Nothing says tropical holiday like an overwater bungalow, but ELYT Charter Tahiti just took the concept to the next level with the launch of its floating villa cum-houseboat. The upmarket vessel is a four-bedroom floating presidential suite with a 360-degree rooftop lounge that will give guests the opportunity to take in the stunningly beautiful is...

The South Pacific islands are largely coronavirus-free, but pandemic shutdowns and loss of tourism dollars are devastating their economies. Many Pacific islands including Vanuatu are COVID-free and most have closed their borders to ensure that they remain that way. But they want to reopen at the earliest safe opportunity, so if you're dreaming of a...

Cocooned within a steel embrace, we were chasing gold on The Indian Pacific railway. This was a journey of authentic Australian discovery on a route forged from past gold hopefuls over tracks far from city limits where other forms of transports would struggle to access. ​  Cocooned within a steel embrace, we were chasing gold on The Indian Pac...

As countries around the world look forward to a post-COVID world, Cook Islands Tourism has launched Kia Orana Plus, a rapid training program to prepare the tourism sector for the re-opening of its hospitality industry.  Photos courtesy Cook Islands Tourism Corporation. The national tourism organisation is developing a set of training modu...

Eco-tourism and sustainability have become a massive priority for the South Pacific islands in recent years, with Samoa being a regional leader in sustainable tourism. With environmental protection and sustainability expected to be increasingly popular post-COVID-19, the is highlighting its protected, natural wonders, deep sense of community and th...

Being chased by a large scary, poisonous dragon in Indonesia was one of many memorable moments whilst cruising the east coast of Australia up to Kuala Lumpur.​ It made sense to spend a few days in Sydney before I boarded a cruise to remember from this great city.My base was the Ibis on Darling Harbour where hundreds of people were competing in Drag...