FBI Travel

09/06/2026

Explora Journeys has quickly become a favourite with both our team and our clients. If you're looking ahead to your 2027 and 2028 travels, here are our a few of our recommendations:

✨ 7-night A Journey of Adriatic Splendour & Mediterranean Delights from Venice to Athens. Wander the lively old town of Koper and the chic Dalmatian streets of Dubrovnik, experience Kotor's fairy-tale beauty and enjoy the spectacular views of Corfu and the colourful landscapes of Milos. Departs 3 May 2027

✨ 7-night A Journey of Tropical Shores & Historic Treasures roundtrip from Singapore. Enjoy Koh Samui's laid-back charm, explore Bangkok's gilded temples and browse the markets of Sihanoukville. Departs 19 December 2027

✨ 7-night A Journey of Shimmering Horizons & Vibrant Discovery from Hong Kong to Singapore. Take in ancient sites in Da Nang, Nha Trang's seaside charm, Ho Chi Minh City and the tranquil waterways of the Mekong Delta. Departs 13 February 2028

Book by 24 June 2026 to receive up to 25% savings and up to AU$4,600 in Explora Credit.*

And if you book with us, you'll also receive Virtuoso amenities.*

*Valid on selected Explora Journeys. Other T&Cs apply
📸 Courtesy of Explora Journeys

07/06/2026

🥖 Explore France in 2027 🥖

Discover five of France's spectacular regions on the 20-day La Grande France with Albatross European Escorted Tours.

Travelling from Paris to Nice, you'll:
🥐 Explore the chateaux of the Loire Valley
🥐 Visit Da Vinci's residence in Amboise
🥐 Take a guided visit to the Cordeliers Cloister and learn about the sparkling wine process
🥐 Spend 3 nights in the Dordogne
🥐 Explore the ramparts and maze of cobbled streets and watchtowers in the old town of Carcassonne
🥐 Visit the Papal Palace in Avignon
🥐 Enjoy plenty of wine and cheese tastings throughout the tour!

This tour can pair perfectly with these two new tours for an extended exploration of France:
🍾 The 20-day French Epicurean Trail through Champagne, Alsace, Burgundy and Provence
🧀 The 18-day Northern France through Normandy, Brittany, Loire Valley & Chantilly
Ask us for applicable dates.

These 2027 tours are now open for early bookings and you'll save $350 per person if you book by 31 July 2026.* Contact us to find out more!

*T&Cs apply
📸 Courtesy of Albatross Tours

04/06/2026

🛳 Small ship cruising offer alert! 🛳

Our good friends at Aurora Expeditions have a fantastic offer on selected small ship cruises departing in 2026/27 - book by 30 June 2026 and your travelling companion travels free!*

Here are our top picks for 2027 but if you'd like to know what's available for 2026, get in touch:

⭐ 12-day The Amalfi, Sicily and Malta: The Godfather. Departs Rome on 10 May 2027

⭐ 14-day Las Palmas to Lisbon: The Sands of Time. Departs Las Palmas on 15 May 2027

⭐ 14-day Ireland & Scotland: Saints, Saviours & Secrets. Departs Dublin on 24 June 2027

⭐ 10-day Panama & Costa Rica: Crossing the Canal. Departs Panama City on 20 October 2027

And when you book with us, Virtuoso benefits apply. Hurry, availability is limited. Contact us for more information.

*T&Cs apply

📸 Courtesy of Aurora Expeditions

02/06/2026

"Over our seven‑day visit, we discovered just how special and unique Bhutan truly is. There are many reasons it belongs on a bucket list. The most obvious are the dramatic landscapes, rich culture, pristine forests, and striking Buddhist architecture. More subtle - but equally powerful - are the experiences of being in a small, landlocked Himalayan kingdom where Buddhism is a way of life and where people are deeply committed to preserving their culture and values."

