Travel & Leisure

If you are looking for a luxurious pet-friendly staycation in the heart of Melbourne’s Southbank, then The Langham Melbourne Pampered Pet package is for you. Recently I took Darcy to stay at The Langham Melbourne for a special treat and share some tips to help ensure that you and your dog are well prepared and can abide by some basic hotel etiquette so as to...

Did you know that like us humans, your dog can suffer from motion sickness?  It can happen in a car, boat or plane and may cause your dog to feel dizzy and nauseous. You might notice them looking listless or uneasy, licking their lips or drooling, whining, or it can even develop into vomiting or diarrhoea…and a sick pooch does not make for a happy...

For most of us dogs are a much-loved member of the family, so when we’re taking our ‘family’ holiday, how often have we wished they could just come with us? Fortunately, holidaying with dogs has become much easier. Many places across Australia now recognise that we want our dogs to be able to join us on our getaway, so if you’ve booked yourself some pet friendly...

When getting away with your dog for a weekend road trip it helps to know some of the best dog friendly cafes and restaurants around Australia like @Pepsi_the_frenchbulldog. (Pictured) Why not spoilt the pup to a boujee lunch at a dog-friendly winery in Surry Hills, who have a dedicated ‘dog menu’, or treat your four-legged pal to a ‘puppucino’ at one of the country’s many...

Bringing a puppy home for the first time can be exciting for everyone. It’s important to remember though that their early experiences in those first few months form life-long memories, helping to either create a confident and well-adjusted adult dog or potentially create phobias and anxiety, so prepare your puppy for car travel from day one. Whilst pups are adaptable, we still need to consider...

Going away camping with your dog is a great way to leave behind the hustle and bustle of city life to take in some fresh air, beautiful scenery and get back to basics. Check if the camp spot is pet friendly first There are plenty of free camping spots and holiday parks that are pet friendly to pitch your tent in. Just make sure that you...

Outside of Port Philip Bay, Warrnambool is Victoria’s largest coastal city, but you could be forgiven for thinking it’s just a sleepy little town. It’s a quiet, pretty and historic place with a lot more happening than you’d expect and it is a great place to head to if caravan or camping with your dog. There’s a thriving public art scene in Warrnambool and it’s...

If you're planning on a road trip in Victoria with your dog, you should be sure to add the beautiful Gippsland region into your caravan or camping itinerary. Tourism is one of the major contributors to the economy here, and following the bushfires and impact of COVID-19, now more than ever, regions like Gippsland need your support. It doesn’t take much to help small communities...

If you’re after an awesome caravan and camping spot to head to with your dog, just a short drive from the Melbourne CBD, then look no further than Lilydale, in the Yarra Valley. The caravan and camping lifestyle is one of discovery, and there's so much to discover in this hort trip from the city.   It’s perfect for a short stay or even a day...

Like Wodonga, Bendigo is well known to any caravanning enthusiast.  In fact, Bendigo is so good for caravanners that the Caravan Industry Victoria host an annual expo here. It’s pretty much in the middle of Victoria, surrounded by rich agricultural land, and apart from its appeal to those interested in the gold rush period, it’s also a place for the architecture enthusiasts and anyone that...