Escape Australia

There’s one place Aussies can’t enough of with the tiny European nation now booming in popularity. This article may contain links from our affiliate and advertising partners. We may receive payments when you click on links, buy through them or share this content. Aussie chef Shane Delia made a conscious decision a few years ago to dedicate the next stages of his life to promote his Maltese roots, to really help the hotspot shine – just as it deserves.

With temperatures plummeting across the country, it is no wonder more and more Australians are deciding to jet off for a blissful European summer. Now that the travel advice for Middle Eastern destinations that serve as the primary flight route to European countries has downgraded - Aussies have wasted no time resuming or booking their long-awaited trips. But what if you don’t have to drop thousands of dollars on flights?

These airports are as geared to shopping as they are to transiting. This article may contain links from our affiliate and advertising partners. We may receive payments when you click on links, buy through them or share this content. When it comes to shopping at airports, every seasoned traveller has what they call their “dirty little secret”. Me?

With car rental there are traps, and it pays to do your homework, as this traveller recently discovered while on holiday in the UK. This article may contain links from our affiliate and advertising partners. We may receive payments when you click on links, buy through them or share this content. One of the joys of renting a vehicle while you’re on holiday is the freedom of movement it provides.

Tick the Great Barrier Reef off your bucket list and spend the entire day swimming with sea turtles for less. This article may contain links from our affiliate and advertising partners. We may receive payments when you click on links, buy through them or share this content. Now's the best time to explore the Great Barrier Reef.

Copenhagen’s grand dame remains in a class of its own. This article may contain links from our affiliate and advertising partners. We may receive payments when you click on links, buy through them or share this content. The hotel’s classic, landmark white facade dominates its famous corner of Kongens Nytorv. Image: Michael Langhoff The pink carnations are receiving their final adjustments when I arrive at Hotel d’Angleterre.

Hundreds of fires, explosions and other safety incidents involving lithium batteries and power banks have now occurred on flights. These are the mistakes that are consistently putting travellers at risk. This article may contain links from our affiliate and advertising partners. We may receive payments when you click on links, buy through them or share this content. Airline passengers are being warned - yet again - not to pack power banks in their hold luggage.

Now there's a new reason to shop at Bunnings (besides the sausage sizzle). This article may contain links from our affiliate and advertising partners. We may receive payments when you click on links, buy through them or share this content. Bunnings has launched a new loyalty program that gives eligible customers the chance to earn Qantas Points, score fuel discounts and unlock extra perks through their spending.

Right in the thick of it. This article may contain links from our affiliate and advertising partners. We may receive payments when you click on links, buy through them or share this content. Munich’s church bells start early. At the Platzl Hotel, a few minutes from Marienplatz, they mark the hours from beyond the pale timber walls of its beautiful suites. This family-run Munich institution has been here for almost seven decades, but there are plenty of reasons to visit now.

Nothing wakes you up quite like the piercing slap of 12 degree water on your bare butt cheeks. This article may contain links from our affiliate and advertising partners. We may receive payments when you click on links, buy through them or share this content. Nothing wakes you up quite like the piercing slap of 12 degree water on your bare butt cheeks.