A visit to New Zealand’s South Island is like stepping onto a movie set. It’s the reason why worldwide blockbusters like The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit were filmed here. While reaching New Zealand requires a long-haul flight, it is worth the journey to discover a sparkling clean and green land where beaches, […]
Heaven at Whitehaven
So there I was, strapped into a seaplane gearing up my camera as the engines began puttering to a start. Only minutes before we were all in the dark about what “surprise” our parents had planned for us. Now, It was just my family and I filling the charter as we all buckled up for […]
Sensory Sophistication at qualia
The defining moment of awareness for me at qualia, is sitting in the Long Room, as the perfectly temperate languid breezes of the Whitsundays, caress and calm with their soft silkiness. Add to that, a glass of ‘house pour’ Champagne, Charles Heidsick, and the changing light over the water and islands across the way. Hmmm. […]
Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef with Life Changing Experiences
A visit to Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef on Australia’s west coast last spring with my then seven year old daughter and husband left with me a potent reminder of the value of the guides hosting guests in remote places, and especially at luxe lodges or camps where many of the experiences and guiding is included […]
