Category: Oceania

The world's top 10 luxury B&Bs

The world's top 10 luxury B&Bs

By on Nov 09, 2010 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Bed & Breakfasts, California, Europe, Japan, Montana, New York, North America, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide
The latest in Tripadvisor’s top 10 lists, and this one’s luxury-specific. Take a look at the site’s top 10 luxury B&Bs below – it’s well represented by the US, UK and Australia which collectively make up all but two B&Bs in the list. 1. Saltcote Place, Rye, England 2. The Witchery by the Castle, Edinburgh,
Luxury air safaris over South Australia

Luxury air safaris over South Australia

By on Oct 28, 2010 in Air Travel, Australia, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel
Experience South Australia‘s vast vistas teeming with free roaming native Australian wildlife from the comfort of a luxury air safari, with three new tours available through luxury operator Chinta Air Tours. * Extended Outback Wildlife – see the varied wildlife of the Outback, including emus, kangaroos and native birds, staying in unique accommodation (4 days)

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

By on Oct 13, 2010 in Australia, Events, Food and Drink, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany
Tickets are now on sale for events at the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, which will be held from 4th to 14th March 2011. They have a seriously good line-up of chefs and winemakers, and the festival is set to be a gastronomic joyride. As well as masterclasses, demonstrations, dinners and other events, the festival
Top 10 island escapes

Top 10 island escapes

By on Sep 21, 2010 in Asia, Caribbean, Cyprus, Europe, Fiji, Greece, Maldives, Middle East, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Philippines, Regions, Thailand, Turks and Caicos, Vietnam, Western Europe, Worldwide
There’s something magical about islands.  The isolation… the privacy… wonderful beaches and complete solitude.  According to Tripadvisor, the world’s top 10 island escapes are: 1. Providenciales, Turks and Caicos 2. Cook Islands 3. Mykonos, Greece 4. Maldives 5. Cyprus 6. Boracay, Philippines 7. Ko Lanta, Thailand 8. Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam 9. Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Dramatic CCTV footage of cruise ship in high seas

By on Sep 16, 2010 in Cruises & Boat Travel, New Zealand, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Speciality Travel
The P&O Cruises ship Pacific Sun hit a storm 400 miles off the north coast of New Zealand back in July 2008, an incident which saw 42 people hurt. The ship was carrying a total of 1,732 passengers and 671 crew as it travelled back to Auckland from the islands of Vanuatu. Dramatic internal CCTV footage

Ladies Golf Classic at Magenta Shores in New South Wales

By on Sep 11, 2010 in Accommodation, Australia, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel
You are invited to the inaugural Ladies Golf Classic at Magenta Shores Golf & Country Club, Magenta, New South Wales. The ladies-only event will be held on Friday 15th October 2010 and tickets cost $129 per person. To book: call Chantelle Veness (02) 4332 4411 or email [email protected] Book early as there is a limit of

Guy Grossi Pasta Evening in Sydney

By on Sep 10, 2010 in Australia, Events, Food and Drink, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany
The Australian Gourmet Traveller magazine and Harvey Norman, the cooking appliance specialist, invite you to a Harvey Norman Gourmet Institute special pasta event at Domayne’s Alexandria store in Sydney on 13th October 2010. Top chef Guy Grossi will cook duck and wild mushroom filled tortellini with caramelised pear and fettuccine with calamari ragù. Tickets cost $55
The greatest outdoor experience in the world?

The greatest outdoor experience in the world?

By on Sep 06, 2010 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Australia, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel
In the first ever Lonely Planet Awards to be announced this month, avid worldwide travellers voted swimming in the azure waters off Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia as the ‘Greatest Outdoor Experience’. High on the list for snorkelers and scuba divers, Lizard Island’s crystal clear waters, fringing reefs and shallow coral
Sydney Seafood School: October 2010 classes

Sydney Seafood School: October 2010 classes

By on Sep 02, 2010 in Australia, Events, Food and Drink, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany
You have to be fairly quick off the mark if you want to book a place at the renowned Sydney Seafood School (SSS) at the Sydney Fish Market. Most of the September classes are already fully booked. So get your skates on and book your plaice soon (sorry!) if you want to book for an
Interview with Julian Carr, Managing Director of bmibaby

Interview with Julian Carr, Managing Director of bmibaby

By on Aug 19, 2010 in Bahamas, Canada, Caribbean, Celebrities, Fiji, Food and Drink, Interviews, Nevada, North America, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA
Julian was appointed Managing Director of bmibaby on 1st April 2010. He previously held the position of commercial director for two years, responsible for marketing, revenue management, public relations, network planning, e-commerce and customer services. Prior to this Julian spent two years working for IATA in Montreal where he was responsible for marketing and business
Mundaring Truffle Festival

Mundaring Truffle Festival

By on Jul 24, 2010 in Australia, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany
Western Australia grows more French black truffle than the rest of Australia put together and the Mundaring Truffle Festival, is an ideal opportunity to taste and learn about the fabled fungi from some of Australia’s top chefs and food producers. The festival is set in unmistakable Australian countryside providing a taste of the old world

Alice Springs Camel Cup, Northern Territory

By on Jul 09, 2010 in Australia, Events, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany
Fancy seeing camels being raced up a dry riverbed? That’s exactly what happens at the now famous annual Alice Springs Camel Cup which will take place tomorrow. A must see event; visitors can watch brave/crazy riders whizz past on the temperamental and unpredictable camels. Created in 1970 as a way to settle a bet between
The Blackman to open in Melbourne, Victoria

The Blackman to open in Melbourne, Victoria

By on Jul 06, 2010 in Accommodation, Australia, Hotels, Oceania, Regions
Due to open next month, The Blackman is the final instalment of the Art Series Hotels that have popped up in Melbourne over the past six months. Following in the footsteps of The Cullen Hotel (Adam Cullen) and The Olsen (John Olsen) which opened last month, The Blackman will offer an edgy, boutique interior and
Hilton Brisbane's Masterclass Weekend

Hilton Brisbane's Masterclass Weekend

By on Jun 25, 2010 in Accommodation, Australia, Events, Food and Drink, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany
The Hilton Brisbane has been running its foodie Masterclasses since 1995, and this year is no exception. This year’s event will be held on the 24th and 25th of July 2010. Tickets cost $350 for one day or $595 for two days. The Hilton is also offering special hotel packages for the Masterclass Weekend. There
The most stylish boutique hotel in Launceston, Tasmania?

The most stylish boutique hotel in Launceston, Tasmania?

By on Jun 06, 2010 in Accommodation, Australia, Hotels, Oceania, Regions
The Hotel Charles in Launceston is due to open next month with beautiful views across the Tamar Valley. Part of the Innkeepers portfolio, Hotel Charles is aiming to be the city’s most stylish boutique property. The 98 room hotel promises quiet luxury, charm and privacy over ostentatious opulence. Rates to be confirmed.
Interview with Grant Thatcher, Publisher and Founder of LUXE City Guides

Interview with Grant Thatcher, Publisher and Founder of LUXE City Guides

By on May 30, 2010 in Accommodation, Asia, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Indonesia, Interviews, Italy, Middle East, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Syria, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Formerly an actor with the RSC, Grant Thatcher began the series of LUXE City Guides back in 2002. There are now more than 30 guides, including the best of the best from 20 in-the-know residents in each location. What is it that  you do exactly? I’m Editor in Chief which encompasses everything from designing the