On The Road Again

When you’re invited to check in to the world’s “Best Boutique Hotel”, it’s an offer you simply don’t refuse. As a guest of Tourism Tasmania , I visited the prestigious Saffire Freycinet to see just why this 20-room uber luxe hotel has been dubbed the best of the best. Upon arrival, I quickly discovered that none of this stay – an all too short 48 hours – will be anything like what I have experienced before. After making a career out of visiting the world’s most luxurious resorts and visiting over 120 of them, I was convinced prior to my arrival that I had in some respect, ‘seen it all’. How wrong I was. As we (I was visiting with my partner in tow) pulled into the driveway of the exclusive resort, I noticed a polite reminder to my left that the property was reserved for “hotel guests only”, making this an even more exclusive property than most hotels I had visited in this calibre. Many luxury properties ma...

The UNESCO World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain National Park is perhaps the singular “must see” attraction in the whole state of Tasmania. While there is plenty more to see and do (or you could do all of it), this is by far one of the most pristine, serene, and completely surreal experiences to have in Tasmania. It is here where you can breathe the world’s cleanest air and experience the untouched wilderness of the little island state of Tasmania, Australia. How to Visit Cradle Mountain Visitors have the option to visit Cradle Mountain in one day, or to stay a night or two in one of the accommodations on offer at the entry to the park. Below are some of the best options for visiting the park: Day Visit from Launceston The nearby city of Launceston is a great city to base yourself for day trips around the North and North West. If you don’t wish to stay in the park at one of the (few) accommodation choices on offer, Launceston is just a 2 hour drive away, m...

ICYMI, solo travel has become more and more popular over the past few years, and it’s easy to see why. You can travel at your own pace, do the activities that you want to do, and it’s a great way to make new friends all around the world. Alyssa, our Founder, has been traveling solo and documenting her epic adventures on Instagram and sharing travel tips and tricks on My Life’s A Travel Movie for a few years now. When you see all the amazing places she’s explored, especially her 30 most epic adventures before 30, it’s almost a natural reaction to want to pack your bags and explore the world solo (AKA, living your best life). If that wasn’t enough to convince you, the Adventure Travel Trade Association 2018 trends report specifically highlighted that solo travel is on the rise, with one of their members reporting that over 80% of millennial travelers are going solo.  Of course, solo travel is for more than just millennials. A 2018 survey of solo travelers found t...

Why I Love Queensland: Video Australia Travel Guide Published: June 2017 | Partner content produced on assignment with Lonely Planet + Three UK The palm-lined beaches, the rich Indigenous culture of this land, the colourful birds tweeting to tropical sunsets, the friendly Aussie banter, the incredible rainforests, the never ending reef; there are a million and one reasons why I love Queensland. My first visit to Queensland lasted a week. As I got on the flight out of Cairns heading to Uluru, I knew I’d be back someday soon. When Lonely Planet and Three UK asked me to share somewhere that had captured my heart, it was a no-brainer. I booked a ticket to Cairns to discover more of Tropical North Queensland. Hit play and let me show you why I love Queensland. If you don’t know, Three UK allow you to use your phone in over 60 destinations for the same package price as at home with no roaming fees – From Australia to Indonesia, it let me keep the same sim for two years...