February special: Destination Green
The big wetWords Megan AndersonCall it the Wet. Call it the Green. For many, December to March is the best season. Rain doesn’t stop play in Australia’s tropical north.
Back to natureWords Ken Eastwood Photography Caroline WestGreen business is good business in Tasmania, whose reputation as an environmentally sound tourist destination is on the rise.
Walk this wayWords Charlotte WoodSpectacular surf coastline, stretches of open heath and lush forest, untouched native flora – and quite a few koalas. Novelist Charlotte Wood takes a walk on the wild side, in our beautiful own backyard.
City Guides
Ship to... shoreWords Sarah MarinosSaturated with centuries of seafaring history, Portsmouth also has an abundance of shopping, sightseeing and dining diversions for the contemporary landlubber.
Accommodation
Emerald Valley VillaNew South Wales, Australia.
Good HotelSan Francisco, USA.
The NinesPortland, Oregon, USA.
Shopping
Plastic FantasticWords Maria Visconti Photography parisydneytokyoImitation may be the greatest form of flattery, but the artistry of Japan’s food replicas deserves stand-alone recognition. Proof? They look good enough to eat.
Food & Drink
Turning up the heatWords Aaron Peasley Photography Angus ObornNot only can Chicago lay claim to Barack Obama, but the Windy City’s cuisine is also proving to be of presidential calibre.
Restaurants: Taking care of businessReviews by Pat Nourse (NSW), Rita Erlich (VIC), Sam McCue (NT), Peter Forrestal (WA), Margaret Kennedy (QLD), Sue Dyson & Roger McShane (TAS), Christine Salins (ACT)If you’re talking shop, there’s no reason not to combine the deal with the pleasure of fine food.
See & Do
Wild in the WestWords Sian PriorCate Blanchett, Chick Corea, John McLaughlin and a Japanese jan jan opera are just some of the diverse acts at this year’s Perth International Arts Festival.
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