News & Features
News Stories by Elissa Richard
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New Zealand's Top 5 Ultra-Luxe Lodges
New Zealand's natural bounty beckons travelers into the great outdoors. But that doesn't mean that you've got to rough it. These lodges combine Mother Nature with superb cuisine and plush amenities.
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Sailing the Fiji Islands with Captain Cook Cruises
Close your eyes and think of sparkling blue lagoons, lush volcanic isles, and palm tree-studded beaches. Then think of sampling all of these and more in a few short days on a cruise in Fiji.
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Intrepid Cruising: Discover Melanesia with Orion Expeditions
Are you an independent traveler who scoffs at big Caribbean cruises? You might just take to the high seas yet! Orion Expeditions proves that intrepid cruising (with a touch of luxe!) is not an oxymoron.
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7 Great European River Cruises for 2013
Forget what you know about huge Caribbean cruises and consider a ride on the tranquil ships that sail past castles and through wine regions along Europe's most scenic waterways.
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5 Great Ways to See the Great Barrier Reef
The glorious Great Barrier Reef just begs to be explored, and there are many more ways to do so than just scuba. Why not see it from above in a seaplane or submerge yourself in a semi-sub boat?
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Road Trip of a Lifetime: New Zealand by RV
New Zealand's famously gorgeous countryside might just be best experienced by mini RV. Holiday like a Kiwi when you rent a set of wheels for a trip through the rolling hills.
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Following the Hobbit Trail in New Zealand
With the upcoming December release of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, New Zealand will again be top of mind. Hunt down those real-life fantastical scenes on our Hobbit trail.
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5 High-Octane Adventures in New Zealand
It should come as no surprise that New Zealand is a playground for the truly adventurous. We're not talking spirited hikes and jet-skiing here, we're talking 200-ft free falls and tandem hand-gliding.
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Rugged Meets Refined in Tasmania
Find the best of Australia in an unexpected place—from exploring Cradle Mountain to taking in some culture at the MONA, you can do it all on a side trip to Tasmania.
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Into the Outback at Uluru, Australia
Rugged and remote, the Australian Outback is not for the faint of heart. But for those willing to put in a little work, what you'll find is all reward—stunning backdrops and fantastic adventures.
