Short international holidays
You don’t have to fly far to escape to far-flung international destinations that are nothing like Australia. Here are some of our writers’ favourite short-haul destinations.
Not Bali: Nine other short-haul trips you should take
With the South Pacific right on our door-step (and other islands of Indonesia), exotic short haul holidays are only a few hours away.
- by Craig Tansley
North v South: Which New Zealand island is the best?
New Zealand may be packed with attractions and activities, but there are two islands to choose from – or at least divide your time between.
- by David Whitley
25 of the best places for a short holiday
Brian Johnston and Craig Tansley bring their pick of the best breaks you can take in three to five days, no matter where in Australia you live.
- by Brian Johnston and Craig Tansley
20 things that will surprise first-time visitors to Bali
Far beyond Kuta, there is plenty that will surprise, and delight, the first-time visitor to the Island of the Gods.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
How to find the perfect NZ trip to suit your tastes
Secure, spectacular, and at times surprising, New Zealand is not merely a great place to visit, it’s one of the world’s great destinations.
- by Anthony Dennis
No contest: These are Thailand’s 10 best resorts
Thailand will always be one of our best-loved tropical escapes. These resorts are some of our favourite places to land.
- by Ute Junker
Asia’s other incredible islands worth visiting
Scattered across Asia’s vast oceans, seas and straits there has to be other islands worthy or perhaps even a better option than Bali?
- by Sheriden Rhodes
Why it’s time to visit this overlooked destination
Malaysia is still largely ignored by us, despite affordable direct flights, fabulous food, unique wildlife and unrivalled value for money.
- by Belinda Jackson and Anthony Dennis
10 SEA resorts that are brilliant for families
From Vietnam to Cambodia, check into rooms with miniature bathrobes or let the kids loose in a resort’s floating adventure park.
- by Sheriden Rhodes