The best holidays are those where you find everything in one spot… sheltered bay beaches perfect for paddling, sweeping surfing beaches with impressive breaks, world-class fishing, glorious green hills folded in the distance, great food, shops ranging from quirky to chic, great walks, country drives and more... Read more

Jellore Cottage is the winner of TakeABreak 2008 National Award for best pet-friendly accommodation and is the perfect pet-friendly destination; a charming self-contained heritage listed 1860s colonial cottage in the idyllic town of Berrima in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales... Read more

Located on the outskirts of historic Milton, the motel has a wonderful location and a welcoming and tasteful feeling. Read more

Now Tamworth has something else to sing about! Famous for country and western music and the festival, which is held every January, Tamworth was voted Australia’s Tidiest Town of 2009 in the annual Keep Australia Beautiful Tidy Town Awards, part of the Sustainable Communities Awards along with the Clean Beaches and Sustainable Cities Awards. Read more

Located on the beautiful NSW Central Coast, this privately rented, self-contained one bedroom apartment is situated within The Mantra (formerly Outrigger) complex at Ettalong Beach. Just 90 minutes (85kms) from Sydney, (located between Woy Woy and Umina), Ettalong Beach is the perfect destination for a weekend away or relaxing family break. The complex sits opposite Ettalong Beach with views of the pool and ocean from the large balcony. Read more

This grand and historic hotel is set in Australia’s equivalent to the Grand Canyon – a region of amazing escarpments and natural wonders... Read more

Planning a holiday when you have a pet can be an emotional experience. While you excitedly thumb through pamphlets of your dream holiday destinations, your loyal pal is gazing up at you with those big brown eyes as though pleading with you to bring him along too. Or maybe it’s your cat, purring while rubbing past you, hoping that you’ll get the hint. Read more

Liz is the host at Anglea House Bed & Breakfast and she knows the meaning of great country hospitality. The property was awarded the TakeABreak 2008 National Award for best-hosted accommodation and it is easy to see why. Read more

Travel articles usually try to appeal to specific demographics – families, singles, honeymooners, people with pets, retirees, friends... the list goes on. But what about appealing to one of your most faithful companions? The one who takes you to work each morning and who loyally brings you home after a long day…the one who is forced to look at nothing but boring streets and highways for eternity? Read more

Blue Moon on New South Wales’s Central Coast is a great retreat only one minute from the beach and close to the shops. Come and enjoy this beautiful cottage. Read more