Travel

Little-known spot named Australia’s best beach

A BEACH unknown to most Australians has taken out the top spot in a new list that ranks the best of the country’s spectacular coastline.

Saturday Extra New jewel in Territory tourism crown

FOR years Kakadu has been considered one of the brightest jewels in the Territory’s crown of major tourist attractions, but there’s one gem currently outshining it — Nitmiluk National Park

Matter of urgency Direct flights to China move a step closer

NEGOTIATIONS for a direct air link between Darwin and China are well underway with Chinese politicians pushing for direct access to the Top End as a matter or urgency

Europe Hotels tell guests to have more sex

A GROUP of hotels in central Italy is offering free stays to couples who can prove they conceived during their stay.

Tourism Another killed on Great Barrier Reef

OVERSEAS visitors are “most likely to be deterred” from Queensland’s tourism-reliant far north in the wake of the deaths of tourists on the Great Barrier Reef this week.

Travel photography Recognise these places from the water?

THINK you know what Europe looks like? Think again. This Aussie photographer has captured it like you’ve never seen it before.

The reality of a $9 Tigerair flight

It’s hard to argue with a chance to get away on a holiday for less than the cost of a meal out. But is there a catch?

Asian travel Locals call this phenomenon ‘hell’

THIS city has 3000 volcanic springs, eight of which are believed to be home to the devil himself. Dipping in your toes would be a day ruiner, for sure.

Marine deaths Deaths are ‘pure, tragic coincidence’

UPDATE: A CAIRNS tourist operator has dismissed speculation tiny marine stingers could have caused the deaths of two French tourists.

Cheap flights Huge airline creates ‘misery class’

ONE of the world’s biggest airlines is drastically cutting perks to compete with budget rivals — and now you’ll have to pay to use overhead compartments.

Emergency Double reef drowning a ‘perfect storm’

REEF operators told of a tragic ‘perfect storm’ as two elderly French tourists died and another had to be resuscitated on a snorkelling trip to the Great Barrier Reef.

Cheap flights $9 flights: This is not a drill

YOU’LL need to get in fast to snap up these cheap flights that can get you on a summer holiday for less than the cost of a movie ticket.

World travel Man creates tiny country he can’t enter

THIS guy was fed-up with paying tax, so he found a bit of empty land and created his own country. There’s just one little problem.

The insane $325 ticket to Europe

The amazing run of cheap airfare deals continue, with a sale that hits a new low for travellers heading to Europe.

What Trump win means for Aussie tourists

Should you cancel your trip to the States? There’s one thing that may affect Aussie travellers following Trump’s win.

Facepalm moment Tourist’s embarrassing museum blunder

A MUSEUM visitor was undoubtedly left red-faced after a common blunder caused him to destroy a valuable 18th century artwork.

World travel Australia: the Americans are coming

AS DONALD Trump becomes the next US President, the Canadian immigration website crashed and Americans Googled how to move to Australia.

US election Aussies in America told: plan your exit

AUSTRALIANS warned to avoid US cities, have an exit strategy and keep their mouths shut as America cast its votes in volatile election.

Flight bookings Do cookies drive up flight prices?

THERE’S a longstanding rumour that flight prices increase each time you return to the website. So is this something to look out for, or just a travel myth?

Island holidays Where we’re going instead of Bali

THIS paradise has beaches and palm trees and could quickly become Australia’s new favourite holiday playground.

Plane brawl Massive brawl forces plane to land

TERRIFIED passengers feared a huge brawl aboard their flight, which was captured on video, would “bring the plane down”.

PNG experience Rumble in the jungle

Amazement at a grand ceremonial occasion turned into fear when Frontier reporter Tamara Howie was caught up in a tribal skirmish in PNG. But that didn’t stop her marvelling at the country’s beauty