Family scuba course in St Lucia

Written by Anna Northeast on 20 January 2011

This desert island provides great adventure digs for families with teens. We stayed at Anse Chastanet Resort, a 600-acre jungle property perched on the islands pristine shore with rooms scattered about the lush hillside and the beachfront. It is in the heart of the marine reserves and has the legendary twin peaks, the Pitons, as the dramatic backdrop.

The idyllic landscapes of Gauguin

Written by Scott Dunn team on 19 January 2011

Painting in his classic style of block colours, he opened European eyes to a new vision of the world. Gauguin provided a unique incentive to travel, to explore and discover these vivid exotic lands. In this way his name and work has became synonymous with freedom of the creative individual from one's original cultural moorings.

Some highlights of New Zealand

Written by Olivia Cryer on 10 January 2011

One great wild untidy luxuriant hothouse

Written by Scott Dunn team on 7 January 2011

Charles Darwin described the rainforests of the neotropics as, 'one great wild untidy luxuriant hothouse made by nature for herself'. This statement makes complete sense when standing amongst the astounding biodiversity in one of the least explored rainforests on the planet.

Family mountain biking in the Blue Mountains

Written by Juliet Morris on 7 January 2011

This is a great activity for the whole family to enjoy. We were picked up from Montenegro bay and driven up into the mysterious mist that shrouds the luscious Blue Mountains. The journey was an unforgettable insight into the relentless, crazy Jamaican culture. We were transported to the summit in a colourful, graffiti covered, rickety old school bus, with the beats of reggae booming making the sides rattle...

The trendiest rooftop bar

Written by Scott Dunn team on 5 January 2011

The Lantern bar has been classed as the highlight of the exclusive Fullerton Bay Hotel. With spectacular panoramic views over the Singapore CBD skyline and Marina Bay, this place has quickly become one of the most popular ‘after work’ drinks venue in Singapore. It defines cosmopolitan cool.

Going slow in Belize

Written by Sarah Lee on 4 January 2011

We're in paradise! Caye Caulker is a very chilled little island in the Caribbean, some 45 minutes by speedboat from Belize City. This island came recommended by friends and hasn't failed to amaze us.

Something old Something new

Written by Scott Dunn team on 4 January 2011

Something old, something new–The British roots mixed with the modern and traditional Caribbean culture, combine both the old and the new, making these Caribbean islands lively and exotic destinations.