Travel Tips

If you’re chasing the van life but want to skip the epic endurance test, the half lap might be your new ultimate travel hack.

Astro-tourism is the latest travel craze. From dark-sky parks to luxury bubble retreats, explore family-friendly stargazing spots across Australia. 

Flights from $49 one way sound tempting? Here’s all the intel you need about the Virgin Australia sale.

The voucher can be used for staycays in your hometown, relaxing retreats in South East Asia or an all-out Euro summer.

A quick trip to Redland’s Coast is never a bad idea.

Between some seriously breathtaking natural gems, uber-exciting eats, and a range of stays to satisfy all kinds, Townsville has quickly become one of the country's best places to explore this year. 

Sandy McIntyre is the actor, writer, producer and model making waves across Australia’s creative scene. We picked their brains on the best of what to do in Sydney this winter season. 

With a massive 5-day birthday sale going on right now at Air New Zealand, there’s no excuse not to get your diaries out and start organising your next unforgettable adventure.  

As the action revs up on the track, we'll show you how to ace the off-track scene

Thanks to those long couple of years we were grounded at home, we’re guessing plenty of you have clocked some serious annual leave days, so why not start thinking ahead and planning your next big adventure?

Dragged yourself back into the office needing a holiday from your holiday? It’s no secret that the silly season can leave even the most festive-spirited feeling a little flat. Luckily enough, Singapore Airlines has just the solution. 

See Sydney in a brand new light this year with our guide to the best spots to eat, stay, and play on your Vivid adventure.

Whether you’re looking for an eventful vacation or a leisurely cruise along the shore, there’s a road trip across this spectacular country to suit your style.

We all deserve to soar into the sunset as often as our jobs and lives allow, so this year, there’s a new plan of attack: staggered spending. 

We teamed up with our mates at Webjet and Zip to uncover some of 2024’s coolest travel destinations that will make all your mates jealous.

From Singapore to Tokyo, we're here to make your next vacay even sweeter with a bunch of international travel packages under $2000*—thanks to Zip and Webjet.

We’ve done the digging and found a bunch of truly epic travel packages from the legends at Webjet for $1000*—flights included!

With 2024 already proving to be a banging year on the sports and events calendar, TWO4SEVEN is here to serve as your luxury, on-the-ground travel concierge.

If you’re craving la dolce vita but couldn’t afford Euro summer this year, we’re bringing the sunshine your way instead. We’ve teamed up with Peroni to bring you a slice of the good life from the best Amalfi-inspired spots all over Sunshine Coast.

Pristine immaculate coastline, endless lingering sunshine and bountiful local produce—Townsville has become a marvel of North Queensland for good reason, with a string of decadent new openings around the charming town awaiting exploration.

Round up the crew, book in that annual leave and make tracks to the Sunshine Coast’s most unique accommodation—The Crocodile Hunter Lodge. 

We’re always manifesting our next adventure here at Urban List, and it's no secret that we love a sneaky hack to help us get going without all the fuss—that’s where the Australia Post Platinum Travel Mastercard comes in.

Dust off your passport—Urban List Vacays has arrived. 

We know, it feels like everyone is enjoying their Euro Summer adventures right now and the itch for a holiday is stronger than ever. If you're thinking of planning a getaway, we've teamed up with AGL Energy to compile a savvy list of tips and tricks to help you optimise your out-of-office hours while minimising your eco-footprint. 

We want to help you live the dream in WA, so we asked the passionate locals who call it home to share all their must-visit experiences across this stunning state. Dive into our guides to the best places to play, eat and stay, steeped with local knowledge and all the tools you need to plan the trip of a lifetime.

Desperate for the ultimate no-drama escape that’ll maximise those leave days?

Make all of your balmy island dreams come true via a luxe cruise to the South Pacific. 

With help from BCF curate the perfect campsite this festival season.

To help you start mapping out your next New South Wales adventure, we’ve rounded up a bunch of the most exciting events to mark in your diaries.

The flight across the ditch takes just over three hours, making Auckland an ideal destination for your next long weekend away. You can understand the street signs, and banter with locals, all while trying local cuisine and breathing new, fresh air.

To get you wanderlusting, we’ve found some of the most extraordinary places to eat, see and visit around the majestic Hawaiian islands of Kaua‘i, Lanai and Hawai‘i. 

With such a jam-packed calendar of annual festivities and commemorations across their seas, we’ve teamed up with Hawai‘i Tourism Oceania to round up some of our must-visits to inspire your next luxe beachside vacation.

We've curated the very best and most extraordinary vacays with daycays in England, Scotland, and Wales—we’re converting foodies, adventure seekers, wellness warriors and, of course, culture-chasers. 

So you think you know Great Britain? You’ve been to London, popped over to Edinburgh, maybe you’ve even checked out Oxford or Cambridge. But there is so much more to Great Britain than iconic monuments and red buses. 

From sussing the best time to buy flights and accommodation to locking in the best price when you see it, we’ve got you covered from the first steps of holiday dreaming all the way through to dealing seamlessly with unexpected hiccups along the way.

