Chiva-Som, Thailand’s pioneering and acclaimed health and wellness resort, has a new look. Its newly renovated ocean rooms and suites in the north, central and south wings of the resort are now Thai-contemporary and more spacious, presenting the ultimate in aesthetic and eco-friendly serenity. Situated in Hua Hin, 185 km south of Bangkok, the improvements provide an […]
Northern Territory’s iconic Larapinta Trail is set to bloom this season with a stunning array of wildflowers – thanks to heavy rain. There are plenty of reasons to visit the Larapinta Trail this year, with World Expeditions launching five niche trips as well as its other five trail options. The new trips include a women’s […]
Ruby red, mellow yellow, hot pink, cobalt blue, lime green or sunburnt orange – the choice is just too hard when it comes to selecting a vintage car for a city tour of Havana. I’m staring at a lollipop array of shiny American convertibles fitted with more make shift parts than the number of Cuban […]
The Book of Mormon premiered in Melbourne in February with an A List of celebrities in attendance. The Finer Things in Travel was thrilled to be invited. As for the show? It’s irreverent, it’s politically incorrect and it pokes fun at just about everything from sex to green frogs – but it’s great entertainment. The […]
Fashion royalty Iris Apfel will join Cunard’s line-up of fashion icons set to sail on Queen Mary 2 for the cruise line’s second annual Transatlantic Fashion Week. At 95, Iris is a jet-setting celebrity known for her individual style and joyful flair. Featured in cutting-edge style campaigns for Macy’s, MAC, Kate Spade, Swarovski and other big-name […]
The beautiful Belmond Royal Scotsman now has a spa on board. The Bamford Haybarn Spa is the first spa carriage to feature aboard Belmond’s portfolio of luxury trains and features bespoke Bamford treatments for passengers travelling on overnight rail journeys throughout Scotland and Great Britain. British wellness brand Bamford was established in 2006 and is […]
Lady Gaga is the new face of Tiffany & Co ‘s HardWear collection. She will represent the Tiffany brand in its latest Legendary Style campaign, launching the new fashion jewellery collection, Tiffany HardWear. The campaign will premiere in a 60-second film to air during Super Bowl LI on Sunday, February 5, a first for the […]
Casa Angelina on Italy’s Amalfi Coast has exclusive offers for Australian guests planning to stay during the European Spring and Autumn. The stunning boutique hotel overlooks expanses of the Mediterranean Sea from a cliff-edge perch in the quiet and picturesque Campania village of Praiano, which is only a 10-minute drive from Positano and 15 minutes from […]
Planning to visit Uluru in 2017? There’s a lot going on. From Indigenous cultural activities and immersive art installations to fun quintessentially Australian outback activities, spiritual health and stargazing, there is something for everyone. Led by the monumental art phenomenon Bruce Munro’s Field of Light, Uluru – now extended for a second season until March […]
London – rain, hail or shine – it’s a grand city to visit any time of the year. There’s so much to see and do but here are some of the highlights every visitor should see. The London Eye It’s perfect for a bird’s eye view of the city and is the most popular […]
Culinary expert Valli Little will host a week long Exotic Morocco tour in September showcasing the tastes and flavours of the country. Valli will share her cooking secrets on the tour organised by Carol Prior of By Prior Arrangement. “We will be visiting the souks, food markets, private homes and gardens to discover some hidden […]
Where: The Scarlet Singapore is nestled in the Erskine Road area that is home to speciality shops, boutique spas, trendy restaurants and cafes, wine bars, antique shops, art galleries and markets and close to the Chinatown. It’s a great location for a short stay in the city. Back Story The hotel was created in […]