​ The jungle covered mountains were surrounded by the early morning mist as the island of Moorea came into view.The wind was blowing across the deck of the squared rigged barkentine, the Star Flyer. I felt I had stepped back in time to the era of sailing ships The ship anchored in a beautiful blue water bay. H.M.S. Bounty may have anchored near the...

Situated in the South Pacific between New Zealand and Hawaii, Samoa is promoted as the Treasured Islands of the South Pacific – the true heart of Polynesia. Samoa Tourism is offering five reasons why the island is worth a visit. The Beaches Held as one of the ten most beautiful beaches in the world, Lalomanu Beach offers views of the Pacific Ocean ...

​ Australasian specialist, Austravel is highlighting a selection of Australian islands that should be considered in trips down under. Tasmania Tasmania's well preserved natural wilderness and colonial legacy continues to attract visitors to the island. Located just south of Melbourne, Tasmania has more to offer than just natural beauty, with its ca...

Opera Australia is Australia's national opera company, performing more than 700 performances a year across the country including at the Sydney Opera House, Arts Centre Melbourne. It also performs outdoor concerts on Sydney Harbour each year in March and April. Australia's national opera company was started when a band of idealists, including butche...

​ Iconic Pacific swims, rap jumping, cycling and kayaking all part of father-son trip to Melbourne. With the sun blazing and the temperature soaring to 37C, it's time for a refreshing dip in the Pacific. But, this is no ordinary ocean swim. My son, Alex, and I plunge is framed by the Twelve Apostles, the magnificent limestone stacks towering 70 met...

At night, blurring the line between art and technology, Vivid Lights transforms Sydney into the world largest outdoor art gallery. The evening kicks off when the sails of Sydney Opera House billow alive with color and light. The city becomes a nighttime wonderland through laser light shows, light art sculptures and 3-D mapped projections of images ...