MELINDA HEALY Travel

Mel is an Aussie-made global roamer with an unbridled passion for travel. More interested in passport stamps than possessions she has an inquisitive mind, adventurous spirit and a talent for storytelling. She is a keen photographer, loves searching out great coffee shops, and has her own company The Write Way To Travel.

Summer is the warmest time of the year, but let’s face it, the 2021/22 season is so much more than that. It is the reawakening of all that’s good - freedom, fun, and family. Long days spent frolicking at the beach, firing up the barbie, or indulging in a refreshing late afternoon ice cream or dip in the pool, December to February in Australia is a perfect time to relax. If an end-of-year trip is on your Christmas wishlist, then read on, we have put together a guide to some of the dreamiest Australian summer destinations around, reminiscent of holidays that hark back to our youth.