It’s Flight Centre’s 40th birthday and they want to celebrate by shouting 40 holidays. 

Here are 23 reasons why should plan a visit to Brisbane this winter.

Check out our tips for breaking down your vacay destination into tasty, suburb specific-sized pieces to really maximise the good feels. 

International travel is finally back on the table, and our wanderlust hearts couldn’t be more full. We’re so ready for all of these feels; the excitement of trip planning, anticipation of flying, and the thrill of landing in a new place. 

Whether you’ve lived here all your life, moved here from somewhere else, or are just passing through, you always need recommendations, because there’s just so much going on. We’ve hand-picked a lucky seven that are sure to delight the senses and leave your heart feeling full.

Where heart-thumping adventure meets slow, sun-drenched relaxation, Lake Macquarie is the under-the-radar coastal destination that strikes the perfect balance. 

We know you won’t need any encouragement to get around Virgin Australia’s latest flight sale. We’re talking flights from $55. Now, go pick that jaw up off the floor and get packing.

If you’re looking for more motivation to travel interstate this summer, NSW and its capital city are offering a few more reasons to jump on a plane or go road tripping. From big sporting matches and world-class exhibitions to festivals and Broadway theatre productions, you can reclaim your time off and renew your summer by visiting Sydney and NSW to attend some world-class events. 

Everything you need to do, see, eat and drink in the Bundaberg region.

Need a relaxing holiday? We’ve all been subjected to plenty of ‘inside time lately’, and we don’t blame you if you’re sick of it. We’re itching for fresh air, sun, sand, stunning views, and most of all, a break from the crowds and concrete. 

New Zealand—home to endlessly picturesque scenery, Taika Waititi and accents often confused for our own. Also, one of Australia’s favourite holiday destinations, and with good reason. It’s been a hot minute since Queenslanders hopped on a plane and went on what felt like a proper holiday. But now, with the recently introduced quarantine-free travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand, that dream of safely getting on a plane and escaping the country is once again a reality. From Brisbane Airport, you can now fly internationally with confidence, without the hassle of hotel quarantine and with the knowledge that additional safety measures are in place for you and yours.

Only two-and-a-half hours from Sydney and a quick drive from the Newcastle Airport, Port Stephens is easy to get to and even easier to enjoy. Expect stunning landscapes, next-level experiences, and luxe relaxation hubs.

With a thriving underground nightlife scene, some of the best restaurants and wineries in Australia, and arts and culture to boot— you best believe our capital city is on the up and up.

Remote work is the perfect excuse to hit the road and explore the great outdoors, and for one lucky Aussie, Jeep is here to help make it happen.  

From hiking the Cradle Mountain Overland Track to cycling Tasmania’s East Coast, this is your chance to slow down and see this island state from a new perspective. You’ll feel the crunch of wilderness beneath your feet, breathe in the crisp sea air, and hike to misty mountaintops in what is a true bucket list-worthy experience. 

Imagine untouched wilderness, rugged terrain, tranquil waters and your wildest adventure yet, all waiting for you just a short flight away.

From rugged coastlines and turquoise waters to untamed wilderness and lush mountains, Tasmania is bursting with off-the-grid beauty begging to be explored. 

From lodges overlooking thousands of lakes to coastal hideaways nestled amongst the trees, here are the very best Tasmanian retreats that give new meaning to the word relax.

This often overlooked part of Queensland is a paradise for the adventure traveller who likes to spend their days snorkelling above colourful coral gardens, skipping between white-sand isles and glamping beneath the stars in cattle country. One thing’s for sure, you’ll never be short of things to do in the captivating Capricorn Region.

Whether you're saddling up for a rodeo in Mount Isa or stargazing in Longreach and 4WDing through the red dusty sands of the Simpson Desert in the South West, it's about to get wild in the rugged outback. 

Ah, the Whitsundays. A land of soothing breezes, sprawling islands, and cocktails by the beach. Made up of 74 islands that are scattered amongst the crystal blue, tropical waters, there is plenty to explore off-land, not to mention the slew of thriving restaurants and watering holes that will complete your day once you dock for the evening. 

There is no coastal Queensland town more laid back than sunny Townsville. To be fair, if we lived in a spot surrounded by pristine rainforest, gorgeous bays and beaches as far as the eye could see, we’d probably be pretty relaxed too.

Looking for something a little different to your basic coastal Queensland road trip? Head inland and start exploring everything the Southern Queensland Country has to offer. 

Whether you’re heading north on an epic coastal Queensland road trip or you’re looking for a chilled spot to relax on the beach, make sure you check out the Mackay Region. Overflowing with stunning natural features and wildlife, Mackay is the perfect spot for a relaxing, much-needed retreat.

This stunning mountain range is packed with bushwalks, waterfalls and just generally spectacular scenery everywhere you look—not to mention ample opportunities to cosy up by a fire. If you’re looking for a weekender where you can fully switch off from the demands of life and acquaint yourself with nature—the Bunya Mountains is definitely for you.