Destinations

A little scream from up ahead disturbs the quiet, as a black and yellow tail slithers into the undergrowth.

It’s pitch black, except for our head torches and we have a nervous giggle, there’s something about a night walk that heightens the senses.

We’ve dodged fire ants and scorpions, found frogs who bark like dogs, geckos, and bright green rat snakes. We are on a two-day trek in the heart of Borneo’s rainforest.

Every Fourth of July, you’re guaranteed a party in the United States, but for those who like to plan ahead, next year will be the 250th anniversary of American Independence, and so in 2026 the traditional Independence Day celebrations will scaled up like never before. Here’s a guide to the best places to start researching for your clients. 

I have sold New Zealand many times in my career, but I’d never had the chance to visit before this educational, so this was more than a reward trip for being a top-selling agent of Audley Travel – it was a dream fulfilled.

As client interest has been growing for ‘bucket-list’ trips, especially among those seeking immersive, scenery-driven travel with a mix of luxury and adventure, it was an opportunity not to be missed and it absolutely exceeded expectations in scale, and wow-factor every step of the way.

Although I have sold Florida as a destination many times, I have never had the opportunity to experience it for myself. Therefore, I was thrilled to be invited on a fam trip to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and Experience Kissimmee in May this year, allowing me to gain first-hand insight into what Orlando has to offer beyond the theme parks we are all familiar with.