Winter travel to Europe will have you falling in love with the season of snow. Having lived in Europe for a decade, I have experienced some unforgettable winter activities that will make this year’s cooler months feel warm and bright. Here are just a few winter vacation ideas that will help you embrace the cold.
Lizard Island: An Idyllic Paradise
Located 17 miles off the Queensland coast, Lizard Island Resort is the premier accommodation for experiencing the Great Barrier Reef. Being a resort on one of the world’s natural wonders, it’s the only accommodation promising coveted reef encounters and seclusion. Lizard Island offers direct access to the fringing reef, with vibrant snorkeling and scuba diving […]
Rustic Elegance – Wolgan Valley Resort
Located in New South Wales, home to the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains, sits Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley. This lodge offers the rare opportunity to experience true luxury in a spectacular Australian bush setting. Surrounding by a beautiful backdrop, Wolgan Valley is the true epitome of luxury. Getting There About a 3 hour drive Northwest of Sydney, you’ll […]
Southern Ocean Lodge – Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island in South Australia is brimming with native wildlife and natural beauty. While being Australia’s third largest island, roughly the size of Long Island, it only has a population of 4,000 people. Tucked in a corner of the island, on a rugged cliff facing the wild Southern Ocean, lies Southern Ocean Lodge. Getting There The […]
Silky Oaks Lodge in Daintree Rainforest
Queensland, also known as Australia’s “sunshine state,” is home to a 110-million-year-old rainforest—Daintree National Park. The park is a World Heritage-listed site and nestled on the edge is Silky Oaks Lodge. This lodge blends casual and contemporary design, amongst the most tranquil surrounds. Getting There Located 90 minutes north of Cairns and just 20 minutes […]
Otahuna Lodge, South Island New Zealand
At the head of a secluded valley in the breathtaking Canterbury region lies one of New Zealand’s most important historic estate — Otahuna Lodge. Otahuna is an intimate, exclusive retreat set in an 1895 manor house surrounded by 30 acres of original botanic gardens. The Lodge’s seven generous suites retain grand architectural features from the […]
