There is a distinct kind of magic that happens when you stumble upon a destination that feels entirely yours. For one unforgettable week, we found ourselves nestled on the lush island of Ilhabela, located just off the coast of Brazil’s São Paulo state. We had hit upon a true local secret: a gorgeous coastal haven…
We’ve officially retired the "fly-and-flop" holiday. Looking at the shift in travel over the last year and backed by the newly released Explore Worldwide 2026 Travel Trends report, it is clear we are no longer just escaping our busy lives; we are fundamentally reimagining them.
From swapping crowded European summers for the golden autumns of…
Our journey began at the bottom of the world. While sheltering from fierce Patagonian winds at Torres del Paine’s Hotel Lago Grey, I found myself leafing through a book about the region. It was there I first read about the extraordinary legacy of the late Doug Tompkins and his wife Kris.
The timing felt…
I first came to Australia in 1980 when I was 39. I am now 84 so that was a long time ago. The first time I saw Bondi Beach I thought it was a dream come true. Compared to the grey skies of the United Kingdom and the grey pebbles and even greyer sand of…
Women Love Travel invites you to journey to Southeastern Turkey to uncover the mysteries of Göbekli Tepe, .
From Machu Pichu in South America to England’s Stonehenge and the glory of the Egyptian pyramids, the world abounds in vital archeological sites. Yet there is one site which not only pre-dates these more famous ancient monuments but may well…
There’s a hush as you step onto the Routeburn Track. The beech forest swallows sound, its moss-draped branches filtering soft light, while the river rushes somewhere below, crystalline and untamed. Here, in the wild meeting place of Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Parks, every footstep is part of a larger story; one of deep history,…
Footprints in the sand share the secrets of this untamed world in Kwazulu Natal’s best private game reserve. This is the first lesson I learn on safari as we head off at dawn in a 12-seater open vehicle in search of recent paw print sightings of the world’s biggest and fastest cat.
Less than 20…
We all know the exhaustion that comes from a packed travel itinerary, racing from one landmark to the next just to snap a photo and say we’ve been there. But according to a fascinating new study, Australian travellers are officially calling time on the frantic pace.
The inaugural Wendy Wu Tours: The Journey Ahead Report…
Amelia never boards a plane in a hurry. Always dressed impeccably, she glides through security, heads to the lounge door, then enjoys a coffee she orders more out of habit than need. After checking emails and the final boarding call, she boards. Business class to London. Again.
Tower Bridge in London. Photo by Chris Schippers
My…
It used to be that the older you got, the more likely you were to add 'relaxation' to your list, while youngies were keen to travel the world and climb Mt Everest. Not anymore. Compare your list to these five women's, and be totally surprised...
The stereotypes have been thrown out the window! If you…
