byronnews.com.au: Travel

Enjoy winter in Sydney on a short mid-year break

Sun, 26 May 2013 08:00:00 +1000

WINTER in Sydney is a hot prospect.

Adventurer gets a break from danger in Antarctica

Sun, 26 May 2013 06:16:53 +1000

KRYSTLE Wright has perfected the art of packing her entire life into a bag.

Breathtaking Tasmania is Kate's beautiful island home

Sat, 25 May 2013 08:00:00 +1000

IT HAS been 10 months since I was last home, but it feels like forever.

Humpbacks spotted going past their favourite playground

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:00:00 +1000

THE first humpback whales of the year have been spotted off Fraser Island, more than two months before the whale-watching season officially begins in the Bay.

Coalition plans carbon tax cut to decrease flight costs

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:30:00 +1000

ABOLISHING the carbon tax to reduce domestic flight costs would be the first step the Federal Shadow Tourism Minister would make if his government takes office.

Townsville turns out to be terrific place for a Qld getaway

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:00:00 +1000

I AM going to be frank from the start and say that Townsville has never featured on my wish list of places to go.

Greek Islands the perfect winter escape for Aussies

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:00 +1000

TAKE me to the Greek islands. They are all beautiful in the summer with their brown hills, small bays, clear, clean water, and white-washed villas.

Ghosts good for business at traditional English pubs

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:30:00 +1000

THE Brits love to let you know they've a ghost of two around.

Do you know Dakar from Dhaka? Airline's airport code mixup

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:00 +1000

SPARE a thought for US couple Sandy Valdiviseo and her husband Triet Vo who ended up 7,000 miles from their destination after an airport code mix-up.

They've seen the world, but now it's time to see Australia

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:31:59 +1000

ROSS Strelow and his wife Colleen have seen the world, but have missed out on Australia.

Power couple changes the world one charity trip at a time

Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:00 +1000

GLADSTONE power couple Jessica Beyers and Cory Ebenestelli are combating world poverty, one charity trip at a time.

An island so small you won't find it on Google Maps

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:00 +1000

SEVEN miles off the coast of Suffolk, there is a country. It isn't a very big country. In fact, its no more than about twice the size of a tennis court.

Kangaroo Island is a delight to the senses

Sat, 18 May 2013 06:00:00 +1000

KANGAROO Island – a brisk ferry ride or a short plane hop from Adelaide – is a place of nature's gifts.

Drunken safari guide dismissed after charging elephant

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:36:58 +1000

A SOUTH African safari firm has sacked one of its guides after a video of him charging an elephant went viral.

My Kitchen Rules winners to give cooking demo at Relish fest

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:52:51 +1000

THE Fraser Coast’s kitchen superstars will share their culinary secrets with visitors to the Relish Food and Wine Fest in Maryborough on Saturday, June 8.

Pretty pink dolls or naked angry blonde...

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:36:37 +1000

BARBIE'S Dream House has opened in Berlin with some unofficial additions – police guards and topless protesters brandishing burning crosses.

Four Seasons in Bali has new restaurant with five-star flair

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:00 +1000

FOUR Seasons Resort Bali has launched Sundara, its new beachfront restaurant overlooking Jimbaran Bay.

Feel like a pampered star in Absolute Suite at Cape Panwa

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:00:00 +1000

WITH a private spa room, infinity pool and chef on hand to whip up whatever you fancy, Cape Panwa Hotel's new Absolute Suite offers the ultimate in luxury.

Richard Branson applies to Coast council to open Aussie home

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:00:00 +1000

SIR RICHARD Branson is looking to open up his “Australian home” as a boutique hotel.

Don't ignore Poland while touring around Europe

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:00:00 +1000

MENTION you’re going to Europe and most people will think of Paris or Switzerland.