EP 117 Roadtrip through Australia's Red Centre, Michelin Key hotels & dogs on planes
As Australia celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Uluru Handback, host Belle Jackson shares how you can take a bite of the red dust on a drive holiday around the Red Centre Way. From Alice Springs/Alice Springs to Watarrka/Kings Canyon and Uluru, here's your list of where to stay, what to eat and some of the best experiences.Also, the best hotels in the world recognised in the new Michelin Key hotels guide, including the three-key Lizard Island, as well Longtitude 131 near Uluru, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island and Drift House in Port Fairy, Victoria.And dogs on planes - are you on board? Virgin Australia has launched its new trial, as well as more generous carry-on limits. Belle's recommendations on the Red Centre Way: Ooraminna Station, 40 mins from Alice Springs, https://www.ooraminna.com.au/ Ormiston Gorge, West Macdonnell Ranges https://nt.gov.au/parks/find-a-park/tjoritja-west-macdonnell-national-park/ormiston-gorgeKings Creek Station https://kingscreekstation.com.au/ Ayres Rock Resort, https://www.ayersrockresort.com.au/Standley Chasm, West Macdonnell Ranges, https://standleychasm.com.au/Other places mentioned:Northern Territory Tourism https://northernterritory.com/ Melbourne Winery https://www.melbournewinery.com.au/ Virgin Australia https://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/ #northernterritorySend us a textSupport the showVisit us at https://theworldawaits.au
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EP 116 Why Siem Reap should top your travel list with teens; maximise your frequent flyer points & the lowdown on Kyoto's new tourism tax
Bursting with culture, balmy nights, bustling streets and flavoursome food make Siem Reap a must-do for any family holiday, especially when it could be the last trip you do with your teens.This week, host Kirstie Bedford explains why Siem Reap is the ultimate last hurrah when it comes to family holidays.Finder details how you can get the most out of your frequent flyer points – and the best credit cards to maximise them.And we give you the lowdown on the new Kyoto tourism tax, which comes into play next year. Read Responsible Travel's detailed report about tourism taxes at https://www.responsibletravel.com/copy/tourist-taxesKirstie's cover story in the Sunday Star Times is at https://www.thepost.co.nz/travel/360838639/last-hurrah-why-siem-reap-should-be-last-family-holiday-you-do-teens-go and her hotel review for Karryon is here https://karryon.com.au/luxury/fcc-angkor-by-avani-cultural-heart-cambodia/.And you can find out more about FCC Angkor by Avani, where Kirstie stayed at https://www.avanihotels.com/.Send us a textSupport the showVisit us at https://theworldawaits.au
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EP 114 Rome to Nairobi connecting through classical music; US visitors love Australia & do you need domestic travel insurance?
“Opera and classical music shouldn’t be just for the elite,” says Australian-born soprano Breana Stillman. The opera singer leads a double life; based in Rome and singing throughout Europe, she’s also on a mission to bring classical music and opera to disadvantaged youth in central Africa, using art as a therapy. Breana spends several months a year in Kenya with the charity she founded, OperAffinity, working and performing with impoverished children to develop their artistic abilities, and to create cultural connection through music. Follow Breana's journey and for more on OperAffinity and its festival in Todi, Italy, https://www.breanasoprano.com/, https://www.operaffinity.com/ Also, while Americans are travelling to Australian in record numbers, Aussies are choosing Asia over the US for their international holidays, according to the latest Travel Trends Report from the Australian Travel Industry Association, https://atia.travel/ And finally, Southern Cross Travel Insurance makes the case for taking out travel insurance for domestic travel, https://www.scti.com.au/ Send us a textSupport the showVisit us at https://theworldawaits.au
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Ep 113 Melissa Hoyer on travelling the celeb circuit; Intrepid Travel’s Not Hot List & making your data last when you travel
Melissa Hoyer is one of Australia’s most respected lifestyle commentators, journalists and editors, who has worked in the travel and lifestyle sector of the media industry for more than three decades, and has interviewed the likes of Drew Barrymore, Lady Gaga, Cate Blanchett and JK Rowling.This week, we take a look at what life's like for a leading commentator travelling on the celeb circuit, and find out where the A-listers like to go.Also, Intrepid's "Not Hot List" is out! This annual report highlights the lesser-known destinations and regions for those who care about treading lightly when they travel.And our tip this week is from eSIM provider Saily about how to get the most out of your data when you travel. Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au or on Instagram here.Send us a textSupport the showVisit us at https://theworldawaits.au
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EP 111 Noosa for the adventurer; insights into the travelling habits of Gen Z & top places to stare at the stars
For many, Noosa on Queensland's Sunshine Coast is all about the surf, sun and stunning boutiques, but on this week’s episode we take you on a deeper dive into this pretty coastal region.Co-host Kirstie Bedford loves nothing more than an active getaway, and so a chance to hike, bike and kayak in this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve was her idea of a dream weekend – throw in whale watching, and it was a match made in heaven.Take a listen to her recommendations of how to explore a different side of Noosa, with top tips about where to stay, play and eat. Go to https://www.visitnoosa.com.au/ for more and see footage from her recent trip at: @kirstiewrites. Also, Skyscanner reveals how Gen Z is travelling today. This teen to 28-year-old age group is a big decision maker when it comes to family travel, and you might just be surprised at what their top priorities are when it comes to a getaway.And for those who love a bit of stargazing, insuremytrip.com takes us to the best places in the world for astrotourism. The full research is here: https://www.insuremytrip.com/travel-advice/travel-inspiration/best-destinations-for-stargazing/The places Kirstie mentioned:https://whalesongsnoosa.com.au/https://byearthandocean.com.au/noosa-ebike-tours/ and https://byearthandocean.com.au/stingrays-and-everglades-kayak-tour/Lanai https://lanainoosa.com.au/Light Years: https://www.lightyearsasiandiner.com.au/Noosa Surf Club: https://www.noosasurfclub.com.au/https://www.therisenoosa.com.au/Support the showVisit us at https://theworldawaits.au Send us a textSupport the showVisit us at https://theworldawaits.au
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