Category: Australia

Top 10 experiences for food lovers

Top 10 experiences for food lovers

By on Feb 12, 2015 in Argentina, Asia, Australia, California, Europe, Food and Drink, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Peru, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany, USA, Vietnam, Western Europe
Food and travel are the two loves of our lives, and there’s nothing quite like the appetite to ignite that spark of wanderlust, from the incredible street food in Mexico’s bustling capital to uncovering the hidden local hotspots in Vietnam. So we’ve scoured the globe searching for our favourite culinary experiences, from truffle hunting in
The Sydney top 10

The Sydney top 10

By on Feb 01, 2015 in Australia, Oceania, Regions
Sydney: one of the most photogenic cities in the world. Spanning over 4,750 square miles and with a growing population of 5 million, she is larger than you realized, more diverse than you imagined and more accessible than her peers. For those with 48 hours in the capital, the below will hold you in excellent
Top 4 Northern Territory experiences

Top 4 Northern Territory experiences

By on Jan 19, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Air Travel, Attractions, Australia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Going Out, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel
Australia’s Northern Territory is the home of unique and adventurous experiences. A place that is known for its incredible natural beauty, vast and changeable landscapes and an unfathomably long history; the Northern Territory has everything you need for the trip of a lifetime. From wetland safari to desert exploration, here’s a list of our favourite
5 of the best luxury stays, worth each and every one of their 5 stars

5 of the best luxury stays, worth each and every one of their 5 stars

By on Oct 30, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, Australia, California, China, Europe, Hong Kong, Hotels, India, Leisure Travel, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe
True hotel luxury envelops you from first moment of contact – continuing in the myriad of subtle touches during your stay – all adding to a sum total worth every dollar. Many attempt to emulate. Certainly, bed linen thread count, furnishings and beautiful lobbies can be attained and in many instances equalled. However, getting the
4 Australian destinations to explore by private jet

4 Australian destinations to explore by private jet

By on Oct 23, 2014 in Air Travel, Attractions, Australia, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel
When it comes to the greatest adventures on Earth, the land Down Under offers a heady array of sheer wonder, excitement and one of the best natural playgrounds in the world. Admire the majestic Sydney Opera House, snorkel the pristine waters of the Great Barrier Reef and discover the magic of the outback as you
5 luxurious travel experiences to enjoy with kids (keeping adults happy too)

5 luxurious travel experiences to enjoy with kids (keeping adults happy too)

By on Oct 22, 2014 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Australia, China, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Family Travel, Fiji, France, Hong Kong, Hotels, India, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Western Europe, Worldwide
When it comes to luxury travel with children there are two schools of thought. One camp might suggest leaving them at home while the grown-ups enjoy; another believes firmly that the travel seed planted early will cultivate offspring with curious, contributing outlooks. I have a foot either side – some experiences are best left to
A first-timer's guide to Southern Australia

A first-timer's guide to Southern Australia

By on Oct 22, 2014 in Attractions, Australia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany
Even with a month to play with, seeing the many marvels of Oz would be almost impossible. Fear not, our bite-sized southern Australia itinerary is designed to give you a big taste of Down Under in just two weeks. Such is the size of Australia, trying to join up the countless highlights can be exhausting.
Photograph of the week: Old jetty in Metung, Australia

Photograph of the week: Old jetty in Metung, Australia

By on Oct 08, 2014 in Australia, Oceania, Regions
Playing with perspective, symmetry and long exposure photography, this old jetty in Metung has been captured stretching out into the beautiful reflecting pond of Lake King on a calm Autumn evening. Metung is a small town located on the glorious Gippsland Lakes in Eastern Victoria. The lakes are one of Australia’s largest waterways and are
Celebrating the call of the road: our top 5 road trips

Celebrating the call of the road: our top 5 road trips

By on Oct 07, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, California, Europe, Hotels, Iceland, Mongolia, Nevada, North America, Oceania, Regions, Road Travel, South Africa, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe
The open road has always been synonymous with incredible travel experiences. Mix iconic landscapes, a classic automobile, with a sense of adventure and you’ve got an winning combination for a luxurious and intrepid exploration. This summer I got a taste for the open roads of the USA’s South West and was hooked from the first
Top 10 luxury beach retreats

Top 10 luxury beach retreats

By on Sep 12, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Honeymoons, Hotels, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Middle East, Mozambique, Oceania, Oman, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South America, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Worldwide
We all need a trip to the beach every now and then to relax with a good book and get lost in our thoughts. So we’ve compiled our favourite beach retreats from the dazzling waters of the Maldives to the mystical mountains of Oman. The chilly end to this summer may have left you yearning
Luxury in the Outback

Luxury in the Outback

By on Aug 26, 2014 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Australia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel
Some 20 million years in the making, the Kimberley region of Western Australia is regarded as one of the world’s ‘last true wilderness areas’. Among its many scenic wonders are the Horizontal Waterfalls, the beehive like formations of the Bungle Bungle mountains in the UNESCO World Heritage listed Purnululu National Park and 900 sq km
4 of the best luxury retreats in Australasia and SE Asia

4 of the best luxury retreats in Australasia and SE Asia

By on Aug 25, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, Australia, Hotels, Indonesia, New Zealand, Oceania, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand
From resort spas to holistic retreats there seems to be an ever-growing number of luxury retreats around the world promising impressive results in a short amount of time. Whether you choose to be pampered and relaxed or invigorated and reconnected you can reap the many benefits of a week long stay at one of these
Lesser-known luxury island escapes

Lesser-known luxury island escapes

By on Aug 21, 2014 in Africa, Australia, Caribbean, Leisure Travel, Massachusetts, Mozambique, North America, Oceania, Regions, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Speciality Travel, USA
Ask people to draw up a bucket list of islands they would most like to visit and Zanzibar, Barbados,, Tahiti and Sri Lanka are the likeliest candidates to top the polls. Here, we look at a quartet of smaller, lesser know islands that offer an intriguing alternative to the A list and might well be
Photograph of the week: Sunset at Bell Gorge in Australia's rugged Kimberley

Photograph of the week: Sunset at Bell Gorge in Australia's rugged Kimberley

By on Aug 13, 2014 in Attractions, Australia, Going Out, Oceania, Regions
The Gibb River Road is one of Australia’s great adventure journeys and is home to some spectacular landscapes. Remote and sparsely populated, this legendary road trip takes you through ancient lands, awesome gorges and incredibly beautiful waterfalls where you can swim in freshwater pools. The wildlife is abundant and the scenery is amazing. Spanning 660
The long road home - 5 of the best self-drive routes in Australasia

The long road home - 5 of the best self-drive routes in Australasia

By on Jul 31, 2014 in Australia, New Zealand, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel
What could be more liberating than to hit the open road and be surrounded by extraordinary landscapes? A self-drive holiday in Australasia, by car or motorhome, is cost-effective, flexible and offers the chance to go at your own pace. Happily, the quality of the roads, the signposts and the style of driving of the locals
9 adrenaline thrills for the daredevil in you

9 adrenaline thrills for the daredevil in you

By on Jul 31, 2014 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Australia, Bahamas, Caribbean, Central America, Nepal, Nicaragua, North America, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, USA, Worldwide
Seeking out danger is not everyone’s idea of a luxury vacation yet for many a week or two of bliss in a lovely hotel is prime time for a thrill or three, if only just to reaffirm just how much you enjoy the feel of a marble floor beneath your feet and a finely made