One of the hot new destinations in the US these days is the beautiful state of Oregon. I’ve gathered together a few gems here to help you get the best out of a trip there. Just email me if
Travelling to Oregon
A Tropical North Queensland Winter Getaway
If the budget cuts haven’t hit too hard and a winter holiday is still on the cards, then here’s an idea that’s relatively close to home but still lets palm trees, soft white sand, sultry rainforest and balmy trade winds
Lizard Island Resort – a Superb Coastal Design Statement
A wide curved verandah sweeps around, following the line of the bay and catching the feisty ocean breeze. Cool natural weave sofas in the colours of the sea and the sand, bright glassware and vibrant fabrics lighten the inner
Cooking Tours
Here’s one for the ladies – mostly. A fast-growing niche in the travel market is that of food travel – cooking tours, local foods, farmers’ markets, culinary cruises and chef master-classes. And they come with as little or as
Exodus Travel is now selling in New Zealand
World-wide travel company, Exodus, is now selling its quality range of out-there travel experiences in New Zealand. In an arrangement with Adventure World, the Exodus range is available through good New Zealand travel agents – and the range
The Gift of Volunteer Travel
Volunteer travel is something very dear to my heart. It gives something back, whether you’re working in remote rural communities or in underprivileged urban areas. Some volunteer trips will take you to endangered habitats and still others to drop-dead
Summer Cruising in Antarctica
Summer is the time to head to Antarctica. There are a number of cruise and adventure tour companies taking ships down each year. Although some of the bigger cruise ships do head south it’s the smaller ones, around 80
Cherating Beach Club Med is a Green Globe Silver resort
Cherating Beach Club Med is a Green Globe Resort in Malaysia Club Med has come a long way since their early beginnings, over 60 years ago. For a while they mainstreamed the concept of all-inclusive holidays when
Scenic Flights over Antarctica from Auckland
Take a Sightseeing Day Flight from Auckland over the Antarctic Continent with Qantas I don’t usually write about commercial trips on our blog but here is one trip that is too good to miss. On 3rd February next year Qantas
September 2012 newsletter
Travel tips and news, thoughts and trends – something for everyone This newsletter is only just going to make it into September, but it’s been a busy month. And this month the place to be is the Sunshine Coast in