Independent Travel Advisor Ginette recently returned from Bhutan - read on to find out more about her travels and contact us if a trip to Bhutan is on your travel wish list.

One of our Travel Advisors recently visited Bhutan. Read on to find out more about this fascinating destination.

31/05/2026

FBI Travel Advisors Michelle and Nikki embarked on a bucket list adventure in Norway and Denmark. Here's what they had to say:

"Copenhagen was a true highlight - being there just before Christmas allowed us to experience the city at its most magical. The festive lights throughout the streets, the charming Christmas markets, and the overall holiday atmosphere made it incredibly special. Ice skating rinks dotted around the city added to the charm, creating a wonderful festive feeling. Tivoli Gardens was particularly memorable, beautifully decorated for Christmas and offering a truly enchanting experience.

Oslo was another standout. There is so much to see and do with a rich cultural scene, fascinating museums, and striking architecture. It was especially interesting to witness how the city functions in the winter - navigating the short daylight hours and heavy snow on foot gave a real sense of daily life during this season.

We were also incredibly fortunate to witness one of nature’s most magnificent spectacles, the Northern Lights dancing across sky. Watching vibrant ribbons of green and a little pink shimmer above us was truly magical.

Our adventure also included the thrill of dog sledding through snow-covered landscapes, an experience that felt straight out of a winter fairytale. Another highlight was inspecting an incredible ice hotel, surrounded by beautifully sculpted ice rooms.

It really was a a once-in-a-lifetime experience filled with unforgettable memories."

Michelle and Nikki cruised with Hurtigruten and explored with our local partners.

If a Scandinavian, Northern Lights or Northern Hemisphere Christmas adventure is on your travel wish list too, get in touch!

📸 Courtesy of Michelle and Nikki

28/05/2026

For Independent Travel Advisor Symonne, Bali is her home away from home. She has just returned from a holiday, staying at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Jimbaran Bay. Here's what she had to say:

"This was my second stay at this heavenly property. I was so impressed with the service, attentiveness of staff and level of accommodation. Our villa was a premier ocean with private pool and inclusive of breakfast, one dinner at Sundara (their beach club) and a 90-minute massage per person. The hotel is set on a lovely beach and has 3 pool areas as well as your own private one. The main strip of Jimbaran Bay is a 5-minute drive and the hotel offer a taxi service for less than AUD10 return. I will continue to go back here for the smiles and impeccable team."

Four Seasons also has a beautiful property in Ubud, which our CEO and Joint Managing Director Mark has stayed at. He said: "I last stayed at this hotel 27 years ago and it has certainly stood the test of time. It is smaller and more intimate than the Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay. The Four Seasons Bali at Sayan is a couple of kilometres outside of Ubud and the hotel provides an hourly shuttle to get into town. We had a thoroughly enjoyable and peaceful stay here."

As a Virtuoso agency and a preferred Four Seasons partner, we are able to offer some fantastic additional benefits when you book with us. Contact us for more information.

📸 Courtesy of Symonne

26/05/2026

Independent Travel Advisor Wolf recently travelled to Namibia and spent 3 nights at the amazing Waldeck Namibia, just outside Windhoek. Here's what he had to say about his stay:

"This is an all-inclusive property, available for exclusive use. The experience begins at Windhoek airport where I was picked up in a luxurious Land Cruiser. The transfer quickly becomes its own game drive with Springbok and other Antelope varieties skipping through the bush!

The accommodations are beautiful lodges equipped with wood fireplaces, outdoor showers and luxurious linens. The activities (all included) are amazing, starting with daily game drives and bush walks. The wildlife sightings were excellent - I saw a baby giraffe up close, hippos, rhinos, big groups of giraffes, zebra, wildebeest and plenty more.

I also tried e-biking through the bush, which was a lot of fun. We did Bush Yoga in the mornings and I took full advantage of the spa - unlimited massages and facials every day, which was perfect after all the activities. I needed a longer stay to try bush rides on horseback and more!

