Wondering what you need to pack? What is food onboard a cruise line? What accommodation should I book? Or what should insurance should I book for more cruise? This is the best place to find tips and advice before you book your next voyage.
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 in place to cover you from the unknowns and the one-in-a-million chances rather than a known disease that is actively … Read more
The pandemic has meant a huge swing to smaller vessels, with lines running ships with under 1,000 passengers seeing most of the benefit. But it’s a category full of different offerings. Sometimes, cabins are bigger, corridors are wider and there are more dining choices. It is mostly luxury cruise lines which offer the small ship … Read more
As Australia grapples with COVID-19 restrictions on state borders, particularly in Victoria, we tell you where you can go. State border openings for visitors remain tricky – so check before you book. Here’s a state-by-state travel guide.  ACT The ACT Government has closed its borders to travellers from Victoria. There are no restrictions for … Read more
Australia’s rich Aboriginal culture is spread out across the country. Craig Tansley explores 10 of the best cultural attractions, from the far reaches of Queensland to the depths of New South Wales’ Blue Mountains. NT Dine under the stars Take a ride with local Arrernte man Bob Taylor from RT Tours in Alice Springs, travelling … Read more
Plan your spring/summer 2021 cruises from our pick of the best cruise deals this week. Sail on Princess Cruises’ Majestic Princess in Alaska or board the line’s newest Discovery Princess to explore Spain. Meanwhile P&O Cruises Future You Sale offers their three-night 80s themed cruise from $399 or explore the Solomon Sea Islands from $112 … Read more
Cruise bargains are aplenty with extended sales and new deals. We find the best cruise deals of the week. Cruisers have more time to take advantage of Norwegian Cruise Lines’ free gratuities and perks and Silversea’s double bonus of $1,500 reduced deposits per suite and $1,000 to spend onboard. Meanwhile Carnival Cruise Line offers great … Read more
Craig Tansley examines the places in Australia that make us feel like we’re travelling overseas… We won’t be going overseas for some time (except perhaps to New Zealand, and the South Pacific). But Australia’s a huge, diverse country (at nearly eight million square kilometres) and there’s experiences, places and destinations that feel just like you’re … Read more
With more than 50 nationalities, access to fresh seafood and tropical fruits, and a creative, out-of-the-box approach to life, drinking and dining in Darwin offers much more than you may expect. The dry season, around May to September, is famously populated with indoor and outdoor pop up venues taking advantage of the excellent weather and … Read more
There are still many deals to be had for 2021/22 cruises, and we find the best of the latest bunch. Cruise & Maritime Voyages has launched their ‘Buy One Get One Sale’ for their 2021 European Cruise Collection. Norwegian Cruise Lines is offering pre-paid gratuities on top of five other free perks. Meanwhile, Cunard’s Annual … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
