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.
After a near 30-year crusade to end the practice of bear bile farming in Vietnam, Jill Robinson’s quest is finally close to completion. In this interview with Traveltalk editor Jon Underwood, Jill discusses the journey that has brought her to the threshold of success.
Travellers Choice welcomed four new members recently, among them Melbourne’s Snowsea Cruises. Owner Xueying (Snow) Yu reveals why she jumped aboard with the award-winning company.
Life moves at walking pace on the canals of England, where narrowboats offer travellers the chance to relax, explore and enjoy the quintessential charm of pubs, villages and green fields. JENNY EVANS reports.
A blend of tropical adventure with laid-back luxury, the kind of place where you can do everything, or nothing at all, as JENNY EVANS discovers.
It’s been 20 years since JENNY EVANS last set foot on Langkawi. Back then it was serene, unspoilt and charming, and to her surprise, it still is.
60 top-selling agents recently enjoyed a week of immersive travel experiences in Sri Lanka as part of Intrepid Travel’s annual global Mega Famil. Here IZZY MINTER, Team Leader, Flight Centre Castle Hill in NSW, reveals some of the secrets of what went on.
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.
Water is essential for life and more travellers are seeing out ways to immerse themselves for health reasons.
Traveltalk’s Health & Wellness expert TRACEY LEITCH reveals some of the world’s best spots for a rejuvenating, reinvigorating and refreshing dip.
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.
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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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