As the generation that embraced the gap year start their own families, the trend of travelling during parental leave is taking off.
Author Archives: Sarah Tayler
Brisbane’s Newest Foodie Trend
What is with all the DIY coffee, cocktails and desserts? Sarah Tayler delves into the newest foodie trend.
Wines to Watch
These are the up-and-coming Australian tipples you need in your wine rack, writes Sarah Tayler.
Tourist in my Town: Learning to Fly
In May’s edition of Tourist in my Town for Blank GC Magazine, Sarah Tayler explores the world of indoor skydiving.
Top tips for booking a honeymoon cruise
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What’s not included in that all-inclusive luxury cruise
You’ve got a butler. The fine dining’s covered. Sarah Loughlin explores the extra charges that can still crop up on an all-inclusive luxury cruise. What do you give the cruiser who already has everything? That’s the dilemma of luxury cruise lines chasing a well-heeled client who just expects a butler, champagne on ice and aContinue reading “What’s not included in that all-inclusive luxury cruise”
15 Ways to Keep Fit on a Cruise Ship
On modern ships, getting your daily exercise doesn’t have to mean a stroll on the promenade deck. Whether you like early morning yoga sessions, sweating it out at spin class, or getting your adrenaline pumping on a surfboard, there is something to keep everyone fit and active. Read more…
8 Best Winter Cruise Itineraries from Australia
Fancy a last minute getaway, an escape from the chilly winter months? Check out the 8 best winter cruises from Australia for 2017. Starting from just $54 a night, these deals are not to be missed. Read more….
Getting to know Saigon
Saigon is busy. The energy and the atmosphere of the city, especially the centre, is electric. Bustling with people, bikes and cars. No matter what time of day it is, there is always something going on. Most tourists that visit Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon as it is also known, spend their time inContinue reading “Getting to know Saigon”
A Gold Coast Camping Adventure
Read the January 2017 edition of my monthly column Tourist in my Town featured in Blank GC magazine. This month I explored some of the best campsites on the Gold Coast…. Read More….
The Gold Coast’s Outback Spectacular
Read the December 2016 edition of my monthly column Tourist in my Town featured in Blank GC magazine. This month I went for dinner and a show at the Gold Coast’s Outback Spectacular. Read more….
Gold Coast’s Prettiest Walks
Whether walking on a Saturday morning is your weekly fitness ritual or your hangover cure, now that summer is here it’s time to get out and about on the Gold Coast! To help you in your quest, we’ve rounded up seven of our favourite pretty walks from leisurely strolls to sweaty hikes. Read More…
NEWS: Cruise River Insurance
Companies such as Scenic, Avalon, and Viking have teamed up with travel insurance companies to create specialist cruise insurance which will now be sold as part of your holiday. From 2017 any cruise booked with Scenic will include a River Cruise Guarantee which will cover you for any delays, diversions, or cancellations whilst cruising. Read More…
Luxury Staycation in Brisbane
Read the November 2016 edition of my monthly column Tourist in my Town featured in Blank GC magazine. This month I escaped the Gold Coast for a luxury vacay in Brisbane…. Read More…
The Cruisers Sporting Guide to 2017
If you love your Aussie spectator sports you will agree that just a few days a year is not enough for most events. Why not turn your favorite annual sports fixtures into a weeklong affair, surrounded by like-minded sports lovers, reliving, discussing, and assessing the games and races over a poolside cocktail? Combine your loveContinue reading “The Cruisers Sporting Guide to 2017”
The beginners guide to choosing a cruise
It’s Plan A Cruise month and cruise newbies everywhere are knee-deep in cruise brochures trying to decide which cruise line to choose. As well traveled cruisers know, the cruise line is important – but don’t be fooled into thinking all cruise ships of the same line are created equal. Here are a few things toContinue reading “The beginners guide to choosing a cruise”
Top Three Secret BBQ Spots on the Gold Coast!
Read the October 2016 edition of my monthly column Tourist in my Town featured in Blank GC magazine. This month I have been hunting down the best BBQ spots on the Gold Coast…. Read More… To see my previous Tourist in my Town posts click here.
Cruise Planner 2016-2017: How Suite It Is…
Check out my feature on the latest accommodation innovations on cruise ships, part of Cruise Passenger’s Cruise Planner 2016-17. Read the feature on page 22 of the Cruise Planner. To see more of my travel features on cruising, click here.
Cruise Planner 2016-2017: The Sky’s the Limit
Check out my feature on the latest incredible and innovative activities on cruise ships, part of Cruise Passenger’s Cruise Planner 2016-17. Read the feature on page 20-21 of the Cruise Planner.
Summer Cycles: A Two Wheeled Olympic Adventure
Sarah Loughlin follows the 2012 Olympic Road Race Route to explore the beautiful Surrey hills, the River Thames and the Royal Parks. There is nothing better than sailing past standstill traffic on your bike, feeling very smug from the cycle path, taking in a bit of sun and fresh air, while the angry car dwellersContinue reading “Summer Cycles: A Two Wheeled Olympic Adventure”
It's Only A Plane Ride Away 