Sue Williams

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Journalist and author Sue Williams worked in print and TV around the world before settling in Australia, and taking off regularly to pursue her passion for travel-writing; discovering new places, meeting interesting people and trying wonderful – and sometimes unintentionally ghastly – experiences.

Guests are looking for "accommodation close to nature, away from crowds, out of cities," says Tiny Away found Jeff Yeo.

Tiny houses the big trend in holiday escapes

Many hosts can't keep up with demand to rent compact holiday accommodation from people eager to get away from it all – including their possessions.

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Travellers and now obtain some insurance against COVID-19, but it won't cover sudden border closures.

Travel insurers start offering COVID-19 cover, but there's a (major) catch

Some travel insurers will now cover medical expenses or cancellations due to COVID-19, but none will cover sudden border closures.

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Australians have snapped up more than 200,000 half-price airfares on the first day of the government-subsidised sale.

Accommodation books out as half-price airfares snapped up

Hotels in some of the country's most popular holiday destinations are reporting no vacancies for the next three weeks as Australians race to snap up half-price airfares, smashing pandemic travel records.

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Paige Cullin, 21, from Melbourne took a trip to north Queensland after COVID-19 scuppered her plans for a second trip to ...

Contiki comes to your backyard as young Aussies explore home

Young Australians are spending their travel money at home, but that won't be enough to save some travel operators.

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The riverfront Crowne Plaza Melbourne is one of the city hotels currently offering big savings.

Five-star hotels slash rates as cities struggle to attract visitors

Free nights, complimentary dinners and breakfasts, sparkling wine on arrival and late checkouts.

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little dog in the airline cargo pet carrier at the airport after a long journey iStock image for Traveller. Re-use permitted.

Cost of flying pets skyrockets after airlines outsource service

Last Christmas, Sophie Hobbs' dog Ebba made it to Tasmania for their family holiday – but none of her human companions did.

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Qantas has increased the number of domestic routes it flies from 57 to 62.

Bargain fares on holiday routes as airlines ramp up flights

Typically an expensive time to travel, Easter this year will feature some bargain fares.

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The first Australian shipment of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines is unloaded from a Singapore Airlines plane at Sydney ...

Secret cargo: Airlines use passenger planes to transport COVID-19 vaccine

Passengers aboard Singapore Airlines flight SQ231 to Sydney last weekend had no idea of the precious and secret cargo being carried with them.

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The closest frequent flyer Zac George has come to flying recently is sitting in his second-hand aircraft seats purchased ...

Grounded frequent flyer gurus reveal what they're doing with points

Earn or burn? Frequent flyer points obsessives have had to change their strategies while grounded due to COVID-19.

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Airlines are having to reduce passenger numbers on international flights in order to fit within the federal government's cap.

$7534 one way: How airlines are deciding which Australians get to fly home

Passengers are being bumped off flights or having their flights cancelled entirely due to the government cap on arrivals.

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One of Australia's most remote towns wants more visitors

It's one of the most remote towns in the world – yet travellers to Birdsville are discovering there's a whole new shine to the Queensland outback icon.