Want to get into the holiday spirit but don’t know where to start? Well, you’re in luck because we’ve rounded up our top posts of 2018 to inspire your next getaway (or just help you wind down from a busy year of work). Check ‘em out and start planning your next trip… go on!
1. 20 things you always pack (but shouldn’t)
We’re all guilty of packing things we shouldn’t (you’ll never use that hair straightener, trust us) but this handy post makes the whole process much simpler. The only thing you should never leave at home? Sunscreen, of course.
2. 8 travel hacks from a flight attendant
If there’s anyone you should take travel advice from, it’s a flight attendant. Former Jetstar hostie Anastasia Souvlis spent four years taking to the skies and has some great hints for the rest of us travellers.
3. Do you know your airport codes?
The ultimate travel test! If you consider yourself an aviation nerd or a well-travelled sort, then you can’t go past this quiz by our very own Zack Frohloff.
4. Hotel freebies! What you can (and can’t) take home
There’s nothing better than a holiday freebie. But before you go looting your hotel room, check out what you can and can’t take home with you.
5. 12 thoughts all pets owners have had while on holidays
If you’ve ever felt you were being a bit ruff (get it?) leaving your pet at home to go on holiday, you’ll be able to relate to this post, starring the fabulous (and highly photogenic) pets of Wotif. But don’t feel too bad for the animals, because our Facebook community showed us that they go on some enviable holidays too.
6. Why my husband and I go on holidays without the kids
You thought travelling without your pets was tough – what about travelling without your kids? Well, according to Melanie Hearse, it’s a walk in the park.
7. 21 tips for Aussies travelling to New York
Aussies are HUGE fans of New York City, but before you head off on another Big Apple adventure, take a tip (or 21) from our resident foodie and traveloholic Nicole Redfern.
8. How to fly and thrive with a five-month-old baby
Look, travelling with babies can be tough – it’s just a fact. But travelling parent Zack has come up with some tried and tested ways to make flying with a baby fun for everyone, even fellow passengers.
9. Can you pick the country by its outline?
Think you know your geography? It’s one thing to be able to point out countries on a map, but can you recognise them by their outlines alone? Put yourself to the test with this extra tough quiz. You’ve been warned!
10. Behind the scenes: Chinchilla wins the Big Melon!
Oh, Chinchilla! You stole our heart with your community vibes and friendly locals, and now you have a Big Melon too. What else could you want from a country getaway? Read all about the Wotif team’s trip to Chinchilla to give the town Australia’s newest Big Thing. It’s one in a melon!
PLAN YOUR 2019 GETAWAY