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Sheriden Rhodes is a travel writer and photographer who travels the globe with her frequent small flyer, Ella.

On board Qantas’ new route to Pacific paradise
★★★★½
Airline reviews

On board Qantas’ new route to Pacific paradise

It’s the first time the Flying Kangaroo has flown to Vanuatu since carrying troops and freight during World War II.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
This is the five-star hotel Byron Bay was screaming out for
★★★★½
Australia

This is the five-star hotel Byron Bay was screaming out for

You won’t find backpackers or the hip Instagram set here, but you will discover peaceful and beautiful surroundings and a warm, unpretentious vibe.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
The scenic coastal spot that punches above its small-town weight

The scenic coastal spot that punches above its small-town weight

Midway between the Gold Coast and Sydney, Port Macquarie is shrugging off its “God’s waiting room” label.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
Five-star Indonesian resort is a dream base for famous national park
★★★★½
Hotel reviews

Five-star Indonesian resort is a dream base for famous national park

Sea views from every room, exceptional service and the famous Komodo dragons await in this tropical paradise.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
These mates dreamt about retiring to Mexico – but found a little Aussie town instead
Two of Us
Good Weekend

These mates dreamt about retiring to Mexico – but found a little Aussie town instead

Peter Manwaring and Robert Carroll used to talk about retiring to a hacienda, but then they discovered Australian country town Molong.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
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This extraordinary train journey is an unforgettable bucket-list item

This extraordinary train journey is an unforgettable bucket-list item

It may be on the other side of the world, but this iconic trip is hugely popular with Australians.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
The one day that Bali is still peaceful and silent

The one day that Bali is still peaceful and silent

It’s Nyepi [Hindu New Year] and Bali is silent – airports closed, travel restricted, restaurants shuttered – a stark contrast to its usual heaving streets.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
Four-day mini-breaks that are actually mega memorable

Four-day mini-breaks that are actually mega memorable

It’s not the length but what you do with it when it comes to a great holiday, and these short domestic and overseas trips are fab – and, crucially, fuss-free.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
Australia’s best (and easiest) short breaks under three days

Australia’s best (and easiest) short breaks under three days

The key to short-break success is not returning more exhausted than before you left, and these two- and three-day trips promise dual adventure and relaxation.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
Four great overseas breaks (and one here) you can do in just five days

Four great overseas breaks (and one here) you can do in just five days

Who says you need a full week to hit the “reset” button? These destinations tick all the boxes for a hassle-free holiday.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes

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