“Parents put so much pressure on themselves to plan the perfect family holiday that they can forget the point is to simply spend time together.

Sometimes, the best escape is a few hours from home, with a swimming spot, a decent walking track and absolutely nothing in the diary.

As city light pollution, busy schedules, and too much screen time make truly dark skies harder to experience, more Australians are seeking places where they can slow down, step outside, and actually see the stars.

Forget the shopping centre scrum. Some of Australia’s best Christmas shopping can be found outdoors, where you can browse local stalls, eat something delicious and soak up the festive atmosphere while turning the journey into part of the holiday.

A New Zealand road trip sounds wonderfully simple: collect the keys, point the car towards a mountain or coastline, and decide where to stop along the way. The reality is usually less cinematic. Someone needs to find the accommodation, check the next fuel stop, share the route and work out whether the scenic detour is actually open. That does not mean the trip needs a rigid schedule. It means a little preparation can protect the freedom that makes a driving holiday appealing.

For many Australians, a trip to the snow means one thing before the skis come out: a long road trip. With almost two million people heading to the snow in NSW, Victoria and Tasmania each year, alpine getaways are a major part of the Australian winter.

Cabins, roadside motels and regional accommodation are becoming more appealing Luxury travel has long been associated with five-star hotels, fine dining and lavish resorts. But new research suggests many Australians are redefining what a premium holiday looks like, opting instead for road trips, regional destinations and simple accommodation that offers freedom rather than extravagance. According to research from East Coast Car Rentals, younger Australians are leading the shi

The era of the packed holiday itinerary may finally be losing its appeal, with more younger Australians now embracing “do nothing” holidays and slower, more flexible travel experiences.

The rooftop deck is quickly emerging as the hero element of the new Byron Bay tiny homes. A pair of new beachfront tiny homes with rooftop sun decks overlooking Clarkes Beach and The Pass are drawing attention in Byron Bay, as demand for luxury tiny home accommodation continues to surge. The new stays at Reflections Holidays are being described as an accommodation first for the group, combining compact coastal living with elevated design, panoramic ocean views and a distinctl

The iconic Northern Territory landmark outperformed many of the world’s most famous destinations With flight prices soaring and travellers increasingly questioning whether bucket-list destinations are actually worth the hype, new analysis has revealed which famous attractions genuinely live up to expectations and which leave tourists cold. TripAdvisor ratings and Reddit discussions across 50 of the world’s most famous landmarks to determine which attractions attract the least

According to the findings, 67 per cent of Australians believe there should be at least a three- to six-metre buffer before setting up near someone else. Ignore that, and you’re already on thin sand.

Holiday plans are still firmly on the agenda for Australians, with new research showing most are choosing to cut back elsewhere rather than give up travel altogether.