Culture, like all living things, is under constant threat of disappearance. Without careful nurturing local scuffles and global movements can erase centuries of human history off the face of the earth. It can be passive as well as active actions that result in this slow disappearance. Fundamentalists leveling holy sites […]
These days you can create a pretty magical world with an AI prompt but there will never be a substitute for the real thing, no matter how much we might take it for granted. The annual Oceania Nature Photo Contest by The Nature Conservancy is a reminder of the magic, […]
Photography By Samoa Tourism Authority You know, we’re pretty lucky here in the South Pacific. When we’ve had; ‘absolutely enough of stress at work!’ or; ‘just can’t take any more of the traffic and roadworks in this city!’ it’s actually really easy to escape to a better place for a […]
Let’s be honest: you’ve probably seen those dreamy Instagram shots of turquoise lagoons and thought, “There’s no way it looks like that in real life.” But guess what? It does. Tahiti isn’t just photogenic—it’s show-stopping, jaw-dropping, and soul-stirring. This is where you go when you’re fed up with work emails, […]
There are some holiday destinations where you go once to lie on a beach and recharge your jaded batteries. These destinations are terrific for working on the tan, maybe dipping in the pool and snorkelling in the lagoon – but that’s about it. There’s not a lot else to do […]
Any quick squizz at the latest tech news is all it takes to remind one that humanity is as obsessed with moving as far away from its early cave-dwelling prehistoric existence as possible. From space travel to self-driving cars to artificial general intelligence, to those fake plants that dance when […]
So often I hear people ask; is Tasmania really quite like New Zealand? The answer I always give is; well, yes and no. Sure, the weather is similar and the landscape is also not colossally V-A-S-T like mainland Aussie – but that’s kind of where the comparisons end. Whilst their […]
Asia, much like Europe, is a massive playground just waiting to be explored. It offers a little bit of everything. White sandy beaches, mountains, some of the busiest cities on the planet, you want it they’ve got it, and it’s closer to New Zealand than Europe to boot. More importantly […]
In this post Covid, lockdown world, travel really is the hot ticket obsession but life is too short for mediocre accommodation so to help with your global jaunts we have scoured the planet for some of the world’s most enchanting resorts, where luxury is defined not just by opulence but […]
At last, Summer is here! And not a moment too soon after the seemingly endless Big Wet we’ve suffered through this year! So, at last we’re going to have the chance to slip the shades and sunscreen on and break out the barbeque on that long-neglected deck. It’s also the […]
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Dreaming of an unforgettable escape? The post-pandemic world has made so many of us feel the time is now to embrace life through travel, promoting lofty Bucket Lists to To-Do lists as our perception of journeying has transformed from that nice extra in life to pretty much a primal need. […]
There’s something about the notion of sailing the seas and visiting exotic destinations that will move us in ways that local travel simply can’t replicate. And what better way to do this than in the company of world-class hospitality? Luxury cruises of the modern age are far more than just […]
At Nine Orchard, history and modernity seem to have intertwined seamlessly, creating an enchanting time warp where the essence of New York’s charm resides within four walls. Here, dreams come alive, and guests find themselves living the quintessential New York experience they’ve always longed for. What was once the […]
Bulgari Hotels & Resorts has just opened up a new oasis of luxury at the Piazza Augusto Imperatore in Rome. Surrounded by rich history you have your pick of 114 luxurious rooms and suites designed by the famed Milan-based architectural studio Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel that brought the last 8 […]
A visit to Bali has been a must-do for decades for anyone who appreciates nature and culture, fabulous food, the serenity of yoga at sunset plus sunshine, sandy beaches, and the sea. Many things have stayed the same for Bali since the borders reopened, but there has been a noticeable […]
Japan is a country of two extremes; modern and ancient. So for most visitors, Tokyo is the premier destination for the modernity and Kyoto has long been the go-to place to absorb all the centuries of tradition. But the problem is; so many tourists have caught onto that fact so […]
Developers are forging ahead with what they’re calling “the world’s most ambitious tourism development”. The development, named the Red Sea Project, will see 90 underdeveloped islands off the West coast of Saudi Arabia turned into a tourism hub of 50 resorts, airports, residential properties, luxury marinas, golf courses, entertainment and […]
1- MOTU PICNIC: A PICNIC ON YOUR OWN PRIVATE BEACH Grab a canoe, a bottle of French wine and baguette from the local supermarket and head ton out to your own slice of heaven for the day. 2- STAY WITH THE LOCALS It’s fun and affordable, plus it’s a […]
