Europe
As the mother of 3 young children, I’m the first to say long haul flights are challenging but usually they’re nowhere near as bad as people expect … if you plan. It’s unlikely you’ll be the sole family on the plane. Around one in twenty passengers booking flights with Expedia is a child. That’s roughly 22… Continue reading Surviving long haul flights with kids
As the days get shorter and the year settles into Winter, the hot, hot days of Summer seem a long way away. What do you do if you’re in the Winter woes? Kiwi travellers take advantage of Europe’s sunshine by heading over to Asia in June, July and August (think Thailand, Bali, Fiji and Vanuatu)… Continue reading The Perfect Beach Holiday Playlist
This blog is about bouquinistes – the best places in Paris to find a gorgeous, unique souvenir. One that you’ll treasure forever. The word “souvenir” smacks of tacky plastic Eiffel towers and ashtrays, and that’s not what I’m talking about. I like hand painted ceramic bowls, coffee table books and local spices… I hunt for… Continue reading The best little shops in Paris
Paris is one of my favourite cities in the world. I fell in love with it in my early 20’s and I’ve returned many times since. Every visit I discover something new but I never tire of great Parisian food, beautiful buildings, rich history and the amazing museums. For Expedia’s Kiwi travellers, it’s a must-visit on a… Continue reading Families in France: taking the kids to Paris
As a music lover who also loves travelling, it can sometimes be daunting alighting in a new city and trying to navigate your way through the local music scene to the real gems. Away from the massive venues and international touring artists, you can find something truly unique and special – if you know where… Continue reading Communion: changing the face of the UK music scene
So you’ve done it, the dream holiday is booked. Now you have to figure out what to pack. Whether you’re off to sip champagne in France, pick lavender in Italy or swim in the crystal clear lagoons of Croatia, the baggage allowance for airplanes stays pretty much the same – minimal. After years of travelling, I’ve turned packing into… Continue reading The Art of Packing
As fashion and beauty blogger at my site Sassy Bella, I’ve had to pack for events attended by some of the world’s best dressed in the most stylish cities. Aussies love taking short breaks in the big cities, every weekend Sydney and Melbourne are inundated with visitors ready for a culture injection. Expedia’s done the hard work and… Continue reading How to take a Short Break in Style
Casanova wrote in his memoirs that he was ‘extravagantly fond of good food’, a passion the legendary author and romancer no doubt inherited while living in Venice. Venice remains in Expedia’s top 5 Italian destinations, and whilst it doesn’t have the foodie reputation that Florence or Rome do, the city remains the heart of the Italian… Continue reading Venice On A Plate – The City’s Food History
Unique Sleeps: Amazing hotels hand picked by Expedia Experts. Katikies Hotel, Santorini, Greece. White washed walls, bright blue sea. This is Greece and boy is it beautiful. The Katikies Hotel in Santorini takes luxury to a new level, with a prime position right on the edge of the cliffside. If you can pull yourself away from… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Katikies Hotel, Santorini, Greece