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Marie Barbieri discovers that desolate townships, gourmet cuisine, and ever-changing landscapes make The Indian Pacific Australia’s most iconic journey. Sitting patiently in the Outback Explorer Lounge, I munch on welcome canapés of lemon myrtle curry puffs. I’m itching to hear the hoot and feel the train glide out to begin my 4,352km journey across the continent. A childlike wave of … [Read more...]
Kate Ayrton explores the rugged beauty of New Zealand’s spectacular Southern Alps and discovers an intimate luxury lodge that beckons intrepid travelers with its unique charms and adventurous spirit. Only an hour’s scenic drive north of Queenstown, or 20 minutes by helicopter (the favored mode of transport for locals), the low-key town of Wanaka is surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of … [Read more...]
Michael Webb explores the unspoiled delights of Croatia's Dalmation Coast in the off-peak season. Croatia has a marketing slogan, “The Mediterranean as it once was," evoking an idyllic era when the coastline was pristine and you weren’t jostled by crowds at every turn. It’s hard to sustain that illusion in summer, as the onslaught of cruise ships and coach tours overwhelms the narrow … [Read more...]
Viking River Cruises take travelers through the heart of Europe and other timeless destinations. Size does matter, at least in the world of cruise ships, but it doesn’t take Titanic alum to know bigger isn’t always better. Giant ocean liners can take people to touristic islands, but a smaller vessel can tackle the world’s great rivers like the Nile in Egypt, the Volga in Russia, the Rhone … [Read more...]
Wandermelon's Kate Ayrton discovers Queensland’s fountain of youth in the precious waters of the Great Barrier Reef. How many places are there in the world where you can take a seaplane to snorkel off one of the planet’s most beautiful reefs or just swim from one room to another? A member of The Leading Hotels of the World since 1988, Hayman Island is one of Australia’s first and most … [Read more...]
Sally Vardy, a 16-year veteran of the travel industry and trusted honeymoon expert, is the founder of Honeymoon Hideaways. Sally has started and sold successful travel agencies in New York and Australia, but her real passion lies in the highly specialized honeymoon market, making lovebirds' dreams come true. On a recent reconnaissance trip to the South Pacific region, Sally checked out Fiji’s … [Read more...]
First it was the Taino Indians, who ventured from present-day South America to settle these islands thousands of years ago. Then came the Spanish Conquistadors, followed by pirates and planters seeking treasure and fortunes. Now, those with no higher aspirations than finding a secluded corner of the Caribbean still untainted by megaresorts and trinket shops come to one of the region's least … [Read more...]
Exploring the South Island by Sea Located on the Northern tip of New Zealand’s South Island, the Marlborough Sounds is a remote pristine maritime oasis unmarred by tourist development. In fact, it’s one of New Zealand's best kept secrets and where the locals go to vacation. This intricate labyrinth of waterways consists of four Sounds–the Queen Charlotte Sound, the Kenepuru Sound, the … [Read more...]
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