Category: Oceania

The world’s top 10 islands to visit

The world’s top 10 islands to visit

By on Oct 16, 2012 in Asia, California, Caribbean, Europe, Italy, Massachusetts, Netherlands Antilles, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 14912 times

National Geographic has come up with a top 10 islands to visit. Now you might expect to see the islands of the Maldives or maybe one or two of the Greek islands, but no… this list is quite different. There’s no Fiji, no Seychelles, and it seems that even the Galapagos don’t make the grade [...]

Now you can explore the Great Barrier Reef courtesy of Google Street View

Now you can explore the Great Barrier Reef courtesy of Google Street View

By on Sep 26, 2012 in Adventure Travel, Asia, Australia, Hawaii, North America, Oceania, Philippines, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Videos   - Read 2515 times

You may recall back in 2010 that Google Street View extended to parts of Antarctica.  Now they’re going a step further and taking us underwater to explore Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Thanks to a partnership between the Catlin Seaview Survey and Google Maps, it’s now possible to observe the reef just as divers do. Specially adapted [...]

The top 20 most expensive hotels in the world

The top 20 most expensive hotels in the world

By on Sep 17, 2012 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Bhutan, Cambodia, Caribbean, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Japan, Maldives, Middle East, Morocco, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Seychelles, Turks and Caicos, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 23356 times

Luxury-Hotels.com has conducted a survey that identifies the most expensive hotels in the world. The findings came from an analysis of average room rates for standard double rooms in hotels around the world during the June to August 2012 summer season.  Interestingly, half of the top 10 most expensive hotels in the world are all [...]

Interview with Chef Tommes, Chef and Owner of That Little Wine Bar

Interview with Chef Tommes, Chef and Owner of That Little Wine Bar

By on Sep 01, 2012 in Accommodation, Asia, Australia, Canada, Ecuador, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Malaysia, New York, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, South America, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 916 times

What do you do if you’ve hunted high and low for a decent wine bar but there’s none to be found in your home town? For Chef Tommes and his wife Louise, the answer was simple – they opened their own! That Little Wine Bar in Georgetown, Penang, has attracted rave reviews (including on this [...]

Las Vegas takes gold as top holiday destination for Team GB athletes

Las Vegas takes gold as top holiday destination for Team GB athletes

By on Aug 15, 2012 in Asia, Australia, Europe, Florida, Greece, Nevada, North America, Oceania, Regions, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 2523 times

Official London 2012 airline partner British Airways has asked a number of Team GB and Paralympics GB athletes about their holiday plans post September 2012. Far from having a relaxing break, the results showed that many of the athletes will be seeking sun and fun, following weeks and months of gruelling schedules. Nearly a third [...]

Top 10 places for a South Pacific honeymoon

Top 10 places for a South Pacific honeymoon

By on Jul 06, 2012 in Australia, Fiji, Honeymoons, New Zealand, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Speciality Travel   - Read 4478 times

When you’re heading to the South Pacific for your luxury honeymoon there is a dizzying array of choices, but lets face it as much as you’d like to visit them all most honeymoons are generally for 2 or 3 weeks so you’ll need to do some trimming. The key destinations are New Zealand and Australia [...]

Luxury travel links of the week

Luxury travel links of the week

By on Jun 30, 2012 in Accessories, Adventure Travel, Africa, Air Travel, Australia, Going Out, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment   - Read 540 times

A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… The best African vacations from Safari Guide Africa The simplicity of innovation: Panerai Beachy-chic dining from Sean’s Panorama Because speed matters: Piaggio Aero

Fabulous holidays and short breaks auctioned for a good cause

Fabulous holidays and short breaks auctioned for a good cause

By on Jun 12, 2012 in Accommodation, Asia, Australia, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Indonesia, Montana, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 619 times

England rugby player Tom Palmer has contacted me to say he is running an online auction, which includes a number of luxury holiday lots, to raise funds to help finance his close friend’s brain tumour treatment. The star lots are week-long holidays in 3 bedroom, pool villas at the 5 star resorts of Karma Kandara [...]

