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Insurance, air travel and quarantines – welcome to the future of travel

Without a crystal ball, the future of travel is hard to predict – but here’s what we know so far. Brittany Lazarus reports. Travel insurance While you should not travel without it, travel insurance is […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 22 2020
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Deals

A romantic Sydney getaway from $240 per night – the best Aussie deals

Friends with benefits Ovolo Hotels are offering a 25% discount when you sign up to their ‘friends with benefits’ program on any two night stay booked Australia wide. A bottle of wine and chocolates can […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 22 2020
Secret Creek Animal Sanctuary
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Animal magic – the sanctuaries where you can take the kids

Sanctuaries offer animal-loving travellers a chance to contribute and get up close and personal with rescued wildlife, writes Linda Moon. I’ve fallen in love… with three friendly turkeys. Emitting a musical coo, they waddle after […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 15 2020
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Deals

Save $850 on a Queensland holiday; glamping on Kangaroo Island – the best deals of the week

Glamorous Townsville resort stay Experience Miami-inspired glamour and retro style at The Ville Resort-Casino. Your stay will include daily breakfast and a daily drink or cocktail voucher per person, a $50 food and drinks credit […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 15 2020
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A first timer cruiser’s gourmet cruise through New Zealand

Oceania Cruises’ refurbished flagship Regatta provides a luxurious base from which to explore New Zealand, finds first-time cruiser Fiona Ralph. While I’ve travelled the length and breadth of New Zealand by road and air, I […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 15 2020
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The Airbnb of the outdoors; Sculpture by the Sea returns – travel news of the week

The Airbnb of the outdoors Hipcamp has partnered with Australian private camping company Youcamp to utilise their 50,000 camping spots across 1,000 Australian private properties.  The partnership will create the most comprehensive resource for unique […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 15 2020
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Deals

Viking 2023 ocean and river cruise sneak preview sale

Viking has unveiled its ocean and river cruises for 2023 with many itineraries offered at reduced prices. Selected ocean cruises in Scandinavia, the Mediterranean, Alaska, the Caribbean, South America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand are […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 11 2020
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Deals

A Byron Bay luxury retreat for the entire family – the best deals of the week

Private 4-day Food and Wine Tour – Mudgee and Orange Experience an ultra-luxe four-day gastronomic tour from Orange to Mudgee. Learn from award-winning winemakers before indulging in tastings of fresh farm-to-table produce. Includes three nights […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 8 2020
A Disney inspired menu and family glamping packages - travel news of the week
Great Australian Adventures

A Disney inspired menu and family glamping packages – travel news of the week

Once Upon a Time At nel restaurant they keep things interesting, and a little fantastical. The new ‘once upon a time’ degustation menu is no exception. The 11 nostalgia inducing dishes start off with ‘Eat […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 8 2020
The Dark Park Sky
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Wish upon a star – a dark park in the Central West

Check out the dark sky of the Warrumbungles as it celebrates StarFest in 2020. Virtual option available! The night skies open with a field of stars stretching as far as the eye can see at […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Sep 8 2020
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Beautiful Broome – the gateway to the Kimberley

The gateway to the Kimberley region of Western Australia, Broome is wild, wide and wonderful. Natasha Dragun takes the pulse of this frontier town built on pearls. It’s dusk in Broome, and I’m eating oysters […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 8 2020
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Deals

Travel to regional Australia from $100 – the best deals of the week

Visit regional NSW Fly regional with Rex for less this year between September 23 and December 18. Fly Sydney to: Orange from $109, Wagga Wagga from $129, Dubbo from $129 and Broken Hill from $200. […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 1 2020