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Where Is The Best Place In The World To Be Today?
This compelling question tickles our imagination and is the basis of a terrific new book published by Lonely Planet: The BEST Place To Be Today, 365 Things To Do & The Perfect Day To Do Them. The premise of this entertaining guide is to...
Best Waterfall Hike in Tahiti – Find Your Inner Peace on an Unforgettable Valley Hike
Find Inner Peace by Hiking the Fautaua Valley to Two Spectacular Waterfalls in Pape’ete, Tahiti Neither lengthy nor difficult, if there is any outing you really ought to take in Tahiti, it is the Fautaua Valley Trail hike. When we entered the gate opening the...
Freediving, Three of The World’s Best Sites – Where Less Really Is More
3 Fantastic Spots to Go Freediving Fuelled by determination and a sheer love of the deep, freediving is an adrenaline-pumping experience that certainly isn’t for the faint-hearted. Hungry for the challenge, divers ditch their breathing equipment for the power of their own lungs to descend to...
Exploring Cairns Australia, More Than Just Sea and Surf
Renowned as the "Gateway to The Great Barrier Reef", which is acknowledged as the largest living organism on the planet at 2011 km long (just under 1250 miles), Cairns has even more than sea life to offer. Although, the journey out to the beginning...
Tiny and Trendy, World’s Smallest Vacation Rentals That Deliver Big Memories
When I yearn to get away from the stress and break-neck pace of everyday life, I prefer to head somewhere snug and comfortable. Sure, you can find those adjectives in a 25-story luxury resort, if you’re looking – but I think small. A lot smaller,...
Where To Find The World’s Best Parties
The vast majority of travel guides that crowd dusty shelves in books stores and personal libraries tell you where to find the best hotels, countless museums and endless architecturally significant churches, but they're missing one of the most important reasons we travel - to discover...
Where to Experience Aboriginal Life In Australia
One Of The Top Activities When Visiting Australia is to Experience Aboriginal Life When a guy from Perth decides to go on a vacation, I think the natural thing to do is look for something completely different to experience. My friend and I decided that Australia's...
Swim With Dolphin in The Wild in Nelson Bay Australia
Having the opportunity to swim with dolphins in the wild is one of the best experiences a person can possibly have in a lifetime. At least this is exactly how it felt to me. It's a rare treat to find a destination...
Cruise Ship Excursions That Will Excite All You Foodies
There's a new focus on Foodie based shore excursions and chef prepared regional dishes aboard major cruise lines in 2014. While cruising has always had a reputation for offering an abundance of food, cruise lines haven't often tapped into local ingredients or presented regional...
Only In New Zealand – 5 Mind Blowing Adventure Experiences
5 Out-of-the-ordinary experiences in New Zealand Celebrated for its amazing scenery and array of adventure experiences, New Zealand’s diverse landscapes make a perfect holiday destination. With so much to see and do, it can be difficult to ensure you don’t miss out on the best activities,...
The Great Ocean Road – Australia’s Most Scenic Road Trip
Highlights of a Road Trip along Australia's Great Ocean Road What makes the Great Ocean Road so great? Although there are countless scenic coastal drives you can take in Australia, it's the rugged beauty and show-stopping scenery that really sets this one apart. You'll spot the...
6 Destinations To Swim With Sea Turtles On Your Vacation
For many people, a chance to swim with sea turtles is a dream come true. There are seven species existing today that can be found swimming and diving to the depths below seas. Sea turtles have been around for over 110 million years – since...
Adelaide, Gateway to Southern Australia’s Popular Wine-Tasting Tours
Many visitors to Adelaide are lured by its unique architecture, clean city beaches, and lush gardens. Yet Adelaide is also located in the centre of one of Australia's most notable wine producing regions, thanks to the cool climate and abundant greenery. If you're a Shiraz...
Diary Of A House Sitter – How To Travel The World On The Cheap
It’s 6:30am and sunlight is streaming in through the windows. I’m not usually a morning person but the jungle comes alive at sunrise and the sounds rouse me from my hazy slumber. You might think that I am perhaps on holiday in a glamorous resort...
5 Adventure Highlights of Kangaroo Island – The Galapagos of Australia
When considering Australia's tourist hotspots, Kangaroo Island is a unique and precious gem that should not be missed. Located off the southern coast, a short distance from Adelaide, Australia's third largest island offers captivating beauty and a complete wilderness experience. Kangaroos are just the...
Cruising Into The Future – Where Cruising is Headed in 2013 and Beyond
Lind and I have just returned from attending Cruise Shipping Miami, a global cruise conference that brings together the world's major cruise lines, destination representatives and ship building suppliers - quite a heady experience! For three days we attended seminars, chatted with cruise line CEOs...
Guide To Activities in the Beautiful Whitsunday Islands, Australia
Guide to Wonderful Water Activities in the Whitsundays A visit to Queensland would not be complete without a journey to the spectacular Whitsunday Islands, located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. The Whitsundays is a collection of 74 tropical islands, a true paradise with...
Snowboarding in Oz – Australia Offers Year-Round Boarding Fun
Start talking about ski towns and snowboard destinations and “the usual suspects” would include the Swiss Alps, the French Alps and Aspen in the United States. But… Australia? You might find this hard to believe, but this continent also has areas that allow snowboarding, particularly...
Stepping Out in Sydney – Calendar of Cultural Events for 2013
Sydney 2013 Cultural Calendar credit: Linh_rOm In the past decade, Australia has emerged as one of the most important cultural hubs and economic powerhouses on the globe. It now plays host to some of the largest and most highly esteemed social events of the year, and has...
Guide to Planning a Road Trip to the Best Vineyards in Australia
Too often, visitors to Australia see only the main attractions, missing the amazing views of the more rural countryside. One of the best ways to truly experience the sights, sounds, and flavors Australia has to offer, is to go on a vineyard themed road trip...