The bush breakfasts, dinners and sundowners were gourmet, and the African sunrises and sunsets out there are hard to beat.

Overall, it’s a great mix of luxury, wonderful safari experiences, fun activities, and proper relaxation."

To experience Namibia for yourself, please contact us.

📸 Courtesy of Wolf

24/05/2026

You might have seen or read that the 'Journey Beyond the Tracks: From Adelaide to Perth' garden has won a Silver-Gilt medal at the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London. This annual event, running since 1862, brings together the very best show gardens, flowers and gardening from around the world.

If you'd like to visit the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2027, Insight Vacations have just released three fantastic group tours.

15-day British Gardens & Chelsea Flower Show visiting London, York, the Lake District, Chester, North Wales, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Isle of Wight and more. Departs 9 May 2027.

10-day European Affair & Chelsea Flower Show visiting London, Amsterdam, Bruges, Paris, Monet's Garden, Loire Valley and more. Departs May 21 2027.

18-day Springtime in the Alps & Chelsea Flower Show visiting Amsterdam, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Munich, Italian Lakes, Isola Bella, Grindelwald Valley, Versailles, Monet's Garden, Paris and London. Departs 4 May 2027.

Contact us to find out more or to book!

📸 Courtesy of RHS Chelsea Flower Show

19/05/2026

🍜 New tour alert! 🍜

Wendy Wu Tours have just released a 14-day Northern Japan: Secrets of Hokkaido Go Beyond group tour.

This tour is perfect for those who have already been to Japan and are wanting to see a different area or for those looking for something a little more off the beaten track.

Highlights include:
⭐ Enjoy a tasting at the Sapporo Beer Museum and then head to Ramen Alley for a delicious meal
⭐ Visit the Winter Olympic Museum
⭐ See the colourful seasonal blooms at Shikisai-no-Oka Flower Garden and try lavender ice cream
⭐ Spot local birdlife, including the rare red-crowned crane, on a canoeing experience on the Kushiro River
⭐ Stop in at the geothermal vents at Mount Io
⭐ Rise early to witness the 'Sea of Clouds' over Lake Kussharo
And more!

There are regular departures available from June 2027 to September 2027. For more info or to book, get in touch!

📸 Courtesy of Hokkaido Tourism

17/05/2026

Ronit, our GM of Corporate, Groups and Leisure, recently went on an educational trip with Delta Air Lines to their global headquarters in Atlanta. Here's what she had to say about the experience:

"With Delta Air Lines now flying from Melbourne three times a week (frequency due to increase by year end), they offer another excellent option to the USA. This was my first experience flying Delta Air Lines and I was genuinely impressed - from the service onboard the A350‑900 to the warmth of the crew. We travelled in Delta One Suites to LAX and onward to Atlanta, where we were truly pampered, and returned in Delta Premium Select (Premium Economy), which offered a comfortable, spacious experience in its own dedicated cabin and great value.

Atlanta itself was a wonderful surprise as I only knew of it as the birthplace of Coca-Cola. Highlights included time spent at Delta’s headquarters - a campus style environment where we also visited the Delta Museum, had a go on the flight simulators and went behind the scenes of Tech Ops . We also enjoyed a Braves baseball game viewed from the VIP Delta Sky Club and a tour of the iconic Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, where the buzz ahead of the FIFA World Cup can be felt. We explored Atlanta’s rich history as a cornerstone of the US civil rights movement through its fascinating museums and had a rather hair raising Porsche driving experience!

I loved experiencing classic Southern hospitality through comforting favourites like fried green tomatoes, Southern fried chicken and warm cornbread. A huge thank you to Delta Air Lines for showcasing your airline so beautifully, and Discover Atlanta for introducing us to the city and making the experience truly memorable."

If you're thinking about a trip to the US, get in touch to find out more about flying with Delta Airlines or spending time in Atlanta!
https://www.fbitravel.com.au/contact-us