In honour of Remembrance Day, MAT MCLACHLAN of Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours looks at why this day still resonates so strongly with Australians and how technology is helping us better remember the fallen.
In honour of Remembrance Day, MAT MCLACHLAN of Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours looks at why this day still resonates so strongly with Australians and how technology is helping us better remember the fallen.
More and more people are opting for a physical getaway over a traditional holiday. BETH RUSH, Managing Editor at Body+Mind, takes a look at the remarkable growth in active tourism and fit getaways.
PONANT recently hosted an exclusive 10-night agent famil aboard Le Lapérouse on a voyage from Oslo to Copenhagen. ASHLEY VAN DER VEER, Travel Manager & Cruise Expert at Woodley and James Travel Associates in Hobart, reveals just what went on.
Heavens Portfolio in partnership with Far & Beyond recently hosted a fam tour in India for trade partners. JOSIAH FARROW from Frontier Travel in Hobart was one of the lucky travellers.
MARIA EBERT and husband Geoff spent a week working at the Umoja Orphanage in rural Kenya before heading off to witness the country’s incredible wildlife. Both experiences were remarkable for very different reasons.
Eight Aussie travel agents recently enjoyed an exciting six-day famil to Portland in America’s Pacific North West. Here LUKE WATTS from TravelManagers reveals just what they got up to.
BRIONY THOMAS from Tailor Travel & Cruise reviews the recent Ul-TRI-mate famil to America.
BELINDA SLATER, Senior Travel Advisor, Gallivanter Travel Castletown (below, third from right), reviews a recent famil to Sri Lanka.
MEGAN GRAY from Travel Associates reviews a recent famil to Tahiti and discovers more than she bargained for.
CHRISTINE BOTTRELL, Business Leader at Ashmore, Harris and James Travel Associates, reviews a recent famil to Antarctica
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12 Days of Giveaways
Day Seven: Two entrants will win a Stoney Creek Fedora Flexibraid® Hats in colour Natural by ooGee Australia
Starts 12 Nov 2025 Ends 9 Dec 2025 Winner to be announced 10 Dec 2025
Day Six: One entrant will win two nights accommodation in a Lead In room with breakfast for two people.
Starts 11 Nov 2025 Ends 8 Dec 2025 Winner to be announced 9 Dec 2025
Day Five: One entrant will win a $350 car rental voucher with East Coast Rentals
Starts 10 Nov 2025 Ends 7 Dec 2025 Winner to be announced 8 Dec 2025
Day Four: One lucky entrant will win a two-night stay for two at Wilderluxe Lake Keepit
Starts 7 Nov 2025 Ends 4 Dec 2025 Winner to be announced 5 Dec 2025
Day Three: 5 Entrants will each win a Lonely Planet Guidebook. One each of the following to giveaway New Zealand, Best Day Hikes New Zealand, Best in Travel 2026, Experience South Pacific, Experience Japan.
Starts: 5 Nov 2025 Ends: 2 Dec 2025. Winner to be announced 3 Dec 2025.
Day Three: 5 Entrants will each win a Lonely Planet Guidebook. One each of the following to giveaway New Zealand, Best Day Hikes New Zealand, Best in Travel 2026, Experience South Pacific, Experience Japan.
Starts: 5 Nov 2025 Ends: 2 Dec 2025. Winner to be announced 3 Dec 2025.
Day Two: Win Sydney Harbour Bridgeclimb double pass.
Starts: 4 Nov 2025 Ends: 1 Dec 2025. Winner to be announced 2 Dec 2025.
Day One: Two Entrants will each win a Veneto Fedora Flexibraid® Hat by Tina M Copenhagen
Starts: 3 Nov 2025 Ends: 30 Nov 2025. Winner to be announced 1 Dec 2025.
Quincy Hotel Ts & Cs
East Coast Rentals Ts & Cs.
• Not transferable
• Booking must be made within 12 months
• Credit is single use only, any un-used credit will be forfeited
• Does not apply as payment for tolls, fuel or infringements.
Two-night stay for two at Wilderluxe Lake KeepitTerms and conditions
Sydney Harbour Bridgeclimb Voucher Conditions
Valid for a BridgeClimb Summit or Summit Insider Day experience and is valid until 2 December 2026 excluding peak (25 Dec 2025 – 03 Jan 2026). Not valid for Dawn, Twilight, or Special Event Climbs.
7 Night Bali Stay:
Competition starts Fri 26 September 00:01 AEST
Competition ends Thu 6 November 23:59 AEST
Winner will be drawn and announced in Traveltalk on Fri 7 November.
Prize: 7 nights in a Deluxe Pool Terrace Room with breakfast for 2 persons.
Amadea Resorts & Villas Voucher Conditions
Valid to September 30, 2026 (blackout dates: 22 Dec 2025 – 7 Jan 2026 inclusive)
Advance reservation is required.
All competition prizes are subject to the following Traveltalk conditions:
Information on how to enter the competition forms part of the terms of entry. Entry into the competition is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions.
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