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2023 proved Tahiti is quickly becoming an Aussie traveller’s hot pick. More Australians are choosing Tahiti as their holiday destination than ever, with a 73 percent increase in travellers year-on-year. In 2023, 7,718 Australians flew into the French Polynesian island, eclipsing the 4,468 travellers previously recorded in 2022. Australia accounted for 2.9 percent of international […]
These are the best resorts in the Maldives for a honeymoon – whatever your couple style. Barefoot walks on paradise sands, intimate candlelit dinners, private villas suspended over opalescent waters and extraordinary experiences: the word ‘honeymoon’ and the Maldives go hand-in-hand. With its high concentration of luxury resorts, it’s hard to go wrong in this […]
Istanbul’s rich history, culture and architectural marvels are now easier to reach than ever, with Turkish Airlines announcing direct services from Melbourne. Melbourne has become the first Australian city to secure direct flights to Istanbul, with Turkish Airlines confirming the long-awaited service will commence on 2 March 2024. The move will see the widely connected […]
Caviar served from a surfboard in the Caribbean, shopping with the chef at Turkish bazaars and submarine expeditions in the Arctic: Seabourn excursions dive deeper. If scratching beneath the surface of a destination is your holiday modus operandi, Seabourn is a cruise line to have on your radar. With purpose-built expedition ships, Zodiacs and submarines […]
From the unique terroir of Piedmont to old-world seclusion in Umbria, fall head over heels with a wine-filled escape among Italy’s fruitful vines. With more than 4,000 years of history and 350 official varieties across 20 varied regions, the scope of Italian winemaking is immense. So before you head straight for Tuscany, it’s worth noting […]
From watching dogs surfing to tasting South Australia’s finest wines, these autumnal events offer something for every kind of traveller. Summer is often touted as the best time for live music, outdoor activities and highly anticipated events. But wherever you find yourself at the changing of seasons, autumn in Australia is brimming with far-flung festivities […]
Blossom forecasting has begun in Japan, with the country’s famous spring attraction set to make an appearance in the coming weeks. Japan’s highly anticipated cherry blossoms are expected to bloom earlier than usual this year, as revealed in the 2024 annual sakura forecast. Set to begin as early as mid-March in Fukuoka, Kochi, Tokyo, Hiroshima […]
Greece welcomes a new era of sustainable luxury with the much-awaited launch of Gundari Resort, opening in May 2024 on Folegandros island. Folegandros, an untapped island between Paros and Santorini, will welcome the brand new Gundari Resort to its southern coast in May 2024. Spanning 80 acres on the rugged cliffside, the resort is set […]
On a northern Thailand road trip, Paul Chai spends a memorable night in a “jungle bubble” in the Golden Triangle surrounded by elephants, gets blessed by a monk in Chiang Mai and visits a quirky modern temple with more bling than Vegas-era Elvis. Resting on a fallen log in the Thai jungle, the air hefty […]
So named by underwater explorer Jacques Cousteau, Fiji is as versatile as it is beautiful. It can mean a romantic trip away, a fun-filled family holiday or an ultra-luxurious, out-of-this-world escape. We highlight three luxury stays for a variety of different travellers. Travellers flock to Fiji for many reasons: to meet the locals through village […]
A holiday photoshoot with 10 adults and three kids: what could go wrong? We get the inside story of what a Travelshoot photo session is like behind-the-scenes. With a global presence of expert local photographers in more than 90 locations, it couldn’t be easier to transform magical moments into frame-worthy images. Bid adieu to awkward […]
Move aside sun, sand and surf: Cairns’ rich outback, ancient geological heritage and UNESCO Heritage-listed vistas are just the tip of the itinerary. Few places in the world can take you from the world’s oldest continually surviving rainforest to savannah plains in one day trip – Cairns is the place that truly delivers it […]
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