How to Work British Trains
Holiday Goddess Handbag Guide Editor Jessica Adams on the insider’s way to work British trains.
Hotel review: Shangri-La Cairns
If you’re planning a bit of Great Barrier Reef exploration, I can think of no better base camp than the Shangri La. It’s within walking distance to all of the cruise operators, situated directly opposite the jetty. The hotel forms a circle around a beautiful swimming pool big enough to accommodate large quantities of guests without […]
Chilled out New York
The ‘city that never sleeps’ is famed for its frenetic energy, thrilling restlessness and endless sources of stimulation. But for the Holiday Goddess looking for some time out and a little pampering, New York also knows how to dish up self-indulgent luxury with a dose of serenity on the side. Day Spas Located in a […]
What Women (Don’t) Want From Travel
Memo to hotels and airlines – this is what turns women off travel – and why we don’t take a vacation as often as you’d like. Story – Holiday Goddess Editors and friends.
LONDON: V&A The World’s Biggest Fashion Museum
London has the world’s biggest fashion museum, contained within the Victoria and Albert Museum. New for 2014? The Eighties!
Coffs Coast foodie gems
Coffs Harbour, on the NSW North Coast, used to be famous for such culinary delights as frozen chocolate-coated bananas (my kids still ask for them) but on our recent trip north we gorged ourselves on gourmet fare that was rather more sophisticated. Where to eat on the Coffs Coast One thing that all the restaurants […]
Alto Tango at Zeta Bar, Sydney
If you’re closer to Sydney than Buenos Aires this winter and in need of a hit of Porteño culture, hit up Zeta Bar, Friday nights at the Hilton. Between July 12 and September 6 Zeta Bar transforms into an experiential venue reminiscent of the glamour of 1930s Buenos Aires every Friday night. Watch sensual Tango performances […]
Sex, Death and Art at MONA Hobart, Tasmania
An avant-garde private art collection dedicated to sex and death, the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) has been hailed as a new beginning for contemporary museums and derided by others as the end of art. Regardless of how you respond to it, MONA is without argument an extraordinary and unforgettable experience. Located on […]
Romantic Escapes in Deal, England
Lord Nelson and Henry VIII, two great lovers of history, also loved Deal. So why do romantics still escape here?
England to France the Easy Way
Spend less money and take your time in historic Canterbury and Dover – travel to France on the Dover-Calais ferry.
The Best £5 Lunch in London
The best £5 lunch in London has absolute waterfront views and it’s minutes from the centre. It’s called Camden Market.
Oamaru – New Zealand’s Eccentric Secret
A thriving steampunk scene and tiny penguins by night – could this be New Zealand’s most eccentric secret? Story by Tamara Pitelen.