Australia & Pacific Travel Articles

Tahiti Tourisme Launches New Global Brand Positioning and Identity

Tahiti Tourisme Launches New Global Brand Positioning and Identity

Tahiti Tourisme launches its new global brand positioning and identity for the Islands of Tahiti, simultaneously in 14 key markets across the world today.

Style and comfort meets luxury with launch of boutique Wanaka lodge

Style and comfort meets luxury with launch of boutique Wanaka lodge

A luxury boutique lodge in New Zealand's South Island is re-launching with new owners and a focus on authentic Southern hospitality and outdoor adventures, delivered in style and comfort.

Spectacular New Sailing Yacht Mondango 3 Joins Burgess Charter Fleet in South Pacific

Spectacular New Sailing Yacht Mondango 3 Joins Burgess Charter Fleet in South Pacific

Delivered in February 2014 by Alloy Yachts, MONDANGO 3 is a sensational 56.4m (185ft) flybridge ketch. An exciting brand new addition to the Burgess Central Agency charter fleet, this sleek sophisticated sailing yacht is destined to become one of the most sought-after vessels on the charter market.

Millbrook Resort Installs New Zealand's First Golf Cart GPS System

Millbrook Resort Installs New Zealand's First Golf Cart GPS System

Queenstown's award-winning Millbrook Resort is once again leading the way in world-class guest experiences investing in a state-of-the-art GPS system for its brand new fleet of golf carts.

Australia's Gourmet Retreat Lake House Launches Cooking School

Australia's Gourmet Retreat Lake House Launches Cooking School

An icon in regional dining, Lake House in Daylesford has long been considered one of Australia's best restaurants, championing local seasonal cuisine years before 'farm-to-table' fare became a colloquial philosophy.

One&Only Hayman Island to start welcoming guests in July

One&Only Hayman Island to start welcoming guests in July

One&Only Hayman Island, Australia's iconic private island resort in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, will begin welcoming guests on July 1, 2014 and will redefine luxury for the Australian market.

Discover and Explore New Zealand's Winter Wonderland

Discover and Explore New Zealand's Winter Wonderland

Come June, experience the ultimate winter wonderland in New Zealand – a season that brings excitement to tropical dwellers and a host of outdoor activities set against a panoramic backdrop of snow-capped mountains.

Live Like Brando on his Private Tahitian Island

Live Like Brando on his Private Tahitian Island

Marlon Brando's private island resort, The Brando, is scheduled to open July 1, reachable by the resort's own air strip through private aircraft.

Qantas Celebrates 60 Years of Flying to the USA

Qantas Celebrates 60 Years of Flying to the USA

Qantas this week celebrates the 60th anniversary of its first trans-Pacific services to the USA.

Laucala Island Introduces Exclusive Wedding Package

Laucala Island Introduces Exclusive Wedding Package

According to a survey by global online travel brand Expedia.com*, Americans perceive destination weddings as less stressful and more romantic than traditional ceremonies.

Vivid Sydney Lights Up The Star

Vivid Sydney Lights Up The Star

The Star, Sydney will light up from 23 May – 9 June, as a new feature attraction in the annual celebration of light, music and ideas – Vivid Sydney.

Burgess Yachts Offers World's Largest Catamaran, HEMISPHERE

Burgess Yachts Offers World's Largest Catamaran, HEMISPHERE

Close your eyes and imagine the ultimate fantasy vacation - where there's nothing in front of you except open water, and nothing holding you back except the decision of which tropical island you want to discover next.

Kate who? The island retreat where the royals were anonymous

Kate who? The island retreat where the royals were anonymous

Mary Raboul-Manu has never read a gossip magazine or watched television, so it wasn't surprising that when Prince William and Kate Middleton visited the resort where she works; others had to explain who they were before she served them their meals.

The Most Extravagant Vacation Experience in Bora Bora

The Most Extravagant Vacation Experience in Bora Bora

Visit a place where your biggest fantasies can come true. The St. Regis Bora Bora has launched the ultimate luxury vacation experience…The Royal Regis Package.

Follow in the Footsteps of the Duke and Duchess in New Zealand

Follow in the Footsteps of the Duke and Duchess in New Zealand

Although the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have departed New Zealand after an extensive 9-day royal visit, travelers can take inspiration from their kiwi adventures by booking their own trip to New Zealand!