June 30, 2011 | By Donna Evans
The Tiwi Islands are just a short flight (20 minutes across the Timor Sea) from the mainland of the Northern Territory in Australia, but they are a world away in tradition. Though Bathurst and Melville are just 80 km from Darwin, they are not accessible without a tour. When you …
February 1, 2011 | By Donna Evans
After a long flight from the US, we landed in Frankfurt to spend a couple of nights before our scheduled travel plans. We chose to stay at Villa Kennedy, which opened in 2006. It was originally the home of a wealthy banking family. Frankfurt is the financial capital of continental Europe, so …
January 21, 2011 | By Donna Evans
The Koro Sun, an all-inclusive resort, offers a gorgeous jungle setting with breathtaking ocean views. Within the 150 acres you will find coconut trees, hibiscus and gorgeous rain forest flora. The spa setting is on the rocks of a waterfall; giving you a true feeling of the tropical environment. Their …
January 20, 2011 | By Donna Evans
Save $1,200 per Couple at Spectacular Australian Resort Luxuriate in the gourmet offerings and spa treatments of Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa in the Greater Blue Mountains of Australia. Your stay includes two nights’ accommodation, all meals, most beverages, two nature activities daily, a spa treatment, and a take home …
January 19, 2011 | By Donna Evans
Serian Camp is the bush home of Alex Walker, a filmmaker and a guide in the Masai Mara. This exclusive camp sits along a secluded valley of the Mara River. In the shade of the walburgia trees, the private luxury tents view the water in a tranquil setting. The Masai Mara has a wealth of wildlife and …
January 18, 2011 | By Donna Evans
The largest and oldest National Park in Tanzania is the Serengeti National Park. The word Serengeti comes from the Masai word for “endless plain”. This park of 14,763 square meters is famous for the great Wildebeest Migration. Over one and a half million of these animals along with over 250,000 zebra …
January 17, 2011 | By Donna Evans
Everyone may know that Vail Resorts offer world class skiing, but one of the special secrets of Vail is the Vail Cascade Resort and Spa. Not only do they offer a family friendly ski in-ski out location, but they also boast a 10,000 square foot spa with state of the art …
January 14, 2011 | By Donna Evans
The news has been inundated by the account of the devastating flooding in the central, outback and south western parts of Queensland, Australia. There have been deaths in the area where over 200,000 people reside and airports in the area have been closed. This news comes after horrific hot and …
January 12, 2011 | By Donna Evans
If you want luxury with an unusual flair, spend a week or weekend at the Rosewood Mayakoba. Travel in wooden boats from room to room in the manmade lagoons. Also enjoy an intoxicating spa treatment, horseback riding, yoga or any of the water sports. With the azure blue of the Caribbean …
January 7, 2011 | By Donna Evans
A new luxury tented camp is opening in Thailand called Elephant Hills. With the style of the African camps in mind, it offers the flavor of the Thai tropical forest atmosphere.