Australasia
New to Sydney? Here are some great days out for you to explore
Sydney is certainly one of the most beautiful places to visit in the world, but if your time is short in this wonderful city, then you’re going to struggle to make a decision on what spectacular sights to see.
Sydney Mardi Gras: See the Emerald City at its most fabulous
Over the last 35 years Sydney's iconic Mardi Gras parade has evolved from a march down Oxford Street, to one of Australia's largest festivals - a three-week long celebration across the city featuring epic parties, community events and of course, the world famous street parade which now features some 10,000 marchers.
Dolphin Island in Fiji joins Relais & Chateaux
Relais & Chateaux, curator of the Guide to the world’s finest hotels and restaurants, has welcomed 36 new properties in 2013 including one of the globe’s most extraordinary private islands – Dolphin Island in Fiji.
Experience the Trilogy with New Zealand's must see attraction pass
With Peter Jackson's latest trilogy hitting UK cinema screens, New Zealand's stunning natural landscapes are once again taking centre stage for movie-goers around the world.
Great Barrier Reef's Lizard Island helicopter scenic tours
Guests will now have the option to see Lizard Island and its surrounds in style following the decision to base two helicopters on arguably Australia’s most luxurious island resort.
Queenstown tees off for a summer of golf
Queenstown’s world-class greens are groomed and geared up for a summer of golf that for the second time will include the region hosting the New Zealand PGA Championship.
Start dreaming of a white (sand) Christmas at Lizard Island
Lizard Island’s new Executive Chef Anthony Healy is preparing a week-long culinary Christmas season celebration this year.
Take a hike and discover Queenstown this summer
Queenstown’s reputation as one of New Zealand’s most popular walking and hiking destinations has been further enhanced this summer with the launch of a new network of trails.
Fiji: Perfect for 50 plus travellers looking for a trip of a lifetime
This summer saw thousands of young people setting off from the UK on gap years and many will stop off in Fiji, famous for it's 333 tropical islands and year round sunshine.
Watch Turtles nest on Australia's Heron Island
The annual turtle nesting season is set to begin on Queensland’s Heron and Wilson Islands, with an abundance of green turtles coming ashore to nest on these two Great Barrier Reef coral cays.
A romantic holiday destination that will keep an action man happy
Finding the perfect romantic holiday destination that will keep beach lovers and their action heroes happy is often a real challenge.
New walking tours in Sydney's national parks
Sydney's stunning walking trails can be experienced for the first time on new guided walking tours designed to showcase the natural beauty of Australia's largest city.
Queenstown biking scene shifts up a gear for summer season
Queenstown is about to step up a gear as a ‘must visit’ international biking destination when a new network of trails launches next month.
Google Street View goes diving on the Great Barrier Reef
In what could possibly be the biggest technological announcement since the moon landing, Google will today reveal the launch of underwater Street View for Google Maps.
Mark Webber’s adventure race in Tasmania
Formula 1 star, Mark Webber, has released details of the course for his charity adventure race, the Swisse Mark Webber Tasmania Challenge, which will take place from 28 November to 2 December, immediately after the Brazil round that ends the 2012 season.