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Experience South Australia’s heritage
When visiting South Australia, most people think of the Barossa Valley, a beautiful district that is well known for its vineyards and wines, but there is more, much more in [...]
Ice Skating returns to St Kilda
If you’ve ever dreamt of a Canadian après-ski experience, dream no more – Skating At returns to St Kilda this winter. The Air Canada Ice Rink offers entertainment [...]
Marysville memories
Wonderful childhood memories of holidays to Marysville, Victoria, remain with me to this day. This beautiful town has always and will always hold a place close to my heart. [...]
2019 Wellbeing City Award Finalists Announced
NewCities, together with partners Novartis Foundation, Novartis US Foundation, and the City of Montréal, today announced 16 finalist cities for the first edition of the [...]
Maldon’s Kangaroo Hotel is pure gold
In a tiny Victorian town, where time has stood still, is a delightful old Aussie pub, appropriately named The Kangaroo Hotel. The hotel is situated on the main street of [...]
Log jails and train stations
Another day on the road for the Prodijee team as we headed to the town of Carisbrook, located on the Pyrenees Highway, just over two hours from Melbourne. Carisbrook is a [...]
Trentham and beyond
Discovering long forgotten parts of Victoria is one of my passions and for me, there is nothing like being the passenger in a comfortable car visiting towns that I [...]
Peppers Silo
Once simply a place to store grains, the humble silo is taking on a new identity as these gigantic structures spark the imagination of designers around the world. In [...]
Skinny frappuccino cappuccino latte
We have become a café society, or, to be more accurate, a coffee society and here in Australia, our expectations of the best cared for beans are really high. ©Kathrin [...]
Unlock the truth
Shopping – do you ever give it much thought? Of course, you see an item of clothing you want – you go in, try it on, see if you can afford to buy it (doesn’t really [...]
360 extraordinary places you never knew existed
In Australia we celebrate ‘big’. The Big Banana in Coffs Harbour, the Giant Mushroom and Giant Owl in Belconnen, the Big Apple in Yerrinbool, the Big Chook in Moonbi and [...]
PRODIJEE roadtrip – day 17
We have done quite the loop and now in Reno we are only around a 30 minute drive from Carson City where we were many miles, but only a few days ago. I thought that Reno would [...]
PRODIJEE roadtrip – days 15 & 16
Leaving the suburbs of Salt Lake City we are now heading towards our next major stop, Reno, with an overnight stay along the way at Battle Mountain. Our route takes us [...]
PRODIJEE roadtrip – days 13 & 14
Having just one full day in Bryce Canyon is nowhere near enough, so it is very reluctantly we pack up the car and head toward our next destination, Salt Lake City. We will be [...]
PRODIJEE roadtrip – days 10-12
Our next major stop after Carson City is Bryce Canyon, but as it’s approximately 10 hours driving time to get there, we will be cutting the grip in to two days stopping [...]
PRODIJEE roadtrip – Days 8 and 9
Carson City is quite a small place, even residents say that there isn’t much to do there, but the casinos are always busy but completely packed out on the weekends. The [...]
PRODIJEE roadtrip – Day 7
Placerville to Carson City My initial disappointment with Placerville has done a complete about face; I love this town and vow that I will be back when I can spend much more [...]
PRODIJEE roadtrip – Day 6
It was short but sweet, but now it’s time to depart San Francisco and head to our next destination – Placerville – which is approximately 4.5 hours on road time, but [...]
PRODIJEE roadtrip – Days 4 & 5
Today is our last day in Salinas, but as it’s less than two hours to our next destination, San Francisco, we will spend the morning at another prestigious event. Pebble [...]
PRODIJEE roadtrip – Days 2 and 3
Salinas will be our base for the next couple of days. The town is nicknamed the Salad Bowl of the World because the marine climate is ideal for the floral industry, grape [...]
PRODIJEE Roadtrip – day 1 USA
We’ve landed, collected our bags, picked up our rental car and are now heading off to Salinas, CA. According to historic information, Salinas’ earliest inhabitants [...]
PRODIJEE Roadtrip – day 1 AUS
This isn’t really our first official day of the trip, but it starts off the holiday with some nice downtime before jumping on the plane. We are spending the night before we [...]
Explore the World’s Most Thrilling Road Trips
As I am just about to head off on an American road trip, I am already planning my next trip; in fact, I have pretty much planned my next three road trips. For me, the best [...]
Kathmandu celebrates 30th anniversary
The world is full of possibilities. Sometimes the only thing standing between us and our next big adventure is just the spark of inspiration and inspiration is exactly what [...]
Luxury with a view
I love having a bit of luxury when I am travelling and am now quite excited to visit the Nai Harn in Phuket. Phuket’s original luxury beach hotel, the Nai Harn, is further [...]
