See a different side to your city from a hot air balloon I’m yet to enjoy a hot air ballooning experience myself, but what a magical gift to give that special someone. I used to see hot air balloons floating over Melbourne in the early morning on my way to work and I just think the views would be incredible, so this is my top pick. Plan a great getaway Enjoy a getaway close to home next year, thanks to RedBalloon. They offer weekend getaways, glamping experiences, spa retreats, romantic getaways and so much more. At the top of my wish list would be this Luxury Treehouse Getaway in the Gold Coast Hinterland.
Go glamping Glamping is definitely a travel trend that’s not going anywhere anytime soon. It’s all about a luxury camping experience that combines adventure with comfort. Take to the sea on a cruise A scenic boating experience with RedBalloon is the perfect summertime gift for every family member. Choose from lunch and dinner cruises, sailing boat experiences and scenic cruises coast to coast. Some of my favourite options include this Full Day Great Barrier Cruise and Snorkelling Experience from Cairns, a Whale Watching Cruise on the Gold Coast (a very affordable option) and this Sydney Sunset Harbour Cruise, which includes a three-course dinner and drinks.
As for indoor skydiving, you can give an experience at iFLY, which is located in many Aussie capital cities
Shark diving, if you dare! If you’re a little bit more adventurous than me (please see the comment about me being a chicken under skydiving), there are 12 different shark diving experiences available via RedBalloon. You can observe great white sharks in their natural habitat in SA, Swim with Whale Sharks in Exmouth or Ocean Dive with Sharks on the Sunshine Coast. Which option would you choose? Too many choices? Now, you may struggle to decide on an activity (I get it, there’s a lot to choose from). So, RedBalloon also offers experience vouchers, gift vouchers and e-gift cards. Finally, I have to mention that RedBalloon price matches too, if you happen to find a cheaper direct price. look what i found When it comes to keeping a grounded traveller happy this festive season, you seriously can’t go wrong with giving an experience from RedBalloon.
It’s a different way to create unforgettable memories in 2021. There’s truly something for everyone on their website – whether you’re searching for a spa getaway or a fabulous gift hamper. Merry Christmas! Thank you to RedBalloon for partnering with me on this post.
My Short But Sweet Salzburg Travel Guide
This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, please read the full disclosure policy here. Here’s my Salzburg travel guide, featuring the top things to do in Salzburg, where to stay and my food recommendations (of course). Well, I’ve already written about my Hallstatt day trip from Salzburg, so it was about time I followed up with my Salzburg travel guide. I ended up really enjoying my time in Salzburg. Known for its starring role in The Sound of Music, Salzburg is surrounded by mountains and looks pretty amazing in autumn ??. Austria is brimming with pretty towns and cities and Salzburg is definitely one of them. Fun fact: it has only 150,000 residents but gets approximately 6. Here’s my brief Salzburg travel guide for you to follow during your own weekend in Salzburg, which covers everything from transport to accommodation to the best things to do in Salzburg.
To get you started, here are two comprehensive posts on budget travel and solo travel in Europe. Salzburg travel guide – general travel tips Getting to Salzburg I took a trusty FlixBus from Heidelberg to Salzburg, with a lunchtime stopover in Munich. The bus journey from Munich to Salzburg is only two hours, but the bus does drop you off on the city outskirts. However, across the road, you can hop on a public bus into the city centre. There’s a ticket machine conveniently located at the bus station to make life even easier. Other options include getting a train or flying into Salzburg Airport. Accommodation in Salzburg I stayed at Yoho International Youth Hostel in Salzburg and I would recommend it to fellow budget-minded solo female travellers.
