During a coffee catchup, a friend reveals that while her recent camping holiday was fun, the whole tent setup extravaganza was bothersome, tedious and tiring and perhaps they should have stayed longer to make the effort worthwhile. Days later, I was off to the Granite Belt to experience “glamping”, the answer for those looking for some outdoors action, but without the fuss.
Country charm and hospitality still exists and can be found in Queensland’s Granite Belt. The Granite Belt’s reputation is steadily growing as a quality food and wine destination.
Australia Day is all about beers, beach and barbeques! Let’s not forget the humble lamington and chilling out listening to the Triple J Hottest 100 and you’ve got yourself a relaxing weekend.
The forecast looks sunny and there’s still time to book a long weekend getaway.
I am wearing tight pants - jeggings and a floaty top that I think are country chic for my Scenic Rim sojourn. I’m concerned about this ensemble from the moment I arrive and am offered afternoon tea. Such tempting delicious morsels can't be ignored and so the weekend of indulgence begins and my clothes get tighter.
Start the new year planning the perfect girls getaway! If you’ve made it a new years resolution to spend quality time with your friends and travel more, here’s a little inspiration. A mini-break with friends rejuvenates the spirit, keeps you connected and grounded and has you looking forward to your holiday adventure getting you through the work week.
Here’s some getaway inspiration for a memorable Girls Getaway weekend, which would you choose?
Want to know the hottest destinations and trends in the Australian travel scene right now? We asked a team of experts for their picks for 2014.
