Australia & Pacific Travel Articles

ABC's Bachelor Falls in Love with New Zealand

ABC's Bachelor Falls in Love with New Zealand

New Zealand's Central North Island was the setting for romance on last night's episode of ABC's hit show The Bachelor.

Foraging, Hydroponic Farming and Self-Sustainability on Laucala Island, Fiji

Foraging, Hydroponic Farming and Self-Sustainability on Laucala Island, Fiji

Amidst dramatic rainforest-laced landscapes and coconut plantations, the Fijian private island resort Laucala Island sets the gold standard for the “farm-to-resorts” movement.

Paul Gauguin Cruises Offers Exclusive 'Take Your Sweetie to Tahiti' Valentine's Gift Package

Paul Gauguin Cruises Offers Exclusive 'Take Your Sweetie to Tahiti' Valentine's Gift Package

Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, and the 88-guest m/v Tere Moana, is celebrating Valentine's Day by offering an exclusive gift package to guests on any 2014 sailing aboard The Gauguin who book between February 1 and February 15, 2014.

Compagnie du Ponant Brings its Luxury Expedition Cruises to Australia and New Zealand

Compagnie du Ponant Brings its Luxury Expedition Cruises to Australia and New Zealand

French-flagged luxury cruise line Compagnie du Ponant continues to expand its Australasian market with the introduction of brand new itineraries to Australia and New Zealand for the 2014/2015 season.

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa Debuts Spa & Golf Package

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa Debuts Spa & Golf Package

While PGA Tour organizers gear up for the New Zealand Open from February 27 to March 2, 2014, Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa is sharpening its appeal to the fan base with a limited-time golf and spa package.

Australian Road Trips: Explorer's Way and Great Ocean Road

Australian Road Trips: Explorer's Way and Great Ocean Road

Capture the spectacular coastline, ancient Outback, and extraordinary geographic diversity of South Australia during two iconic road trip journeys: the “Explorer's Way” and the “Great Ocean Road.”

Qantas Vacations Features Food & Wine Journeys in Australia

Qantas Vacations Features Food & Wine Journeys in Australia

More than just shrimp on the barbie: Qantas Vacations highlights food and wine journeys, as part of its new luxury collection of travel experiences unique to Australia.

Laucala Island Names Anthony Healy as new Executive Chef

Laucala Island Names Anthony Healy as new Executive Chef

Laucala Island, Fiji's luxury private island resort, announced Anthony Healy as new Executive Chef as of Oct. 19, 2013.

New Book Offers Unique View into the Culture of Papua New Guinea Villages

New Book Offers Unique View into the Culture of Papua New Guinea Villages

Beautiful Tufi is a colorful coffee table book about the people, culture and life at Tufi, Papua New Guinea.

11 Unexpected Delights in Virgin Australia's Business Class

11 Unexpected Delights in Virgin Australia's Business Class

I spoke at a conference in Australia last week and was lucky enough to be flown from Los Angeles to Sydney and back in business class on Virgin Australia.

Laucala Island Launches Innovative Fullscreen Video Website

Laucala Island Launches Innovative Fullscreen Video Website

Laucala Island, the beyond-five-star, private island luxury resort located in the Fijian Pacific archipelago, announces the launch of its new experiential website at Laucala.tv.

Explore Remote Atolls, Rich Ecosystems & Unknown Tribes

Explore Remote Atolls, Rich Ecosystems & Unknown Tribes

Leading ultra-luxury cruise operator Silversea, renowned for its prestigious ships and exotic locations, is to sail to even more remote and stunning destinations from 2014 with the arrival of its newest expedition ship, the 128-guest Silver Discoverer.

St. Regis Bora Bora Introduces New Luxury Spa by Clarins

St. Regis Bora Bora Introduces New Luxury Spa by Clarins

Guests staying at The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort can indulge themselves in ultimate rejuvenation, restoration and revitalization at the new Miri Miri Spa by Clarins, a spa island paradise devoted to deepening relaxation, easing fatigue and shifting one's energy to a place of comfort, beauty and well being.

Qantas Vacations Uncovers the Ultimate Australian Luxury Experiences

Qantas Vacations Uncovers the Ultimate Australian Luxury Experiences

Qantas Vacations has launched a “Best of Luxury” campaign to give North American travelers a taste of Australian Luxury.

Silversea Cruises Offers Exciting Australian Open Package

Silversea Cruises Offers Exciting Australian Open Package

Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises is offering an optional pre-cruise "2014 Australian Open" land package for tennis enthusiasts sailing on Silver Shadow's January 19, 2014 voyage.