Tips
How to beat your fear of flying
I work for a travel company, my family live interstate, and I’m on a mission to visit every country in the world. So you’d think I’d be a pretty good flyer, right? Yeah… no. I hate it; it freaks me out. But after years of flying, I’ve finally figured out some solid Dos and Don’ts …
Port Douglas: Ultimate guide to free (and cheap) fun
On a recent trip to Tropical North Queensland (and in between exploring the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest), I set out to find the best FREE (or next-to-free) things to do in Port Douglas, Palm Cove, Cairns and beyond. Here are my tips. IN THE TROPICS Check out the Cairns Botanical Gardens. Entry is free and …
Top 5 tips for switching off in Phuket
Our busy lives make it hard to switch off. When you’re overwhelmed with work, chores, and trying to eat healthy (ugh), there’s not much time left to chillax. Lucky some clever person invented holidays, where we can lay on a sun-kissed beach and leave all that other stuff behind. One of my favourite places to …
Kisspiration: 7 romantic getaways you need in your (love) life
Whether you’re new lovebirds or old flames, every couple needs (and deserves!) some special ‘us’ time. Make it happen with one of these romantic getaway ideas. THE ISLAND ESCAPE Shimmering white sand, sparkling turquoise water, sneaky midday cocktails – yeah, we’re feeling the love already. Tropical islands feel like they’re made for lurve, so why …
PERTH: Top stays for every budget
Perth making a blip on your holiday radar? Good! With its delicious restaurants, cool bars, iconic beaches, and easy access to some of WA’s most incredible natural wonders, Perth is a must-do Aussie destination. All you need is an awesome stay to make the most of it. And these top picks – recommended by Kerry, …
How to survive a work trip with your colleagues
If Hell is other people, then travelling with colleagues can turn into one of Dante’s lesser known Circles (the 10th one, with the weak wall-mounted hairdryer and disappointing minibar. It’s too upsetting for most translations of Inferno). But it doesn’t have to! Some of the Wotif team recently spent three days together in , and …
The best day trip you’ll ever have
Port Douglas is beaming all year around, so why not chase some spring time sun? With long, warm days and beautiful beaches at your door step, it’s awesome what our Aussie backyard has to offer. And Port Douglas’s laidback beach lifestyle and trendy cafes will have you unwinding as soon as you check in. The …
15 of the best jobs for travel lovers
Keen to rack up some frequent flyer miles on your boss’s dime? A job that travels with you is the ultimate career move for many of us — and there are plenty of options to choose from… 1. Au pair – Working overseas as an au pair or nanny gives you the chance to immerse …
The ultimate guide to travel as a pet owner
As a newfound pet owner (see our cute pup helping us pack above ?), I understand, the prospect of taking a holiday can be stressful: do you take your pet with you, or do you trust someone else to care for them? Check out these tips to make your decision easier, and help you (and your best …
8 tips for travelling to meet relatives (and surviving)
Meeting or catching up with long-lost (or long-avoided) family can be a blast. Not to mention a great excuse to travel somewhere new, or go back to a place you haven’t been since you were a kid. You reminisce over old times and shared relatives, see different sides of people you’ve known or heard about …
