Setting off on a life-changing trip around Australia as a single woman would be daunting for many. In this exclusive article, ELIZABETH MEECHAN reveals how she’s preparing for the challenges ahead.
Setting off on a life-changing trip around Australia as a single woman would be daunting for many. In this exclusive article, ELIZABETH MEECHAN reveals how she’s preparing for the challenges ahead.
A mother and son team have just launched a social media and digital marketing agency – The Social Spider – exclusively for the Australian travel industry. We ask industry veteran SAM PATTON what she and son Noah hope to achieve with the new venture.
Here we meet DOMINIQUE MAULIN-DIABIRA, the new Australia Regional Director for Atout France.
MARISSA PAPAS is passionate about attracting new talent and addressing the industry-wide shortage of trained professionals in the travel industry. In this exclusive interview, the founder of the Connected Travel Training Academy tells us why being a travel agent is still a great career choice.
A new book has just been published explaining how you can travel the world while getting paid to do it. Here author EMMA LOVELL explains how it’s done, plus offers some great tips on travelling with kids.
Here we meet ALEX FAYAN, new Business Development Manager for NSW for Bench Africa.
Six years ago HOLLY VELARDO launched her own business, the aptly named HollyDay Travel. In this exclusive interview with Traveltalk Managing Editor Jon Underwood, Holly chats about the decision, her plans for the business…and the challenge of being both business owner and mum.
Here we meet CARA TOOVEY, who has just joined Journey Beyond as Group Manager – National Sales.
It’s often a brave move striking out on your own after decades in the travel industry. In this exclusive interview, we talk to Queensland agent DEBBIE RAINS who has just launched boutique independent agency Gallivanter Travel.
North Africa is experiencing a travel boom with flight capacity set to increase by 49 per cent this quarter. That’s great news for Aussie ANGELA MELLAK, whose luxury Riad in Marrakech is earning rave reviews. Here she speaks exclusively to Traveltalk.
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12 Days of Giveaways
Day Twelve: 6 pack of Greenway wines
Starts 21 Nov 2025 Ends 18 Dec 2025 Winner to be announced 19 Dec 2025
Day Eleven: Night at voco, Gosford
Starts 19 Nov 2025 Ends 16 Dec 2025 Winner to be announced 17 Dec 2025
Day Ten: $500 Night at Pan Pacific, Melbourne
Starts 18 Nov 2025 Ends 15 Dec 2025 Winner to be announced 16 Dec 2025
Day Nine: $500 Voucher towards a Wendy Wu tour
Starts 17 Nov 2025 Ends 14 Dec 2025 Winner to be announced 15 Dec 2025
Day Eight:
Starts 14 Nov 2025 Ends 11 Dec 2025 Winner to be announced 12 Dec 2025
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.
6-pack pf Greenway wines
Prize must be redeemed in full by 31st January 2026.
Prize consists of a pre-selected by vineyard 6 pack of Greenway wines.
Voco Stay
EXPIRES 31 DECEMBER 2026 Standard King Room. *Subject to availability. Excludes public holidays and blackout periods. This voucher is not redeemable for cash and must not be duplicated or reproduced in any form. Lost or stolen vouchers will not be replaced. Parking valid for 1 car only. Valid until the expiry date stated.
PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport terms and conditions:
Pan Pacific Melbourne
Wendy Wu Voucher
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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