Brisbane Queensland Australia LEE MYLNE — Travel writer Lee Mylne confesses that she travelled more before she discovered she could make a living from it than she probably does now, when there are deadlines to be met. ~  Lee writes for magazines and newspapers around Australia, and is the author of several books including "Frommer's Australia from $50" and "Frommer's Complete Guide to Australia". Born in NZ, she has been based in Queensland for the past 16 years and is in her second term as President of the Australian Society of Travel Writers.  ~  Whether it's a weekend away in south-east Queensland, a short break across the Tasman, or a journey to some of the world's most exotic locations, Lee promises something to whet your appetite for travel on her pages.
Whatever your reasons for travelling - to get away from it all, to indulge yourself, to learn about new cultures, or to follow in the footsteps of adventurers - there's never been a better time. Airlines, hotels and tour operators are offering some of the best bargains in years as the travel industry battles to win back its customers. In these pages,we'll look at some of the great deals around and some of the great places you can discover (or rediscover) both around the world and in Australia. It's sometimes easy to forget that Australia and the Pacific offers travellers among the best experiences they will ever have - and it's all right here on our doorstep.		ESCAPE AND INDULGE…—Take off for a winter escape on a sun-drenched tropical island just two hours flying time from Brisbane. We're talking about New Caledonia, now offering great deals for week-long holidays.  Full Story DOUBLE DEAL …—Need to stick close to home but still fancy that island escape. Couran Cove Island Resort, in Moreton Bay, has launched a "double deal" package , offering room rates from $92.50 per person.   Full Story CHINESE TEES…—Golfers can now combine their favourite sport with a chance to visit one of the world's most interesting and exotic destinations with Helen Wong's Tours.   Full Story ARE WE THERE YET?…—Don't despair, Tourism New South Wales has new Drive NSW packs, which aim to revive the old saying "getting there is half the fun" (but with no guarantees about back-seat behaviour).  Full Story