Not-for-Parents
I have said it before, and I say it again, the best way for children to learn is when they are having fun. I dare to say, that nobody knows this better than the people at [...]
Abroad, Broke & Busted
As my next overseas trip gets closer, and my excitement builds, in the back of my mind lurks the little voice that whispers to me about things that could go wrong. We hear [...]
I need a break!
How many times do you think, or hear others say, ‘I need a holiday’? It is undeniable, our lives are getting busier, and it doesn’t seem to matter what stage of life [...]
Planning a trip? Here’s a warning!
Holiday planning, it’s exciting, but it can also be quite stressful. Even a simple holiday, where you fly/drive to one location and stay at that one place can often be not [...]
Long-haul flight survival tips
Long-haul flights. I have a love-hate relationship with them, and as my next long-haul flight gets closer and closer I start to wonder if I know as much as I should know [...]
The chocolate-fuelled Euro-trip you won’t want to miss out on.
If you’re like me, right at this very moment, with Easter only just gone by, you probably think you will never touch chocolate again. In all honesty though, we all know [...]
HURRAH FOR MARDI GRAS!
When it comes to a party, Mardi Gras in New Orleans can’t be beaten. To New Orleanians, “Mardi Gras” specifically refers to the Tuesday before lent, the [...]
Screen dreams at your fingertips
On a visit to the USA a few years ago I decided to take a bus tour of the city of Chicago. The tour guide was excitedly pointing out some of the highlights of this amazing [...]
On-board for Marrakech
Located in the continent of Africa, Morocco covers 446,300 square kilometres of land and 250 square kilometres of water, making it the 58th largest nation in the world. [...]
Air travel changed our world
Last night I was invited to the media launch of Living in the Age of Airplanes at Melbourne’s IMAX theatre. Melbourne’s IMAX is an independent, single screen theatre [...]
Need a Holiday?
So, the Christmas and New Year festivities are over and most of us who were lucky enough to have some time off are back at the daily grind. Ho Hum. Not that I am complaining [...]
Even seasoned travellers need help
I would consider myself a pretty well-seasoned traveller but when it comes to packing for my trip I always either under pack or more often, over pack. Quite often my travels [...]
Travel – the best gift ever
It was like Christmas arriving early when I received the third edition of Lonely Planet’s internationally bestselling landmark title, The Travel Book. Featuring every [...]
Summer at the Opera House
The Opera House is a masterpiece that belongs to all Australians. It is the country’s number one tourist destination and its busiest performing arts centre, welcoming more [...]
Planning a trip in 2017?
Global travel authority Lonely Planet has just unveiled its 12th annual collection of the world’s best trends, destinations, journeys & experiences for the year [...]
Multi-dimensional experience for travellers
Sydney shopping centres, Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre and Harbourside, have today announced a new ferry service, the Hello Sydney! Shopper Hopper, as part of the Hello [...]
Gastronomic tour of the world
With gastronomic tourism booming it’s easy to believe that food is one of the key ways in which we experience a place when travelling. Lonely Planet has now scoured the [...]
Explore the Kimberley with the Wilderness couple
Aurora Expeditions is an Australian-owned adventure company specialising in expedition cruises to wild and remote places. We first brought the Aurora expeditions to you with [...]
Think you have seen it all? Think again!
I will admit that I am a USA junkie – it’s undeniably true. I take any opportunity to jump on-board a plane and travel the 14 hours it takes to get there. From Australia [...]
Care for an Antarctic expedition?
Heading to somewhere a little bit further than ‘off the beaten track’, such as the Antarctic, requires lots of professional help and information, and that’s exactly [...]
Hang Fire Cooking
Two Celtic girls, working in London, travel the USA in search of the best BBQs. It sounds like the start of a joke, but it’s not. Samantha Evans and Shauna Guinn ditched [...]
10 things you need to know when visiting Brisbane, Australia.
TRYP Fortitude Valley Hotel, Brisbane, is the Queensland capital’s only street art hotel. The site where the hotel now sits was once an underground haven for street [...]
Jet into the Illawarra
Sydney, Australia: The skies over Shellharbour and Wollongong will play host to one of Australia’s largest and most spectacular air shows, Wings Over Illawarra, on Saturday [...]
Lap of Tassie
We’ve previously brought you our initial drive impressions of the Mazda CX-5 but recently we had the chance to conduct an extended road test during a 10-day exploration of [...]
Creative spaces pop up in industrial buildings.
Hong Kong’s prominence as an international arts hub akin to that of New York, Paris and London is undeniable as world-class galleries, major fairs and prestigious [...]
Everything you need to know when visiting Sin City
by Carol Sheridan. Photos: Las Vegas News Bureau. People travel to Las Vegas for many reasons – boys trips, chick trips, hens parties, lovers’ romantic getaway, [...]
