A special day with a special lady is celebrated in style at a remarkable resort, writes Tim RoxboroghIt took us a while to realise what they were. Sitting in front of the fire in our room, sipping on …
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Qantas Concierge chatbot launches on Facebook Messenger
Qantas has launched Qantas Concierge, a Facebook Messenger bot that gives customers in the United Kingdom personalised travel inspiration.Following a successful roll-out in Australia in February, the …
Take off for Hong Kong Airlines and Virgin Australia codeshare deal
The inaugural codeshare flight between Hong Kong Airlines and Virgin Australia took off from Melbourne, Australia and touched down the Hong Kong International Airport earlier, marking both airlines&rs…
Tourism Australia rolls out the second edition of Australian Airfare Sale
After a successful round one of the Great Australian Airfare Sale in November 2016, Tourism Australia has unveiled the second chapter of Great Australian Airfare Sale 2.0. The campaign is aimed at enc…
Tamborine Mountain: Getting into the spirits
When you think of absinthe, it’s usually in a fancy glass with a sugar cube, being sipped by some frail French writer at the turn of the century — perhaps in the confines of a dingy underg…
Sovereign Hill in Australia offers a range of activities to experience this winter season
Sovereign Hill’s Winter Wonderlights event celebrates the cold season in festive styles. Visitors come from near and far, rugged up in beanies, scarves and mittens to enjoy a fun-filled day of C…
Spicers Potts Point opens in Sydney, Australia
Spicers Potts Point, a boutique luxury hotel in the trendy Potts Point neighbourhood of Sydney, has welcomed its first guests.Three Victorian terrace houses originally built as private residences have…
New Zealand accommodation: Queenstown’s most exclusive hideaways
Thousands of snow-seekers from around New Zealand and the world descend on Queenstown every winter, but for those who don’t wish to stay in busy hotels, there are plenty of ultra-luxurious priva…
Travel insider: Scott Brannigan on Perth, Australia
Kiwi expat Scott Brannigan shares his favourite things about this West Australian cityWhat is your favourite thing about living in Perth?Work was the reason I came but the weather and lifestyle are co…
New Zealand roadtrip – a mouse’s tale
Deep in the hills of Arthur’s Pass I could hear the voice of Sir David Attenborough as I set up my Navman HD dashcam to catch a glimpse of the wildlife that had taken residence in my car.I had r…