Where are we – Bali, Indonesia

Destination – Bali, and more specifically the somewhat undiscovered gem that is Sanur, for the Labour Day Long Weekend

Duration – Literally just the long weekend, flying in after work on Friday and back in the office first thing Tuesday.

Suitable for – our team trip, but also anyone that has a little time up their sleeve but doesn’t want to venture that far. It was certainly achievable to be there for such a short time frame - we packed a lot in, whilst still having a lot of opportunities for lovely r&r (and one of two indulgent spa treatments!)

Where are we – one of the last ship inspections for this season, on board the Azamara Pursuit (Port Melbourne)

Where am I – a truly once in a lifetime invitation to the Brit Awards.

Who we saw – everyone! From Charli XCX to Lenny Kravitz. Amazing performances including JADE, Sabrina Carpenter, Teddy Swims and Myles Smith - viewed from our VIP front row seats. An unforgettable night out at London’s O2 Arena

Where am I – a stopover in Doha, the capital of Qatar, enroute to London.

Where we stayed – the 5* beachfront Rixos Gulf Hotel

Duration – 2 nights, plenty of time to squeeze in Museum Visits & Desert Safaris, an evening of exploration at Souk Waqif & a lot of indulgent (large) meals!

Where are we – a ship inspection on board the Coral Adventurer (Port Melbourne)

Suitable for – the average age on board ranges from around 55-60yrs. An intrepid kind of traveller, seeking an authentic experience on board a comfortable small ship with a friendly Australian crew.

Where are we – a ship inspection on board the Silver Nova (Port Melbourne)

Suitable for – a brand synonymous with European flair and intimate, all-inclusive luxury. Silversea has always appealed to our clients who enjoy the finer things in life, personalised butler service (in all suites), great cuisine and some wonderful intensive itineraries - that pretty much cover the whole globe!

Where am I – the Philippines.

Destination – Manila, Cebu, Bohol, El Nido & Boracay

Duration – It was a quick visit for us (8 nights) but still felt like a decent break. Given the number of places we squeezed in, for most of our clients I’d probably suggest adding more time or taking out an island or two.

Suitable for – Couples, friends and families. And incidentally very LGBTIQA+ welcoming which was lovely.

Today we had the pleasure to meet with Christina, Luxury Leisure Sales Manager, from Phaea Blue Palace; a brand new member of the exclusive SLH collection (Small Luxury Hotels of the World.) Their ethos is to balance a unique sense of place with authentic Greek hospitality - perfect!

Where am I – Siem Reap, gateway to the ruins of Angkor

Duration – Three days

Suitable for – all kinds of intrepid travellers. The small city is easily accessible on foot and home to a wide variety of accommodation, lovely restaurants and a vibrant night market / bar scene.

Where am I – paradise! aka Sri Lanka.

Destination – Colombo, Kandalama, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala, Weligama, Galle & Negombo.

Duration – Just over two weeks.

Suitable for – Our trip was definitely perfect for a couple, but there’s something on the island of Sri Lanka for absolutely everyone.