Destination hacks! How to save on your 2018 Easter getaway
The Easter long weekend is almost here and the most popular Aussie destinations are booking up fast. But there are still plenty of great deals out there, especially if you know where to go. Here are our destination hacks for the best deals* in your favourite regions. *Best deals were calculated using the predicted average …
Five of the best family-friendly resorts in New Zealand
Your family-holiday success can hinge on where you stay. Will everyone have enough room? Is it close enough to everything? Can you get five minutes of peace? Luckily, you’ve got us around, so we’re shooting over our top five New Zealand resorts to keep you and the kids happy (and let them think it’s all …
12 more travel traditions you need to start now
Travel traditions; love em’ or hate ‘em, they really do help you remember your trips in a meaningful (and sometimes weird!) way. I recently wrote 18 Travel Traditions You Need to Start Now and the response from our Wotif Facebook community was great! It seemed like everyone had an opinion on our travel traditions, with some of …
Sydney to LA: Surviving and thriving in Qantas Economy
Stuck in fourth class from Sydney to LA? It’s going to be a long haul, but the Qantas A380 makes the journey much more enjoyable. I should know – I recently made the trip myself. Here are my tips on how to make the 13.5 hours more comfortable: You’ll probably pick your seat online ahead of …
Should you take your kids out of school for a holiday?
Most families contemplate it, but as a responsible parent, is it wise to pull your children out of school to go on holidays? My answer is yes! As a mother of two primary-school-aged children, here are the reasons why I do it, and my tips for how to do it responsibly. Why you should do …
12 thoughts all pet owners have had while on holidays
It’s hard work being a fur parent. In fact, if you have to leave your pet to go on a trip, it can be downright… ruff. Here are 12 thoughts that have passed through the mind of every travelling pet owner, presented by members of the Wotif fur family (including our cover pup, Chief, who …
On the road again: Top 5 South Australian road trips
South Australia is a road tripper’s delight, with rugged coastlines, wine country, and true outback experiences. Where will you go first in the state where nature meets culture? 1. Adelaide to Flinders Ranges – Ikara (Explorer’s Way) Distance: Approximately 429km You could lose yourself for weeks in the vastness of the Flinders Ranges, so set your …
Cheers! 7 of Australia’s best beer spots
When it comes to Australian foodie getaways, we all know that wine lovers are spoilt for choice. But are we leaving beer fans high and dry? Not likely. In fact, we’ve found seven fantastic spots to have a pint (or a pot… or a schooner… ). Cheers! 1. Lees Hotel, Ingham, Queensland What better place …
