The 112th edition of Vacations & Travel magazine is now on sale, following a successful autumn relaunch issue of Australia's longest-running travel publication.

The spring 'Touring' issue features our recently redesigned masthead and a clean and contemporary design approach that is proving to be highly popular. The magazine was recently a finalist in the prestigious 2019 Publish Awards hosted by Mumbrella in the 'Relaunch / Launch of the Year – Small Publisher' category – achieving the recognition of the Australian publishing industry.

This spring edition is dedicated to tours and touring, featuring first-person stories written about such destinations as Norway, Egypt, Zimbabwe, New Zealand and Alaska, to name a few.

Readers also have an opportunity to enter the draw to win a 4-night stay at The Kahala Hotel & Resort in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Within the print pages, readers will find the following features:

• Our photo essay by Ewen Bell about the incredible Northern Lights experience in Norway
• An interview with David Prior, founder of the PRIOR exclusive travel club
• Touring ancient Egypt with Ute Junker
• An adventurous walking safari in Zimbabwe with Craig Tansley
• Cruising throughout Alaska with Pamela Wright
• A coach tour through New Zealand's South Island visiting glaciers via helicopter with Belinda Luksic
• Cruising through the back streets of Singapore in a side-car with Leigh Griffiths
• Accessible family trips through Switzerland's Jungfrau region with Sue White
• The sustainably focussed wilderness experience at Southern Ocean Lodge with Katrina Holden
• An eagle conservation experience for travellers to Tasmania with Natasha Dragun
• The concept of 'overtourism' and how travellers can make more mindful choices with Nupur Trivedi
• Special interest small group tours with Roslyn Jolly
• Stylish new designs by Sydney-based luxury fashion designer Carl Kapp, inspired by the Seychelles
• The Last Word with co-founder of Chimu Adventures, Chad Carey

Additionally, the magazine features Travel Talk news, Vacation Essentials, Wine & Dine news, Hotels & Resorts news, Cruise news, Trending, Postcards and Design: Editor's Picks.

Our Tried & Tested reviews continue this issue with first-person write-ups of new hotels, , spas and restaurants.

Owned and published by US-based Morris Media Network, publishers of the international in-bound Where Traveller title, Vacations & Travel has a wide, net distribution of 40,000 copies per issue across key visitor destinations in 4- and 5-star hotel rooms throughout Australia – allowing a massive readership in these locations. Other distribution points include airports, newsagents and a dedicated subscriber base.

The magazine's website, vacationstravel.com, has been rebuilt to be more in synergy with the new print design. The weekly EDM has also been redesigned with a modern new look, making its way to more than 26,000 subscribers each week.

The summer issue of Vacations & Travel will have a 'Water Vacations' theme, and will go on sale in December.

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For further information, please contact Adam Davy, Publisher on adam.davy@morrismedia.com.au or

02 9555 7477 or 0423 373 470

Katrina Holden, Editor on

vteditor@morrismedia.com.au or 02 9555 7477