One suitcase for five people for a one month overseas trip – impossible you may say. But Albury-Wodonga mother of three, Jacquie Haysom, who has packing down to a fine art, manages to do the “impossible” every time she and her travel-loving family head overseas. Her medium-sized suitcase looks a little like a filing cabinet […]
Secluded on a pristine private island in the Quirimbas Archipelago off the northern coast of Mozambique, Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort has reopened following an extensive refurbishment. The 12-villa, adults-only African island hideaway now features refreshed décor, luxury villa upgrades and new signature experiences, including a Robinson Crusoe-style star bed for the ultimate romantic escape. […]
Banyan Tree Mayakoba introduces an ancient Mayan dining experience If the traditions of the ancient Mayans interest you, then head to the award-winning resort, Banyan Tree Mayakoba that’s located in the heart of a 650-hectare resort enclave, built between lagoons and the Caribbean Sea, 40 minutes south of Cancun and 10 minutes north of the […]
Frock up and pull out that red lippy – “Marilyn” is in town and turning heads again. Images of the blond bombshell are stopping people in their tracks as they head to Albury’s new MAMA Art Museum that aced the big guns and is the only place in Australia to show Marilyn :Celebrating an American […]
United Airlines is celebrating 30 years of service between Australia and the US. The inaugural flight UA815 from Los Angeles landed at Sydney on February 12, 1986 and today the airline offers Australian customers more than 200 daily connections via its San Francisco and Los Angeles hubs to over 90 destinations across the US. Alison […]
Pumphouse Point Pump House Point was recently awarded the Best New Tourism Business in Australia at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in Melbourne. It makes use of a decommissioned hydro pump station, which has been refurbished and brought back to life with a new purpose. The retreat first opened its doors in January last year […]
Fancy your own solarium and soaking tub – then Seabourn Encore’s two new Grand Wintergarden Suites are perfect for you. The ultra-luxury line’s newest vessel which is launching late 2016 is heading down under for its first summer the following year. The two suites will offer a variety of in-suite amenities and features from a private glassed-in […]
Tigerair Australia will be winging its way to Bali at the end of March. The inaugural direct services to Bali will start on March 23 2016. The airline has recently recruited more than 100 new cabin crew in the months ahead of the new Bali international services who will all be trained in Victoria. Tigerair […]
Head off on a cruise and as well as great memories, souvenirs and lots of photos, most passengers gain weight – at least 2 kilos or more. But the new book, Cruise Yourself Slim is all about avoiding the seemingly unavoidable weight gain on food-laden cruise ships. It features the results of a major new […]
Forget about adding kilos while on a cruise – health and fitness expert, Shannon Ponton is set to help out. Carnival Cruise Line’s guests will have a helping hand with their health and fitness goals this year,following the return of fitness and healthy living expert Shannan Ponton to the cruise line’s local ships. Shannan will be […]
Heading to Kunming in China? The good news is Sofitel, Accor Hotels’ luxury brand, has opened a new hotel, Sofitel Kunming, the latest addition to its portfolio in Greater China. The 400-room hotel is the only international luxury hotel in Kunming city centre, a dynamic emerging city that serves as a gateway between South […]
Jamala Lodge Canberra National Zoo and Aquarium This privately owned zoo is spread over 10 hectares in Yarralumla at the western end of Lake Burley Griffin. It is a 10 minute drive from Canberra’s CBD. The plush jungle bungalows are slap bang in the middle of the zoo and come with a choice of lions, […]