Insider’s Guide To Tauranga
Bay of Plenty’s harbourside city has it all – golden beaches, cool cafés, great shopping, idyllic wineries, nature reserves and not-to-miss cultural activities. FAVOURITE COFFEE Excelso has been an...
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Sweden is known for its inner–city landscapes of contemporary architecture and design, but head out to the woods and you’ll find some even more incredible creations. Set amid forest in northern Sweden,...
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Whether you’re the kind of traveler whose trips are governed by historical sites and monuments, culinary offers, or your hedonistic side demands an oceanside, sangria-in-hand, Barcelona – where...
View ArticleParadise is Closer Than You Think
Words and Images by Michael McHugh Imagine a holiday where you can truly relax and feel the joy of living in the moment. A holiday where you can reconnect with the real essence of yourself, your...
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Making a stylish entrance at a five-star hotel is one thing, but being welcomed into some of the world’s most amazing hotel lobbies is another. These days, fancy foyers are so much more than a...
View ArticleEight Colourful Cities To Dream About Tonight
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View ArticleKingdom Come
It’s 7am in Bhutan’s Upper Paro Valley, and I am high – literally. My guide Arya Dew and I have been hiking since before sunrise to avoid the heat of the day. When you’re spending four hours climbing a...
View ArticleTop Ten Libraries You Must Visit
The English writer and poet, Walter Savage Landor once said, “Nothing is pleasanter than exploring a library.” We couldn’t agree more! Here are top ten libraries that should be added to your must-see...
View ArticlePacking Hacks For A Cold Weather Getaway
Packing for your upcoming winter ski trip or getaway? Before you hit the single slope, you’ll need to figure out how to get all your bulkiest winter gear to your destination of choice. Here are our top...
View ArticleOff the beaten track: Best places to stay in Bali
If you’re going to Bali and want to skip the popular drawcards of Kuta and Seminyak, we have teamed up with Expedia to show you just how you can see Bali without the crowds. What to see in Bali Head...
View ArticleIdaho: Seven reasons why you should visit
Idaho potatoes. That is what most people know about Idaho. This state is bordered by Canada to the north, Washington and Oregon to the west, Nevada and Utah to the south and Montana and Wyoming to the...
View ArticleEverything you need to know about renewing your passport
Australians and Kiwis are both known for their love of travel, and with over 11.2 million overseas trips made by Aussies, and over 3 million holidays taken by Kiwis last year, staying on top of your...
View ArticleOttawa: Could this be the coolest capital city in the world?
Parliament Hill Canada’s Parliament sits atop a hill overlooking the Ottawa River and is the heart of the city. Every day at 10am from June to August you can watch the Changing of the Guard from the...
View ArticleThe ultimate short cut over Drake Passage is here
The new fly cruise service to Antarctica is the first in the ultra-luxury cruise market, and is part of the largest Antarctica offering in Silversea’s history. As part of the new Antarctica Bridge...
View ArticleNew luxury in the Sahara
A luxury stay in the Sahara Desert in Tunisia’s southwest delivers an exotic stay to appease the inner adventurer. Anantara Tozeur Resort has just opened in the sandy domain, and is Anantara’s first...
View ArticleCardrona – smarter at 40
They say life begins at 40, and for Cardrona Alpine Resort, entering its fourth decade in 2020, there is huge news on two fronts. Say goodbye to PET bottles Since Christmas, Cardrona has ceased...
View ArticleStunning blue waters light up Auckland’s beaches
Residents of Auckland’s Hibiscus Coast stumbled upon a surprise last Monday as bioluminescent plankton lit up the shore in a bright blue glow. The surreal colours were caused by a unique plankton...
View ArticleFrom picturesque river cruises to fascinating historic settlements, discover...
With more sunny days per year than the Gold Coast, and a temperature that averages 23 degrees, the Swan Hill Region is a natural choice for lovers of sunshine, good food and wine, history, culture and...
View ArticleStars in their eyes: Favourite celebrity travel destinations
The life of a jet-setting celebrity often calls for shooting films in exotic locales or touring the world promoting a movie or an album, but where do they prefer to travel to on their own time?...
View ArticleThe coast with the most: Where to sample wine, spirits and seafood in Kaikōura
Kaikōura is a truly magic place. Located on the upper east coast of the South Island, it’s about a 90-minute drive south from Blenheim or 2.5 hours north from Christchurch. It is a colourful...
View ArticleEgypt opens 4,000-year-old tomb on Luxor’s West Bank, oldest open to public
Meru was a high-ranking official at the court of the 11th Dynasty King Mentuhotep II, who reigned until 2004 BC and who, like Meru, was buried at the necropolis of North Asasif, the ministry said in a...
View ArticleThe insiders’ guide to must-visit restaurants in Italy
Ahead of her recent European travels, she asked insiders from top jewellery brands for the best places to eat in the various cities she was heading to. See their suggestions below, so that you can eat...
View ArticleThe most luxurious places to stay in Bali
Known to people as the Land of the Gods, the tropical paradise itself takes you from sandy beaches to lush rice terraces in the sip of a cocktail as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean. We take a look...
View ArticleDiscover Frosty Elegance: Unveiling the World’s Coolest Ice Hotels
Kirkenes Snowhotel, Norway Talented ice sculptors from the world’s most famous ice-and-snow festival in Harbin, China, are called upon to craft this frosty fortress every year. The most northerly ice...
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