Madeira’s Luxury Renaissance

Ricardo Madias-Farinha shares Madeira’s most exciting luxury resorts with a select group of Australian media, writes Cathy Wagstaff Scenic aerial shot of a coastal village in Funchal, Madeira, surrounded by cliffs and ocean. Photo by Matej Simko As demand for meaningful multi-generational travel continues to surge, Madeira is quietly emerging as one of Europe’s most compelling…

May 24, 20260Comments

ByCathy Wagstaff

Experiences News

The Great Deceleration: Swapping Viral Hotspots for Slow Travel in South America

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…

May 10, 20260Comments

Byrobynfoyster

Experiences News

Why the Future of Travel is Slow, Sustainable, and Female-Led

Beyond the Tourist Trail: Meet the 'Architects' of Regenerative Travel. Report by Lucy Broadbent in London. When global travel ground to a halt several years ago, travel consultant Jill Hurd experienced a sudden, undeniable clarity about the future of her industry. While her business temporarily paused, a new vision began to take shape. Two of…

The Art of Travelling Stylishly On Points

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…

March 26, 20260Comments

Byrobynfoyster

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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

Byrobynfoyster

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The Podcast That Turns Travel Into Storytelling

Travel, at its most memorable, is rarely about destination as it is discovery. It is an overheard conversation in the supermarket in a language you don’t yet speak. The rhythm of footsteps on unfamiliar streets. The way a moment on the metro can reshape your memory of a place entirely. That is the space The…

March 1, 20260Comments

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa

Destinations News

Beyond The Ice: Women Redefine the Antarctica Travel Narrative

For as long as I can remember, the travel narrative surrounding Antarctica has been dominated by tales of rugged survival and hard science. We picture the early explorers, the icebreakers, and the researchers braving the harshest elements on earth. But what happens when we view the world's most remote, fragile continent through the lens of…

February 21, 20260Comments

Byrobynfoyster

Experiences News

The New Era of Intentional Travel: Booking.com’s 2026 Predictions

The biggest travel trends of 2026 aren’t defined by a single destination, but by a radical shift in resource allocation. According to Booking.com’s latest predictions, Australians are moving away from "one-size-fits-all" holidays in favour of extreme intentionality. Faced with a complex economic climate, the 2026 traveller is no longer just "going on vacation"; they are…

January 5, 20260Comments

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa

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Why Creative Nature Walks Are the Reset Women Need — My Story

From anxiety to alignment: Sydney-based artist Zahrina Robertson shares this story about her transformational seven week trip abroad. When I left Sydney, my suitcase was on its last legs and my family had claimed every charger I've ever owned. There was nothing glamorous about airport queues or negotiating the window seat, but I knew I…

December 1, 20250Comments

ByZahrina Robertson

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Optimising Every Dollar in Australia’s Travel and Airlines Sector

Belinda Lloyd, Senior Technical Account Manager at Amperity, explores how an AI-first, data-driven approach can better target audiences and reshape travel marketing for more personalised, effective engagement. Here is her story. It's the holiday season, and the pressure is on travel brands, hotels and airlines in Australia to find new ways to deliver personalised experiences…

November 18, 20250Comments

Byrobynfoyster

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