Discover the mysteries of the underwater world as you dive deep into the blue onboard the exclusive Scenic Eclipse submarine. The World’s First Discov…
Nature & Wildlife
Where to picnic in paradise on Norfolk Island
The only thing that will drag your eyes away from the views on a picnic in paradise will be the taste of the home-grown Norfolk Island food. Norfolk I…
Kangaroo Island – Bound for greatness
I wasn’t sure I wanted to go back to Kangaroo Island. My first visit, nearly 20 years earlier, had been one of the highlights of my honeymoon. Engrave…
Waiheke Island, New Zealand
It used to be a haven for hippies and the unemployed but now New Zealand’s Waiheke Island has become one of the country’s hottest destinations. Waihek…
Aspen’s glacial valley – Maroon Bells
It was 4:30 in the morning when the alarm clock began screeching. Piercing the still darkness, the noise jolted me from my sleep. Could it be that tim…
The Butchart Gardens – worth travelling for
It began as a labour of love over 100 years ago – an abandoned mine and the eye-sore it left behind was too much to bear for one woman. Determin…
Visit the Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show is much more than a stunning annual celebration of all things horticulture, it’s a botanical extravaganza. Showcasing th…
Vietnam’s amazing Halong Bay
Nothing quite prepares you for the sheer beauty of Halong Bay in North Vietnam. It’s a common backdrop for movies set in Vietnam, but no matter …
Beginner’s guide to an African Safari
Topping the bucket-list of many travellers, no-one forgets their first safari. That moment when you meet the gaze of a majestic animal for the very fi…
Ireland’s Star Wars island
One of the heroes of the last two Star Wars franchise – The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi – will not be an actor nor actress, but a rock…