Anneliese Beard

Sep 25, 2024 | qantas.com | Anneliese Beard

As the weather starts to cool down in the United States, the opportunity for fun begins to ramp up. From frosty landscapes to festive city lights, your winter getaway awaits. Here’s our guide to the best things to do across the USA. It’s open 365 days of the year but on November 29, The Grove in Los Angeles transforms into a shopper’s paradise with over 40 stores offering some of the year's biggest discounts for Black Friday.

Jul 18, 2024 | qantas.com | Anneliese Beard

One of the golden rules of travelling overseas is ensuring your carry-on complies with international guidelines, lest you find yourself stuck at security having to empty your bag and throw several items away. Liquids, aerosols, powders and gels are strictly regulated when it comes to bringing items onboard, which often means skincare enthusiasts have to make the tough calls on what products to fly with and which ones to leave behind – especially if you’re not checking in a suitcase.

Jul 16, 2024 | qantas.com | Jenny Hewett |Anneliese Beard |Sukriti Wahi

There are few places in the world where ancient culture and urban buzz fuse as seamlessly as they do in Bali. The Indonesian province is made up of four isles, but the main island of Bali is the biggest, both in size and spirit, while the neighbouring specks of Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Penida and Nusa Ceningan are natural wonderlands in their own right. The tourist areas have shifted slightly over the past few years, with hidden gems now attracting attention.

Jun 28, 2024 | qantas.com | Larissa Dubecki |Anneliese Beard

Minutes from the heart of Port Vila, the 148-room Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu promises an unforgettable adventure for the whole family. Let the little ones run wild in the Banyan treehouse-themed Family Suite, which is kitted out with bunk beds, beanbags, a TV and a Finding Nemo-inspired bathroom. At the Kids Club, they’ll get to try their hand at basket weaving, skirt making and coconut painting before heading to the pool bar for all-day ice cream and pizza. The best part?

Mar 12, 2024 | qantas.com | Ben Mack |Anneliese Beard

Uninhabited but for a small cluster of thatched fales (there’s no electricity, either, though it is possible to stay the night), Namu’a Island is ideal for anyone who wants to get off grid. Just off the south-east coast of Upolu, it’s known for swimming and snorkelling among the majestic coral reefs and is home to Satoalepai Turtle Sanctuary, where local villagers raise baby turtles and nurse injured adults back to health before they’re released into the wild.