Close to the banks of Yellow Water Billabong and Jim Jim Creek, Cooinda Lodge’s new luxury villa-style retreats are one of the most romantic, opulent places stay in remote Kakadu National Park in Australia’s Northern Territory. As we hurtle down the highway from Darwin at a satisfying 130km/h, Christina and I ponder what our digs … Read more
Whether you’re looking for travel gifts for a special someone who’s about to head somewhere or those that just love the hunt for destination inspiration—‘destinspiration’ if you will—this selection of gifts has it all. When Christina and I were putting this list of travel gifts together, we really wanted to show a diversity of ideas. … Read more
Reaching a hand out into the Arafura Sea, the fingers of the Cobourg Peninsula in Arnhem Land, NT represent the most northerly point of the Australian Mainland after Cape York. Seven Spirit Bay and its luxury safari lodge holds the key to seeing this magical part of Australia. It’s about a 45-minute flight from Darwin … Read more
Wine-tasting and visiting winery cellar doors is a lot of fun. But what if you want to dig a bit deeper and find out more about the industry in general and the wines and the winery specifically. Here are three Hunter Valley wine-tasting experiences that give you so much more than a sip. We’ve all … Read more
Through a lucky shift in tectonics millions of years ago, the geothermal waters that fuel the public baths of Budapest make the Hungarian capital a haven for the onsen-aficionado. Here’s what it’s like at the famous Széchenyi Baths. Sitting on a geological fault line separating the Buda Hills and the Great European Plain, Budapest has … Read more
Looking for where to stay in the Hunter Valley—NSW’s premier wine region—can be a bit of a slog. There are plenty of options here, but knowing which one is best suited to your stay is tricky. But this site has you covered. Plus, read on for a special Weekenda booking discount for any accommodation in … Read more
Iconic as it is, the Ghan is more than just a train journey through the centre of Australia. It’s an opportunity to get out and see some of the most unique parts of the outback. Here’s what the off-train experiences on the Ghan Expedition are like. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more … Read more
Do you think you could get a good night’s sleep on a pontoon floating above the Great Barrier Reef 70km off the coast of Queensland? Here’s what it’s light to spend the night on ReefWorld’s ReefSleep. Moored in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef, ReefWorld is a 45-metre long triple-deck pontoon that up to … Read more
Staying somewhere beautiful is always going to lift your travel experience to a different dimension. And although there are plenty of luxury accommodation options in the Hunter Valley, Tower Lodge and its five suites will elevate your stay in NSW’s premier wine region. Set amongst the vines and rolling lawns of Tower Estate Winery in … Read more
Set in the desert dunes with the silhouette of Uluru glimmering in the last rays of the sunset, Tali Wiru is the most unique romantic fine-dining experience Australia has to offer. It’s hard to imagine how the incredible experience of visiting the sacred Australian landmark of Uluru can be improved. Maybe ‘improved’ is the wrong … Read more