Kristine Tarbert

1 day ago | travel.nine.com.au | Kristine Tarbert

The Aussie snow season kicks off this weekend, but you might be wondering when the best time will be to hit the slopes.Where are you most likely to enjoy snowy days? Which resorts have the highest average weekly snowfall? And when is the best week of the season to plan your trip for peak snow conditions? A new study from Snow Season Central has looked at some of the top resorts across the country and revealed when to visit for peak snow conditions.

2 days ago | travel.nine.com.au | Kristine Tarbert

For the second year running the South Coast of New South Wales has been recognised as being home to some of the top tourism destinations in the state. Kiama has taken out the title of NSW's Top Tourism Town in 2025, after also winning the crown in 2024. The region also dominated the other categories of best Small Tourism Town and Tiny Tourism Town, with Merimbula and Huskisson respectively taking out those titles.

2 days ago | travel.nine.com.au | Kristine Tarbert

When we decided to visit Austin as a family earlier this year I had one concern - would there be anything to do for a toddler? But it turns the Texas state capital has a small-town heart. And as we quickly discovered, it does have something for everyone, including kids. As the home of the University of Texas flagship campus, it feels young and hip, boasting an eclectic live-music scene centred around country, blues, and rock.

4 days ago | travel.nine.com.au | Kristine Tarbert

If you've been looking at booking flights you've probably heard about a hack to avoid airlines or booking sites tracking your searches and charging you more. There is indeed an ongoing travel myth about ticket prices changing if you clear your cookies, switch browsers, and search in incognito mode. But is it actually true? READ MORE: The world's most disappointing beach has been namedBooking a flight can be stressful when comparing multiple websites with different offers.

1 week ago | travel.nine.com.au | Kristine Tarbert

Every week, 9Travel shares a top travel tip from our readers or our writers. Have something to share? Email us at [email protected] for a chance to be featured in an upcoming story. Packing for a trip can be overwhelming, regardless of whether it is for work or pleasure. And one travel expert has warned there is a common 'mistake' plenty of people make when choosing what to throw in the suitcase.