The lure of a flight over to American Samoa cast a powerful spell on me, and it didn’t take long for the friendly staff in the Apia office of Polynesian Airlines to get my itinerary sorted. I always find it thrilling when a new travel … …

To be honest I was feeling a little cross and out of sorts. There I was on New Years Eve back in the Fijian resort town of Nadi, swinging away in a hammock. The thing is though, I was meant to be in Samoa already, … …

I’m one of those people who finds the human condition endlessly fascinating. What is it exactly that controls our emotions, the mystical trigger to determine our likes and dislikes? And yet these very preferences are different from person to person, as by definition personal taste … …

When you consider New Caledonia is only two and a half hours flight from Sydney, visitors are really in for a pleasant surprise upon arrival in the country. The usual custom for Australians who want a taste of Europe is to get on a plane … …

Fiji is a little patch of paradise only four hours flight from Sydney, and literally on our own doorstep. Aussies flock to this South Pacific paradise in extraordinary numbers, and it’s amazing that I have not previously graced the shores of this beautiful island country. … …

Having received an invitation to attend Smart Travel 14 in Northeast Portugal is an honour, and I’m thrilled to be in the lovely city of Braganca with my generous hosts. Portugal is a country steeped in tradition with world class architecture, culture, gastronomy and wine, … …

If you were to close your eyes and picture the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about the Caribbean, it’s a pretty safe bet that we would see stunning white sand, gorgeous beaches, and rows of palm trees. But when it comes to … …

Trinidad & Tobago are the home Islands of Brian Lara and Dwight Yorke respectively. Two world famous sportsmen are proud to call these Caribbean Islands home, so if it’s good enough for them it’s certainly good enough for me! T&T is actually a big hitter … …

The people of the West Indies seem endlessly intrigued by my wilder tendencies, which tend to surface every time I visit the Caribbean. “You’re sporting bare feet man!” a woman in Barbados exclaimed in amazement the other day. The locals will stare at my feet … …

Antigua reminds me of a beautiful woman who is having a quiet night in, and you are fortunate enough to meet her for the first time. There is something about her, no doubt, but it is an understated beauty. Hey, need I remind you this … …