Holiday Goddess

With its magical mosques, decadent palaces, harems, spice-filled markets and bazaars, Istanbul is a city of sensual delights where dipping your toe in the waters of …

By Kris McIntyre
Categories Cultural, Destinations, Exotic Destinations, How To Travel, Travel Tips and Secrets, Turkey

Admittedly, my love of Bali is born out of Elizabeth Gilbert’s best-selling memoir, ‘Eat, Pray, Love’. Before Elizabeth introduced me to her version of Bali, …

By Kris McIntyre
Categories Asia, Bali, Destinations, Exotic Destinations, Great Escapes, Travel Tips and Secrets

Located about 35 minutes by ferry off the coast of Auckland, Waiheke Island is famous for its natural beauty, wine, olives and artistic community. The …

By Kris McIntyre
Categories Auckland, Destinations, Great Escapes, New Zealand, North Island

Located in the northwest corner of Western Australia, Broome is one of the most remote towns in Australia. The first thing that strikes me about …

By Kris McIntyre
Categories Australia, Broome, Exotic Destinations, Great Escapes, Western Australia

Kris McIntyre backed her designer wellies and sleeping bag for a taste of Australia’s International Indigenous Festival, The Dreaming.

By Kris McIntyre
Categories Australia, Cultural, Destinations, Festivals

At Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa in Tropical North Queensland, Kris McIntyre discovers a unique spa treatment and an authentic Aboriginal eco-tourism experience.

By Kris McIntyre
Categories Australia, Cultural, Pacific, Queensland, Spa breaks, Type of Travel

Wedged between Sydney’s famous Oxford Street and Flinders Street, the eastern end of South Dowling Street is home to some cute and quirky businesses selling everything from the tasty to the sexy.

By Kris McIntyre
Categories Australia, Destinations, Food and drink, New South Wales, Shopping, Sydney

Yoga is a part of daily life in Byron Bay. Kris McIntyre gives you the low down on where to stay, eat and play, and most importantly, where to bend and stretch and reach for the stars.

By Kris McIntyre
Categories Australia, Byron Bay, Destinations, Great Escapes, Health and fitness, New South Wales

When Kris McIntyre was offered the chance to spend less than 24 hours in Warsaw she jumped at the chance to visit Poland’s capital and discovered some tips along the way on how to explore a city on a time budget.

By Kris McIntyre
Categories Destinations, Europe, Food and drink, How To Travel

Running through the heart of Potts Point, Macleay Street has been dubbed Sydney’s answer to New York or Paris. Kris McIntyre shares her local tips on where to eat, drink and shop.

By Kris McIntyre
Categories Australia, Destinations, Food and drink, New South Wales, Shopping, Sydney