If you watched the 6 o'clock news last week you may have heard about recent global studies surrounding the reality of plastic waste in our oceans. Scientists and researchers have uncovered startling truths about the perpetual journey our plastic bottles, bags, containers and cosmetics embark on once they come to leave plain sight. The Mariana [...]
It's time to make the most of Winter before it disappears for another year. Many of us are itching for the sun to stay out all day & wave goodbye to the Winter Blues, but before it is over, it's time to make the most of the last crisp cold mornings & having the fire on [...]
We know that with these sub Antarctic temperatures you won't need much of an excuse to jet away in search of warmer weather. We have the perfect location for you that you may not have ever heard of before. Halfway between Cannes and Saint-Tropez is a little enclave of luxury that you need to circle [...]
Travel seems so glamorous - hopping from one stunning destination to the next. The reality of travel means that we're normally spending 8+ hours crammed in a less than ideal economy seat, hoping that our baggage weight meets the airline's allowance, all the while dealing with a bad seat buddy next to us encroaching on our [...]
Our favourite places to stay around the Country have been awarded the highest accolades in the world, recognising & truly capturing each destination. Brook Serene Boutique Hotels have been taken away four awards at the 2017 World Travel Awards in Shanghai this month. Starting with our first Christchurch destination, The George Hotel. The George was named [...]
Are you ready for a World first experience? Think of the luxurious Hotel du Marc in Reims, France, brought to you by Hilton Hotels & Resorts and their interior inspired Veuve Clicquot Hôtel Rooms this Winter. Through our colder Months, Hilton Hotels & Resorts are bringing a touch of Veuve Clicquot to 1 room at their Auckland, [...]
If you plan to hop-the-ditch this month for Vivid Sydney, you're in for a treat! The festival's ninth annual festival promises to be the city's most spectacular, the longest (23 days to be exact), and brightest yet. Launched in 2009 as a Smart Light festival for energy efficiency, Vivid Sydney is now the world’s largest annual festival [...]
If you are already strategising which location you're going to head to first this Winter to escape the cold, then you will want to take notes on how to change any air-travel into an experience that feels like you're traveling in first class! With so many incredible sale prices dropping on the daily, the urge [...]
Here's your survival guide on Coachella for first timers experiencing this incredible music festival! If you're going to Coachella, travelling there seems to be half of the experience. Located 209 kilometres east of Downtown Los Angeles, Coachella Valley is a trek—but it doesn't have to be difficult one if you keep a few golden rules [...]
If you have a long-haul trip coming up, or you're taking a red-eye, then catching some sleep will make your flight that much easier. Unfortunately, we all know that plane cabins are hardly conducive to sleeping soundly—both regular and infrequent travellers can agree that getting quality shut-eye on a flight is no easy feat. If you're looking to increase [...]