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31 Jan 2022 11:00

After the games: The fate of Olympic stadiums

Written by Eliza Buglar

Ever wondered what happened to the dozens of stadiums that hosted the Olympics over the years? We sifted through history to find out their fate after the Games.

20 Jan 2022 10:30

Is America Waving the White Flag?

Written by Noémi Hadnagy

How well do you know your international flags, or even your own for that matter? Compare the Market surveyed people across America and Australia to find out who gets full marks in geography.

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19 Jan 2022 08:23

2021 Relaxation Index

Written by Compare the Market

We’ve analysed 30 destinations from around the world on factors such as spas, yoga and meditation studios, green spaces and local climate, to reveal the most relaxing cities to visit in 2021.

14 Jan 2022 10:45

Australia’s top road trip destinations for 2022 revealed

Written by Sarah Orr

More than a third of Aussies are planning a great Australian road trip this year with the majority planning to spend a week or more travelling the country.

13 Jan 2022 11:16

Queensland crowned Australia’s top domestic destination for 2022

Written by Sarah Orr

Queensland is the top domestic travel destination for Australians in 2022, according to a new survey by Compare the Market.

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1 Nov 2021 15:13

Fully vaccinated Aussies set their sights overseas as travel ban lifts today

Written by Nahima Kern

Fully vaccinated Australians are set to travel overseas again from today, here’s what you need to know next

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22 Oct 2021 15:35

Lifting travel ban: Will life return to ‘normal’?

Written by Nahima Kern

If you're keen to get travelling again, here's what to expect and what do next before you pack your bags

5 Oct 2021 10:56

Hole-in-one champagne? Five weird insurance perks for your next holiday

Written by Eliza Buglar

Insurance policies can contain some odd inclusions you might not have noticed before. Find out more with Compare the Market.

1 Oct 2021 14:57

International borders to re-open – what does that mean for Aussie tourism?

Written by Nahima Kern

With a recent announcement by the Prime Minister to say international borders will reopen, we consider what that means for Australian tourism.

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29 Sep 2021 09:31

Virtual realities are go: is XR the next big thing in tourism?

Written by Nahima Kern

From virtual realities to everything in between, we consider how extended reality (XR) is changing the face of tourism forever.