Australian Holidays and Travel Guide

Kristie Lau-Adams

Travel Journalist

Kristie Lau-Adams is a Gold Coast-based freelance writer after working as a journalist and editorial director for almost 20 years across Australia's best-known media brands including The Sun-Herald, WHO and Woman's Day. She has spent significant time exploring the world with highlights including trekking Japan’s life-changing Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage and ziplining 140 metres above the vines of Mexico’s Puerto Villarta. She loves exploring her own backyard (quite literally, with her two young children who love bugs), but can also be found stalking remote corners globally for outstanding chilli margaritas and soul-stirring cultural experiences.

Brisbane

A parent’s guide to the best family accommodation in Brisbane

The whole clan will sleep soundly with our pick of the best family accommodation in Brisbane.

Hunter Valley

Your complete guide to staying at Rydges Hunter Valley

Endlessly convenient and decked out with creature comforts, Rydges Hunter Valley is one of the region’s most outstanding stays.

Brisbane

Every exceptional cafe in Brisbane to tick off

No longer second fiddle to Sydney and Melbourne, every excellent cafe in Brisbane stands produce-proud while embracing bold creativity.

Brisbane

The ultimate guide to luxury accommodation in Brisbane

There’s no such thing as run-of-the-mill when it comes to luxury accommodation in Brisbane.

Brisbane

Things to do in Brisbane: food, culture and shopping

Brimming with vibrant cultural initiatives and world-class entertainment, there’s no shortage of memorable things to do in Brisbane.

Brisbane

Every top Italian restaurant in Brisbane for authentic flavours

Treat your taste buds to the mouth-watering flavours of Italy by ticking off every exceptional Italian restaurant in Brisbane.

Brisbane

A hophead’s guide to every epic brewery in Brisbane

Sip on the state’s finest artisanal cold ones at a top-notch brewery in Brisbane.

Brisbane

A holiday maker’s guide to the best Brisbane day trips

Press pause on the Big Smoke for nature-embracing meandering with the best Brisbane day trips.

Brisbane

The best Brisbane day spas to instil deep calm

Release those shoulders in sublime style at our pick of the best Brisbane day spas.