Welcome to Calculated Traveller!

Travel Well. Spend Wisely. Go Smarter.

An online travel magazine with informative travel advice, helpful tips, honest reviews, and travel inspiration for destinations throughout the world. Sharing photos and memories of our adventures from both near and far; we focus on budget planning/preparation for value-conscious travellers across a wide range of travel experiences.

Hockley Valley Resort – A Mid-Week ME-Time Spa Escape

by Mary Chong | May 8, 2018

The rain is gently falling outside the window at Hockley Valley Resort, and I don’t care one bit because I’m sitting warm and cosy next to the fire in the “Whisper Lounge” of the Spa waiting for a bit of a mid-week me-time spa escape.

Even the name “Whisper Lounge” makes me sigh and relax…

The French Manor Inn and Spa – A Couples Getaway in the Heart of the Poconos

by Jennifer Carl | May 4, 2018

Nestled in the Pocono Mountains and perched atop a mountain, lies The French Manor Inn and Spa. Slightly out of place in rural Pennsylvania USA, this magnificent resort is the closest you can get to a chateau in France without ever heading across the pond.

Stylish Sun Protection with the Sunday Afternoons Havana Hat Review

by Mary Chong | Apr 30, 2018

A hat is always on my sun-protection packing list along with the obvious sunscreen and the Havana Hat by Sunday Afternoons was my stylish hat of choice on my most recent trip to the Caribbean and Florida. Read the review.

Fun in the Sun on St. Pete Beach Florida at Sirata Beach Resort

by Mary Chong | Apr 24, 2018

Sirata Beach Resort is a perfect family vacation spot on St. Pete Beach Florida close to the cities of Clearwater Beach, Tampa, and St. Petersburg. Read our review (complete with video) of the resort and follow our adventure over to Shell Island.

My Northern Lights Bucket List with Crystal Head Vodka

by Jennifer Carl | Apr 19, 2018

On the very top of my bucket list is Kakslauttanen, Finland where you can sleep in a glass igloo. If you can’t see the Aurora Borealis first hand, the next best thing is to enjoy things that are reminiscent of them at home such as a cocktail made from this bottle of Crystal Head Aurora Vodka.

Exploring Brisbane’s South Bank

by Guest | Apr 19, 2018

Located on the southern banks of the Brisbane River in Australia, Brisbane’s South Bank contains 17 hectares of parkland and is scattered throughout with restaurants and attractions. Here are some of our favourites.

Leatherman Tread Review for Travel

by Daniel Kwan | Apr 13, 2018

The Leatherman brand is synonymous with high-quality multi-tools for both military and everyday applications and is most certainly an item you should take with you on a daily basis. But is the Leatherman Tread, a bracelet multi-tool, the one you should be carrying?

Family-Friendly Animal Fun in Singapore

by Mary Chong | Apr 9, 2018

The island of Singapore may not be at the top of your mind when you are planning a family-friendly fun vacation spot, but read on to see why you should add this multicultural global city to your wish list!

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You’ve Booked a Cruise, so Now What?

You did your research; you studied all your options, you decided that booking a cruise was the best choice for you, but now, the fun truly begins! Booking the journey is only a fraction of the fun. The real excitement starts in exploring the options for how you plan to spend your time aboard the cruise.