At first glance, a person could be forgiven for thinking that a holiday to a big red rock in the middle of a desert would lack excitement. Let’s face it - the surf is terrible, even if there is plenty of sand. But gaze a bit deeper, and discover a place unlike anywhere else on earth, rich in beauty, culture, adventure, and intrigue. ... Read more

Finding a work/life balance ... is it an impossible dream? As we all spend more and more time juggling our working commitments with those of our life outside work, it is not unusual to ask yourself whether it is possible to find the right balance Well, not only is it possible - it is essential! All of us who have ... Read more

Need to get away? Want to take the kids, but can't bear the thought of organising it all? Not to mention all the packing, and then the long face they pull when you all pile into the car. With almost three months worth of Australian school holidays every year, you're bound to be planning a trip ... Read more

Driving in general Motion sickness: If this is your first trip with the children and you are unsure if they get motion sickness or not, it is best to be prepared. Have handy a change of clothes, wet face cloth and a bag or container they can be sick into in case you can't stop in time. There are several wrist bands on the market for ... Read more

Need to get away but want to make sure the access, activities, attractions and facilities where you are going meet your needs? Not to mention finding a great deal!   Reports that we are all living longer and most of us are getting about more freely than our parents could at our age (yippee!). The great news is that we are taking ... Read more

Location, Location, Location Just as location is important for your big day, for both the ceremony and your reception, choosing the right honeymoon destination is key to your enjoyment once all the hard work is over.   Whether it is the bride or the groom planning your honeymoon, there are a range of things you ... Read more

Need to get away but can’t bear leaving your ‘best friend’ home alone? Not to mention finding someone to look after them, and then the long face they pull when you all pile into the car.   According to the RSPCA, “Australia has the highest incidence of pet ownership in the world with pets being owned in more ... Read more

Do you just need a break from the humdrum of every day life? Escape from the city, for a weekend, or a longer getaway! The average Australian takes holidays twice a year, and most often we travel with families and friends, including children, according to recent research commissioned by TakeABreak. Australian holidaymakers most ... Read more

Need to get away but don’t want to leave your ‘best friend’ home alone? Getting away and taking your pet with you used to be difficult, but there is an increasingly large selection of holiday accommodation available for people with pets. Not limited to budget accommodation, caravan parks and camping grounds, you can find ... Read more

Darwin has much to show you.....its Chinese history, the bombing of Darwin in WW2, wonderful art galleries and museums, you can even feed the fish! Darwin city this is where most of the entertainment activity takes place. There are many theme bars and dozens of restaurants catering for all tastes, from the budget cafes up to silver service. ... Read more