Destination
Bali appealed to our traveller spirits – we wanted diverse culture, to get off the beaten track and some much needed down time. However, with a young child we also wanted somewhere that wasn’t too long a flight (Bali is 7 hours from Sydney), felt safe, was easy to get around and child friendly. Bali… Continue reading 5 reasons Bali is one of the hottest destinations for families right now
Put on your sensible shoes because this is a whirlwind itinerary that includes lots of shopping! I used to live in London. But now when I go back to visit, I must be ruthless for I no longer have the luxury of weeks to see all my favourite things. So here is my perfect two… Continue reading Two perfect days in London
For a while I lived in the Irish capital, backpacking, pulling pints (as many Australians do) and spending my free time hunting out live music. I’d grown up in folk festival session bars and spent almost every St Patrick’s Day of my life wherever music was happening, so Dublin was somewhat of a mecca for… Continue reading Notes from a Dublin Trad Session
We all want to hit the ground running when we arrive somewhere new but sometimes jet lag has other ideas. Jet lag is caused when your circadian rhythm (natural body rhythm) is disrupted. With great exchange rates and awesome flight deals, Kiwis are taking more long haul flights and that means more jet lag. There’s no secret… Continue reading Top Ten Tips for Tackling Jet Lag
When tourists head to Australia, they know they want to see Sydney’s stunning Opera House, the red-dust beauty of the outback, the underwater charms of the Great Barrier Reef. But what about Melbourne? Expedia’s second most popular Australian city in terms of bookings might not be bursting with iconic Aussie attractions, but take a few… Continue reading Meet the Neighbours – Melbourne’s Food and Drink Hot Spots
Mexico. The land of tequila, sombreros, white sandy beaches and a killer exchange rate. While you weren’t looking your fellow amigos have packed their bags and set off on a Central American Adventure. They’re bringing back stories and Facebook pics that make you drool. In 2012 Expedia saw New Zealanders heading to Mexico in a… Continue reading The Three Amigos of Mexico
Beyond the powder and the peaks, the best places to stay in the ski fields of North America.
The Big Apple doesn’t do things by halves. It remains an Expedia traveller favourite, with people stay 5 nights on average in New York and prefering to visit in September for mild autumn days and December for a wintery getaway. A city of superlatives, and home to hundreds of neck-straining skyscrapers, the Metropolitan Museum of… Continue reading Take a bite out of the Big Apple