Sponsored by Portside Wharf There is a buzz in the air the morning we arrive at Brisbane’s Portside Wharf. A cruise ship is docked and passengers are taking advantage of last-minute travel wardrobe shopping or …
Take time out in coastal luxury and book into the Halcyon Spa
Three letters. S. P. A. These three letters have the power to transport me to an immediate state of relaxation. And that’s where I found myself last weekend at the Halcyon Spa. It was …
What to do at Brisbane Airport’s International Terminal
Sponsored by Brisbane Airport Is it just me, or do you also purposely factor in a solid amount of airport time when flying overseas – particularly when your departure airport happens to be Brisbane Airport’s …
Where to stay and what to do on a Byron Bay girls’ weekend
I am one of those people who fully embraces and endorses holiday dressing. Brightly coloured, tropical numbers for Bali. Tick. Splashes of lemon print for the Amalfi Coast. Tick. Red and blue stripes in Paris. …
Is Canggu the new Seminyak? Fall in love with its chilled ways
{Editor’s note: if you’re planning your first trip to Bali, check out this post I wrote after our first trip in 2013. I’ve updated it after subsequent trips. If you’re looking for packing tips, then this post …
5 reasons to stay and play in Uluwatu on your next holiday in Bali
{Editor’s note: if you’re planning your first trip to Bali, check out this post I wrote after our first trip in 2013. I’ve updated it after subsequent trips. If you’re looking for packing tips, then …
What to pack for a holiday in Bali: new 15-piece capsule
Sponsored by Allianz Travel Insurance It’s just one more sleep until we take off for a 10-day holiday to one of my favourite places – Bali. We’ll be staying in a couple of new (to us) …
What to pack for a holiday in Europe spring-summer 2018
Sponsored by Allianz Travel Insurance Lately, I’ve found myself trawling Instagram for updates from places we visited in Europe last year. The European spring-summer season is in full swing and I just want to jump on …
5 very good reasons to visit North Stradbroke Island
After I posted on social media about our latest escape to Straddie – North Stradbroke Island – this comment popped up: Ssssssshhhhh! Straddie is my fav holiday location EVER! Don’t tell too many people how …
How to plan and pack for your next holiday (plus 2018 e-book update)
Sponsored by Allianz Travel Insurance Every time I start to feel even slightly smug about putting together a travel capsule wardrobe, I quickly remind myself that it’s a slippery slope back to the recent history of …
Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort brings a slice of Europe to Noosa
I’ve written before about my deep love for the beachside resort town of Noosa on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. I first visited as a nine-year-old, my first job on the Sunshine Coast was at the local …
12 tips for how to pack and plan for your next cruise holiday
Sponsored by Allianz Travel Insurance I’ll be upfront with you. I’ve only ever been on one cruise – and it was a cruise to nowhere – but I plan to go on cruises in the future …