Switzerland Tourism has released 12 lesser or unknown fun facts about the country that may surprise many travellers. The Swiss consume the most chocolate in the world, averaging about 12kg per person per year. Switzerland is also the world’s largest exporter of chocolate, and chocolate indulging experiences abound throughout the country. […]
Bawah Reserve opened to great acclaim in 2017, a shining example of beauty, sustainability and holiday relaxation. The Reserve’s Aura Spa is one of many things guests love, and while we can’t get to experience the spa on site, the spa’s manager, Emelda Drapiana, has shared some fabulous recipes for the body, face and hair so that we […]
Ishikawa is an emerging area for Australian travellers with a rich history and centuries old traditions. Tack on a few days when you next visit Japan.
What Cirque du Soleil KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities Where The Entertainment Quarter, Sydney The Story The exquisite program has so much information on the show, and the many characters who grace the stage. Being Cirque du Soleil, an incredible amount of planning and research goes into every character – these are not just actors […]
Who knew? You can be pampered on a luxury island stay in Mozambique! The helicopter flies over azure seas with mangrove-edged islands a contrast in green. It looks like the Maldives, Tahiti or The Seychelles, but it is none of those. We are in Mozambique and our minds are about to be officially blown. We […]
Review: AtholPlace Hotel & Villa, Johannesburg Where: 90 Pretoria Avenue Atholl 2196 Johannesburg, South Africa AtholPlace is an exceptional luxury hotel in Johannesburg. It is well located, 40 minutes from the international airport and close to Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square. Back story: AtholPlace Hotel & Villa is owned by the Morukuru Family and […]
I am looking into ET’s eyes and tickling him under his long, wrinkly, elephant skin neck. He makes a throaty, purring sound and moves a little closer, his eyes deep pools of wisdom that I lose myself in. And wise he is, because this Aldabra giant tortoise on Curieuse Island could live for 200 […]
The new collection from Victorinox is gold! Stay away from the boring old black luggage so you can tell your luggage apart when you’re standing by the luggage carousel at the airport next time. Check out the new Colour Story Capsule Collection from Victorinox. The new range sees some of the brand’s most popular products […]
We swoop over the magnificent snowy peaks on a day as blue as blue as can be, and gasp in awe as Milford Sound reveals herself. The pilot picks out our landing place on the deck of the Fiordland Jewel, and we descend ever so gently to the helipad. The helicopter is just one way to arrive for the overnight stay, […]
The Airline – United Airlines The Flight – UA 839 from Los Angeles to Sydney, depart 10.45PM, arrive 8.19AM, flight time, 14hrs 34 mins. The Aircraft – Boeing B787-9 Dreamliner, 36 seats in Polaris Business Class, 70 in United Economy Plus and 113 in Economy. Polaris is set up in a 2-2-2 configuration, with Premium […]
2018 was a great year, and now it is behind us it is time to reflect on the many wonderful travel experiences I had. Travelling is balm for the soul, whether it is to a big city, an African savannah, the Australian desert or a snow-covered mountain. Here are my top ten – in no […]
The Finer Things in Travel was invited to go for a cruise on Sydney Harbour on board the magnificent Infinity Pacific superyacht – and how could we say no? We boarded at Pyrmont, opposite The Star, and after shoes were taken off, and bags stowed, a glass of sparkling was in our hands – the […]