Jennifer Ennion

Sydney

Feature Writer at Australian Associated Press (AAP)

Writer And Journalist at Freelance

Australian features writer & journalist Aspiring children's book author/illustrator

Articles

Wellness travel isn't what you think it is; it's better (and cheaper)

3 days ago | australiantraveller.com | Jennifer Ennion

Travel is no longer about ticking off temples or pub-hopping through London. Many of us are looking for experiences that improve our wellbeing, because living longer is not enough; we also want to live better. Wellness tourism is booming. The sector was worth US$830 billion in 2023, according to the Global Wellness Institute. That same year, the institute reported the ‘Global Wellness Economy’, encompassing tourism, nutrition, exercise, medicine and more, was valued at US$6.3 trillion.
Stay in East Kimberley’s best at Discovery Resorts

1 month ago | australiantraveller.com | Jennifer Ennion

The East Kimberley should be on every bucket list, and here’s why. Livistona palms soar out of chasms the colour of Valencia oranges. Shady waterholes beckon travellers daring to venture off the bitumen. From the air, fruit farms give way to vast plains that meet rolling hills and fascinating geological formations centuries in the making. The East Kimberley is one of Australia’s most treasured wilderness areas, but don’t be fooled by its rust-coloured roads.
Go wild in Manitoba and the Yukon

Nov 17, 2024 | australiangeographic.com.au | Jennifer Ennion

This article is brought to you by Adventure World/Destination Canada. In Hudson Bay, in sub-Arctic Canada, belugas play alongside zodiacs, kayakers and stand up paddleboarders. In the near distance, is Churchill, one of the most remote communities in the world. Beyond the weathered buildings, polar bears roam the earth, waiting for the bay’s ice to return. Far to the south is a city that pushes cultural boundaries and embraces creativity in its galleries, museums and public spaces.
British Columbia, six ways

Oct 16, 2024 | australiangeographic.com.au | Jennifer Ennion

This article is brought to you by Adventure World/Destination Canada. With grizzly bears, snow-capped peaks, hiking trails, glacier-fed rivers and an outdoor lifestyle to be envious of, it’s no surprise Australians adore the Canadian province of British Columbia. Many of us, at least temporarily, make it our home away from home, while many more explore its coastline, mountains, country towns and cities on frequent visits.
Dry tripping: road testing the new trend of sober holidaying

Jul 26, 2024 | stockhead.com.au | Jennifer Ennion

Ordering a wine or a beer with a meal is as Aussie as an orange brick house in the suburbs, but as a nation of relatively active people, we’re finally seeing our drinking habits catch up with our healthier lifestyle choices.
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Jul 26, 2024 | stockhead.com.au | Jennifer Ennion

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Dry tripping: I just road tested a sober holiday

Jul 17, 2024 | escape.com.au | Jennifer Ennion

Restaurateurs are increasingly adding more non-alcoholic options to their beverage lists in Australia and abroad to cater for travellers focused on wellness. The sober travel trendNo longer are Australians simply jumping on month-long sobriety trends such as Dry July and Sober October; they’re opting out of alcohol regularly, which is no doubt music to the ears of Aaron Trotman, the founder of NON, a premium alcohol-free wine alternative.
15 best things to do in the Snowy Mountains

Jun 24, 2024 | escape.com.au | Jennifer Ennion

1. Ride the Thredbo Alpine CoasterThere’s been plenty of buzz about the new Thredbo Alpine Coaster, and no matter your age, you’ll want to go for a ride. The all-weather track is 1.5 kilometres long, weaving between gumtrees, a tunnel and over bridges at speeds of up to 40 km/h. 2. Cruise Jindabyne Skate ParkThanks to a $1.5 million upgrade, Jindabyne Skate Park has a new half pipe, a mini ramp and a refurbished bowl. Now let's roll. Picture: Lucas Wilkinson. 3.
This hotel is my No.1 Sydney Airport hack

May 29, 2024 | escape.com.au | Jennifer Ennion

When it comes to travelling, ageing has its benefits. Hear me out. With maturity comes an acceptance, even a willingness, to make travelling more comfortable. I’m not talking about ensconcing yourself in a luxury resort and never leaving (although if that’s your thing, go for it). I’m talking about making the logistics of travel easier. The to-ing and fro-ing. And part of this is overnighting in an airport hotel before, or even after, a flight, especially when you don’t live nearby.
How to do the snow on the cheap in Australia

May 26, 2024 | escape.com.au | Jennifer Ennion

1. Stay off the hillThis has to be one of the best ways to save money at a ski resort. Although Monique Easton owns The Eastern Thredbo Village, a pair of boutique Airbnbs in the NSW Snowy Mountains, she says skiers on a tight budget should book accommodation off the hill. Monique says the bonus of staying in Jindabyne or even Adaminaby is you can day trip to different resorts. Ski journalist Kirrily Schwarz likes to camp at NRMA Jindabyne Holiday Park (pictured) on the shores of Lake Jindabyne.