Australia & Pacific Travel Articles

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.

Air Tahiti Nui Offers Biggest Deal of the Year

Air Tahiti Nui Offers Biggest Deal of the Year

For a limited time, Air Tahiti Nui passengers can select one of two free offers with the purchase of a round-trip ticket to or from Los Angeles and New Zealand.

Need to Cool Off from the Summer Heat? Get Away for Some Winter Fun in New Zealand

Need to Cool Off from the Summer Heat? Get Away for Some Winter Fun in New Zealand

As the U.S. welcomes summer, New Zealand cools things down with enticing winter events and activities.

Turtle Island Fiji Introduces Vonu Spa

Turtle Island Fiji Introduces Vonu Spa

Turtle Island, one of the world's most romantic resorts, has just completed a state-of-the-art, free standing spa, aptly named Vonu Spa.

Discover Western Australia

Discover Western Australia

Western Australia, the largest state in Australia located in the western half of the country, is divided into five distinct regions: Australia's North West, Australia's Coral Coast, The Golden Outback, Perth, and Australia's South West.

Tired of Winter Weather? It's Summer Down Under!

Tired of Winter Weather? It's Summer Down Under!

If you're tired of the cold weather whipping its way through many parts of the U.S. right now, why not plan a trip to enjoy the Summer Down Under in Sydney, Australia?

A Wild Australian Adventure at Bamurru Plains

A Wild Australian Adventure at Bamurru Plains

Where else can you see grazing water buffalo over cocktails or sample food as wild as the landscape? Toss aside the bow-ties, guidebooks and stilettos and head to Australian Northern Territories for true bush luxury.