To call the USA from Australia, use +1 on mobile or 0011 1 from a landline, followed by the US area code and local number. Check time zones before calling, avoid extra zeros, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime, Wi-Fi calling, or an eSIM to reduce roaming costs.
Maui, Algarve, Maldives, Gold Coast, and Cancun suit beach-focused family trips, while Orlando, Tokyo, Paris, and Singapore work well for theme parks and city fun. Banff, Costa Rica, South Africa, Yellowstone, Bali, Thailand, and Vietnam add nature, wildlife, adventure, and better value.
Rome, Florence, and Venice are the best first-time Italy stops for Australians, while the Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre, Tuscany, Sicily, Puglia, Lake Como, and the Dolomites add beaches, food, lakes, and mountain scenery. Plan 2 to 3 weeks, book key attractions early, and use trains for major cities.
Vietnam, Thailand, Bali, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, India, Budapest, Albania, Mexico, Morocco and Egypt are among the best budget places to travel from Australia. Expect cheaper hotels, low daily costs, strong food value, family options and practical ways to save on flights and roaming.
US, UK, Canadian and Australian travellers can visit Spain visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day Schengen period. From late 2026, ETIAS will add an online authorisation step, while longer stays, work, study or non-exempt passports may need a Spain visa.
Florence’s best places to visit include the Duomo, Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, Accademia Gallery, Palazzo Pitti, Boboli Gardens and Piazzale Michelangelo. The city also has free viewpoints, hidden chapels, family-friendly museums, local markets and easy walking routes.
Planning successful family trips requires a delicate balance between kid-friendly excitement and stress-free relaxation for parents. From the scenic mountain trails of Banff to the massive theme parks of Orlando, these premier global destinations deliver memorable getaways for families with kids.
Italy trip costs vary by travel style, destination, and season. A budget week in Rome will look very different from a luxury stay in Venice or on the Amalfi Coast. This 2026 guide breaks down realistic costs for flights, hotels, food, transport, and other essentials before you book.
September is ideal for Canadians visiting Europe: warm beaches in Crete and Mallorca, long outdoor days in Lisbon, Rome, and Barcelona, Oktoberfest in Bavaria, and autumn colours across the Scottish Highlands.
Europe is one of the easiest continents for first-time Canadian travellers because it packs iconic cities, historic landmarks, and diverse landscapes. From Rome to Greece, the best places to visit in Europe balance culture, scenery, and simple transport so you can see more without feeling stressed.
Thinking of traveling last-minute this weekend? Get our top 4th of July travel tips and destination picks with our guide.
Switzerland’s most memorable moments aren’t always the famous postcard views. The things to do in Switzerland that linger longest are often off the main path, hidden gorges, village cheese cellars, rooftop glaciers, and medieval walls, rewarding travelers who explore just a little deeper.
