The great frozen continent divides travellers and even the greatest explorers. Repeat offender, Roderick Eime, buys into the debate. We all remember the two most famous of Antarctic names: Scott and A…
Hawaii in all seasons
Hawaii is a perfect holiday destination year-round. But some months are even more perfect in particular parts of the islands. Here’s how to spend the entire year in spectacular weather. January: Honol…
Why you should visit Iceland
The small country of Iceland is turning up the heat. From just under one million visitors in 2012, numbers have more than doubled, and that trend looks set to continue. As travellers continue to seek …
Dunedin – city of beaks and bagpipes
There’s a busy and elegant southern hemisphere city where half an hour out of town, the world’s biggest albatross chicks perch plumply on untidy nests, waiting for mum to come home; and where a …
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 Island is full of wonderful picnic spots where you …
Falling for Autumn in the USA & Canada
Tour any northern US State during the autumn ‘Fall’ months and you will be treated to a spectacular kaleidoscope of colour. Gorgeous leaf displays along the highways, back-roads and small towns of the…
Hit the road in Australia – 4 classic road journeys
With the cruise control activated and a feel-good beat on your vehicle’s music system, hit the open road and experience the freedom and space of Australia. Here are four classic road journeys to…
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. Engraved in my memory was an island of endless eucalyptus…
Canada’s fairy-tale like castle hotels
Scenic is known around the world for its authentic journeys, where luxury and culture come together in one great package. That’s especially true in Canada, where Scenic has teamed up with Fairmont Hot…
Visit famous movie locations in Thailand
Thailand has provided the luscious backdrop for some of Hollywood’s biggest films. Here we take a look at the locations of five blockbusters that made the most of the iconic scenery on offer in this i…