Angela Saurine
Travel writer
Travel writer
★★★ ½
Airline reviews
Airline review: Virgin’s extra legroom seats are a bargain on this route
This flight to an island paradise features Virgin’s cheapest upgrade to ‘Economy X’ at just $33.
- by Angela Saurine
Twenty things that will surprise first-time visitors to Byron Bay
Cut through the Hemsworth hype, and you may be shocked by what you still don’t know about Australia’s most talked-about beach town.
- by Angela Saurine
Byron Bay’s best places to eat and drink
First came the hippies, surfers and celebrities. More recently, a swell of chefs and foodies have moved in, taking its food scene to another level.
- by Angela Saurine
Ten hidden Byron Bay highlights that most visitors miss
From a powerful waterfall formed 20 million years ago to a hidden swimming spot, check out some of the region’s lesser-known attractions.
- by Angela Saurine
The best times to visit Byron Bay
With an eclectic calendar of annual events and superb year-round weather, there’s never really a bad time to go – but each season offers something entirely unique.
- by Angela Saurine
The must-do highlights of Byron Bay in three days
Tick off Byron Bay’s top attractions and explore its lesser-known neighbours and hinterland gems in a long weekend with this action-packed itinerary.
- by Angela Saurine
The best places to stay in Byron Bay
There are still plenty of hostels around, but this surf town’s gentrification has given rise to a crop of trendy and beautiful new stays.
- by Angela Saurine
Sunshine Coast must-do highlights in three days
Covering more than 100 kilometres, from south of Caloundra to north of Noosa, where does one begin? From beachy brunches to a legendary zoo, try this 72-hour itinerary.
- by Angela Saurine
10 undiscovered Cairns highlights that most visitors miss
From natural rock waterslides to historic castles, this tropical spot’s lesser-known experiences can be as rewarding as the big ticket ones.
- by Angela Saurine
Cairns must-do highlights in three days
From serene river dips to Zumba on a lagoon, this 72-hour itinerary packs in some surprisingly fun experiences.
- by Angela Saurine