Oceania
Planning for travel in a post-lockdown era can be stressful. The team at Expedia has prepared this guide to help with all the questions travellers may have on the New Zealand and Cook Islands Travel Bubble. Note: The information provided below has been prepared to give travellers guidance on the arrangements to date. We encourage… Continue reading Cook Islands Travel Bubble guide
Oahu. A land where swaying palm trees and aquamarine beaches meet fine dining and five star hotels. Where surfing, smoothie shacks coupled with road trips to meet dinosaurs are part of the everyday. Where honeymooners dance under the stars and couples curl up on the beach in cabanas. It’s almost too easy to turn on… Continue reading Oahu – the easiest romantic holiday ever
Are you looking for a romantic getaway that’s big, bold and beautiful? If you want to take things up a notch, and go way beyond the typical honeymoon, anniversary or couple’s getaway, you need to make a beeline for Hawaii Island. Here’s why: Size First off, yes, there is a reason Hawaii Island is known… Continue reading Why we love Hawaii Island
If you ask anyone who has been to the Hawaii Islands to describe Kauai, it’s always the same. Untouched wilderness. Magical sunsets. Pristine beaches. Lush rainforests. They say it with awe and tell you to go there, immediately. When it comes to raw natural beauty, Kauai will sweep you off your feet and whisk you… Continue reading Couples, get ready to get caught up in Kauai
‘Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly…’ drifts up to our balcony, but it’s not any version of the song I’ve heard before. Instead, the strings of a ukulele and a low voice take this song back to basics – add in the backdrop of crashing waves and the wind gently moving through the palm… Continue reading The magic of Maui – how one island captures your heart
Looking for a romantic getaway? Want to blow your significant other away with something special? Then swap your warm winter woollies for a sunhat and your togs with a trip to Fiji. You don’t need to go far to soak up a bit of sunshine and a whole lot of romance – Fiji is an… Continue reading 5 ways to heat things up in Fiji
While Fiji is known to most visitors as the Land of Smiles – one of the friendliest places in the world – in the diving community, this Pacific archipelago is better known as a soft coral capital of the world. From Kadavu Island and Beqa Lagoon in the south, to the Yasawas, Savusavu and Taveuni in… Continue reading The Absolute Best Diving in Fiji
The Maldives. It’s a destination on the bucket list of any seasoned wanderlust traveller. Flying over the atolls that make up the tiny nation in the Indian Ocean is a real treat – expect to see islands ringed with white sand sitting in pools that are every shade of blue. To be honest, The Maldives is… Continue reading The Maldives with Fiona Falkiner
Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island and an eclectic mix of historic elegance and contemporary culture. Christchurch’s energy is evident wherever you go. The city has bounced back after the Canterbury Earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 with innovative new attractions, as well as some old favourites. It is a hub of arts,… Continue reading The Ultimate Christchurch Weekend Guide