How did you go when you cancelled your last holiday?

The best way to judge a travel company is not when booking, but when you must cancel. 

Report by Ian McIntosh 

While many organisations will fall over themselves to help you seal the deal - far too often the rule book comes out when you can't go. Rules often buried in tiny type. 

Indonesia AirAsia to touch down in Adelaide for the first time in June

South Australian holidaymakers will soon have more choice of airlines flying to Bali, with Indonesia AirAsia announcing it will commence flying between Adelaide and Denpasar from June 25 this year.

Could you survive alone in the outback?

Survival Expert Offers Bushcraft Courses That Could Save Your Life

With more people reconnecting with nature and seeking adventure, survival and bushcraft skills have never been more relevant. As Australia faces increasingly extreme weather conditions and more people want to venture into the outdoors to counteract our overly technology-dependent lives, these skills are essential—not just for adventurers but for anyone who wants to be truly prepared.

Meliá Pattaya Hotel Opens in Tribute to History and Culture

Meliá Pattaya Hotel, a 234-room hotel celebrating Pattaya's diverse culture, opened on February 14. Located on Second Road in Pattaya, the hotel is a short drive from Bangkok and offers stunning views of the Gulf of Thailand.

Analysis. Inbound tourism numbers to China in 2025

Based on the most recent available data and reports, China is not currently experiencing a drop in inbound tourism numbers as of March 6, 2025. Instead, the country has seen a significant increase in inbound tourism in recent years, particularly in 2024, following the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions and the implementation of visa facilitation policies. However, these numbers still have not fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels (i.e., 2019), which might be interpreted as a "drop" relative to that benchmark, depending on the context of the question.

IMAGE: Western tourists on the Great Wall (7 Wayfinders)

Major travel agents linked to cruel animal practices.

Travel companies are facing scrutiny for their links to wildlife cruelty after a recent report by World Animal Protection identified Webjet as one of the worst offenders in this issue. 

The Top 10 International destinations for Australian travellers in 2024

Australian Travellers' tastes and preferences are often guided by world events and exchange rates. However, some destinations remain 'evergreen' as they continue to attract visitors despite geopolitical factors. Here is a list compiled from internet sources.