“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us…” – Anon
Pristine nature, eccentric art, award-winning dining and an unhurried vibe: Hobart, and indeed Tasmania in general, has skyrocketed in popularity over the last decade—and for very good reason. Whet your appetite for a Tasmanian escape with these little known facts.
An epicurean delight on the idyllic shores of Lake Daylesford—just over 100 kilometres from Melbourne—the Lake House remains one of Australia’s most awarded boutique hotels, more than 30 years after it first opened.
Deep in the heart of the Bouddi National Park, just 90 minutes north of Sydney, Pretty Beach House guarantees a refined yet relaxed holiday experience
To spend time at Ningaloo Reef is to engulf yourself in nature’s abundance, to swim with wild animals, dine under the stars and sleep to the sounds of the wind whispering over the dunes and the sea slapping gently over the reef. Pristine and unspoiled, the Ningaloo coral reef—which extends for almost 300 kilometres, one of the longest in the world—teems with marine life
The arrest of Oscar Wilde here in 1895 caused a stir, but today sensationalism will be the furthest thing from your mind as you step foot into its plush foyer. In the heart of London’s Chelsea, the Belmond Cadogan Hotel harnesses style, artistry and a classic charm.
Poland stepped into the 21st century with a determination to flourish, memories of devastating World War II well and truly put in the past. The once glorious cities of Warsaw, Gdansk and Krakow are glorious once again, their medieval architecture, cobbled streets and imposing cathedrals enchanting visitors with their romance and culture.
In this vast country, where giants roam the savannahs, nature and ancient cultures are inextricably entwined. Mount Kilimanjaro looms regally over the land, the red African sun drops behind the Serengeti Plains, and the Ngorongoro Crater stands as a cauldron of wildlife and ancient civilisation.
Deep in the misty, rain-soaked mountains of Rwanda’s Volcano National Park live one third of the world’s last remaining mountain gorillas. Protected with passion and vigour, these beautiful animals exist in a wild and untamed corner of their ancestral lands.
Towering across the wildlife-laden lands of the Amboseli National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro’s snow-dusted summit is a tantalizing beacon for adventurous souls who long to conquer her lofty heights. The tallest free-standing mountain in the world looms 5,896 metres into a piercingly blue African sky, herds of elephants and zebras walking in its shadow across the dusty savannah below.
It is one of the most spectacular wildlife events on the planet; the greatest show on earth playing out across the vast plains and rolling hills of the Serengeti National Park. Every year, led by the life-giving rains that feed the lush savannahs,
