Sela Prism

Read recent room-specific reviews for noise, bedding and service rather than relying on a hotel's older reputation. Ask about connecting or family rooms if you need them.

Check Adelaide Metro's current concession eligibility and airport-bus payment rules before travel. An interstate seniors card may need an additional local process.

If the cash is for arrival expenses, consider how much you truly need to carry and whether an ATM at the destination is practical. Keep a secure backup payment method.

Choose a town with a reliable return service before choosing cellar doors. Being able to reach the town does not guarantee the wineries are close enough to walk between.

Pick the restaurant around your disembarkation time and return transport, then choose the cuisine. A great dining room is less useful if it leaves a tight trip back to the ship.

Plan d'Arenberg plus one or two nearby stops, with a lunch reservation between tastings. Driving and lingering outdoors take longer than a map of cellar doors suggests.

For a different shopping street, compare the Parade in Norwood or Jetty Road in Glenelg with your remaining time. Make one area the destination and leave room for a cafe stop instead of crossing the city repeatedly.