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Your guide to Hawaii’s islands
While Honolulu is a crowd favourite, and for good reason, the Aloha spirit can be found on Hawaii’s other islands. It’s easy to see why peoples’ eyes light up at the very mention of Hawaii. Mayb…
The Best Airports in the World … to sleep
Even the most passionate of travellers can have the life sapped out of them by unexpected delays at airports. Late connections, lost baggage, mechanical troubles, any number of things can result in an…
Which airlines fly Premium Economy cabins from Australia
Bridging the gap between Economy and Business Class, Premium Economy has proved a winner for both business and leisure travellers. *Please note, information validated at time of publishing – Oct…
A pictorial overview of the epic Seabourn Encore cruise ship
Following the festivities at the official naming ceremony in Singapore on January 7, 2017, Seabourn Encore departede for her inaugural voyage on an exciting 10-day cruise from Singapore to Bali. On co…
New Zealand Instagram pictures that will make you pack your bags
Australians make up half of New Zealand’s tourism numbers each year, and these images prove why we love it. Size wise, New Zealand may be a small country, but in terms of what it has to offer in the a…
Emerald Princess down under
Princess Cruises’ largest ship to date to call Australia home has graced our shores. The 3082-guest Emerald Princess arrived in Australian waters November 8, 2016, when the 113,000-tonne superliner ma…
Luxury on the rails
Imagine a holiday mixed with luxury and romance; a journey filled with the nostalgic appeal of a bygone era, when formal dinners were cherished, and no matter what time of day, men and women looked th…
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Famed author Hans Christian Andersen once said “To roam the roads of lands remote, to travel is to live”. If only he knew, when writing his autobiography, how much this would resonate with everyone he…
Cunard Welcomes Solo Travel on its Queens
Solo travelling once incurred hefty surcharges, until the Queens of the sea changed the way we travel. *Please note, information as at September 2016 and may be subject to change. Who doesn’t love goi…
Our 20 favourite museums
The most popular museums in the world have been voted on … by feet. In an age where technology is turning most traditions upside down, museums have done a wonderful job to stay relevant and repo…
Is Scenic Eclipse THE most luxurious cruise ship in the world?
Scenic Cruises and Tours is synonymous with luxury, opulence and service. But is one of their latest ocean cruise ships, Scenic Eclipse, the most luxurious cruise in the world? We think it might just …
New home port cruises from Cairns
Cairns has joined the ranks of Australia’s elite cruise cities with P&O’s Pacific Eden becoming the first ship to be based in the north Queensland ‘capital’. The 1500-guest ship, which set sail on…
6 ways to avoid jet lag
Have you ever lost the first few days of your holiday to dreaded jet lag? To arrive refreshed, try these six tips from our travel experts when on your next flight. It’s the ‘not-so-funR…
Diary of a Sri Lankan adventure
Article by leading travel writer Leyla Giray Alyanak @ Women on the Road – September 2016. For decades, Sri Lanka was torn apart by a horrible civil war that made it a no-go zone for most travel…
All I want for Christmas is a family Princess cruise
Searching for the perfect family Christmas gift? How does the gift of travel sound this coming festive season? Princess Cruises’ fleet of 17 ships is offering worldwide cruises with Christmas Day port…
Spring into Perth for the world’s largest wildflower collection
Within an hour’s drive of Perth, you’ll find the world’s largest collection of wildflowers with over 12,000 species surrounding the beautiful Western Australian capital. “This is one of my favou…
Online scams and how to avoid them
By leading travel writer Amanda Woods @ Adventures All Around They’re dodgy, they make me cross, and they keep on happening. After seeing so many Facebook scams from fake airline pages with promises o…
Five places that changed me
Lisa Pagotto is the founder of Crooked Compass, a boutique tour operator that “uncovers the world’s best kept secrets through small group touring and customised itineraries”. When you trav…
Michelin star for street food
‘Street food’ is something that’s never really taken off in Australia but anyone who’s ever travelled widely knows how many delicious treats sit kerbside and within local’s markets around the wo…
Explore Germany’s Fairy Tale Castles
Article by leading travel writer Briar Jensen @ Briar’s Travel Beat Ever dreamt of sleeping like a princess – in Sleeping Beauty’s castle? Fancy letting down your hair in Rapunzel’s tower? What …
The sound of serenity in Venice
Article by leading travel writer Leyla Giray Alyanak @ Women on the Road– July 2016. My Perfect Hour in Venice The shrillest sound of early morning Venice is no sound at all. As I slide across t…
A cultural feast in the Lake District
Article by leading travel writer Amanda Woods @ Adventures All Around Poetry, perfect plates and picturesque scenes There are some places in this world that make you feel like you’ve stepped into a pa…
On board the Queen Mary 2
She is one of the world’s iconic vessels and after a multi-million dollar refurbishment, find out first-hand what it’s like to cruise on Cunard’s ‘new’ QM2. Article from …
Azamara Journey: a traveller’s review
Bill and Diana from the Gold Coast travelled on a 34-night ‘Hidden Treasures of the Mediterranean’ cruise. Here’s what they thought. June, 2016. We booked this cruise because we had …
Take the Road to Mandalay
Frontier travel experiences do still exist *For the most up-to-date itinerary, inclusions and pricing, visit Crooked Compass here. Boutique tour operator, Crooked Compass is calling spirited traveller…
Amazing video of cruise ship being built
We love the romance of the mighty cruise ships as they lie in port preparing for their next voyage but have you ever considered how these giants are actually built? This incredible video shows you; wi…
Astronaut experience launches
The hugely popular Kennedy Space Centre has added a new sense of drama for visitors. When you arrive at the Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex in Florida, you will enjoy a stirring entrance to the f…
Hidden gems of Indochina
Indochina is well-known for its breathtaking beauty, history and heritage, beaches and wonderful cuisine but it also has many lesser-known delights that make it worth exploring further. Asia travel sp…
The Hermitage
Take a five-minute tour of arguably the world’s most breathtaking museum, The Hermitage in St Petersburg.…
Harmony of the Seas review
Article from leading cruise blogger CruiseMiss.com – June 2016. I recently spent two nights aboard Harmony of the Seas – the world’s biggest cruise ship and the fastest vessel in the Royal Carib…
