Entries by Sue Wallace

Couture Cocktails at Sofitel Melbourne

Couture cocktails are the perfect accompaniment to a trip to see Melbourne’s blockbuster Christian Dior exhibition. The country’s leading fashionistas are expected to flock to Melbourne to experience the never-before-seen The House of Dior: Seventy Years of Haute Couture exhibition at the National Gallery Victoria’s . In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the House of Dior, […]

Dior will Dazzle

When it comes to haute couture – there’s nothing quite like Christian Dior. To celebrate the  70th anniversary of the House of Dior, one of the most prestigious couture houses in the world, the Melbourne’s National Gallery of Victoria will present the never-before-seen exhibition The House of Dior: Seventy Years of Haute Couture. The exhibition […]

Egypt Back on the Radar

Great news, Sanctuary Retreats says now is a great time to visit Egypt.  Sanctuary Retreats’ Director of Sales Australia, NZ & Asia, Michael McCall says the company is optimistic about Egypt’s stability and safety. “We are really buoyed by the strong level of renewed interest in it from both consumers and agents,”he says. Michael believes […]

Floriade set to bloom in Canberra

Canberra’s fabulous flower show, Floriade is back again in September but with some exciting changes. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the iconic flower show  will ‘rejuvenate’ the capital this spring, with new event additions and improvements. Floriade is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest flower show and takes place in Commonwealth Park. What’s New The introduction of an evening […]

Calling all Twitchers

  Kakadu will host the largest gathering of bird watchers and nature lovers for the annual Kakadu Bird Week 2017 in October. There will be special birding activities, events and a new photographic competition from October 1-7. Birds Galore Whether it is graceful sea eagles ‘fishing’ on Yellow Water Billabong, the remarkable Jesus Bird seemingly walking on […]

Windstar Launches Star Collector Voyages

Looking for longer holidays on the fabulous boutique Windstar cruise line? A new series of back-to-back cruises, which offer longer and more in-depth voyages from 14 to 34 days and feature few repeated ports, feature in the new Star Collector Voyages. Windstar President John Delaney says with dozens of sailings to choose from, and more to be announced for Europe 2018, they […]

Set Sail for Wellness on Aqua Mekong

  Aqua Expeditions is introducing a new four night wellness cruise on Aqua Mekong in December. One of the world’s leading luxury river cruise companies, the new wellness cruise will concentrate on both physical and mental wellbeing while sailing along one of the most historically and culturally rich areas of the world. Fitness Guru Led […]

Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort Caters for Families

Looking for a great family escape? Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort, an idyllic beachfront escape off Thailand’s Andaman Sea coast, has introduced new family packages. It has upgraded its facilities and has a series of programs designed to suit those seeking a luxurious getaway and also families looking for relaxing fun in the sun […]