Mantra Blog

Port Douglas is a beautiful beachside town, but just because it's well known for Four Mile Beach and its tropical climate doesn't mean you can't also enjoy a winter family holiday in the area!

There's something about markets that most of us simply can't resist. It could be the anticipation of the creative and cute things that you might find, it could be the vendors you end up talking to, the food you try, or even just the atmosphere of hundreds of happy people buying, selling and searching amongst the stalls....

It may have started as simply an agricultural show, but these days Ekka, or The Royal Queensland Show, is more of a celebration of the culture and vibrancy of Brisbane. This year, the event is on at the Brisbane showgrounds from August 8 -17...

If you've got a family holiday in Queensland or another part of Australia coming up and your travel photography skills are a little rusty, don't fret! These five tips will help you improve.

Do you believe in ghosts? You may after braving a Lantern Ghost Tour on Australia's Gold Coast. Join 29 others (or 14 of your friends and family, if you book a private tour) on a spooky, lantern-lit stroll around some of the Gold Coast's most haunted areas.