Reviews

Food storage can shape the whole rhythm of a holiday. A full-size shared fridge in a vacation rental gives travellers room for fresh produce, leftovers, drinks…

A good holiday nap rarely requires a luxury suite, a spa menu or a silent adults-only resort. It often needs a shaded corner, a gentle breeze and somewhere…

A work trip can become much easier when your accommodation gives you room to think, cook a proper meal and handle practical tasks without relying on a hotel…

A built-in vacuum can seem like a small feature when comparing a vacation rental with a hotel. In practice, it changes how travellers manage sand, crumbs, pet…

Picture arriving at a Surfers Paradise hotel late at night, jiggling a sleepy toddler on one hip while unfolding a portacot for the third time this week. The…

A holiday rental with an outdoor cooking station can turn dinner into one of the most enjoyable parts of a trip. Instead of eating every meal at a restaurant…

There's a particular kind of holiday frustration that kicks in around 9pm on a Friday, when someone's already cracked the first bottle of wine and the kid…

Australians treat the back verandah as an extra room, somewhere to peel prawns at the end of a long arvo or pour a cold drink while the magpies finish their…

A comfortable night can shape an entire holiday, especially during an Australian summer. A shared lounge air conditioner may cool the living area, yet leave…

For budget travellers, the most useful space in a holiday rental is often the least glamorous: the kitchen table. It becomes the place for breakfast, route…