Out and about in Sydney...

The British winter is the perfect time to visit Australia, especially those in search of winter sunshine. Sydney remains the one of the hippest and coolest of cities worldwide, attracting hundreds of visitors each year, likened to more of a resort on the beach than the beating heart of...

New Zealand’s Bes...

To the Kiwi food and wine lover, ‘Cuisine’ Magazine is our bible, with a tantalizing array of meals and menus on display every alternate month along with wine recommendations and their prestigious NZ Restaurant of the Year Award. This year two of our favourite NZ Winery Restaurants...

Port Douglas…Tota...

At 6.38am on the 14th November 2012, all those visiting the Port Douglas region of Australia will be in the prime viewing spot for a Total Solar Eclipse. Sections of local beaches will be booked out for private parties, but the majority will be open to the public, to experience together...

Wild Bush Luxury in the...

You might think that there is a paradox between the ‘back to nature’ Wild Bush experience and the concept of luxury living. How is it that you can truly unravel the secrets of the Australian Outback and stay in stylish accommodation? The much sought after idea of being able to retreat...

Winter Festival Fun in ...

As the UK is starting to enjoy its summer, here in New Zealand we are heading into our winter and to celebrate the arrival of this snowy season, Queenstown puts on a party like no other! Back in 1975, a bunch of Queenstown locals decided that the start of winter was a great excuse to have...

My Perfectly Planned Pr...

Here at Turquoise we have been asking friends & clients to tell us a little a bit about an object or thing which is close to their  hearts…so I thought it only fair that I should go first and tell you the story of my engagement on Lizard Island in tropical North Queensland. As a...