Japan is fast becoming a hotspot (or should that be coldspot?) for Aussies wanting to go on a snow adventure. Between the magnificently powdery snow and the world class resorts it’s really little wonder why. Not ...
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Whether you’re spending the day at a barbecue with the family, watching the cricket with friends or doing a pub crawl in London we hope you have a great Australia Day! If you’re one of the hundreds of thousands of ...
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It’s understandable to feel a little overwhelmed when you look at a map of the USA. With a population of 324 million spread out over some 9 million square kilometres, deciding which cities to visit on your ...
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It’s not just the weather that’s been hot this summer in Europe, anger among locals has also reached fever pitch as a wave of anti-tourist sentiment sweeps across the continent. The millions of tourists who the ...
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Georgia might be part of the 50 United States, but sometimes it almost feels like it could be its very own country. In general, the South is becoming a popular travel destination for Australians, but the Peach State ...
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When you picture Tuscany what are the first things that come to mind? If you’re like us, perhaps it’s thoughts of rolling vineyards, bright blue skies and nothing but yellow sunshine! Tuscany is a ...
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New Zealand might be our next door neighbour, but their way of life is much different than ours. If you’ve never visited before, you may first be surprised at how just a couple of hours in a plane can ...
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Most of us have a bucket list of beautiful places around the world we want to see, whether it’s the Grand Canyon, the Eiffel Tower or the stunning white walls and blue roofs of Santorini. But as anyone who has ...
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Love Halloween as much as a good horror flick? Well we’ve rounded up the destinations where some of our favourite horror movies were filmed. Are they worthwhile visiting? Find out for yourself. The Orphanage: ...
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What are the peak periods? The summer months in the UK run from the June 1 to August 31 bringing warmer weather and longer days. However, visitors must take into account that the British school holidays also fall ...
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What are the peak periods? Japan’s peak season is in April, May and August. Japan experiences spring weather in March and is typically a warm and comfortable 13 degrees Celsius during the day, dipping to five ...
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Current smart traveller advice In general, Japan is not a dangerous country to travel to. The country is subject to earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons and volcanic activity, however, they are all conditions that are ...
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Current smart traveller advice A high level of caution is advised to visitors of Indonesia due to the increased threat of a terrorist attack. Tourists must be vigilant at all times and pay close attention to their ...
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What are the peak periods? Although Indonesia is made up of 17,000 islands, the nation welcomed over 1.2 million Australian tourists alone in 2016, according to a Traveller study. Many opt to visit between mid June ...
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Seasonality and weather What are the peak periods? Tourism booms in New Zealand all year round. Each season boasts different activities you can partake in. Note, however, that if you want to avoid crowds, you should ...
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Current smart traveller advice The US government has heightened security procedures for every passenger on commercial flights to America. This includes enhanced screening of passengers themselves along with ...
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What are the peak periods? Summer in America runs from the end of June to the end of September. Although Australians may want to escape the colder weather back home, bear in mind that American schools are on their ...
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What are the peak periods? Between the months of December and June tends to be the peak period in Singapore, especially in the months of January and February. This is when the Chinese Lunar New Year falls, depending ...
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Current smart traveller advice Australians are advised to exercise the normal level of caution as they would in their own country. This involves using common sense, staying out of dangerous situations and looking ...
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Current smart traveller advice Travellers are reminded of the on-going high terrorism threat in Bali and Jakarta and a high level of caution is advised. There is also a high security risk in Papua and West Papua due ...
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What are the peak periods? From the middle of October to late February sees the highest influx of tourists to Thailand. With humidity at its lowest and milder temperatures, this time period makes it the most ...
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Current smart traveller advice Australians are advised to exercise the same level of caution as they would in their own country. This includes reporting suspicious behaviour, monitoring the news and avoiding ...
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What are the peak periods? France’s biggest holiday falls in the summer months (mid July to the end of August). Not only is there a great influx of international visitors, French residents also holiday in ...
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Current smart traveller advice Visitors to France are advised to exercise a high degree of caution due to the increased chance of a terrorist attack. After recent attacks in Paris and Nice, the chance of another is ...
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Current smart traveller advice With a heightened terrorist threat currently ongoing in the UK, tourists are advised to exercise a high level of caution in the major cities. Safety tips and advice Scams Fake designer ...
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72 countries and territories worldwide criminalise same-sex relationships, including 45 in which sexual relationships between women are outlawed. In 8 of those countries homosexuality can result in a death penalty, ...
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Current smart traveller advice In general, New Zealand is a very safe country to visit. So long as you are aware of your surroundings and don’t try anything funny, you should have a safe trip! Safety tips and ...
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This article was written by Brenda Pomponio – Founder, Our Family Travels With the travel landscape experiencing some rapid change in the way services are offered and carried out it is not surprising that for ...
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Amazing beaches, bustling night life and friendly locals. It’s little wonder why Thailand is such a popular holiday spot for Australians. However like any country in the world there are tourist scams ...
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Travel Insurance Direct notes with concern the figures showing London’s homicide rate has risen by 12% in the past year “Instances of violent crime are at a 7-year high.” Said travel safety expert Phil Sylvester. ...
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This article was written by Richard Laycock. Richard is an Insurance Expert from finder.com.au Make sure you get travel insurance before your trip just in case you get banged up while abroad. Barely a week passes ...
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Each year scammers and criminals come up with new and innovative ways to prey on the tourist masses who visit Europe. We’ve rounded up some of the scams doing the rounds now: – The “there’s something on ...
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From natural disasters to crime, there are many risks associated with travel. One rarely mentioned travel risk that is more relevant today than ever is cyber security. Cyber security is becoming increasingly ...
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As winter sets in throughout the southern hemisphere travellers look north to escape the chill. A summer holiday in Europe is something everyone dreams of doing at least in their lifetimes. Unfortunately, the ...
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This article was guest written for TID by Layla Taylor. The Australian outbound travel sector is steadily increasing, with more Australians travelling internationally to destinations such as New ...
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Picture-perfect peaks, powdery white snow, breathtaking vistas and welcoming Kiwis. Those are just some of the reasons people flock to New Zealand during ski season. Lucky for Aussies, we only have to hop on a short ...
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What is the weather like throughout the year? Due to being just 8 degrees south of the equator, Bali’s climate is tropical and humid all year round. With this being said, there are two predominant seasons; ...
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