Endless deserts, towering cliffs, vast forests: in this continent-sized country, the landscapes have evolved without constraint since the dawn of time… its sheer scale is hard to grasp. Beyond these landscapes lies something else: an encounter with Aboriginal culture. The Northern Territory is a complex mosaic of Aboriginal cultures, encompassing several hundred languages, customs and […]

Going so far, yes, but coming back amazed and ready to leave again. That is what we want you to experience through this journey across New Zealand, from North to South, covering the essentials, with this trip’s sole purpose being to hear you say: “I want to go back!” New Zealand is endless in secret […]

With such a wealth and variety of landscapes, covering the whole of New Zealand in a single trip is impossible. But let’s try to take in the essentials while staying off the beaten track! There are so many major sites that this inevitably comes at the expense of more remote or harder-to-reach places — no […]

Western Australia is renowned for its long sunny days and for the diversity of its landscapes and climates. Enjoy a boat ride along the Swan River from Perth to Fremantle, or through the vineyards of the Swan Valley. Far less touristy than the eastern part of the country, Western Australia is well worth a visit: […]

Art Deco and fine wine enthusiasts can use their trip to New Zealand to deepen their culinary knowledge, heading to Napier from vineyard to vineyard. Despite a still-young wine culture, New Zealand wines are gradually becoming very good and making a name for themselves. You’ll stay in distinctly Art Deco hotels, many of them rebuilt […]

For travellers seeking exclusive settings, we offer the quintessence of luxury on two of French Polynesia’s most precious islands. Begin by sailing between Raiatea and Bora Bora aboard your private yacht. In Bora Bora, enjoy an elegant villa with an unobstructed view of the horizon, a Clarins Spa and unmatched butler service. Then comes pure […]

Kangaroo Island, Australia’s third-largest island after Tasmania and Melville Island, is an iconic destination, an ecotourism treasure and a refuge for Australian wildlife. It is marked by vast white sand beaches fringed by azure sea, sheer cliffs, wind-sculpted rocks, green hills, caves, sand dunes and nature reserves. A destination for all seasons, where the climate […]

Ten times larger than Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound offers a wild, ever-changing beauty — at times clear, blue and sunlit, at others mysterious and mist-covered. A wild expanse of dense rainforest, steep peaks, waterfalls and calm deep waters, the place is quiet, restful and green. Watch closely for wildlife such as bottlenose dolphins, which often […]

Western Australia still has plenty of surprises in store. Discover the hidden landscapes of Australia’s first wine region. Explore extraordinary underground caves, then make your way to Ningaloo Reef, the best place in the world to swim in translucent waters alongside gentle whale sharks. The journey begins with a first glimpse from above, making it […]

This itinerary takes you along the Explorer’s Way into the heart of the Outback — a journey through a modern nation that passes at the heart of an ancient land. Get close to kangaroos, koalas, seals, penguins, and pelicans in the wildlife sanctuary of Kangaroo Island, and fly over Wilpena Pound in the rugged, weathered […]

Pushing all the way to the very tip of the North Island gives a different dimension to the Land of the Long White Cloud. Cape Reinga is a sacred place for Māori. According to tradition, it is from here that the souls of the dead depart for Hawaiki, their ancestral homeland. It is also here […]

Tasmania is Australia’s only island state. It is a heart-shaped island of lush green valleys, sparsely populated towns and villages, and a coastline that remains largely undeveloped. It is one of the most mountainous islands in the world, and although its peaks are not dizzyingly high, their jagged profile is unlike anywhere else. Its geology […]