Planning a holiday should be exciting, but for many women, it can come with a toll, one we know too well: exhaustion from the weight of the mental load.
So, we ask you, when was the last time you went somewhere and didn’t have to think about any of it?
If the answer is never, we’re here to remind you that you deserve the break. If you’ve been able to get away and relax, chances are there was another woman behind the planning and organisation for that trip, so why not grab said friend, your partner or your family and start thinking about your next getaway where you can feel truly taken care of.
Why Australian women deserve to take a holiday
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)1 has shown that, on average, women spent almost five hours a day on unpaid housework, with almost a third reporting feeling rushed or pressed for time.
This leads into the newly coined phrase, the ‘free time gap’. Women get less free time to actually slow down and spend time doing activities they want to do. So, maybe taking a holiday is less about escaping your life and more about giving yourself time to actually enjoy it.
You don’t have to earn a holiday
You don’t have to wait until you’ve hit the point of burnout or are celebrating a milestone to book the trip. Because what we remember most isn’t necessarily what cost the most; it’s the little moments. The sunset drinks, the laughter, or just having the time to truly enjoy a beautiful day.
It’s these holidays that create the memories that last a lifetime.
Make holidays a priority
The ABS2 has also reported that in 2025-26 almost 61 per cent of overseas trips were for holiday purposes, a number that’s risen in the past few years, showing that more Australians are choosing to make holidays a priority.
But in an effort to take away the need to plan out every detail and actually give you a chance to feel genuinely cared for, we’ve found the perfect getaway.
Let your next holiday be a chance to relax
You spend your life organising everyone and everything else, so booking your next escape should feel simple.
Princess Cruises has been designed to offer dreamy, easy-to-book escapes that make you feel immediately at ease. With 50 years of experience cruising from Australia, Princess Cruises experienced crew will ensure every detail is taken care of, so you can fully immerse yourself no matter the destination.
Think delicious dining options, each ship with a plethora of options for you to eat and drink your way through. Stamp your passport to epic entertainment with Broadway-style shows, live music performers and even enjoy their Movies Under the Stars. And once you’re done sightseeing, eating and laughing, make time to relax. Onboard Princess Cruises ships, you’ll be able to fully unwind with immersive rejuvenation options. Sink into a massage or let your worries float away with The Enclave’s ultra-relaxing thermal suite.
All that’s left to do is make your hardest choice of the trip: where do you want to go? With 345 destinations spanning seven continents, including Europe, Asia, Alaska, the South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand and 17 ships to choose from, you’ll feel positively spoilt for choice.
Because the memories stay with us forever
No matter if you’re seeing the world to discover your dream destination, revisiting your favourite places or trying something completely new, these are the days you’re going to remember forever.
In what people are calling the ‘golden age of cruising’, it’s all about celebrating the moment and creating lifelong memories along the way. In this ‘golden age’, luxurious amenities play an important part of the experience, that’s why Princess Cruises has created the new Sphere Class ships – Sun Princess and Star Princess.
These ships were designed with spacious-yet-intimate venues and feature a spectacular architectural element known as ‘The Dome’ – a geodesic, glass-enclosed structure atop the ship is inspired by the terraces of Santorini. The suspended sphere takes the central Piazza hub of the ship to a new dimension, where guests are enveloped in expansive ocean views.
Setting sail on any Princess cruise allows you to discover more of the world at your own pace. So, sit back and enjoy a holiday where the journey is as effortless as the destination is memorable.
1. https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/people-and-communities/how-australians-use-their-time/2024
2.https://www.abs.gov.au/articles/overseas-arrivals-and-departures-australia-2025-26-financial-year
Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world’s most iconic cruise brand that delivers dream cruise holidays to millions of guests every year in the most sought-after destinations including the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia, Canada/New England, Antarctica, and World Cruises.
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