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9 beaches off the beaten track
I might be biased 😉 but I think holidays really are the best way to press pause on your busy day-to-day and REALLY unplug. For me, there’s no better way to do that than feeling the sand between your toes or taking a dip in salt water… a dose of vitamin sea is the ultimate …
Top 10 books to pack for the kids this school holidays
The school term is nearly over, and you know what that means? School holidays, that’s what! And how better to spend a couple of weeks of a well-earned break than mixing a local getaway with a good book? Thanks to our friends at Booktopia, biggest Australian-owned online bookstore, we’ve compiled 10 book recommendations that the …
13 books to match your dream Aussie Holiday
Holidaying in Australia is pretty amazing. Gold Coast beaches? Awesome. The Sydney Opera House? Seriously impressive. And what about Uluru? Absolutely stunning. And no matter where you love to travel in Australia, there’s a book to match! Our mates at Booktopia, biggest Australian-owned online bookstore, have shared some delightful reads to enjoy while on holidays. …
Here’s what happened when I let my boss plan my holiday to Tasmania
I know what you’re thinking: what were you thinking letting your boss plan your holiday?! Firstly, things are a little different at my workplace. For one, as Aussie travel experts, the Wotif crew know their way around Oz, so it’s not that weird to ask a colleague for their top travel tips. Secondly, there are …
5 of Hobart’s best foodie hotspots
Eating and drinking is my favourite hobby. So, it’s no coincidence the foodie heaven of Hobart is my favourite capital city for a gourmet getaway. In fact, I’ve visited the Apple Isle capital seven times now and I’m yet to have a bad meal! I’m sharing my five absolute must-dos for any Hobart visit. 1. …
REVIEW: We check into Ibis Styles Hobart
One of the best things about my job as Managing Editor of the Wotif Insider blog is discovering and sharing seriously great hotel finds with our readers. And you should know my recommendations don’t come lightly. I’m only willing to shout about the sort of travel discoveries I’d pass onto my friends, family and colleagues …
Hit the road: Tassie’s top 5 road trips
Whether you’re an Apple Isle local or you’ve crossed the Bass Strait for a visit, Tasmania is perfect for road-tripping on a self-drive holiday. And it’s all about the food and wine, baby! 1. Cradle to Coast Tasting Trail – day trip or stay for a weekend Wake up at the Cradle Mountain Hotel and …
We check in to Australia’s first storytelling hotel
When you think of hotel groups, names like Hilton, Accor, and Mantra probably spring to mind. Ask me to name one of my favourites, though, and there’s a good chance you’ve never heard of it. My love of The Federal Group’s properties started at Saffire on Tasmania’s beautiful East Coast. Which, to be fair, isn’t …
YUM! Tassie’s top 15 foodie must-dos
You don’t need us to tell you Tassie is a foodie’s paradise. The Apple Isle’s reputation for deliciousness is legendary. But how do you narrow down an itinerary when everything sounds so mouth-wateringly, tummy-rumblingly tempting? Easy! Just make sure it includes some of these foodie must-dos and you’ll know you’re getting a taste of the …
