Where would you take the one you want to woo? Daniel shares some of the most romantic places he's been to around Australia. Unfortunately his travel companions — hulking male travel mates, ex-girlfriends and himself — haven't always lived up to the stunning sceneries and the love in the air...
Which is your favourite Australian movie ever and why? With the opening of the epic movie Australia — which showcases the Kimberley region, Darwin and the Queensland coast, still a few months off — Daniel's been thinking about the role the country's landscape has taken in previous films.
Is there an Aussie food revolution waiting around the corner? Daniel has tasted kangaroo and crocodile, as well as camel sausages and emu patties, but he admits that he lacks native ingredients at home. Should native foods be more available? What would you definitely not try and why?
What is Australia's most amazing city hotel? Daniel Scott sucks up to the editor, fishing for the "tough" assignment of reviewing five-star hotels around the country... In the mean time he picks his top five Australian luxury hotels and explains why he thinks they are the absolute top of the city crop.
Daniel Scott continues his trail of a variety of Australian creatures. This week he shares his passion for whales. He'd love to see a global end to whaling, whether it is dressed up as scientific research or not. Should whaling be outlawed globally? What are your experiences of seeing whales around Australia?
Daniel Scott is worried that the triple whammy of a strong Aussie dollar, spiralling fuel costs and the general increase in the cost of living here is a potential disaster to our tourism industry. Is an Aussie holiday becoming an unaffordable luxury? And if so, what can we do about it?
Is it worth getting cover for domestic trips or is travel insurance just a big rip-off? Daniel's experience of domestic travel insurance is almost as unpleasant as his painful mishaps in the Victorian ski slopes. To him, the insurance companies are offering very little for a whole lot of our hard-earned dough...
According to Daniel, too many extravagant boasts are being made in the domestic holiday market about environmental friendliness, while only a few Australian resorts and travel products deliver... What do you think? Are environmental credentials important in your choice of holiday? Can you nominate an Australian travel company that is genuinely eco-friendly?
Daniel is convinced that winter is absolutely the best time for a holiday by the coast. Do you agree? Do you also prefer empty beaches, less traffic and more space in cafes and restaurants than during the peak summer season? Have your say on the perfect winter holiday in this week's blog.
Is the Australian family holiday dead? Are kids clubs a good or bad thing? A few years ago, before he was a dad himself, Daniel interviewed parents, a GP, a child psychologist and staff at several resorts. The general consensus was that there's a move away from traditional "bucket and spade" family holidays...
