Destination
I’m standing no more than a kilometre from the spewing red lava of fiery Mt Kilauea. Plumes of smoke puff high into the air, wafting out to sea in a whirl of ash. My feet are warm, heat seeping through my shoes up from the solidified black lava baked by the sun. The lava here… Continue reading Big and Beautiful: Hawaii’s Big Island
Your bags are packed, the taxi is booked – you’re ready to head to the airport to catch your flight. Waiting for the taxi, you look down at your bags with a little bit of uncertainty. Will the bag meet the luggage allowance? Did you put a lid on the aerosol can of deodorant? Is… Continue reading Myth Buster: Flying 101
Ubud is the popular Balinese village you might have seen in the 2010 film adaption of Elizabeth Gilbert’s book, Eat Pray Love. Set in the hills about an hour’s drive from Denpasar Airport, Ubud offers a slower, more relaxed pace than Sanur or Seminyak. With cooler temperatures, it’s a lovely place to get acclimatised with… Continue reading Monkey Business – why families love Ubud
Unique Sleeps: Amazing hotels hand picked by Expedia Experts. The Datai Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
Expedia’s Australia and New Zealand Marketing Manager Bec experienced the full flavour of Sri Lanka. There were several reasons I visited Sri Lanka – heat, pools, tropical weather – but I was surprised to discover one of my favourite experiences was having the right to enjoy a delicious curry and butter-soaked naan for breakfast. It… Continue reading Expedia Expert: Sri Lanka for Foodies
Five guests are lingering over their dessert. The last spoonfuls of a decadent chocolate cake are slowly picked at while a hot breeze drifts across from the beach. From a beachside, candle-lit dinner at Tanjong Jara Resort, the South China Sea is dark in the distance. Aside from the buzz of a mosquito or two,… Continue reading Malaysia’s Hotel Wildlife Warriors
All is quiet on Platform 9 ¾. Trains pull into Kings Cross Station every minute but the Hogwarts Express isn’t running today. What are wannabe wizards to do? You won’t find them at Kings Cross – they’re all waiting at Euston Station, where trains run every few minutes to Watford Junction. Spilling out onto a… Continue reading Behind the Scenes: The magical world of Harry Potter
The Happiest Place on Earth is a huge drawcard for kids of all ages to California, but it can be fraught with tantrums and meltdowns if you don’t have a plan. Here are my tips for making the most of your trip to Disneyland: 1. Where to Stay If you choose to stay at one… Continue reading Disneyland for Dummies
Expedia Senior Retail Manager Nadia spent seven months in South America, travelling all the way through Mexico down to Santiago with her husband. She shares her top tips for an extended holiday and exploring the continent. Images by Neil Tuckwell. 1. Don’t try to do it all We tried not to take any planes so… Continue reading Expedia Expert: 10 Tips to South America