Whether you queue up for the latest restaurant opening or duck down a side lane to try out a golden oldie of the long-established restaurant scene, Melbourne has something for you, writes Dani Wright.…
Oceania
Okarito: Small town glory
There is much to charm in this tiny West Coast hamlet, writes Elisabeth Easther.The birds’ elegant bodies and bayonet-like beaks draw admiring crowds from around the world.Okarito is a magical s…
AVANI Hotels & Resorts debuts in New Zealand
AVANI Hotels & Resorts, the vibrant upscale brand by Minor Hotels, is all set to debut in New Zealand with AVANI Metropolis Auckland Residences. Located on Kitchener Street, the property seamlessl…
Queenstown: A region for all seasons
Many know Queenstown as New Zealand’s skiing hub, but it has much more to offer as Jane Jeffries finds.With spring in the air, my daughter and I decided we needed some girl-time, so set off to Q…
Guam strategises Tourism 2020 agenda
According to recent data, Guam has recorded the highest number of arrivals for the year 2017 which has encouraged the tourism department of Guam’s vision to expand its reach as per their new &ls…
‘Great Australian Airfare Sale’ taps on Indian tourists
Tourism Australia in partnership with eight leading airlines unveiled the third version of ‘The Great Australian Airfare Sale’ to entice Indian travellers the best airfare deals.This campa…
Fiji to be the new medical hub for Pacific Islands
Fiji has now become an ideal interest of the Pacific Island for medical treatment provided by the specialists coming from India.The countries have been in contact with Sahyadri Specialty Pacific Hospi…
Bay of Islands: It’s not your average campervan
Stephanie Holmes sleeps on the roof in a Bay of Islands getaway weekend.The first thing most people say when I show them pictures of Stirling, the 4WD I used over Labour Weekend is “wow, that&rs…
Flight check: Albany to Waiheke Island with Heletranz
Eveline Harvey gets a buzz from sightseeing by helicopterThe helicopter: An Airbus H130. The darling of the helicopter tourism world, this single-engine craft has been designed with sightseeing in min…
South Island: The v-word
Justine Tyerman is a wee bit fussy when it comes to views . . . as the receptionist discovers.When I told the nice man at reception that I didn’t like the view from my room, he obligingly moved …