’s home to Australia’s best-known beach, Bondi, but there are highlights and hidden gems right along NSW’s coastline. Check out our picks of the 21 best beaches in NSW.

European cities that are cheapest for Aussies to fly into

The flash sale fares are in peak season, so your dreams of escaping Aussie winter for a dose of Euro sunshine could become a reality. 

The end of 2024 and start of 2025 was punctuated by a number of airline malfunction stories, from dramatic aborted take-offs at Melbourne Airport, to the tragic loss of life on the Jeju Airlines plane in South Korea.

The start of a new year always brings a sense of renewal, but January also offers a special celestial event to mark the occasion: the Wolf Moon.

With overtourism becoming a massive issue in Japan, many Aussie travellers are turning their gaze towards this nearby 'tourism rising star', which has its own unique charm. Get there before the masses cotton on to it.