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A trip to Auckland, New Zealand isn’t complete without jumping on one of the many daily ferries out of the city and cruising to the outlying islands. Straddeling the Auckland volcanic field, there are some 50 volcanoes that formed into cones, lakes, lagoons and islands some miles from the mainland. Some of these islands that

The Karijini National Park is my favorite insider travel tip for Australia! You’ll find it in Western Australia and around 300 km south of Port Hedland and east of the city Tom Price. The highways between Port Hedland and Tom Price are tarved, but the street (Banjima Drive) to the Park itself is a dirt

Humpback Whale Southern Migration If your planning a trip to Sydney from October to December then you should definitely put whale watching on the top of your “things to do in Sydney” list.  This is the time of year humpback calves are escorted by their mothers, and sometimes a second female, to the southern feeding grounds

Glitz and glamour on the water A one-hour drive north of Milan, Lake Como is the most glamorous of Italy’s lakes, hemmed in by the snow-capped Alps with picture-perfect villages on the water. Milanesi pop here for the day for a breath of fresh air and to soak up the fabulous vistas, while international visitors

Kangaroo Island (dubbed KI) is considered an icon of Australia. Not only is the wildlife worth the visit (and yes you will see kangaroos), but it also offers surfing, swimming, snorkeling and diving opportunities along with the best off Australia’s shores, along with gourmet food and a rich history that really is worth exploring. Located

When you’re taking a road trip with the family, there might be times when you want to consider a vacation by yourself because no one seems to get along in tight quarters. With a little imagination, there are some ways that you can keep the sanity alive in the car until you reach your destination.

As unlockdown continues and the ‘new normal’ resumes, head to the seaside, grab a cream tea, watch the waves… and breathe Beach Lodges at Carbis Bay Hotel, St Ives, Cornwall Best for… A-list vibes These spacious, modern beach lodges are the best of both worlds. Right on the Carbis Bay beach (just as stunning as

Please note our writers visited Devon prior to the coronavirus pandemic Craggy coves and cream teas, surf breaks and strolls, picnics and pints in pub gardens – family holidays in Devon are wholesome, simple and scenic. While most people are drawn to the magnificent beaches on the south and north coasts, inland Devon has its appeal,

Are you a fan of romance novels? The meet cute story threads on Tumblr that come with half fanfiction storylines and a lot less truth than they seem? Or maybe you’re just the kind to fall in love with travelling, and let that roll over to every aspect of your adventures? Well whatever it is,

Such is the current reusable and recycling revolution, that at home, most of us wouldn’t dream of buying single-use plastic water bottles and throwaway coffee cups, or using plastic straws on nights out. Right? However, while we might be a bunch of enlightened, environmentally-conscious and all-around excellent human beings in our day-to-day life (and our

Please note our writer visited Cornwall prior to the coronavirus pandemic Cornwall can make a claim to being the most relaxing and restorative part of the country. A few days of breathing fresh, clean air, eating fish straight from the sea and sleeping deeply in a clifftop eyrie is the perfect antidote to the stress

Please note our writer visited the Cotswolds prior to the coronavirus pandemic In much of the Cotswolds there’s a gentle sense of adventure for visitors of all ages. Bring the children, take the dog; a number of hotels and old inns offer a particularly warm welcome to families. At some there are brilliant facilities, from

Shark cage diving is the exhilarating experience of diving with the ocean’s apex predators with the protection of a steel cage. There are only a handful of places where you can reliably see the most infamous predator of them all, the great white shark. Here are the top five places to dive with great whites

Please note our writer visited the Cotswolds prior to the coronavirus pandemic In 1966 the Cotswolds was designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – the 16th such district in England and Wales (there are now 46 AONBs). And it’s with good reason that the region remains hugely acclaimed for its natural splendour. Many of

After a 123-day coronavirus-induced hibernation, steam trains have returned to the main line, with Crewe-based Saphos Trains being the first company to have a green signal to resume operations on the national network yesterday.  Its first trip was the ‘Fellsman’ rail tour, a 300-mile out-and-back journey from Crewe to the border city of Carlisle via

Please note our writers visited Suffolk prior to the coronavirus pandemic Just 90 minutes from London by car, Suffolk offers everything one could need for a family holiday: long, sandy beaches, lively towns packed with fun things to do, a fine selection of pubs and restaurants and, of course, a good choice of picturesque cottages

Are you a scruncher, folder or a roller? Oi, mind out of the gutter! We’re talking about packing. More specifically, how you can be greener and more ethical with what goes into your backpack when you travel.  Buzzkill guys, but by 2050, there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish.  As travelers and

In 2018, ‘single-use’ was named the word of the year by Collins Dictionary. ‘Plogging’ – jogging while picking up litter – also made it into the dictionary. (As did an updated description for ‘flossing’, but we’re studiously choosing to ignore that one!). This evolution in language is indicative of just how far the dialogue on

Please note our writers visited Norfolk prior to the coronavirus pandemic As a family holiday destination, Norfolk fits the bill perhaps better than any other English county. Its long, sandy coast provides ample opportunities for days at the beach; the abundant wildlife of the Broads can be explored by boat; and cycling through the picturesque

Expert guide to Bermuda Overiew Hotels Attractions Restaurants Beaches Getting there When an English sailing vessel called the Sea Venture first crashed upon Bermuda’s shores in 1609, its crew members found a deserted archipelago rich in natural beauty. They eventually forged an island nation—what is today Britain’s oldest colony, and one that is easily explored