Adventure
When people visit New York City, shopping, watching a show on Broadway, exploring Times Square and maybe checking out a basketball game are on their to do list. But there’s now a new attraction at one of the city’s oldest venues. And it’s drawing the crowds. This is an experience that wouldn’t normally be high on… Continue reading Coney Island’s brand new roller-coaster
I will never forget the first time I travelled to Europe and told someone it took five hours on a plane from Sydney to visit my family in Perth. “Five hours on a plane and you’re still in Australia?! I could fly to RUSSIA in that time!” they exclaimed. Yes, that’s Australia. While a long way… Continue reading The Family Friendly Guide to Perth
From Shotover Canyon Swings to Zipline adventures, Queenstown is home to plenty of adrenalin-inducing activities. Caleb Rider was our Kiwi #Outthere winner – he’s got $10,00 to spend on the trip of a lifetime and started off his spending with a bang. The first experience to tick off his bucket list was Queenstown’s terrifying Shotover… Continue reading Queenstown’s Top Adventure Activities
When we visited Sabah in September 2013, our children were aged five, two and one. Sabah is famous for things like orang utans, jungle trekking, amazing scuba diving, Turtle Island, Kinabatangan River cruises and Mount Kinabalu, however we realised with such young children many of those activities were beyond our capabilities. We decided to save some… Continue reading Culture and Kids in Kota Kinabalu
Our SEO Manager Julien Perreard has been based in Cape Town since 2011 and he’s sharing a few must-dos for when you’re in town. Named the #1 place to visit in 2014 by the New York Times, Cape Town is definitely on the to do list for travellers of all types and for good reasons: Cape Town… Continue reading Expedia Expert: Cape Town Uncovered
Are you going to Universal Studios? A trip to LA that doesn’t involve theme parks is not a trip at all. Well, that’s how some people feel. Whether you’ve travelling with the whole family, you’re a movie buff, or you’re just after a few thrills, Universal Studios Hollywood is a few fun-filled hours you won’t regret. Here’s our… Continue reading The Ultimate Universal Studios Guide
Expedia’s Kiwi family travellers love Bali – often staying for 6 to 7 nights. And why not? It has a wonderful tropical climate, with lots to do and see, great food and shopping, and some of the friendliest people I’ve ever met. Bali is also a great value destination, so you can enjoy treats like massages on… Continue reading Family adventures – Bali style
Stepping onto Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve stepped into a time warp. The good old days of clam chowder and candied apples don’t seem too far away – perhaps because every bright coloured building along the wharf sells one or the other. Monterey is roughly 500km north of Los Angeles but… Continue reading A day with the locals of Monterey
Hotels from some of Expedia’s top trending destinations for May, 2014 Bovey Castle, Devon UK The English countryside is the perfect spot for a break from the big city but just because you’re leaving the big smoke doesn’t mean you need to leave your creature comforts behind too. Bovey Castle sits on 275 acres inside… Continue reading Top Trending Destinations – May 2014