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Good for the soul: Why holidays, fresh air and life’s simple pleasures matter
15 October
When was the last time you truly stopped to enjoy the moment? Not just a quick break between commitments, but a genuine opportunity to breathe deeply, clear your mind and appreciate the world around you.Perhaps it was the smell of freshly cut grass...[Read More]
Retirement is the beginning: Six slow weeks in Georgia
8 October
Retirement changes the way you travel.For years, holidays may have been squeezed between work commitments, school calendars and responsibilities waiting at home. Two weeks disappeared in a flash. Three weeks felt indulgent. Every itinerary seemed to...[Read More]
The family adventure you’ve never heard of: Four weeks in São Tomé & Príncipe
1 October
Forget Bali, Fiji and the Maldives. If your family has reached the stage where the kids are adults and everyone is craving something a little more adventurous, it might be time to look somewhere most Australians have barely heard of.Welcome to São...[Read More]
Travellers facing higher airfares going into Christmas
16 September
Domestic travellers risk paying more for airfares leading into the busy Christmas and New Year holiday period. The prospective increases by Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia on major routes are being driven by capacity cuts and ongoing management...[Read More]
Before retirement begins: Take the trip you’ll talk about for years — four weeks in the Azores
24 September
There comes a point when travel starts to mean something different.For a couple approaching retirement, the idea of rushing through ten cities in fourteen days can lose some of its appeal. Instead, you may find yourself wanting more time, more...[Read More]
10 Family holidays to take with ageing parents before travel gets too hard
10 September
There is a window in life that is easy to miss. Your children may be getting older, your career may finally be giving you a little more freedom, and your parents may still be healthy enough to travel. For a few precious years, three generations...[Read More]
Little travellers, big adventures: Top 5 Australian and international family getaways
3 September
Travelling with young children can sometimes feel like relocating your entire household for a week. Prams, snacks, favourite toys, swimming gear and carefully timed naps all need to be considered. But with the right destination, a family holiday can...[Read More]
Eight weeks of extraordinary: A journey for two
27 August
For couples approaching retirement, there is a particular pleasure in travelling while time, curiosity and a little indulgence are all on your side. Eight weeks is long enough to go beyond the highlights, yet short enough to keep the journey...[Read More]
Activities to try for each decade of your life
20 August
Every stage of life offers unique opportunities for personal growth and well-being, both physical and mental. Whether you’re in your 20s or beyond your 50s, there’s always something new to try that can keep you active and mentally stimulated....[Read More]
Chasing better weather: 7 tips for escaping the cold — or simply changing the climate
13 August
For many Australians, winter brings the familiar urge to escape. The mornings are darker, the heater seems permanently switched on and suddenly somewhere with sunshine, blue skies and an outdoor table looks very appealing.But “escaping the cold”...[Read More]