10 reasons to pack your bags for Tasmania

A TikToker documenting the shocking luxuries of his first-ever business-class flight and his stay in an expensive hotel has sparked discussion among viewers about how rich people live, and the way people treat them. 

It’s the classic pre-trip selfie. You snap a picture of yourself with your passport and boarding pass, then promptly share the photo on social media. Your family, friends and followers may like it.

An Australian sailor and his beloved dog, Bella, were recently reunited after surviving two months stranded in the Pacific Ocean.  

A missing phone is never fun. But what if you lost your phone, then had the entire world learn about your list of life goals? 

Conde Nast Traveler gets a lot of mileage out of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards, slicing and dicing feedback from 300,000 travelers into a dizzying array of categories, sub-categories, and sub-sub-categories. Not only is there a ranking of the best cities in the world, there’s also the best small cities in the U.S. The world’s best hotels, sure. But also the top 10 hotels in Europe, and in Northern Asia, and in Eastern Mexico, and in Florence.

If you’re packing coffee, spices, baby powder, or anything else that could be considered to be a “powder-like substance” in your carry-on, you’ll need to keep it to 12 ounces or less or be subjected to additional screening, according to a new rule from the TSA.

This shopping season, skip the mall and spend your money on travel instead. G Adventures’ big sale is offering up to 35 percent off of some of its best trips.

Solo travel has the power to transform: Think of the memoirs “Eat Pray Love” or “Wild.” But you don’t have to circumnavigate the globe or hike 1,100 miles to see why some people choose to go it alone. The freedom to explore at your own pace, open to connecting with people you meet along the way, can feel as intoxicating as a tropical breeze. But solo travel can be daunting, too, especially when problems arise. And of course, solo travelers need to keep certain safety considerations in mind.

Located on the banks of the Swan River, Perth is the capital city of what is, geographically, Australia’s largest state: Western Australia. With a population of about two million, Perth enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild, wet winters. It’s culturally diverse any time of year, with a mix of both modern and indigenous art alongside galleries and museums to rival Sydney and Melbourne, and its west coast remoteness means the city is far less touristy than the cities on Australia’s eastern seaboard. Perth saw 5.7 million arrivals between July 2018 and June 2019 compared to the 16.1 million visits to Sydney in the same period. If you do make the trip here, these are the cultural attractions to see.

It’s impossible not to fall victim to the charms of Sydney, Australia’s largest city. Days are spent roaming historic neighborhoods – flat white in hand – or chasing waves at the local surf beaches. At night, picture yourself diving into ocean-fresh rock oysters by the quayside or clambering up Harbour Bridge to see Sydney illuminated. Known as much for its livability rating as its landmarks, the accommodation scene gives you a peek into the life of a Sydneysider. Taste the Harbour City lifestyle at one of these beautiful Sydney Airbnb rentals close to beaches, the Rocks, and laid-back suburbs.

Compared to Australian cities like Sydney and Melbourne, Brisbane is just a blip on the tourist circuit. It’s a shame that Queensland’s capital tends to get overlooked, but that’s also what makes it so great for travelers who know better than to skip the city located 500-plus miles north of Sydney between the Gold and Sunshine Coasts. Proximity to famous beaches is one reason to visit Brisbane, but there’s plenty to love within city limits, from Brisbane River cruises to museums and street art tours, park outings, and a thriving food and bar scene. The Brisbane Airbnb scene has grown, too, and these seven Brisbane Airbnbs are at the center of the action.

Unlike the Eurostar that takes passengers from London to cities on the European continent in record time, The Ghan, one of Australia’s four luxurious trains, is not something you book because you need to get from point A to point B. It may sound like the biggest travel cliché there is, but in this case it’s true: Riding The Ghan is all about the journey and not really about the (albeit lovely) destination. You go on the Ghan because you want to see and experience parts of Australia you’d never get to go to otherwise, at a slow pace, and in the comfiest, most lavish setting you could find.