Travel 
Mykonos and Santorini
They may well be the islands of your most romantic imaginings. A pocket of the world where the summer sun lingers deep into autumn, where vast expanses of beach intermingle with seductive azure waters, and where you can ramble through the tangle of twisting cobblestoned lanes that lace the lost-in-time villages of exceptional beauty. It’s… Read More ›
West Ireland
Ireland’s wild west region of Connemara is a magnet for travellers who revel in rugged, pristine wilderness and the whiff of adventure. Stretching northwest of Galway, this enchanting district is a patchwork of legendary Irish bogs, sprawling valleys, shimmering lakes, moody mountains and chocolate-box villages. Ragged beauty, rustic personality and bucket loads of charm. Located… Read More ›
Rocky Mountaineer
Even the most seasoned of travellers agree, experience the Rocky Mountaineer and you will alight from the train in a swirl of superlatives. Traversing the sublime Canadian Rockies from British Colombia to Alberta, the Rocky Mountaineer’s recipe of success is quite simply its unswerving commitment to deliver the best. The best in hospitality, comfort, cuisine… Read More ›
River Cruising
Europe’s exceptional pulling power is withstanding the strains of global recession, with New Zealand travel agents reporting strong and constant booking interest. There are many ways to explore the bountiful continent, but for a long time, I have yearned of sampling the joy of a European river cruise. In May, I was lucky enough to… Read More ›
Mighty Mumbai
Mighty Mumbai’s most colourful and vibrant district is incomparable Colaba, in the south of the city, considered the prettiest part of town. Many of its buildings date back to colonial India, fusing old world ambience with the cutting-edge glass towers. Colaba Causeway makes for an enchanting stroll, with a jumble of quaint old cafes, restaurants… Read More ›
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