Category Archives: Long Haul Vacations

Treble Cone

Reach the Peak This Summer in New Zealand

Though New Zealand is perhaps best known for its hobbit-infested lands and breathtaking scenery, it’s also a luxury-seeker’s paradise with world-class ski resorts luring travelers from June (the start of…

Sydney

10 Unexpected Things To Do In Sydney

By Lisa Arcella You’ve seen the Opera House, climbed the Harbour Bridge, and taken a trip up to the top of the Tower Eye. Now what? Sydney is an amazing…

Sydney Turandot

Marvel at the Newest Opera on the Harbour

This month, the opera extends beyond the iconic Sydney Opera House as Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour presents its newest spectacular production, Turandot, where “a powerful lust meets an icy…

Older Couple Fiesta for the Folks

Fiestas for the Folks

How many times can you get Mom a scarf, and do not even think about buying Dad those character golf head covers. Mom deserves a thoughtful present (she was in…

surfing

In Search of the Swell

By Lisa Arcella Tom Servais knows exactly where to find the best spots in the world to catch a wave—he’s been to them all! The professional photographer travels the globe…

Canal St. Martin

10 Unexpected Things To Do In Paris

You’ve climbed the Eiffel Tower, strolled through Notre Dame, and hung out with Mona Lisa at the Louvre. Now what? There’s so much more to see and do in Paris…

Luxury, Sophistication and Comfort, i.e. Emirates

When you’re spending more than half a day in the air, you want to be comfortable, and that’s why you choose Emirates. Since taking to the skies more than 20…

Blue Mountains Skyway

72 Hours in…Sydney!

Every New Year’s Eve, Sydney’s famous Harbour Bridge shoots off fireworks at midnight, but there’s more to this vibrant and thrilling cityscape, featuring powdery beaches, stunning views, contemporary cuisine, and…

Conrad Rahgali Island, Maldives

Making a Splash — 10 Awesome Pools from Around the World

Nothing conjures up the notion of relaxation and an ideal vacation more than a beautiful swimming pool, and some of the best also offer awesome extras, like slides, lazy rivers,…

Samoa Watering Hole

What You Didn’t Know About Samoa

Halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii, you’ll find the South Pacific paradise of Samoa, ten islands of natural wonder with lush rainforests, sparkling waterfalls, and even a giant swimming hole….