The Celestyal Cruise: A Voyage To The Greek Islands

My Golden Gap year has been full of ‘firsts,’ so it seemed like a fitting way to end the European leg of my adventure with a grand finale of ‘firsts’ on board the Celestyal Crystal cruise. My maiden voyage departed from Athens, and over the course of eight days we explored four Greek islands in…

ByAngela Galloway14/10/20240Comments

Advice Travel & Leisure

Sophie Falkiner’s Six Best Travel Tips

With a career that has seen her globetrotting for over two decades, Sophie Falkiner has picked up a few hacks for vacationing in style. The Carousel caught up with the model, host and presenter of Luxury Escape's & Sydney Weekender, who shared her six best travel tips for any kind of trip - just in…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa31/08/20230Comments

Fitness Health

Happy Holidays: How To Use The Break To Do A Wellness Reset

It’s been a very big year for most of us as we’ve stretched (and sometimes overstretched) ourselves to get ‘back to normal life’ after lockdowns. It’s required a lot of physical and mental energy, especially towards the tail-end of the year. If sticking to a health routine over the holidays is feeling overwhelming because you…

ByJulius Feldmann04/01/20230Comments

Destinations Entertaining & Wine

Escape With Your Girlfriends On The Ultimate Blue Mountains Weekend

From the minute I opened the gate at the leafy entrance to this stunning 1890's sandstone house, the tranquil smell of lavender was so strong it immediately calmed me to the core. It was like I left Sydney behind and had already been there for days. The Lavender Majestic - what a place! I was lucky enough…

ByMillie Constable16/01/20220Comments

Advice Travel & Leisure

Your Sydney Tour Guide – Where To Visit And Stay

Are you planning your next holiday in Sydney? Great choice! It is certainly one of the best cities not only in Australia, but in the whole world. Not only is it incredibly diverse with picturesque views, beautiful beaches and thriving urban landscapes, it also offers a virtually endless array of activities for those who love…

ByThe Carousel28/12/20210Comments

Cruising Travel & Leisure

The Best Of Both Worlds: Land And Sea Holidays

People can be divided by how they want to experience a destination; some may enjoy the dynamics of travelling with a group of friends on a guided holiday while others like to take advantage of a floating hotel and only unpacking once. To make your life a little easier, we’ve listed the best trips…

ByThe Carousel22/11/20210Comments

Advice Destinations Travel & Leisure

An Insider’s Guide To The Hottest Places In California Right Now

There are endless reasons to love California. For one, it’s always summer. Also, you can order everything with a side of tacos. Finally (and my personal favourite), Insta-worthy views of a spectacular sunset are pretty much everywhere. Thanks to Visit California and Air New Zealand, I was recently introduced to some of the hottest places to stay,…

ByIlona Marchetta09/11/20210Comments

Destinations Travel & Leisure

Step Back In Time With A Blue Mountains Vintage Beauty

My family and I are no strangers to the Blue Mountains. Our children love the wide-open spaces, the bush walks, the weekend markets and the general ‘laid back’ feeling of the area. But, in all the years we’ve been travelling to the blue mountains, the most beautiful place we have ever stayed at is Wentworth Cottage…

ByLJ Charleston06/09/20210Comments

Cruising Travel & Leisure

Ready To See Australia In A New Way? Grab These Holiday Deals

The Australian getaway has never been more critical than it is right now, with the whole country rallying to get out and support local tourism operators and communities around the nation. With so much support for travel within Australia, what better way to get involved than to start thinking about your next getaway aboard a…

ByThe Carousel22/07/20210Comments

Destinations Travel & Leisure

The Perfect Skiing Trip: BC’s Kimberley To Panorama Mountain Resort

With the ski season in Canada kicking off in December, now is the time to book your next trip. There is no experience that makes you feel closer with nature than the warm feeling of sitting in the Lussier Hot Springs as you admire the view of frosted trees and rocks dusted with snow. Kimberley Alpine…

ByMichael Townsend27/05/20210Comments