Having deterred from our original course due to Cyclone Lusi, the possibility of us getting to the Yasawa Islands as planned seem as distant as the horizon. Instead we set sail for the town of Levuka...

Traveller Kate goes globe trotting around the world. Here are her stories, published far and wide of those experiences.
Having deterred from our original course due to Cyclone Lusi, the possibility of us getting to the Yasawa Islands as planned seem as distant as the horizon. Instead we set sail for the town of Levuka...
There may be a cyclone lingering off the coast, but this has not deterred Kate from getting into her swimmers, grabbing a towel and enjoying the best of the island paradise that is Fiji. Starting...
If you are looking for sophisticated style in a central location in Sydney, then don’t look past the Mantra on Kent Street. The recent refurbishment of the property offers contemporary quality...
With the magnificent backdrop of Sydney Harbour on a summer day that couldn’t be more perfect, I found myself stepping onto the decks of Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas. Initial reactions of...
Hobart’s Mantra One Sandy Bay Road, the perfect place to enjoy all Hobart has to offer. Located close to the Sullivan’s Cove precinct in Hobart and opposite St David’s Park, Mantra One Sandy Bay Road...
An easy two hour drive from Launceston through the scenic Tasmanian countryside you’ll find Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge. Perched on the edge of the World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain and Lake St...
Perched on the hillside and cascading down to the secluded shores of Bali’s southern coast is the Anantara Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa. It is a haven of modern design with a touch of raw natural...
Situated on prime beachfront in Seminyak, Bali and lined with coconut palms is Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa. This resort is all about location, location, location. The direct beach access means...
Canberra’s East Hotel, located between the fashionable retail and restaurant hubs of Manuka and Kingston, is the perfect balance of contemporary savvy mixed into a lifestyle hotel. The moment you...
Situated on an acre of lush hillside, overlooking the Segond Canal, and a short walk from the township of Luganville in Vanuatu’s Santo is the Deco Stop Lodge. Aptly named after the decompression...
Known as Bislama, the local language of Vanuatu has been derived from a mix of Pidgin English that first spread over the Vanuatu archipelago at the turn of the 20th century. Today nearly 95 percent...
It is the largest island in the South Pacific nation of Vanuatu, with 3,955.5 km² of lush rainforest, scattered islands and coastline boasting some of the best dive sites in Vanuatu. Espiritu Santo...
If you visit the Island of Espiritu Santo in Vanuatu and you scuba dive, then you must visit Allan Power Dive Tours. Located in the main town, Luganville, the staff at this dive shop can take you out...
So your trip to South Africa is booked with an itinerary full of exciting destinations and experiences, but if game driving is on that itinerary, then you need to be prepared. Â Once you are out...
 Just two and a half hours drive from the land locked city of Johannesburg, you would not expect to find a resort complex surrounded by the expansive wildlife reserve of Pilanesberg National Park...
If you love seafood, you need to get a taste of what’€™s on offer in the Eyre Peninsula. Bordered by the Spencer Gulf in the east, the Great Australian Bight in the west and the Gawler Ranges in the...
I have been lucky enough to visit South Africa many times, and what I have learnt is ones’ perception of the country changes dramatically when you get there. Locals do not have pet cheetahs, nor does...
If you are interested in seeing a part of South Africa rich in history and thick with stories of heroic battles, then make your way south-east from Johannesburg into Kwazulu-Natal where you find...
3 Hours from Sydney Published: January 2013 – Destinations Magazine New South Wales is much more than Sydney with its iconic Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge set amongst the mecca of...
The Hunter Valley Published: January 2013 – Destinations magazine It has been just a short few hours’ drive from Sydney, the sun is settling over the rolling landscape lined with vineyard vines...
Sydney Published: January 2013 – Destinations Magazine Crowned the nations favourite city by Australians and ranking third in the world for 2012 City Reputation Index, Sydney is a city that...