Sydney is one of the great harbourside cities in the world, ranking alongside my other favourites: San Francisco, New York, Vancouver, Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro. Seeing Sydney from the air on a clear day is a breathtaking treat. The harbour, with its dozens of inlets, is absolutely magnificent. The views over the city [...]
velvet escape’s Culinary Journey: Fremantle
What: freshly shucked oysters with a cucumber and mint salsa, accompanied by a crisp Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc. Where: The Mussel Bar, Fremantle, Western Australia. Fremantle is an ocean-side town with gorgeous heritage buildings, a 20-minute train ride from Perth. Note: The oysters were incredibly fresh and, coupled with a light cucumber and mint salsa, were [...]
Undersea holiday in paradise
Fancy a stay in an undersea resort amidst coral reefs? That will soon be possible when the Poseidon Undersea Resort opens in Fiji in early-2010. It will be the world’s first seafloor resort and will feature three accommodation types: undersea suites, overwater villas and island bungalows. The undersea suites are located on the seabed, 40 feet under [...]
velvet escape’s ‘Stayed There’ feature: Sofitel Motu Bora Bora
The new velvet escape’s ‘Stayed There’ feature is a series of reviews of hotels and resorts I’ve stayed at. They’re being featured on this blog because… well, they’re amazing (for a variety of reasons) and scored well on the jaw-dropping scale. The very first ‘Stayed There’ feature is Sofitel Motu Bora Bora. This small-scale resort [...]
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Easter Island is a tiny dot in the Pacific Ocean but its fame far exceeds its shores. The island is home to probably one of the greatest mysteries of our time and is certainly worth a visit. The world famous statues and its history are the main attraction but the island also boasts stunning [...]
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“A little piece of heaven”. That’s how I would characterise Bora Bora, that world famous atoll in the South Pacific. Bora Bora was one of the highlights on my recent round-the-world trip. It truly is a magical place with a stunning lagoon overlooked by the impressive rock face of Mount Otemanu. Check out the new [...]
About Keith Jenkins
I'm Keith Jenkins. In July 2008, I left my ten-year banking career to travel around the world. I've not looked back since.
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