Holiday Destinations

Discover our fantastic collection of articles about all of your favourite travel destinations from across the globe. From the tropical Pacific Islands, to enchanting Asia, we also uncover the wonders of Australia, and New Zealand. Browse from the above categories and find your holiday inspiration today.

Beyond the Postcard: Iconic Holiday Destinations Offering More Than Great Beaches

19th Jun 2018 Travel Tips Australia Asia Pacific Holiday Destinations

Beyond the Postcard: Iconic Holiday Destinations Offering More Than Great Beaches

Dive beneath the picture perfect beach holiday to find a world of natural wonders, diverse culture and incredible food. We've brought together a few of our favourite holiday destinations and the unique attractions that offer an exciting, remarkably different perspective of familiar holiday haunts.

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Wind Your Windows Down: Hawaii's Greatest Road Trips

15th Jun 2018 Pacific Holiday Destinations

Wind Your Windows Down: Hawaii's Greatest Road Trips

Renowned for its stunning resorts, world-class shopping and unbeatable beaches, Hawaii is a holiday-makers dream. Yet there comes a time where one must leave the resort, brush the sand from our feet and learn a little more about this beautiful island state.

We suggest hitting the road, turning the music up and touring the lush archipelago on wheels. Discover the real Hawaii in local cafes, secret waterfalls and intrepid walks. Experience the scenery that they don’t include in the brochures, the wide expanses of desert and remarkable vistas. Wind your windows down and take your holiday on the road.

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Lava and Ash: Is it still safe to travel to Hawaii?

1st Jun 2018 Travel News Pacific Holiday Destinations

Lava and Ash: Is it still safe to travel to Hawaii?

With Hawaii in the headlines for all the wrong reasons this month, many are asking; is it still safe to travel to the Hawaiian Islands?

The short answer is, yes.

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Warmer Shores: 4 Destinations We're Heading To This Winter

16th May 2018 Travel Tips Australia Asia Pacific Holiday Destinations

Warmer Shores: 4 Destinations We're Heading To This Winter

As the cold snap descends and school holidays near, it’s only natural to start thinking of warmer pastures. While still a few weeks away yet, we like to book our winter escape early so as to provide a little motivation through the darker days. It’s in those moments that your feet first touch the cold morning tiles, or you head to work in wet mist only to return under darkness, that a pre-planned Vitamin C break becomes a symbol of resilience and strength. Here we’ve compiled a little list of the sultry destinations that caught our attention this year; now it’s just a matter of counting down.

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5 Great Australian Road Trips

1st May 2018 Travel Tips Australia Holiday Destinations

5 Great Australian Road Trips

Despite the tour buses which power through the nearly five hour drive from Melbourne to the 12 Apostles in an afternoon, the Great Ocean Road is best experienced over a number of days (or weeks if you can spare it). Sheer cliffs overlook the expansive, brilliant blue Bass Strait with each turn bringing yet another spectacular view.

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Expert Mixologist Arrives at InterContinental Fiji

31st Jan 2018 Pacific Holiday Destinations

Expert Mixologist Arrives at InterContinental Fiji

Fiji holidays certainly conjure images of soft white sand beaches, crystal clear waters and cocktails as colourful as the coral reefs. Guests visiting the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa will be not only be treated to colourful cocktails, but also expertly crafted ones thanks to a guest spot by professional Mixologist Quynh Nguyen.

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What Do Aussies Love About Flying? More Than You Think Apparently

24th Jan 2018 Travel News Australia Holiday Destinations

What Do Aussies Love About Flying? More Than You Think Apparently

It’s usually the part of the holiday that people look forward to the least. It can be long, uncomfortable and exhausting but in most cases, it’s also mandatory. It’s the journey that must be taken in order to get to the journey we really want to take. Flying typically has a bad reputation, but the truth is that it’s not all bad. Although many people still dislike the idea of boarding a plane, apparently there are actually people who look forward to some of the aspects of flying. Huh?

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Countdown to Whitsundays Clipper Race

10th Jan 2018 Travel News Australia Holiday Destinations

Countdown to Whitsundays Clipper Race

While temperatures around the country soar, the Whitsundays are heating up for the world's most wondrous sailing event - the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. The countdown is on for the fantastic Whitsundays Clipper Race Carnival and the 70-foot ocean-going yachts who are the stars of the show are already on their way, sailing up Australia's east coast as part of the Wondrous Whitsundays Race.

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Why Volcanic Ash Clouds Interrupt Bali Holidays

13th Dec 2017 Travel News Asia Holiday Destinations

Why Volcanic Ash Clouds Interrupt Bali Holidays

If your holiday plans were recently affected by the eruption of Bali's Mount Agung and resulting ash cloud, you may be wondering why these natural phenomena cause such chaos for airlines. Although disruption was relatively minimal on this occasion, with most flights simply delayed by a day or two, a similar event in 2015 had far more disruptive results. While the probability of another major ash cloud event is quite low, it's interesting to uncover why these volcanic ash clouds can cause so much trouble for airplanes.

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Fiji's Best Beach Resort Announced

29th Nov 2017 Pacific Holiday Destinations

Fiji's Best Beach Resort Announced

Established to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of exceptional hotels, the Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards are synonymous with luxury, status and acclaim. The 2017 Haute Grandeur Hotel Awards Gala Ceremony was recently held at the Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit in Thailand where the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa received top honours, being named Fiji's Best Beach Resort and Fiji's Best Family Resort.

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