There is always this special feeling I get when I land in Sydney – always something new to the city or exciting people to meet. This time, after only a short flight from Hamilton Island and our island getaway at Hayman – it felt great to re-immerse into city life. And, with the fairly new tunnel system, it was a quick 15-minute transfer to the InterContinental Sydney, where we would be spending the next three nights. [Read more…] about Family vacation continues in Sydney
Wolgan Valley and my incredible stay
It had been over a year since I last visited this beautiful lodge, and my how things have changed. During the interim and under the guidance of Joost (the GM) and Ben (Manager of Conservation and Activities), thousands of trees have been planted and wildlife safety and conservation has been at the forefront of operations. [Read more…] about Wolgan Valley and my incredible stay
Broadening horizons in Bumthang
Travelers interested in broadening their horizons will find that Bhutan is one of the world’s most exotic destinations.
Bhutan is about as lofty a land as you can imagine, landlocked in the Himalayas between the Tibetan Plateau and India. It’s a region that has attracted holy men and royalty throughout the centuries. [Read more…] about Broadening horizons in Bumthang
Hayman Island with the family
Hayman was our first stop after my Mum’s 80th birthday celebration on the Gold Coast. We had almost all of the family including my brother George, his wife Michelle and their two daughters, Georgia and Ashley. After our flight, we popped the sunnys on and walked down the jetty to board the Sun Goddess. [Read more…] about Hayman Island with the family
My recent stay at Southern Ocean Lodge
We all flew from Sydney and easily made the connection to REX Airlines for the short hop to Kangaroo Island, home to Southern Ocean Lodge. Once we landed, there stood Craig Wickham of Exceptional Kangaroo Island, the best tour operator in Australia and a great friend. I have known Craig for over 25 years and consider him a real mate! [Read more…] about My recent stay at Southern Ocean Lodge
The 10 most wonderful features of the Whitsundays
1. There are 74 islands. The best thing about this breathtaking assortment of islands in the Coral Sea is that there are so many of them. Located along the coast of Queensland, the Whitsundays are made up of islands, reefs, rainforests and deserted coastlines. [Read more…] about The 10 most wonderful features of the Whitsundays