WANDER LIST
PACK YOUR TRUNK FOR AN AMAZING ELEPHANT EXPERIENCE IN THAILAND, LAP UP SOME LUXURY IN FNQ, DROP INTO SOME DELIGHTFUL DIGS WITH YOUR DOGGO, OR SOAK IT UP ON A TOUR OF JAPAN
1. ELEPHANT SAFARI
Experience a unique elephant conservation project in Thailand at Elephant Hills with your personal Australian tour guide. Guests will enjoy a rainforest safari of the nature park, then stay at the Sentido Graceland Beach Resort in Khao Lak. The 10-day itinerary is priced from $3199 a person twin share. The tour includes return economy class airfares from Brisbane via Singapore to Phuket, three-night Rainforest Safari at Elephant Hills in deluxe tents with private bathroom facilities, the Ultimate Elephant Experience, four nights of deluxe accommodation staying at the Sentido Graceland Beach Resort in Khao Lak with breakfast daily and a farewell dinner and all transfers. Tour departs on September 20. On sale now until June 1, unless sold out. MORE: Visit journeysbyuglobe.com.au or call
07 4681 2144.
2. TROPICAL TREAT
Relax and rejuvenate in Tropical North Queensland and save up to 53 per cent with Flight Centre. From $499 a person, stay five nights at the boutique resort Paradise Links, set on the edge of the Palmer Sea Reef golf course in Port Douglas. The hotel offers two sprawling lagoon-style pools and easy access to explore the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. The package includes return economy class airfares from Brisbane to Cairns and exclusive extras such as a breakfast hamper on arrival, 1pm late checkout, two $50 spa credits, bottle of sparkling wine and chocolates on arrival, plus free Wi-Fi. The deal is valid for sale until March 11 for selected travel between February 13 and December 22. MORE: Visit your nearest Flight Centre store, call 131 600 or see flightcentreexclusives.com.au.
3. POOCH PERFECT
Sage James Street is now welcoming fourlegged friends to stay, so guests can now shop till they drop and enjoy the best of Brisbane’s trendy James St with their best friend in tow. The hotel’s dog-friendly rooms are located on the ground floor and have spacious courtyards so they can take in Brisbane’s tropical rays. Water and food bowls are provided as well as litter bags. And the best part? The hotel team will provide you with a guide to the best dog-friendly venues in the James St precinct. The Paw Pads package starts from $186 a night. MORE: Visit nexthotels.com or call 07 3222 3111.
4. JUMP RIGHT INN
Japan is famous for its exotic and extravagant thermal spring baths. Volcanic waters rich in mineral salts attract thousands of visitors to spa resorts and traditional inns across the country. Soaking in these geothermal pools is reputed to cure numerous ailments from muscle pain to insomnia. Australian-based Japan travel specialist Toursgallery is offering a 20-day fully escorted autumn tour, limited to 16 guests, and travelling in a private executive charter coach. It includes visits to traditional Japanese baths, as well as the lesser known islands of Shodoshima, Shikoku, Kyushu and Miyajima. Toursgallery’s Untouched Japan itinerary departs Osaka on November 10 and is priced at $11,680 a person twin share. MORE: Visit toursgallery.com or call 1300 307 317.