Richard Branson is one of the most famous names in travel and so, naturally, he is also the owner of a luxurious private island. Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands was badly damaged in last year’s hurricanes, but now the island has officially reopened and welcomed back its first guests. After being damaged by a […]
Frank Lloyd Wright’s New York estate is open to visitors following $10 million restoration
The iconic Graycliff estate in Derby, New York that was designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright has opened to the public following extensive renovation work. Graycliff estate in Derby, New York. Image by Noah Kalina Designed by Lloyd Wright between 1926 and 1931, the 9000-square-foot build was commissioned by industrialist Darwin Martin as a […]
Sydney’s best beaches will soon be connected by a stunning 80km coastal walk
Plans are underway in Sydney to create an incredible new 80km coastal hike between two of Australia’s best known beaches. Bondi Beach is one of the starting points for the proposed Sydney hike. Photo by GagliardiImages/Shutterstock The proposed trail would run between Bondi and Manly beaches and would take in some of the country’s most epic […]
Santa’s there but there isn’t much snow in Lapland this Christmas
Meeting Santa Claus in his Lapland home is a winter treat for many families, but thanks to unseasonably high temperatures that have struck Finland’s far north, snow is rather thin on the ground this year. This is disappointing news for holidaymakers as the area is usually snow-covered for around 175 days a year and generally […]