Reunion is an intriguing travel destination. Situated less than an hour’s flight from Mauritius, all of a sudden visitors are transplanted in to the EU. This is despite the fact the island is way out here in the Indian ocean, and close to the coast … …

Mauritius is a destination I’ve wanted to visit for over a decade, but always seemed to be on the back burner for some reason. I have friends in Sydney who were born on this beautiful island, and it’s a thrill to finally have the chance … …

There’s an expression that truth can be stranger than fiction, and you would hardly believe this story except for one thing, it happens to be true! My visit to Auckland was supposed to be an overnight stopover, before flying on to Tonga to enjoy the … …

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 … …