Australian Society of Travel Writers (ASTW)

Regular lunches are just one of the benefits of ASTW membership, and Victorian ASTW members recently ventured to Mount Macedon. Thanks to the teams at Daylesford Macedon Ranges, Visit Macedon Ranges and all the venues involved. And to member Madeleine Blake for the great photos.

TFE Hotels opens the doors to a secret, mini hotel laboratory called ‘MM:NT’ in the heart of Berlin wayfarer.travel/tfe-hotels-ope…

Check out these great boutique hotels in Australia which choices for every budget buff.ly/3w4jZGZ #australia #astw

Talking slow stays with Celeste Mitchell of Life Unhurried, how to sleep on the road & European rail tips with @raileurope on The World Awaits podcast this week! podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewo… lifeunhurried.com with co-host @kirstiebedford & our sound producer @alaisdair

It’s happening: Europe is cracking down on greenwashing. Good news for travelers who worry about booking sustainably. adventure.com/booking-com-gr…

What Is Alaska Famous For? Check Out Our Top 15 Things! travel2next.com/what-is-alaska… via @Travel2next #Alaska

'Mad Men' meets Parisian glamour at The Inchcolm by Ovolo, a boutique Brisbane hotel with a fascinating link to the city's history buff.ly/3GpSskT #brisbane #queensland #hotels

Are you a train tragic? Me too! Tune in as Tim Richards and I talk about long distance train travel, sleeper trains and best booking sites on this week's ep of The World Awaits podcast @Aerohaveno @alaisdair @kirstiebedford #theworldawaits #podcast podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewo…

Plan a weekend break in Australia based on your favourite wine. Here's the latest from ASTW member Alexis Buxton-Collins for @qftravelinsider qantas.com/travelinsider/…

IMM Australia 2024 proves in-person meetings key to the future of tourism travmedia.com/showPRPreview/…

Even though @Delta no longer has an Australian frequent flyer program partner, there are still several ways you can jet to the home of Hollywood in style using points. 🎥 #delta #avgeeks #aviation #pointhacks #news #travel phks.co/3UUd8dh

Here's everything you need to know about cruising in Papua New buff.ly/3wiKzf7 #astw #papuanewguinea #png #cruising

How to Have a Dirty Weekend in Outback Queensland  eatdrinkandbekerry.net/index.php/2024… #outback #triathlon

Lonely Planet founder Tony Wheeler on Venice, best car-free towns and do Americans have the friendliest accent? Unpick it all with us on this week's ep of The World Awaits travel podcast theworldawaits.au @kirstiebedford @alaisdair #theworldawaits @comparethemktAU

TFE Hotels to open second Vibe in Melbourne… hotelmanagement.com.au/2024/02/27/tfe… via @HMmag

If you're heading to a theme park this year, don't miss these tips for skipping the crowds buff.ly/49jw1KM #astw #themepark

20 Beaches To Go Surfing In Hawaii. Find Out What They Are! travel2next.com/hawaii-surfing/ via @travel2next #Hawaii

Believe it or not, when flying up front on @qatarairways' Airbus A320s, the seat is exactly the same in both Business Class and First Class. So how does the experience actually differ between the two? ✈️ #qatarairways #avgeeks #aviation #pointhacks pointhacks.com.au/privilege-club…

𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪 | @Virgin Voyages' Resilient Lady is currently cruising around Australia! Our writer Brandon spent five nights onboard this adults-only playground – fine dining and entertainment all included – booking with Velocity Points. pointhacks.com.au/reviews/virgin…

Melbourne turned on a picture perfect day for the host destination’s familiarisation tours before AIME as delegates scattered around the city on programs to “Uncover Melbourne”. mice.net.au/aime-opens-to-…

Here are some of the best places to stay in Launceston in Tasmania, from affordable hotels to gorgeous high end heritage accommodation buff.ly/3uACTVa #tasmania #launceston #astw