Not only can you buy groceries, award-winning wine and miscellaneous items from the middle aisle, you can now also book your next holiday through the supermarket after ALDI announced a surprise move into the travel industry. From Wednesday, October 2, Australian shoppers will be able to plan their next vacation with a suite of exclusive … Read more
Bluey’s popularity in the United States knows no bounds, with the cartoon recently crowned the country’s most-watched television series this year. So the frenzied celebrations of a talk show audience after being told they would enjoy their own Bluey experience, in the form of a free trip to Queensland, should come as no surprise. WATCH … Read more
One of Powderfinger’s best releases was the chronically underrated 1998 album Internationalist. Now the Queensland government will be hoping the legendary Brisbane band’s bassist, John “JC” Collins, is himself something of an internationalist, having tasked him with turning the state’s nightlife into a jewel in its tourism crown. Collins, awarded a Medal of the Order … Read more
One of the biggest early bird airfare sales in years is now live, but it comes with a catch. The sale is a joint effort from flight sales website Webjet and Melbourne Airport, meaning eager passengers must fly out of Melbourne to activate the 2025 sale fare. Airlines covered in the sale include Air New … Read more
Tourists to New Zealand will be slugged a $NZ100 fee to visit, in a move industry groups say cements the nation “as one of the most expensive countries in the world for a holiday”. The international visitor levy (IVL) will be hiked from $NZ35 ($A32) to $NZ100 ($A92) from October under changes announced on Tuesday. … Read more
Two flight passengers who locked a stranger’s crying grandchild in a plane restroom have caused outrage in China and sparked a heated online debate on how to handle upset children in public spaces. The incident went viral this week after one of the two women involved posted a video on Chinese social media, which showed … Read more
There’s a volcano waiting to blow on Santorini, but it’s not the world-famous caldera. The dazzling whitewashed houses, blue-domed churches and azure skies and sea of this uniquely stunning Greek island pull in a reported 3.4 million visitors a year, far outnumbering Santorini’s 20,000 or so permanent residents. As many as 17,000 cruise ship passengers … Read more
Taxpayers may end up bailing out beleaguered Rex Airlines because of the importance of its services to regional communities. Federal treasurer Jim Chalmers expressed relief that Rex will keep servicing regional areas despite announcing it had gone into administration on Tuesday. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Rival airline steps in to help Rex customers. Know the … Read more
The European summer is here, which means travel season is well and truly upon us. And whether you’re packing for a long-haul trip or a weekender, it’s best to be prepared. Aussie travel blogger Nicola Easterby has revealed, in a now-viral video, the five things she will never travel with. Know the news with the … Read more
A few years ago, Melbourne couple Brittany and Mitchell, both 28, decided to quit their 9-to-5 lives to go travelling around the world together. The adventurous couple first met in high school and started dating when they were 18. Brittany worked in retail management, before starting her own cake business, @cakedmelbourne on Instagram, while Mitchell … Read more