The 10 most stunning (and less well known!) luxury vacation gems in Australia

The 10 most stunning (and less well known!) luxury vacation gems in Australia

By on May 31, 2012 in Australia, Oceania, Regions   - Read 1935 times

We all know about the most popular tourist spots in Australia such as Bondi Beach, Sydney Harbour and Ayers Rock but this is such a vast country that surely there must be some hidden gems that aren’t quite so busy? Indeed there are and because finding them can be a little tricky, here are ten of the [...]

Luxury travel links of the week

Luxury travel links of the week

By on Mar 11, 2012 in Accommodation, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Italy, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe   - Read 1232 times

A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… Luxury Rhodes honeymoons from 3redbags Italian beauty from Azimut Yachts St. Moritz charm from Badrutt’s Palace Discover the 15 islands of the Cook Islands

Indulge body and soul in Fiji

Indulge body and soul in Fiji

By on Mar 07, 2012 in Accommodation, Fiji, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 1016 times

While it’s easy for a property to excel at land or sea, visitors to Fiji soon learn that the Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort manages to do both. Founded by the son of diver Jacques Cousteau, this eco-luxury resort on the island of Vanua Levu makes the most of the secluded coastline and neighbouring barrier [...]

Top 10 luxury Australian experiences

Top 10 luxury Australian experiences

By on Mar 06, 2012 in Attractions, Australia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Going Out, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel   - Read 1199 times

Australia offers a vast array of incredible attractions unique to the country. But when you visit Australia, don’t just follow the crowds – take your experience to the next level by selecting the VIP luxury option at each destination. Here’s a top 10 list of Australian VIP luxury experiences. Dinner at Uluru Sitting majestically in the heart of [...]

New Zealand – contrasting places to visit

New Zealand – contrasting places to visit

By on Feb 22, 2012 in New Zealand, Oceania, Regions   - Read 661 times

When the majority of people hear about new Zealand they tend to think of a more extreme version of Wales with rolling hills, mountains, countryside and rivers. Most of this is actually true but the reality and contrast that the land has to offer is a little more extreme than many people are aware of. [...]

Top 10 luxury hotels on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Top 10 luxury hotels on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

By on Feb 09, 2012 in Accommodation, Australia, Bars, Events, Going Out, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany   - Read 1679 times

As the host of the recently announced 2018 Commonwealth Games, the world’s attention will turn towards Australia’s Gold Coast. It was the 42 kilometres of uninterrupted beach that first drew travellers to the region. However today, while the beach remains as a family favourite, it’s the theme parks, a 24-hour casino and a thriving nightlife [...]

12 reasons to visit Hamilton Island, Australia in 2012

12 reasons to visit Hamilton Island, Australia in 2012

By on Jan 29, 2012 in Australia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Events, Food and Drink, Oceania, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany   - Read 1032 times

From prestigious events to world-class cultural encounters and fabulous natural attractions, here are 12 defining reasons to include Hamilton Island, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, in an Australian itinerary in 2012: JANUARY Visitors to Hamilton Island have over 60 activities to choose from including go-karting, bushwalking, scuba diving, parasailing, squash, tennis, fishing, sailing, [...]

The top 25 luxury hotels in the world

The top 25 luxury hotels in the world

By on Jan 23, 2012 in Accommodation, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Austria, Barbados, California, Caribbean, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Illinois, Indonesia, Japan, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Oman, Regions, Resorts, South America, Spain, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Utah, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 4899 times

Tripadvisor has once again published its Travellers’ Choice awards – this time for 2012.   The top 25 hotels in the worldwide luxury category are as follows: 1. Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo – Chiyoda, Japan 2. Hotel Imperial Vienna – Vienna, Austria 3. Hotel Palacio de la Magdalena – Soto del Barco, Spain 4. La Casa [...]

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