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Family Reef Playgrounds

Gail Palethorpe

2021-09-12T16:00:00+00:00

Trying to cater for all the kids in a family on holiday. The largest coral reef in the world and one of its natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef stretches along the east coast of Queensland in Australia for about 2600km. Of course, there are the deluxe retreats where the patter of little feet is not welcome. But, numerous resorts will embrace your petite darlings by providing kids' clubs and other amenities that make your holiday life that little bit easier.

Category: Destination

Tags: Travel Destination Family Travel Holidays Kids Places to visit Great Barrier Reef Adventure Holiday Islands

Beachside Bliss in Port Douglas, Queensland - Sea Pavilion

Gail Palethorpe

2021-09-05T16:00:00+00:00

A wistful, breezy enclave to call your own, Sea Pavilion is a 6-bedroom handcrafted beachside home that oozes charm and serenity. Sea Pavilion is located in the laid-back village of Port Douglas, only an hour north of Cairns along the meandering coastal stretch of the Captain Cook Highway. Anticipation builds as you drive this highway and understand the meaning of the ancient rainforest meeting the sea.

Category: Hotels

Tags: Travel Accommodation Accommodation Review Hotels Experience Guest Room Summer Beach Australia Queensland Port Douglas

Adult Barefoot Luxury on the Great Barrier Reef

Gail Palethorpe

2021-08-25T16:00:00+00:00

Drop the kids off at granny's and pamper yourself on a tropical island paradise. From rustic and remote huts to stunning beachfront villas, all of the retreats listed below have the Great Barrier Reef in their backyards. The Great Barrier Reef

Category: Destination

Tags: Travel Destination Resorts Great Barrier Reef Australia Islands Coastal Places to visit

The Mad Wish List for the Future of Air Travel

Gail Palethorpe

2021-08-11T16:00:00+00:00

In anticipation of jumping onto a plane and heading off into the blue yonder, below are a few travel rules that should become the new normal for when you take a flight. Of course, this is considering that COVID will not have been totally stamped out.

Category: Travel Safety

Tags: Travel COVID-19 Safety Personal Safety Pandemic Suggestions

Foodie Guide to Port Douglas, Australia

Gail Palethorpe

2021-07-18T18:30:00+00:00

Port Douglas in the far north of Queensland is a playground for reef seekers, boat lovers, hiking enthusiasts, and those who wish to ride a bicycle along the famous Four Mile Beach. During the wet summer months (November to April), you may have to dodge stingers and crocodiles in the sea, plus at times torrential rain. However, winter in Port (May to October) brings a new perspective to being in the tropics. The sun constantly shines on the warm sand, the stingers have left, and you realize you have found paradise. Add in some fantastic food—you are in heaven.

Category: Food and Drink

Tags: Travel Destination Queensland Australia Food Restaurants Bars Suggestions Places to visit Port Douglas

Where to Go When International Borders Open

Gail Palethorpe

2021-07-03T16:00:00+00:00

The big question for weary locked-down souls will be—where do I go when international borders reopen with the least chance of being caught in COVID mayhem? It will be a scary big world out there after being closeted in our countries for such a long time.

Category: Travel

Tags: Travel Destinations Pandemic Places to visit Suggestions Vaccines

Look on the Bright Side - Coronavirus Travel Restrictions

Gail Palethorpe

2021-06-20T16:00:00+00:00

Coronavirus travel restrictions are sending us all to the madhouse, a trivial matter in the whole scheme of things, but one that needs to be considered for those who live to roam the world.

Category: Travel

Tags: Around The World Travel COVID-2019 Social Distancing Travel Rules

Utter Escapism

Gail Palethorpe

2021-05-16T16:00:00+00:00

Secret out-of-the-way nooks can be found in the world where there are no distractions apart from stunning scenery, and a snail's pace is the only speed your body and mind need to go. Sumptuous meals and elegant wines imbue you with a sense of satisfaction and surreal peaceful surroundings restore your spirit. From putting your head in the clouds to squelching your feet along the sandy bottom of an ocean, there's somewhere amazing to run to that's far from the threat of maddening crowds.

Category: Destination