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

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

It can seem like a contradiction in terms – a holiday destination that is perfect for families in search of fun yet also perfect for couples looking for a quiet, romantic break. However South Australia’s Riverland is just that... Read more

At one point in time, Australia’s vast deserts were teeming with marine life and completely underwater. The Eromanga Sea that once covered Australia’s outback disappeared between 100-120 million years ago, leaving behind fossils and opals, as well as terrain that is both rugged and beautiful. Read more

With its lovely sandstone cliffs, historic towns, vineyards and picturesque nature parks, Murraylands is, quite simply, paradise... Read more

The Clare Valley is a slice of heaven on earth... Read more

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

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

To many throughout the world, it must seem unfair that - in addition to having beautiful beaches and scenery, a warm hospitable climate and adorable fuzzy animals with pouches, Australia also has the best wines. In any country where reds or whites are appreciated, you are bound to encounter Aussie wines proudly adorning the ... Read more