Adventure
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
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
This piece was contributed by Matt Officen of Tourism Media. Psssst, I’ve got a confession. I’ve never seen The Hobbit, or any of the Lord of The Rings films. I’ve heard that Tolkien’s books are the second most read in history – after the Bible. It seems that every man and his dog has read… Continue reading Mo’s Big New Zealand Adventure—Part Three: Hobbiton
This piece was contributed by Matt Officen of Tourism Media. Recently I was lucky enough to tag along with a group of travel specialists invited by Tourism New Zealand to experience the best things to do in New Zealand. As a photographer I’d explored New Zealand’s scenic wonders before, but shied away from the adventure… Continue reading Mo’s Big New Zealand Adventure—Part Two: Huka Falls Jet
This piece was contributed by Matt Officen of Tourism Media. The heavy crunch of coach tires on the hotel gravel forecourt signalled it was time to take a last swig of coffee, grab our daypacks and head off into the Taupo sunshine. I was part of a group of travel agents invited by Tourism New… Continue reading Mo’s Big New Zealand Adventure—Part One: Taupo Bungy
As the final notes of the song finish, the crowd goes wild. They’ve sung every word, they’ve got the t-shirts, the hats, they’ve even made up their own dance moves. As Mickey Mouse looks out at his adoring fans and moves on to the next number, the crowd goes wild again. No, we’re not at… Continue reading What it’s really like to stay at Disneyland
The clock has just struck 8am. The crowds surge forwards, the turnstiles spinning as fast as they can. Opening hour at Disneyland Resort just outside of Los Angeles is almost a competitive sport – except it would be the calmest competitive sport in history. There’s no pushing and shoving, just people peering past Mickey Mouse… Continue reading Only at Disneyland
You’ve heard the tagline but can you believe it? You bet. Here are 15 tips and tricks that explain exactly why the original Anaheim resort really is the Happiest Place on Earth. 1. No buses There are no buses necessary to get from a to b, or b to c, or anywhere else inside Disneyland… Continue reading 15 reasons why Disneyland really is the Happiest Place on Earth
If you’ve never been to Western Australia, you haven’t spent enough time exploring your own backyard. Our biggest state covers a whopping 2.6 million square kilometres – home to everything from the big city bustle, wine regions, the rugged great outdoors, quiet seaside towns, world class beaches and the wild outback. Here’s our Listopedia of everything… Continue reading Listopedia: The Ultimate Western Australia guide