Adventure
Expedia’s Local Expert Concierge Desks are located all over Hawaii – the concierge team have all the tips you need to make the most of a trip to this little piece of paradise. We chat to Oahu Concierge Noelani about her ideal Hawaii experiences. How long have you lived on Oahu? I was born and raised… Continue reading Expedia’s Local Expert Hawaii Concierge Tips
There’s stress and then there’s Disneyland stress. Here’s five ways to sprinkle a little Fairy Godmother calm over your next visit. 1. Timing is everything Travelling from Australia, the best time to visit Disneyland in terms of crowds and temperature is during the September school holidays. Closely followed by the January, when everyone else is chasing the… Continue reading Five ways to de-stress Disneyland
I’ve had the astonishing fortune to fish my way around the globe, seeking the biggest fish, the most challenging catch and the perfect day’s fishing. To rank the destinations is difficult, as the experience of each is unique and my favourites can change as quickly as the tides – depending on whether I’m in the mood… Continue reading Listopedia: Matt Watson’s fishing bucket list
As travellers we’ve all had that moment mid-trip when we can’t face another (yummy) pizza or visit to a Cathedral, and so we seek out an outdoor adventure activity plus a café offering a plethora of healthy food options. Nodding your head? Brisbane is a city packed with awesome options for outdoor adventure, eating healthy delicious… Continue reading Listopedia: Brisbane for the Fit and Healthy Traveller
Until a few years ago, I’d never been to New Zealand. No real desire to, either. I figured it would be like Australia, but, you know, colder. What a goose. Then in 2010 my husband filmed a feature film on the South Island, and I went along to write a novel without the distractions of… Continue reading Listopedia: the ultimate Queenstown bucket list
It’s no big secret – I’m terrified of heights. I hate the feeling of looking over the edge of any lookout, cliffside, tower or rooftop. I’m always the guy that’s quite happy keeping a couple of metres away from the side, and rather content hugging the wall while others marvel giddily at how incredibly high… Continue reading Great Heights on the Gold Coast
There are close to 1000 permanently inhabited islands to explore in Indonesia yet the vast majority of Kiwis travel to one, and one only. Bali. I’m constantly amazed when I hear of friends who are content with spending a week in a resort in Seminyak followed by another week in a resort in Nusa Dua,… Continue reading Flores, the New Bali
From a tree house perched in the canopy of an ancient rainforest to a villa nestled in wilderness where the wild things roam, hotels come in all shapes and sizes. Expedia travellers are an outgoing bunch – whether you have a passion for supporting conservation tourism and the ethical treatment of animals or simply have… Continue reading Listopedia: the best hotels for wildlife watching
I’m tempted to start this off by singing an entire rendition of, “Do you want to build a snowman?” from Disney’s Frozen. But I won’t. Snow. Being a Queenslander, snow holds a magical storybook quality for me, and I think many Australians feel the same. Taking my kids to the snow for the first time… Continue reading The Be a Fun Mum Guide to the Australian Ski Fields