Category: Oceania

Bottlenose dolphins off the coast of KwaZulu-Natal

The best places to travel to this season

By on Apr 24, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Attractions, Australia, Brunei Darussalam, California, Caribbean, China, Eastern Europe, Europe, Events, Going Out, India, Indonesia, Japan, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, North America, Oceania, Peru, Regions, Russia, Saint Lucia, South Africa, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Worldwide, Wyoming

Whether you’re seeking wildlife spectacles, otherworldly scenery or the buzz of a festival, there is a wide range of options for travelling to a new destination this season. We’ve listed ten of the best places to visit at this time of year to help you plan your next spring-summer adventure. Australia’s Ningaloo Marine Park While […]

The 6 best luxury dive hotels in the world

The 6 best luxury dive hotels in the world

By on Apr 21, 2016 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Australia, Fiji, Hotels, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Mexico, Mozambique, North America, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Worldwide

The concept of scuba diving for leisure has been around since that clever Frenchman Jacques Cousteau perfected the aqualung, but it’s only really of late that luxury diving holidays  – where the diving on offer is as outstanding as the accommodation – have come to the fore. Here are my favourite luxury diving hotels across […]

Top 5 reasons to visit Bora Bora

Top 5 reasons to visit Bora Bora

By on Apr 19, 2016 in Accommodation, Going Out, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants

There are many reasons Bora Bora is such a favorite honeymoon and anniversary destination with my clients – who wouldn’t want to wake up to surreal turquoise water, snorkel and dive with manta rays, and enjoy the privacy of your very own overwater bungalow? In case your other half or family still needs to be […]

Sniffer cats to replace dogs in airport security trial

Sniffer cats to replace dogs in airport security trial

By on Apr 01, 2016 in Air Travel, Featured, Fun Stuff, Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Sniffer dogs are having to step aside for their feline counterparts at a Papua New Guinea airport and, if trials are successful, we could soon be seeing sniffer cats – rather than sniffer dogs – at airports all over the world. It has long been known that cats have in the region of 200 million […]

6 of the world's most unique hotel gyms

6 of the world’s most unique hotel gyms

By on Mar 11, 2016 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, California, Hawaii, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Morocco, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand, USA

When it comes to staying in shape on a luxury getaway it can be difficult to muster up the motivation to keep the pounds off, what with the room service lobster, champagne by the bottle and the body-hugging king size bed that seductively whispers “never leave.” In fact, we’ve been conditioned to roll our eyes […]

Photograph of the week: Vivid Festival, Sydney

Photograph of the week: Vivid Festival, Sydney

By on Feb 03, 2016 in Attractions, Australia, Events, Going Out, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany

Every year in Sydney, the popular Vivid Festival transforms the city into a mesmerising display of lights, sounds and interactive art. The festival centrepiece is the iconic Sydney Opera House as it becomes a canvas to display an intriguing array of themed images and patterns. This years Vivid runs from late May through to early […]

6 of the best luxury liveaboards

6 of the best luxury liveaboards

By on Dec 19, 2015 in Asia, Australia, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Indonesia, Italy, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe, Worldwide

Anyone who has dived in a popular destination such as the Red Sea will know that good, accessible dive sites tend to attract several boat loads of scuba lovers, so you may be in spectacular marine surroundings, but in the company of other divers. The solution? Take the seven seas aboard a luxury liveaboard dive […]

5 can't miss experiences in New Zealand

5 can’t miss experiences in New Zealand

By on Dec 19, 2015 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel

It’s no wonder New Zealand forms the backdrop for The Lord of the Rings films–its dramatic, breathtaking scenery needs no special effects to look otherworldly. It’s a long way from everywhere except Australia, Fiji and a few other places, but the trek is worth it. Here are five can’t miss experiences when exploring New Zealand: […]

Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb

5 adventurous things to do in Sydney, Australia

By on Nov 24, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, Australia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel

What is the first city you think of when you hear Australia? If you’re like most people, it’s Sydney. Growing up, I always heard about Sydney, Australia. Whether it was in a TV show or a movie. Sydney was always the face of Australia. When I am traveling, I like to look for interesting and […]

5 extraordinary places in Australia you have to view from above

5 extraordinary places in Australia you have to view from above

By on Nov 09, 2015 in Attractions, Australia, Going Out, Oceania, Regions

Australia is one of the most popular places for travel and tourism. A lot of towns and cities in Australia run completely on tourism. It is one of the most beautiful places in the world and has a lot to offer with The Great Barrier Reef being the biggest tourism attraction. Being able to visit […]

5 of the best UNESCO World Heritage Site tours

5 of the best UNESCO World Heritage Site tours

By on Nov 08, 2015 in Alabama, Argentina, Asia, Attractions, Australia, Going Out, Louisiana, North America, Oceania, Regions, South America, South Korea, Tennessee, USA

There are literally hundreds of UNESCO World Heritage Sites spread across all five continents with more being designated ever year. Each site offers a unique and fascinating experience to discover more about our history, culture and biodiversity. Every traveller has different interests, Battered Suitcase specialises in personalised itineraries, tailoring tours and holidays to suit the […]

Photograph of the week: Sydney Opera House during during the Vivid Sydney Festival of Light

Photograph of the week: Sydney Opera House during during the Vivid Sydney Festival of Light

By on Oct 21, 2015 in Attractions, Australia, Going Out, Oceania, Regions

The Sydney Opera House is considered one of the milestones of 20th century architecture. Its multi-performance venues are the stages of more than a thousand spectacles each year, and its exteriors are also the ‘canvas’ of contemporary artists and performers, as seen here during the Vivid Sydney Festival of Light. Thank you to Paolo Evangelista […]

5 of the most family friendly destinations to consider for your next trip

5 of the most family friendly destinations to consider for your next trip

By on Oct 14, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Attractions, Family Travel, Florida, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Middle East, New York, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Oman, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, USA

The perfect family holiday requires copious amounts of planning, but before any of that can begin you and your loved ones need to decide where to travel! With so many diverse landscapes gracing the planet, it can be difficult figuring out which of them you want to explore. However, whether you’re in search of a […]

16 beauty experiences from around the world

16 beauty experiences from around the world

By on Sep 19, 2015 in Africa, Asia, Central America, Costa Rica, Eastern Europe, Europe, Fiji, France, Greece, Hawaii, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Middle East, Morocco, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

When traveling, make your days even more beautiful by experiencing beauty treatments based on ingredients and rituals native to the country you’re visiting. From Tahiti to Tulum and from Bali to Morocco, here are the 16 of the best beauty experiences you’re likely to find anywhere in the world! 1. Evian-les-Bains – hydrotherapy You know […]

5 getaways where a carry-on is all you need

5 getaways where a carry-on is all you need

By on Sep 14, 2015 in Asia, California, Europe, Fiji, Indonesia, Italy, North America, Oceania, Regions, Seychelles, USA, Western Europe

Sometimes you just need to get away from it all, even if it’s just for a long weekend. These are the trips that refresh and rejuvenate your soul – so don’t let them to break your back with a heavy bag. Your revitalization should begin when you pack and continue as you walk past the […]

Easter Island

6 of the best regional sporting events

By on Aug 14, 2015 in Asia, Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Events, India, Leisure Travel, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Turkey

Sport taps into a universal sense of passion and enthusiasm. With the excitement running up to the Olympic games in Rio de Janiero next year, we looked into some of the more local sporting events that are worth a look – and might otherwise be missed. So here are six of the best regional sporting […]