Bernadette Chua 
The boss of Qantas, Alan Joyce has stated publicly what many in travel have been saying in private: Australia’s major airline will not be flying internationally until July 2021. With the exception of New Zealand and a handful of other ‘travel bubble’ destinations, all international flying will be suspended unless a coronavirus vaccine is released. … Read more
The great Australian road trip will be the way we holiday in the coming months. We’ll take to the open roads and give back to the regional areas which were first affected by drought and bushfires. And now the COVID crisis. Famous Australian personalities, too, will be heading to these hard hit areas. Celebrities like … Read more
The smell of sizzling bacon, hot coffee and toast wafting through the lobby of a hotel is a ritual, and a well-loved part of the holiday experience. For many, breakfast is the most substantial meal of the day whilst travelling – filling up on a spread of Danish pastries, scrambled eggs and fruit piled up … Read more
It was a momentous occasion for Norwegian line, Hurtigruten. This week, Hurtigruten’s Ms Finnmarken set sail from Bergen on a 12-day Original Coastal Voyage on the coast of Norway. With mostly Danish and Norwegian holidaymakers on board, this is the first time passengers have been able to take a full coastal cruise since the COVID-19 … Read more
It’s been a staple of the big cruise ship lines for decades. Whether you’re travelling with the kids, on a weekend away with friends, or as a solo cruiser, the interior cabin has become a popular choice because of its affordability. But with strict health protocols expected to come into play in the next few … Read more
Superstar celebrity chef, Luke Mangan, who is one of P&O Cruises Australia’s ambassadors has continued his cooking at home program on the line’s socials. If you love his delicious pan-fried gnocchi served at Luke’s Salt Grill restaurants onboard the line’s ships, well then, you’re in for a treat. Luke will also show you a short … Read more
Thousands of Australians are finding themselves cooped up in their hotels for two long weeks during the mandatory quarantine period. Australian dancer, Ashleigh Perrie, an employee of Holland America Line’s MS Zaandam was sailing through Antarctica and onward to South America when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The performer has gone through quite an ordeal to … Read more
River cruise lines are bracing for an influx of newbies – cruisers who are seeking a safe haven from viruses and looking for a small ship close to shore that offers culture galore, food, wine and excursions in safety. Welcome to river cruising – where German cathedrals or Portuguese vineyards roll past your window, but … Read more
Past the graffitied laneways and underground bars of Melbourne, there is a new type of watering hole which is fast emerging in Victoria. While the cultural city is known for its art galleries, fine dining restaurants and kitsch bars, there are now a wealth of craft breweries popping up in suburbs like Abbotsford and Fitzroy. … Read more