Travel essentials

The best ways to prepare for your next adventure

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The best ways to prepare for your next adventure

This comprehensive travel checklist and guide is here to help you be prepared for any occasion-no matter where you are!

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Cruising

Cruises are back! Everything you need to know before setting sail

Cruises are back! Everything you need to know before setting sail

It's official! Cruising will soon resume in Australia following the Federal Government's announcement they will not renew the long-standing cruise ships ban in Australia.

Written byMatthew Hart

With the cruise ban set to lift on April 17, 2022, the country’s cruise companies are gearing up to set sail once again. Source: Getty Images.

News

Australia, open for business: Scott Morrison announces international arrivals welcome

Australia, open for business: Scott Morrison announces international arrivals welcome

"Australia will reopen to all fully vaccinated visa holders, welcoming the return of tourists, business travellers, and other visitors from 21 February," PM Scott Morrison said.

Written byAimee Courtney

Australia has reopened for business. Source: Getty

Travel essentials

6 Aussie train journeys that belong on every bucket list

6 Aussie train journeys that belong on every bucket list

The Ghan is just the beginning. These experiences will give you an amazing new perspective of your own backyard.

The Ghan, the Savannahlander and the Indian Pacific: three amazing ways to see more of your own backyard.

Retirement Guide

Packing tips every traveller should know before their next big trip

Packing tips every traveller should know before their next big trip

Forget having to trawl through piles of clothing to find what you're looking for.

Written byTamille Head

A neatly-packed suitcase makes travelling a breeze. Source: Getty

Driving & Caravanning

Financial literacy is the key to a life of nomadism

Financial literacy is the key to a life of nomadism

You'll need to have your finances in check before you leave in your caravan.

AuthorXavier Waterkeyn

You'll need to have your finances in check before venturing off on the road. Source: Getty

Retirement Guide

Avoid being scammed on your dream holiday

Avoid being scammed on your dream holiday

Billions of dollars is lost each year from travel scams.

Written byJocelyn Nickels

Avoid being scammed on holiday by following these simple tips. Source: Getty

News

How to stay safe when driving in hazardous smoke conditions

How to stay safe when driving in hazardous smoke conditions

Take some time to plan your route before hitting the road.

Written byJocelyn Nickels

Stay safe on the roads by following these tips this bushfire season. Source: Getty

Insurances

How to save money on your insurance

How to save money on your insurance

From travel insurance to cover for your car and home, insurance is often a necessary expense, but it can be a costly one.

Written byJessica Galley

Insurance policies can be costly, but they're often necessary, so every little helps when it comes to potential savings. Source: Getty.

Opinion

Financial information that’s key to your retirement lifestyle

Financial information that’s key to your retirement lifestyle

"There will be those who are moving into retirement (or have retired) in lush comfort, while others have concerns about being confined to a strict retirement income."

Written byRebecca Wilson

Starts at 60's Money Club has financial information that's key to your retirement lifestyle. Source: Getty Images

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