When we talk about luxury Australian holiday experiences we naturally think of romantic sailing adventures around the Whitsunday Islands; a city escape to Sydney or Melbourne or perhaps a honeymoon hideaway in the rainforests of the Queensland Peninsula. There is however one destination, a little island off the south coast of Victoria, (which is actually over twice the size of the Netherlands) that can often be obscured by the bright lights of its mainland counterparts. Tasmania has an awful lot to offer; often referred to as the Natural State, it promises some of the most unspoilt and beautiful...

What motivates people to travel on a luxury holiday can differ dramatically. Some people are in search of breathtaking scenery, for some bright lights and adventure take precedence; many would consider weather to be the most important factor, from the white beaches of Bermuda to the snowy slopes of Switzerland. However, while some are preoccupied with feeding their eyes with wondrous sights, for others, it is more about feeding their stomach with delicious food. Food and wine holidays, or at least holidays chosen because of a regions gastronomic reputation are continually on the rise. With the...

After the hangover of the Christmas and New Year celebrations a lot of us are in the mood for a little pick-me-up and how better to chase away those winter blues than with a luxury holiday to an exotic location. From African safaris to Australasian adventures, winter breaks are no longer favoured exclusively by snowboard or ski enthusiasts, as more and more couples and families look to revitalise mind, body and soul with a luxury escape to a far flung clime. Particularly popular are vacations to the southern hemisphere where, due to opposing seasonal patterns, the days are longer, warmer and brighter. With...

2011 is a big year for tourism and in my opinion there is only one place that is setting itself up to be the must visit luxury holiday destination, our cousins down under, New Zealand. My justification, well New Zealand has always been one of the favourite places to visit so I didn’t need much persuasion, but I think 2011 is certainly set to be the year of the Kiwi. New Zealand is an incredible country, comprising two main islands, the aptly named North and South Islands, as well as several smaller constituent land masses just off the coast. It enjoys some of the most diverse geography in the...