Satellite Tags Reveal Surprising Whale Shark Movements
In 2015 guests on-board the adventure-cruise ship TRUE NORTH teamed-up with marine researchers from Conservation International and started to deploy fin-mounted satellite tags on whale sharks encountered during the ship’s Whale Sharks of Cenderwasih Bay itinerary. And the results have proved to be quite surprising. Each year the revered TRUE NORTH visits biodiverse Cenderwasih which lies […]
Yamagen – the Gold Coast’s Hottest Japanese Izakaya
Yamagen, a champion of the Gold Coast dining scene for over 30 years, has had a major facelift. Following a complete redesign by internationally renowned designer, Nic Graham, Yamagen is now bringing boisterous welcomes, smoking kushiyaki grills and the electric vibe of downtown Toyko to Surfers Paradise from July 28. Blending old school kitchen samurai […]
Singapore Events & Festivals
Great Singapore Sale 9 June – 13 August There’s no better time to shop than during the Great Singapore Sale (GSS) from June 9 to August 13 – an annual event with deals and bargains to be found across the island. Experience eight weeks of fabulous shopping – from fashion to watches, jewelry, electronics, toys […]
A Weave of Ice and Fire!
Game of Thrones® season 7 has finally hit the screens. Northern Ireland is one of the main filming locations for the hit TV series, and to immortalise the unforgettable series locations, from Winterfell to the Iron Islands, Tourism Ireland has unveiled a giant, 77-metre long, Bayeux-style tapestry. The epic tapestry brings to life the trials […]
NSW Popular for Walking Holidays
More than 4.3 million domestic and international overnight visitors last year choose to hike in NSW as part of a holiday experience, up 5.2 per cent on the previous year*. Destination NSW Chief Executive Officer Sandra Chipchase said, “NSW is the perfect place for a hiking holiday. The state is home to some of Australia’s […]
New South W(h)ales Reveals World-Best Vantage Points for Whale Spotting
From May to November the waters along the NSW coastline become a living, moving spectacle as thousands of humpback, southern right, fin and other whale species make their way north. The NSW coastline becomes the world’s best place for whale spotting and encounters, or to join the Saltwater Indigenous people celebrate this annual migration through Whale […]
A Taste of Kakadu
World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park is a place of abundance, bursting with fresh food. With bush tucker delicacies from barramundi to magpie goose, there is something for everyone. Kakadu will offer visitors a chance to explore Indigenous cuisine and influences during the first ever ‘A Taste of Kakadu’, an interactive food festival which will be […]
Inventive New Dining Experience in Glen Waverley
The Butchers Bench at Novotel Glen Waverley unveils a fresh, exciting new menu featuring a wide selection of the regions finest quality meats and seasonal Victorian produce. Taking on the food philosophy ‘less is more’, the restaurant’s Executive Chef Ross Chapman believes in maintaining the integrity of produce at all costs. ‘It’s all about taste, […]
Korea’s Incheon Airport – in Top Three in the World
Whether you have two hours or 24 hours to transit or stopover at Seoul’s Incheon International Airport you will be certain not to get bored. Like Singapore’s Changi (no. 1) and Tokyo’s Haneda (no. 2), Seoul’s Incheon International Airport (no. 3) offers a wealth of outstanding facilities, hotels and top dining venues, shopping, entertainment and […]
What’s New in Premium in New Zealand
New luxury lodge – Helena Bay, Northland In the northeast corner of New Zealand’s North Island lies Helena Bay Lodge. The property features three kilometres of pristine coastline, four private beaches and many intimate coves. National Geographic Traveller Magazine ranked this location second-equal in The World’s Top Rated Islands, Coastlines and Beaches. This magnificent lodge […]
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The Whales are in Full Flight!
Now in its 30th year, Hervey Bay remains world famous for its whale watching experiences, one of the greatest eco-experiences on the planet. Watching whales in their natural habitat is a special experience, and Hervey Bay guarantees an unmatched, interactive experience like nowhere else in the world! It’s personality plus from the Hervey Bay humpbacks […]