Words: Stu Lloyd OVERVIEW Koh Samui has grown up. No longer the backpacker backwater of the turquoise Gulf of Thailand, she’s now a sophisticated destination for a more discerning traveller. The jet set has truly arrived, and Samui spoils for choice when it comes to upscale beds, beers and buffets. There is still the opportunity, […]
Summer lives on in Cairns & Great Barrier Reef as things are heating up this Autumn with a range of new tours and attractions, accommodation renovations and events, giving you plenty of reasons to plan an escape to the region. TOURS AND ATTRACTIONS Launched at the end of April 2022, the Wunyami Cultural Walking Tour offers a guided […]
From this weekend, Sydney is set to welcome its biggest ever calendar of music, art, culture and sporting events this spring and summer through to 2023, with a never-before-seen line-up of global events that will supercharge the visitor economy by attracting visitors from all over the world. With its glittering coastline, coupled with its iconic […]
Words: Keith Austin INTRODUCTION PARIS is one of the great cities of the world, arguably the greatest – a bustling 21st century capital city of 10 million people that’s managed the not-inconsiderable trick of remaining relevant, modern and beautifully, wonderfully old-fashioned. Just the name evokes images of grand streets and cosy cafes, of higgledy-piggledy, cobblestoned […]
Across NSW there’s a new sense of connection as city chefs step inside country kitchens and multi-cultural cuisine flourishes on the Central Coast. From restored pubs to cycling tours and high tea on the coast, here’s what’s new in NSW. Food & Drink Savour flavour on the Central CoastA swag of feel-good new eateries have launched on […]
This popular tourist destination on the coast of Moreton Bay, the Coral Sea, and the Brisbane River is a fantastic place for a holiday with all of the sandy beaches to enjoy. The temperatures stay in the 60s all year long, so the weather is always perfect although November through April are the warmest months. […]
With unique retreats and a slate of new eateries and experiences, there’s plenty to dream about for a spring adventure in Sydney and NSW. These new additions must be top of the to-do list when travel resumes across the state. NEW STAYS Riverside glamping Amaroo Escape is a new luxury eco escape on the banks of the Manning River […]
#winter, #Tasmania, #discovertasmaniaBOFA – Breath of Fresh Air Film Festival In Launceston: 30 April – May 2 2021In Hobart: May 38 – 30 2021Online (free): May 3 – 30 2021 Tasmania’s annual film festival, Breath of Fresh Air, makes a welcome return back to the big screens and also continues its online presence in 2021. More than […]
Words: Alison Plummer Central England is the meeting place of many regions with Birmingham at its heart, surrounded by counties, towns and natural attractions, each destinations in their own right. Multi-cultural Birmingham has a young demographic with a high percentage of its population under 30, reflected in the urban arts and dining/bar culture, modern architecture […]
Words: Jennifer Campbell INTRO:San Francisco; the city by the bay where crooner, Tony Bennett left his heart. A sensory feast of culture and innovation, it is a city of many faces with a personality that’s difficult to pin down. Long defined by its stunning natural setting and for being at the vanguard of America’s counter-culture […]