Rob Ingram

Wildman Wilderness Lodge is the perfect new launching point for exploring the natural beauty and open zoo of wildlife that is the Top End. Rob Ingram heads north to the Mary River wetlands.

Emirates has brought its thoughtful brand of luxury to New South Wales with Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa. Rob Ingram reflects on the valley’s colonial mining past and its ecologically sustainable future.

Rob Ingram explores the spare beauty and mystery of Easter Island, known to locals as Rapa Nui, a windblown outcrop perched in the middle of the South Pacific.

Rob Ingram journeys to the heart of Cognac and discovers, among the medieval architecture and postcard-perfect countryside, that there’s more to this bucolic corner of the world than just brandy.

Kaikoura, the tiny coastal town on New Zealand’s South Island, draws a million visitors a year thanks to its spectacular views and marine life. This is eco-tourism at its best.

Quick weekend escape? Head over the Tasman to Matakana, Auckland’s version of the Hamptons and a cornucopia of produce from both orchard and ocean.

The luxurious Chedi Muscat hotel fuses Omani traditions with a tranquil, minimalist sensibility, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the soul of Arabia.

Marseille may be the oldest city in France, but it’s one of the country’s most vibrant. Diverse ethnic influences have given this port hub a richness and complexity not unlike its most famous dish, bouillabaisse.

In today’s world of experimental gastronomy, where just about anything goes, Spain’s latest crop of culinary stars are carving names for themselves and redrawing the Michelin map.

Medieval and modern merge at Murmuri Barcelona, the new design-driven boutique hotel that’s in sync with Spain’s coolest city. And it’s got more than just a murmur of style.

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Val d’Isère is the new jewel in France’s ski-resort crown. Courted by regal Mont Blanc and glitzy Courchevel, this valley favourite reigns supreme après-heures, too.

Breaking up a long-haul journey with a stopover isn’t just a good way to avoid jetlag, it’s also a great way to fit in another top destination in the same journey. So kick off your trip with a day or two in one of the world’s most exciting stopover cities – you won’t regret it.

In the centre of Kowloon, Mongkok is an exotic blend of rich culture and time-honoured traditions including, of course, good ol’ fashioned haggling.

It may have a Maori moniker, but Akaroa is a little slice of France nestled on New Zealand’s South Island.

Authentic travel experiences may be thin on the ground but, refreshingly, a trip to China’s Yunnan Province promises a truly sacred landscape where minority cultures rule among its many awesome natural attractions.

Shaking off its old image as glitzy Dubai’s poor cousin, Abu Dhabi is quivering on the starting blocks of becoming the next Arabian hotspot. Follow its form and get set for the race ahead.

Aspen? Colorado? No, it’s Dubai’s latest project – an indoor ski resort replete with chalets, mixed terrain and sub-zero temperatures.

Qualia, an ultra-sophisticated new Hamilton Island escape, raises the benchmark for resort-style getaways. Prepare to be pampered.