It's easy to put off travel when you have a little baby, but these days it's really become inevitable at least every once in a while; even if it's only the occasional long weekend to the coast. Some of us are more adventurous and pack the kids up overseas as soon as it's safe to do so. Whatever you do you need to plan ... Read more

Fans of the television show, The Amazing Race will no doubt remember the segment where the final four teams arrived in Darwin to discover their next clue was amongst the crocodiles at Crocodylus Park. Considered to be a worthy enough destination to include in the popular show, which is watched by millions worldwide - Darwin is certainly ... Read more

Europeans are known throughout the world for their love of travel. Wherever you go, you can see happy backpackers trekking the famous sights and speaking in a colourful array of languages. For many Europeans, Australia is a far away land that seems almost unreachable... Read more

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Weddings are wonderful, glorious, exciting, romantic, memorable … and fraught! It doesn’t matter how well-organised you/your partner/your mother/your wedding planner is …no-one can deny that arranging a wedding is an exercise in endurance, as well as joy. Read more

Welcome to the inaugural 2007 TakeABreak Awards – to find the best holiday accommodation across Australia and reward them for their fantastic work.  At TakeABreak we see so many great places to holiday, we decided to award the best of the best. We know that all of the holiday operators who list with us work extremely hard to ... Read more

When we think of Darwin, we usually think of going in the dry season. This certainly allows us to enjoy activities like the Darwin Cup in July and the renowned festival, which runs each year in August. It also means that most of the spectacular national parks are open. The downside is that the city is more crowded, accommodation is difficult to come by and you will have missed the experience of the Wet! Read more

There is no such thing as “A town like Alice.” Okay, yes – there is an interesting novel of that name by Neville Shute. And there was even a movie in 1956 as well as a mini-series in 1981 – both based on and titled after the novel, A Town Like Alice. But nowhere else in the world will you actually encounter a ... Read more

Dreaming of dreamtime travel? One of the great attractions of outback travel is the contact with the rich and ancient history and culture of indigenous Australians.  But did you know that it is not just the outback that offers you the opportunity to learn more about the cultures of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ... Read more

Step back in time and experience the beauty that has been a home to Aboriginal people for more than 40,000 years. Australia’s most famous national park spans an enormous 20,000 square kilometers and is one of the few Australian sites listed by UNESCO World Heritage for both its cultural and natural offerings. More than 1000 species ... Read more

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