Cruising: Vietnam

“Locals came out on tenders to collect us from the AmaLotus and took us first to a floating village, where they had a fish farm,” says Yvonne Rolley. “The people Continue reading →

Aussies taking huge risks overseas

The number of Aussies heading overseas without recommended vaccinations has more than doubled over the past seven years, according to research released by vaccine manufacturer Sanofi Pasteur. With the colder Continue reading →

Cruising: Croatia, Kimberley, Germany, Cambodia

And here are some cruise articles you might have missed while I was away: Get thee to an island monastery – small ship cruising in Croatia Mud, mud, glorious mud Continue reading →

Cruising: Cambodia

“We had time to explore different parts of the Angkor Wat complex and didn’t have to do too much in one day,” says Gwen Jones. ”It was very hot, so they Continue reading →

USA beats Bali

The US has overtaken Bali in the favour of Australian travellers, according to one of the biggest travel insurance providers in Australia, Cover-More. Analysis of more than 1.6 million travel Continue reading →

Hottest new hotels for 2013

Want to be in the hip crowd? Here are 10 of the smartest and sexiest hotels due to open around the world in 2013. Shangri-La, The Shard, London The Refinery, Continue reading →

Spas are for little people, too

Do our children lead stressful lives? Or is pampering just part of the holiday experience for everyone these days? I have a bit of trouble comprehending that children need relaxing Continue reading →

Malaria risk declines… and grows

Aussie travellers are getting fewer cases of malaria, but drug-resistant malaria is a growing threat… The number of Australians picking up malaria in their travels has halved in the past decade, according to Continue reading →

Best advice for family holidays

Not sure about travelling with toddlers in tow? Nervous about holidaying with temperamental teenagers? It’s all about choosing the right sort of trip. What makes for a happy holiday with Continue reading →

Cruising: Burma

This article is part of a weekly series on cruising in The Sun Herald, Sydney. If you are interested in being featured, please send an email to jane@janeefraser.com.au WHO Glenda Halliwell, of Continue reading →