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While travelling may be off the cards right now, it’s time to take a trip down memory lane and relive your favourite Queensland holiday.

Not only will this boost your dopamine levels as you look back at the special memories created with families and friends, it will also help support Queensland’s tourism industry during this tough time.

Sit down and keep the travel dream alive with these five activities.

Break out the photo gallery, dust off the old photo albums and take a trip down memory lane, back to some of your most treasured Queensland holidays. Another great idea is to grab a map, plot the places you have been across the state and mark where you would like to visit next once we can travel again. Or even better yet, close your eyes, grab a pen and draw a circle on the map to let the travel gods pick for you!
Remember how the fun-loving tour guide made you laugh or how amazing the food was at the beachside restaurant you dined at? Remind yourself of all the great places you visited on your last holiday and write a review for the businesses you visited and loved. It is as simple as posting a note on their Facebook page, TripAdvisor profile or even an email to the owner to thank them for a wonderful experience and letting them know you will be back to visit once travel restrictions lift. It is small acts of kindness that will help keep this stoic industry fighting so that we can enjoy everything Queensland has to offer for when we’re ready to travel again.
Learn more about the places you have visited and become even more familiar with the destination while you are at home. Did you have an unforgettable experience on the Great Barrier Reef and want to know more about the largest natural wonder of the world? Why not do a ‘deep dive’ with Sir David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef interactive journey to find out more and join the conservation efforts so that you can visit again in the future. Did you know that Queensland is home to five World Heritage-listed areas? How many have you visited so far? Find out what makes these five places special and be sure to add any you haven’t been to yet to your bucket list.
Food is an important part of travel and recreating the unforgettable tastes and aromas of a certain meal will transport you back to your holiday in an instant. The Sunshine Coast’s Spirit House has published self-isolation recipes that will help you recreate their famous flavours in your own kitchen. Pair these great dishes with a local drop by ordering from your favourite wineries and vineyards online! Witches Falls Winery in Mount Tamborine, Riversands Vineyards in St George and Heritage Estate Winery in the Granite Belt are just a few of Queensland’s wineries offering delivery across Australia.
Plan your future holiday and get stuck into the research because designing a holiday is half the fun! Whether it’s picking a destination you are yet to explore, or revisiting a familiar place, there is plenty to see across the Sunshine State and it is patiently waiting to be explored by you once the travel restrictions lift.
For more Queensland holiday inspiration and to start planning you next getaway for when it’s safe to travel again, visit queensland.com. And don’t forget to share your past Queensland holiday snaps by using the hashtag #thisisqueensland on Instagram and Facebook.