Riding ‘The G’ to Outrigger Surfers Paradise
Arriving at my Gold Coast hotel last weekend, I was thrilled to see that right outside the door was the seaside city’s new tram line. I…
Great places to stay in the Margaret River wine region
Margaret River, best known for the premiere West Australian wines that it produces, has a wealth of great places to stay. On my recent visit, to…
Sunrise and surf at Salt Beach
Storm clouds and rainbows greeted me when I arrived at the seaside resort that would be my base while exploring northern New South Wales’ Tweed Valley.…
Why Fiji’s a holiday favourite
Fiji’s Coral Coast is a perfect choice for a flop-and-drop kind of holiday, but also a place where you can get out and see some of…
A helping hand from hotels in Fiji
Fijian hotels are renowned for their family-friendly approach to guests. Small travellers are whisked away to kids’ clubs and activities and the warmth of the welcome…
Going green on Valentine’s Day
Roses are red…or are they? On Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d share these glorious green “roses” that are all the rage in Thailand, where I’ve just spent…
Celebrating in style
As my car rolled over the last cattle-grid, the day’s tensions slipped off into the dusk. Less than two hour’s drive from the city, I was…
A sweet, suite treat of a weekend
An upgrade’s always welcome when you’re travelling. I mean, there’s something lovely about an unexpected surprise that makes you more comfortable, whether it’s more legroom on…
In the pink at the Royal Hawaiian
I’m in the pink. Literally. Wrapped in a soft cotton candy-striped bathrobe, sitting on a pink-flowered chair in a hotel room with a feature wall of…
Cocktails and comfort in Saigon
Mid-afternoon in Saigon. From the rooftop bar of the iconic Rex Hotel, we see the monsoonal clouds gathering. It’s the kind of day when your shirt sticks…
A Glass Half Full 