Wondering where to go for luxury travel in Asia & Pacific? Here you find recommendations where to stay & dine in style with value for money. In addition, there are tips what to do (often involving walking).

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Southeast Australia & New Zealand in style – A detailed itinerary

2 Google Maps: all hotels, restaurants, cafes & activities: In my first post about an epic trip that my husband and I made in Southeast Australia and New Zealand at the end of 2018 I informed on our itinerary (Adelaide to Sydney in 15 days…
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2 stunning lakes to walk around in New Zealand

Lake Rotopounamu Track & Lake Matheson Walk: When traveling, my husband and I always look for opportunities to go for a short to medium-length walk as we consider it a good way to get a sense of the place. That was no different…
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2 must-do day trips in New Zealand

Walking & wining on Waiheke Island – Cruising & walking Milford Sound: If I had to name the two day trips in New Zealand that left the most lasting impression on me when traveling the country on a month-long journey in Oceania together…
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2 gourmet hotspots in Oceania

2 hats restaurant LuMi in Sydney & 3 hats restaurant Kazuya in Auckland: When my husband and I travel the world, exploring the local culinary scene is always on our agenda. Our month-long journey in Oceania (see outline) was no exception…
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2 fabulous national parks in Oceania

Walking Ben Boyd N.P. in AUS & boating Abel Tasman N.P. in NZL: There is no shortage of stunning nature in southeastern Australia and New Zealand, this much can be said for sure! When my husband and I toured this area on our month-long…
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Staying in style in Australia’s metropolises of Sydney & Melbourne

2 quirky design hotels of the innovative hotel group QT: When my husband and I look for hotels in metropolises, we often opt for such ones that are a bit different from your traditional, old world property. We like staying at luxury boutique…
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Staying in style when exploring the Great Ocean Road, Australia

Great luxury boutique accommodation in Port Fairy: No trip to the southeast of Australia is complete without cruising the Great Ocean Road, one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives! Of course, my husband and I did not miss this beautiful…
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Nature experiences in style in the Grampians, Australia

Hiking & viewing the landscape plus luxury lodging: My husband and I made on our one-month-long Australia/New Zealand trip (see here outline) also a two-day stop in the central Grampians, a series of rugged sandstone mountain ranges…
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Two days of absolute bliss on Kangaroo Island, Australia

Where to stay/eat in style & what to do: Kangaroo Island near Adelaide in the southeast of Australia is known for its abundant wildlife, sea lions, fur seals, koalas and – of course –, kangaroos in their natural environment. Due to…