Pullman Sydney Hyde Park’s famed Rainbow Room pre-parade party is back this Sydney Pride season and it is the place to be for the party. This year it is bigger than ever, with the event set to honour those who have participated in the parade over the last four decades. Once again be
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The Pullman Maldives is the first all-inclusive property in the brand. Set amidst 18 hectares of lush tropical flora and fauna on the Gaafu Alifu Atoll, the art and design experience here is fantastic, with buildings splashed with colours which pop against the ocean backdrop. The main island part of
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Gaafu Alifu is one of the world’s most remote and pristine atolls, found at the southernmost reach of The Maldives. Its far-flung Indian Ocean position and exquisite natural beauty make it the ultimate escape and it is here you will find the luxurious Raffles Maldives Meradhoo. A stay here is an experience of profound
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With more than 130 picture-perfect resorts with their brilliant white sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, swaying palms and coral reefs – choosing where to stay on a magical Maldives getaway can be tricky. While each of the Maldives’ 1000+ islands look equally alluring, it pays to narrow down your search depending whether
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Accor has expanded its footprint in New Zealand by introducing a new level of style and sophistication to the popular North Island destination of Rotorua with the launch of its newest premium hotel, the Pullman Rotorua. As the first international five-star hotel to open in New Zealand’s popular Bay of
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Expanding on their experiential cruise offering, Viking has launched new expedition voyages that will take guests to far reaches of the Earth on purpose-built ships. Viking Expeditions will begin sailing in January 2022 with its first vessel, Viking Octantis, embarking on voyages to Antarctica and North America’s Great Lakes. A second expedition vessel, Viking Polaris, will
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Since their first days as a tour operator, responsible business has been at the heart of what Intrepid do, something they have now carried into their operations in Papua New Guinea. In 2020, Intrepid will take travellers off the beaten path and into the heartland of Papua New Guinea’s tribal roots in
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As we welcome the new year, why not consider ticking off a once in a lifetime experience in 2020 - gorilla trekking in Rwanda. Located in East Africa, Rwanda is one of the smallest countries on the African mainland. Bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this country
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Just when you thought the tropical islands of the South Pacific couldn’t get any hotter, with their stunning scenery and warm welcoming locals, they have welcomed two pretty big-name celebrities. Photos of Zac Efron kicking back in a dugout canoe cruising down a river in Papua New Guinea’s Sepik region have
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Flying AirAsia you need to remember it is a low-cost carrier, but the 'you get what you pay' process is actually a good thing. If you only want to get from A to B without all the bells and whistles, then why should you pay for that? AirAsia offers just
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Plaza Premium Group has announced two Sydney openings for next year – Plaza Premium Lounge Sydney scheduled for late Q1 2020 and Aerotel Sydney slated for early Q3. With a 70pax capacity, Plaza Premium Lounge Sydney will offer guests a boutique experience with unique food and beverage offerings in Australian-inspired surroundings. Plaza Premium Lounge
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Samui Elephant Sanctuary (SES) is this year’s winner of the ‘Responsible Thailand’ award in the category of Animal Welfare for its work rescuing and rehabilitating elephants in Thailand. The award was presented by His Excellency Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakan, Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports at World Travel Market in London. The same
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If you haven’t yet included gorilla trekking in your wanderlist, then it is high time you added it as it is definitely one of a few dramatic wildlife experiences you definitely shouldn’t miss. It is a rare experience that will bring you up close with endangered mountain gorillas in the wild.
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Lake Kivu is Rwanda’s largest lake, and the sixth largest lake in Africa, something that is quite noticeable when driving around the hills of Western Rwanda. Lake Kivu, one of a string of huge freshwater lakes which lie along Africa's Great Rift Valley, dominates the border between Rwanda and the DRC (Democratic
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Along the shores of Lake Kivu in Rwanda there are number of fantastic hotel and lodge offerings. However, sometimes you want to choose an option that feels more like home. This is exactly what Karongi Lake View Retreat offers. A private residence set on the hills of Kibuye, this retreat is a
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