Category: Oceania
Now open: Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park
By Paul Johnson on Feb 18, 2022 in Accommodation, Australia, Business Travel, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel
Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park, the second Hyatt Place hotel in Melbourne and Australia, has officially opened. The new hotel features Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food and beverage offerings. The Spooner family, who has evolved Caribbean Park for three generations, developed the hotel 
What you shouldn't miss at Vivid Sydney 2022
Staged over 23 nights, the Vivid Sydney 2022 festival will deliver mesmerising art displays, 3D light projections, uplifting live music performances and deep-dive discussions from the world’s brightest minds. Plus, in a festival first, the renowned Light Walk will stretch continuously for 8km, linking the Sydney Opera House to Central Station with 47 installations and
Australia to re-open its borders to fully vaccinated tourists
Tourism Australia is excited to be welcoming back travellers to Australia, following today’s announcement that Australia is reopening its borders to quarantine-free travel for fully vaccinated travellers from 21st February 2022. The announcement is part of Australia’s planned re-opening of international travel and builds on quarantine-free travel arrangements with Singapore, which came into effect on 21 November
5 beautiful places to cycle in New Zealand
By Andrew Morten on Feb 05, 2022 in Leisure Travel, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel
New Zealand is a natural wonderland, filled with an assortment of native wildlife and pristine wilderness. Go on an extraordinary journey, and admire ever-changing landscapes and picturesque views. From vast plains and rivers to rugged mountains and farmland, a pure nature paradise. Along the way, you will also have the opportunity to meet many proud 
A new boutique hotel at Sydney's Darling Harbour
Sydney has an exciting new boutique hotel built for travellers by travellers and inspired by the people, produce and past of its local neighbourhood, with the opening of Aiden Darling Harbour. This inaugural opening marks the debut of the Aiden by Best Western brand in Australasia within the BWH Hotel Group (BWH) portfolio representing a
Luxury travel news this week
By Paul Johnson on Jan 23, 2022 in Accommodation, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Middle East, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Road Travel, Saudi Arabia, Speciality Travel, Thailand
Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive regular updates from A Luxury Travel Blog, please make sure you subscribe to our mailing list. Saudi Arabia to convert palaces to luxury hotels Saudi Arabia crown prince Mohammad Bin Salman Al Saud has launched Boutique 
The ultimate resorts to have worldwide sun, sea and fun
By Kristof Eyckmans on Jan 23, 2022 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Fiji, Indonesia, Maldives, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Tanzania
By now I’m positive we all have the Lenny Kravitz feeling where we sing to ourselves “I wanna fly awaaaay….”. With Fiji opening up again, Maldives being a solid option throughout the whole Covid crisis and many other destinations looking for ways to welcome visitors again, it’s time to find out where you need to 
Rare sighting off Lady Elliot Island, Queensland
Master Reef Guide and Marine Biologist, Jacinta Shackleton, has seen in the New Year in style with a once-in a-lifetime experience, coming face to face with a rare blanket octopus in waters off Lady Elliot Island on 6 January 2022. The blanket octopus is so-called because of the sheets of webbing between its arms which,
Explore the spectacular wine regions of Tasmania
Are you a wine lover? Let’s explore the stunning wine-growing regions of Tasmania. Located on the southeast coast of Australia, Tasmania is the 26th largest island in the world. Named after the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, this beautiful part of the world is especially popular for nature lovers and hikers. But did you know that
Doing good in 2022
Happy New Year! If 2021 was the year when travel got back on its feet, here’s to 2022 being the year that travel runs again. My encouragement to you is to remember the ‘forgotten victims’ of COVID – those communities dependent on tourism who have lost their livelihoods and become unable to provide for their
Take a tour of 8 of the best New Zealand wine regions
By Andrew Morten on Dec 16, 2021 in Food and Drink, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany
When we mention New Zealand, you may think of the impressive nature, the Lord of the Rings films and Maori culture, but the country is also increasingly well known for its wine. There are about 700 wineries throughout the whole country. The cool summers and mild winters of the Southern hemisphere ensure a long growing 
6 of Queensland’s most luxurious islands
With 6973 kilometres of coastline, plenty of sunshine, pristine beaches and 1955 islands, Queensland is a pure paradise. Discover ancient rainforests, The Great Barrier Reef, colourful coastal towns, national parks, unique Australian wildlife and more. Featuring one of Australia’s warmest climates, there are plenty of opportunities to soak up the beach vibes and explore Queensland’s
A short guide to luxury yacht charters in Fiji and the South Pacific
By Trina Howes on Nov 14, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Fiji, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Speciality Travel
If you’ve ever wanted to explore one of the more remote corners of the world, then the 25,000 islands of the South Pacific will surely capture your attention – and one of the best places to start is the paradisaical Fijian archipelago best explored through a luxury yacht charter. Luxury yacht options and advantages The Mediterranean 
Australia's first Luxury Collection Hotel to open in Hobart
The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, has announced the Australian debut of the brand. The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart will open next month, inviting travelers and explorers to Hobart on a transformative experience inspired by the unique local culture of Australia’s island state. Situated in the historic
The 5 hotels where celebrities feel right at home
By Kristof Eyckmans on Oct 26, 2021 in Accommodation, Africa, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Celebrities, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
We might not always realise it, but we can pretty much travel anywhere on this globe and enjoy uninterrupted holidays. Celebrities however don’t always have that luxury. They are spotted and chased by paparazzi, fans, press and who knows what else. As a result they prefer travelling to places that aren’t always easy to reach 
