Queensland – AU Abroad

Hotel Review: QT Gold Coast is a charming reflection of Surfer’s Paradise

Within the past few years, QT Hotels & Resorts have made a massive impact on the lofty world of boutique accommodation in Australia, carving out their >>

A closer look inside Art Series Hotel Group’s Queensland debut: The Johnson

Earlier this year, one of the most highly regarded boutique hotel brands in the country, Art Series Hotel Groups, finally opened the doors to their >>

Hotel Review: Hilton Brisbane brings five star accommodation and dining to a whole new level in Brisbane’s CBD

Situated in the heart of the Brisbane CBD, the Hilton Brisbane is a five star hotel which has served the city for some thirty years. >>

Queensland on top as Australian Traveller reveals Peoples Choice Award winners for 2016

Last week, The Australian Traveller People’s Choice Awards crowned their 2016 winners, with Queensland coming out on top, winning in six categories – including three >>

Hotelling: QT Gold Coast transformed by performance artists; could this be the way forward for Surfers Paradise?

Award winning intermedia artist David Pledger, the team behind Gold Coast’s transformative Bleach* Festival, and QT Hotels & Resorts recently teamed up to debut a >>

The Great Outdoors: The Bonding Benefits of an Aussie adventure in Queensland

If you asked the average Australian male what defined them as “Australian” you would typically expect to hear about the rugged outdoors, camping, fishing and >>

Air Canada commences Dreamliner service between Brisbane and Vancouver

Canada’s national airline carrier, Air Canada, have just launched a brand new Australian service – connecting Brisbane in Queensland to Vancouver, Canada for the first time, >>

Palazzo Versace’s Queensland Week is kicking on right now

If you’re in Queensland this week, celebrating in style is definitely on the cards for you if you head to the Palazzo Versace, as the whole venue goes >>

Resort Review: One Bedroom Sunset Apartment at The Point Resort (Bargara, Queensland)

The Point Resort sits beside a beautiful coast and town in Bargara, Queensland. But is location the only thing this resort has going for it? >>

Resort Spotlight: It’s Safari Meets the Sea at The Elandra Mission Beach in North Queensland

”Chris, we need you to fly up to Cairns and travel to a private resort near Mission Beach where you’ll stay the weekend”. Never have >>

A day in the charming Gold Coast suburb of Burleigh Heads (Queensland, Australia)

When most Australians think of Gold Coast attention jumps to the ostentatious area around Cavill Avenue where many teens form their first impressions of the >>

Hotel Review: Club Croc Hotel – Airlie Beach (QLD)

Located just a short five minute (or less) drive away from the bustling main street of Airlie Beach, the Club Croc Hotel offers guests a relaxed >>

Flight Review: Jetstar’s Boeing Dreamliner 787 – Gold Coast to Tokyo Narita (JQ11)

Last year, Johnny enjoyed his first ever flight on the 787 Dreamliner, flying from the Gold Coast to Tokyo (Narita) with Qantas’ budget airline Jetstar. As >>

Five Burgers you have to get your hands on in Brisbane, Australia

We headed to Brisbane to taste test the burgers from around the city. We’ve tasted some pretty incredible burgers and now we’re delivering to you our >>

We go behind-the-scenes at the Bundaberg Rum Distillery in Queensland

As part of our weekend up north for The Spirit of Bundaberg Festival last year, we got an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the distillery as >>

Resort Review: Martinique Whitsunday Resort (Airlie Beach, Queensland)

Perched at the top of a very steep street is where you’ll find the very European looking Martinique Whitsunday Resort, sticking out amongst the dozens >>

The new venue space “Chelsea Lane” opens between The Mercure and Ibis Hotels in Brisbane

Chelsea Lane opened at Mercure Brisbane last month. The new venue space situated between The Mercure and Ibis Hotel, adds a stylish, urban alfresco environment to a laneway >>

Flight Review: Travelling to the new Tigerair terminal in Melbourne from the Gold Coast (TT553, TT562)

Tigerair have long been known in Australia for being the cheaper alternative to other major domestic carriers. While some choose to see that is evidence >>

The new premium economy hotel Ibis Styles opens its doors in Brisbane

The new 368-room hotel Ibis Styles opened its doors to guests in Brisbane yesterday. The hotel, located on Elizabeth Street, will compete in the premium economy accommodation >>

Hotel Review: Superior Room at Mercure Gold Coast Resort (Carrara, Queensland)

The Mercure Gold Coast Resort is in that perfect spot that’s only a short drive away from Broadbeach (it’s about $17 by taxi between the >>

Hotel Review: Superior Ocean View Room at Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach (Queensland, Australia)

French luxury hotel brand Sofitel is instantly recognisable around the world, synonymous with high-end, ultra-comfortable accommodation and the expected features that come with such a >>

Flight Review: Jetstar – Gold Coast to Sydney (JQ409)

We return to Australia for today’s Flight Review, for the rather brief journey from the Gold Coast to Sydney with Qantas’ discount airline, Jetstar. Airline: Jetstar >>

Hotel Review: Deluxe Executive Room at Jupiters Gold Coast

As part of the most substantial and expansive changes to date for Jupiters Gold Coast, the property’s entire Executive Floor has seen a great refurbishment, >>

Spotlight on Airlie Beach, QLD: From Airlie Beach Music Festival to the Great Barrier Reef

After spending just three days at the increasingly popular holiday destination of Airlie beach, it became abundantly clear that the area has a terrific range >>

Tigerair launches direct flights between Melbourne and Coffs Harbour

Tigerair recently announced a new schedule of flights direct between Melbourne and Coffs Harbour on the New South Wales north coast. The newly added service >>