Margaret Barca
More young adults are joining parents on holiday. And guess who’s paying?
It used to be you couldn’t wait to get away from the family but, oh my, how things have changed. Millennials aren’t...
Adults-only holidays: Where to go with no kids
Planning a quiet getaway? You’re not the only one. Adults-only accommodation is a growing international trend – and, according to Stephanie Maguire...
The next big trend in travel? It’s education
Forget “ living like a local” – at least for the minute – because the newest travel trend is to study when...
10 things you should always do before you fly
In these DIY travel times (book online, print out your own ticket, lug your own bag – or wheel it, at least),...
Spectacular autumn getaways at your doorstep
Shorter days and longer shadows, a slight chill in the morning air, harvest festivals and trees turning magnificent golds and reds. Autumn...
Eight reasons to head for Hawaii
Beyond the high-rise hotels and mai tais of Honolulu’s legendary Waikiki beach, Hawaii’s eight main islands* offer unexpected and other-worldly landscapes and...
Why you have to book this year’s flights right now
Perhaps you’re still on holiday, drifting around a pool on a pink flamingo floatie. Well, this is no time to relax. Maybe...
The one thing no traveller should leave home without
Tony Wheeler (yes, from Lonely Planet) has been quoted as saying ”If you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel”....
Why everyone is going to … Wagga Wagga
At this time of year we’re awash with predictions of travel trends for next year – and there are always a few surprises....
The ins and outs of hiring a car in Europe
There’s plenty to love about having a rental car in Europe. Tootling along those sun-dappled French country lanes, for example, and discovering...