Destination Dubai
by Carol Sheridan. Behind Dubai’s wow factor is a city with history and culture that is still rooted in Islam and trade. The Arab culture and folklore is expressed through [...]
Nordstrom unveils Manhattan flagship store design
New York, USA: Leading US fashion specialty retailer, Nordstrom, has unveiled the footprint and exterior design of its first in New York City. The store will encompass four [...]
Hong Kong Airlines lands more flights in Queensland
Brisbane, Australia: Hong Kong Airlines has announced year-round flights from Hong Kong to the Gold Coast and Cairns, Australia, due to commence in early April. Minister for [...]
Be RFID safe
In Australia, we have become used to heightening our awareness of safety when we travel overseas, but it is now a very sad that we are advised to heighten that awareness in [...]
Love is in the air
Melbourne, Australia: Love will literally be in the air this Valentine’s Day as couples flock to Melbourne’s Eureka Skydeck to celebrate the year’s most romantic day. [...]
‘Ask the Concierge’ – 10 things you need to know when visiting Beverly Hills
No one knows a city like a hotel concierge and no one knows the Los Angeles/Beverly Hills region of California, USA, better than Jeanne Mills, Chef Concierge of the iconic [...]
Lake Macquarie – perfect one day – even more perfect the next
Lake Macquarie, Australia: Home to undiscovered gems, the largest coastal salt-water lake in the country and 30 kilometres of pristine coastline, Lake Macquarie is one of [...]
STA reveals top travel destinations for 2016
Australians are a well-travelled bunch. While our weakened dollar might make you think twice before booking a holiday this year, there are still some truly fantastic [...]
Commemorate historic battle at Beersheba
The legends of the Light Horse were formulated by the deeds of various Mounted Infantry units in the Boer War and in World War One. The standards of comradeship, bravery and [...]
Feast for the senses returns to Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island, Australia: Kangaroo Island will play host to the Kangaroo Island Gourmet Gallop on January 24, giving locals and tourists alike the opportunity to combine a [...]
Legacy artwork installed for Lumiere London Light Festival
London, UK: The 13 streets of Carnaby will welcome a permanent piece of moving art by the renowned British artist, Julian Opie to celebrate Lumiere London. The free outdoor [...]
Meanwhile in New Zealand: a Kiwi Xmas
Auckland, New Zealand: Air New Zealand has created Christmas magic again this year with the release of the latest episode of the award winning Meanwhile in New Zealand series [...]
Retro Paris
by Carol Sheridan Paris is often referred to as the most romantic city in the world – and while I have no personal experience of the city, I absolutely love it. Place de la [...]
Summer school holiday activities at Eureka Skydeck
Melbourne, Australia: Looking for an adventurous and scenic present ideas in the lead up to Christmas? Then take a look at Eureka Skydeck. Eureka Sydeck offers plenty of ways [...]
Heavenly hideaways and hidden hotspots – your guide to Lake Macquarie’s secret sanctuaries
Lake Macquarie, Australia: Just 90 minutes from Sydney, Lake Macquarie may be renowned for its picturesque lake and spectacular coastline, but it’s also home to a raft of [...]
The luxurious world of Domaine Clarence Dillon in a superb Paris mansion
Paris, France: Domaine Clarence Dillon has celebrated its 80th anniversary with the creation of its new Paris home: The Hôtel Dillon. Located in the heart of Paris’s [...]
One gift, endless possibilities
Toronto, Canada: If you are looking for a different kind of gift this Christmas then consider a Four Seasons Gift Card. The gift cards are redeemable for overnight stays, [...]
Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough screens in London
Brisbane, Australia: Queensland’s living treasure has received the star treatment at a special London pre-screening of Sir David Attenborough’s latest documentary series [...]
Sydney’s Pei Modern appoints new head chef
Sydney, Australia: Mark Best’s Pei Modern restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney has appointed Joachim Borenius as head chef. Formerly sous chef and head chef at Marque [...]
Top Wildlife Sites of the World
The natural world never fails to amaze, with its beauty, ingenuity and magnificence. Over a million wildebeest migrating across the plains of the Serengeti in pursuit of [...]
How to keep your valuables safe overseas
As Australians enter the holiday season, many will be looking forward to trips to see family and friends, or overseas holidays filled with fun and relaxation. However the [...]
Marlborough Inspiration
Marlborough, New Zealand: Australian designers We Are Handsome have designed a limited edition scarf that has captured the beauty of New Zealand’s Marlborough Sounds as a [...]
Teddies picnic at Palazzo Versace?
Gold Coast, Australia: Palazzo Versace Gold Coast will evoke the true spirit of Christmas by raising funds for three, carefully selected, local Gold Coast charities this [...]
