Being rather disillusioned with Australia’s own long-haul service offered by Jetstar, I thought I’d try one of the shiny new alternatives. Here's my Air Asia review.
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Luxury, adventure, fine food and orangutans: Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort

The Shangri-La Rasa Ria resort has luxurious hotel rooms set in a beautiful natural environment, which they make large efforts to conserve.
Glasgow Arts Trail: Mackintosh to murals

On my first visit to Scotland in over 20 years, I was excited to revisit Mackintosh and even more excited to find the city’s art scene thriving, still.
Ski France: Magical Megéve

The French elite established Megéve as a ski resort in the 1930s, when their previous choice of St Moritz became a favourite of the Nazi elite and they needed an alternative.
Rooted in Nature: every day is Earth Day in Shangri-La’s kitchens

Here’s an initiative that gets my stamp of approval. I’m always telling people not to wait for Earth Day or Clean Up Australia Day, make a difference today.
Airlie Beach adventures for teens

Airlie Beach is one of those ‘Must Do’ stops for backpackers. It's lively with plenty of adrenaline activities on offer. Great for a holiday with teens.
London: a weekend with the girls

On our recent trip to the UK we cooked up a few girly weekend ideas. Here’s our guide; things to do in London.
Easter at Taronga: a combination of cute animals and adrenalin to tempt a teenager

There are plenty of new baby faces to see at Taronga Zoo to tempt cynical teenagers. Especially with the introduction of Taronga's new Wild Ropes Course.
Hong Kong with kids: 4 days, 4 ways

Here are four ways to give the kids a good time in Hong Kong in one day, or if you’re here for four days; here’s how to spend them.
#escapers15 Queensland Capers

Three days of full-on challenges (official and unofficial) lead us to a grand gala dinner at the Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach. So who won?