Photograph of the week: Volcanic crater, White Island, New Zealand
If staring into a red-hot bubbling abyss sounds like the adventure getaway of your dreams, look no further than White Island, New Zealand. Often referred to as the world’s most…
Luxury travel treats: Farpoint Wheels 65, the PLIQO, Helly Hansen jacket and more
Whether you’re a backpacker or a business traveller, there’s something for you in our latest round-up of ‘luxury travel treats’. In this edition, we have some really versatile luggage –…
Top 10 luxury hotel spas in Australia
Travelling all the way to Australia can be a big undertaking, especially if you’re coming from the other side of the world. If you think that you’ll need some time…
Luxury travel news this week
Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on…
Bawah Reserve – a hidden treasure for luxury travelers in the Anambas Archipielago
Located in one of the remote Indonesian archipelagos that escapes Google Maps, is the remote eco-chic resort Bawah Reserve. A complex of safari-style villas that was born to protect the…
Chile
Protests have occurred in the areas of Las Condes, Providencia and Vitacura where the Australian and other embassies are located. Avoid Plaza Baquedano/Plaza Italia in central Santiago, and the centre…
Samoa
There's a measles epidemic in Samoa. All government offices will be closed on 5 and 6 December to assist with mass measles vaccinations. This won't affect the airport, seaports or…
Saudi Arabia
We've reviewed our travel advice for Saudi Arabia. We haven't changed our advice level: Reconsider your need to travel to Saudi Arabia due to terrorism and political tension. Highest level applies in…
Philippines
We've reviewed our travel advice for the Philippines. We haven't changed our level of advice. Exercise a high degree of caution in the Philippines overall. Higher levels of advice are in…
Nepal
On 30 November, several by-elections will take place throughout Nepal. In the last few days, there have been a number of small-scale explosions in Pokhara. Avoid protests, political and other…