IT may seem that everyone is heading north now winter is here - but why not buck the trend, pack your puffy jackets, scarves and gloves and head for Tasmania?
There are some great accommodation deals on offer.
Book at the Salamanca Wharf Hotel in Hobart now and you'll get 15 per cent off Premium Apartment and Loft
Penthouse apartment accommodation. Applicable stay dates for the winter promotion are from July 18 to August 14 for direct bookings of two or more nights (online or by phone).
The hotel, in Castray Esplanade in Salamanca Place, offers a boutique contemporary apartment hotel accommodation in the heart of Hobart's premier food, drink and art and craft precincts.
For those that like to forage for their own local produce, the rooms have well-appointed kitchens and wonderful fresh produce is easily sourced from the Salamanca area, including its famous Saturday market.