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The Great Bucket List Flip: Why 20-Somethings Knit and 60-Somethings Skydive

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…

March 24, 20260Comments ByRobyn Foyster

Hotels & Resorts

Hôtel Belles Rives: My Luxury Antibes Hideaway During the Cannes Film Festival

There’s something especially cinematic about waking up in Antibes—the sea sparkling just beyond your balcony, the hush of waves lapping against the shore, and the soft elegance of a hotel steeped in old-world charm. While the buzz of Cannes swirls just down the coast, my stay at Hôtel Belles Rives has offered the perfect…

March 18, 20260Comments ByMary Zavaglia

Experiences

The Gap Year Was Once for the Young. Now, it’s for the Empty Nester

In the late 1970s, my parents did something that, at the time, seemed radical. They sold our family farm in Mudgee, packed five children into a campervan, and spent the better part of a year driving across the United States. It was an education that didn't happen in a classroom, and my children’s headmaster later…

March 18, 20260Comments ByRobyn Foyster

News

AI Opportunities Across Travel, Hotel and Airline Sectors

The travel industry is having its ‘AI moment.’ Hotels and airlines face increasing pressure to balance rising guest expectations with tight operating margins. Every interaction matters. Whether it's the booking page that anticipates a traveller's needs, the in-trip message that solves a problem before it escalates, or the loyalty offer that provides genuine value. These…

March 17, 20260Comments ByRobyn Foyster

Destinations

Eagles Nest II: The Ultimate Tasmanian Luxury Hideaway Near Cradle Mountain

We were a party of two couples: myself, Mr. G, and our foodie friends Mitch and Gemma on a quest for the perfect luxury gateway to Cradle Mountain. The drive from Devonport uses the imposing Mount Roland as a natural navigation system, leading us down gravel driveways to a place where keys and codes aren't…

March 14, 20260Comments ByKaren Lawson

Hotels & Resorts

Paint the Town: The World’s Most Vibrant Rainbow Cities

There is a specific kind of joy found in a destination that refuses to be grey. From the sun-drenched cliffs of Italy to the bohemian quarters of Brazil, some cities just glow. For the traveller who seeks inspiration in every hue, we’ve curated a guide to the world’s most colourful corners. Pack your camera and…

March 13, 20260Comments ByRobyn Foyster

Destinations

A Woman’s Guide To Threading the Needle in Spain

We arrived in Spain by train, crossing from France into a new country and a whole new rhythm of travel. Four days in Barcelona, followed by a single night in Madrid before flying home. A short trip, deliberately so, as this time I’m not flying solo. I’m travelling with my sixteen-year-old daughter, Luca, which, for…

March 12, 20260Comments ByColette Gallagher

Destinations Hotels & Resorts

What Can This Tiny Pacific Island Teach Us About Sustainable Travel?

From cosmetics to clothing, food to furniture, when it comes to the products we purchase, green is the new black. With a growing number of consumers considering environmental factors before committing with their credit card. And, the trips we take are no exception. While several glamourous getaways have long driven the growing demand for socially responsible…

March 12, 202611KComments ByMarie-Antoinette Issa

Spa & Wellness

Dwarika’s Sanctuary Nepal: The Rebirth of a Himalayan Wellness Icon

Perched high in the hills of Dhulikhel, Dwarika’s Sanctuary Nepal, has evolved from a renowned hill retreat into one of Asia’s most distinctive Himalayan wellness destinations. Grounded in ancient healing traditions and mountain stillness, it is a sanctuary where women come to reset, reconnect and rediscover clarity. A Sanctuary Reborn There are places in the…

March 12, 20260Comments ByCathy Wagstaff