The complete rejuvenation package
It’s nearing the end of the year and you are probably feeling worn out and thinking about that relaxing holiday you deserve. Thailand has long been a holiday destination [...]
Ride and Seek Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Around 12 hours flying time, and approximately 6,703 kilometres from Melbourne, Australia, you will find Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. If you are [...]
Sydney set for night of nights
Sydney, Australia: NYE Party At The House will be Sydney’s hottest ticket this year, with food by Matt Moran’s ARIA Catering and music by dynamic duo L’Tric, set [...]
Beverly Wilshire Hotel leads effort to raise money and awareness for men’s health
THE Blvd at Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills (A Four Seasons Hotel) Beverly Hills, USA: This November, THE Blvd and sidebar by Wolfgang Puck at Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills [...]
Autumn days in Jiangxi Wuyuan County
Wuyuan, China: On November 13, 2015, Shicheng Village in Wuyuan County will welcome the first wave of visitors that have come to the region to see the autumn colours of the [...]
Sunreef farewells a second season of amazing Swim with Whale encounters
Mooloolaba, Australia: Every year, more and more people are delighting in sightings and encounters with whales, but as summer approaches, Sunreef Mooloolaba is farewelling [...]
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul sets a new benchmark in global style, sophistication and service
Seoul, Korea: Constantly surprising, always captivating, Seoul is a city of contrasts, where deep tradition lives in harmony with innovative technology and leading-edge [...]
Lovin’ the Big Apple
“Start spreadin’ the news, I’m leaving today I want to be a part of it, New York, New York…” Those opening words from the famous song, written by Fred Ebb and John [...]
McLaren Vale Wine Show becomes the first sustainable wine show In Australia
McLaren Vale, Australia: McLaren Vale Grape Wine & Tourism Association (MVGWTA) – the peak regional body representing all McLaren Vale grape growers, wineries and over [...]
Island getaway – Part two
Words: Carol Sheridan. Photos: Darren House. We took the Tasman Highway along the East Coast for our trip to Launceston, through the beautiful coastal villages of Triabunna, [...]
New app drives visitors to holiday in Queensland
Brisbane, Australia: Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) has launched a range of new features on the This is Queensland app designed to increase the number of drive visitors [...]
Appease the ghosts
Performers prepare backstage at a Chinese opera during the month of Hungry Ghost Festival (Yu Lan) on August 14, 2015 in Hong Kong. The Hungry Ghost Festival is intrinsically [...]
Whales play off Mooloolaba Coast as the season heats up
Mooloolaba, Australia: Whales and their calves are playing and checking out the swimmers in record numbers as Sunreef’s Swim with Whales reaches heads towards its peak. As [...]
Four Seasons Hotels of California Launch Suite California Getaway Coastal Tour
Los Angeles, USA: California dreamin’ just got a lot easier this fall with the Suite California Getaway Coastal Tour experience. Four Seasons California Collection [...]
Beverly Wilshire launches Suite California Getaway experience
Beverly Hills, USA: Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, is rolling out the red carpet for guests this fall with the Suite California Getaway Package, a two-night stay (or [...]
Island getaway – Part one
Words: Carol Sheridan. Photos: Darren House. Beautiful blue skies, magnificent scenery, friendly people, pure air, pristine water and amazing produce. I have just returned [...]
Langham Hospitality Group launches the Optimum Programme
Chicago, USA: Langham Hospitality Group has launched the Optimum Programme designed specifically for small medium enterprises (SMEs). A wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle [...]
Travel with style
Whether you are globetrotting or just travelling from state to state, if you want to do it in style – GUCCI IT! Black techno Canvas duffel carry-on bag – AU$1510 [...]
Queensland premier launches new reef tourism campaign
Photos: Tourism & Events Queensland Cairns, AUSTRALIA: Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has launched a new social media tourism campaign inviting global travellers to [...]
Fresh snow at Mt Buller in time for school holidays
Mt Buller, AUSTRALIA: Mt Buller has welcomed another crisp blast of winter, with the resort enjoying 2cm of fresh snow in the past 24 hours, much to the delight of families [...]
The Darling at The Star achieves new International Five Star Standard
Sydney, AUSTRALIA: The Darling at The Star Sydney, the city’s luxury hotel located in Darling Harbour, recently became one of the first hotels in the world to achieve the [...]
KLM and Teleena sign agreement on improving cabin crew efficiency
Nieuwegein, THE NETHERLANDS; KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines) – one of the most renown and the oldest Dutch airliners and now part of the AIR FRANCE Group recently announced an [...]
Scotland – accessible by train, plane – heck even by foot!
By Rik Barnett. I’ve just spent a week in the majestic Scottish highlands with my family and I am in love with this country, more now than ever before. The drive is simple [...]
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