Kassia Byrnes

6 days ago | australiantraveller.com | Kassia Byrnes

Peninsula Hot Springs just got even more entertaining. Peninsula Hot Springs, on the Mornington Peninsula just outside of Melbourne, has been a favourite destination for wellness gurus and hot spring enthusiasts since it opened in 1997. And now there’s yet another reason to go: the Peninsula Hot Springs Bathe in Cinema. Dive into pools of naturally heated, mineral-rich waters surrounded by natural bushland – and be entertained by a lineup of beloved rom-coms and tear-jerkers.

1 week ago | australiantraveller.com | Kassia Byrnes

A new retreat is coming to the Hunter Valley, and it’s set to redefine the meaning of five stars. Hunter Valley is a well-known and loved wine region in Australia, but many will agree that while its accommodation options are wonderful, there has definitely been a gap in the ultra-luxury offering. Not for long. HV Hotels has announced a new five-star-plus offering coming to Ben Ean Estate, the oldest vineyard in the country.

1 week ago | australiantraveller.com | Kassia Byrnes

These luxury pet-friendly hotels​ are levelling up the game. Pet-friendly accommodation is nothing new in 2025, but the latest offerings are going far beyond allowing your dog to stay in the room with you. Gourmet, healthy menus specifically for your pet, free toys, high-end dog beds and more await the modern pet owner and their well-travelled pooch at these luxury pet-friendly hotels. Of course, as a cat mum, the hotel trend I’d like to see next is specially curated cat stays.

1 week ago | australiantraveller.com | Kassia Byrnes

This experience just levelled up the already iconic Roar and Snore zoo sleepover. Taronga Zoo’s Roar and Snore experience has become somewhat legendary. Safari tents with wooden floors and comfy beds, show-stopping views of Sydney’s skyline to wake up to and behind-the-scenes activities like giraffe feeding and getting up close with echidnas and meerkats are always part of the itinerary at these events.

2 weeks ago | internationaltraveller.com | Kassia Byrnes

Science is here to explain the odd things that happen to our bodies on long-haul flights. Don't be shy, we've all been there: that gassy, bloated feeling after what feels like hour 1000 up in the sky on an international flight. And it's not the only phenomenon we've all noticed but kept to ourselves. Well, the good news is, you're not alone. In fact, there's a scientific reason you can't stop farting on a plane​ - and for just about all the rest of it. 1.