He is one of the more affable and authentic chefs on the world stage and a favorite son of Cornwall. Dining at a Rick Stein restaurant on the southwestern tip of England is just one of the many epicur…
Cunard sets sail in Japan
The revered cruise line is now offering round-trip voyages from Asia’s most fascinating destination. Sailing on a Cunard ship is much more than a luxury cruise, it is a life experience. While th…
Australia’s icons on the rails
A journey on The Ghan and the Indian Pacific are must-do Australian experiences for travellers everywhere. There are very few global journeys considered national icons but travelling on The Ghan and t…
French decadence in the Loire Valley
It is a living museum showcasing the decadence of the Renaissance. Incredible chateaux replete with artworks by the Masters, intricate tapestries and ornate furniture, gold, silver and lace; these pre…
Chateau and wine touring in Bordeaux
There are few places in the world that connect you with history more profoundly than regional France. The lavish chateaux, unchanged medieval villages, renowned artworks, artisan foods and epic landma…
Living life as a travel planner
Creating unforgettable travel itineraries must surely be the dream profession. We sought the insights of one of Scenic’s Journey Designers to find out what it’s like to plot the perfect tr…
Visit a spectacular French chateau
There is something about Chenonceau that is hard to describe. The “ladies castle” – as it has become known over the centuries – is a piece of living history in France’s Loire Valley that evokes equal…
Visit Monet’s Home and Garden
There’s something very humbling about quite literally stepping into history. To stand on the very spot where the great masters of art immortalised the same scene you’re looking at is an in…
New, faster travel to the Blue Mountains
The Blue Mountains on Sydney’s western doorstep are one of Australia’s most popular short break and day-trip destinations – and they’re now even more accessible. Famous attractions l…
A Year of Festivals
If you’re planning a visit to Hong Kong, you need to check something first. There is so much going on in 2018, make sure you do your homework on the festivals and events calendar so you can alig…