Qantas is my favourite airline. Why I feel so strongly loyal I’m not sure, perhaps because I’m deeply proud of its Australian heritage, and perhaps because I’ve travelled with Qantas more than any other airline and feel safe doing so. Currently travelling in outback Australia I’ve made my way to Winton and Longreach in Queensland. Both key to the rise of Qantas it's been inspiring to hear about the war veteran founders and their vision for the future of flight. Replica of an

Spending some time in Brisbane in March I wanted to take the opportunity to go somewhere new. I tried two day trips from Brisbane, one to Moreton Island which was good but negatively impacted by weather, whereas my visit to North Stradbroke Island was exceptional despite less than ideal conditions. I booked with Hit The Road Tours and it was a very well organised day. The scenery was better than expected, as was the wildlife viewing. Although there was a bit of rain on the d

Arriving 30th October, I spent the 1st week of November on the Sunshine Coast, staying at Ramada Marcoola Beach with Club Wyndham. We'd...

I had an amazing week in Cairns in October, staying at Trinity Links Resort with Club Wyndham. It was just before stinger season, the weather was fantastic, and the water temperatures were fabulous. The Pool at Trinity Links Resort Below are my recommendations for 5 trips and 5 great places to eat, based on my experiences. Flight to the Reef I'd been up to North Queensland several times but I'd never done a scenic flight to the reef. Having tried something similar in the Whit

I had a short but desperately needed break in Queensland late December. It was originally meant to be a longer holiday under very...

It was an absolute pleasure to visit K'gari (formally known as Fraser Island) and The Fraser Coast in September. K'gari is the name given...

I love everywhere I travel, as everywhere is beautiful for different reasons, but the breathtaking beauty of the Whitsundays is in a...