McLachlan's Helloworld Travel Wagga

17/10/2025

A Christmas Miracle - 2 x cabins only! Advent on the Danube 10 December 2025 from Vienna to Nuremberg! WIth most cabins booked out for winter cruising in 2025, and heavily booked in 2026 and 2027, two balcony cabins have been released. We would not expect them to last beyond a day or two. Cruising through a real winter fairytale, you can visit the best Christmas Markets along the Danube, explore some sleepy little towns and riverscapes, warm yourself with a delicious glass of mulled wine on board and immerse yourself in the wonderful traditions of the pre-Christmas period. Your spacious cabin on Amadeus Riva has a full picture window where the top half can be opened to create a French Balcony. A magic experience, available at this last minute if you are quick. Email [email protected] and if they are still avaiable we will lock them in for you. $3.395 per person sharing (twin or double).

At this most contemplative time of year, you can enter a real winter fairytale. Visit the best Christmas Markets along the Danube, explore some sleepy little towns and riverscapes, warm yourself with a delicious glass of mulled wine on board and immerse yourself in the wonderful traditions of the pr...

18/07/2025

SMELL THE FRANGIPANI. Sigh..
You’re under the banyan tree in the courtyard of the Moana. There is a mai tai in your hand. The sun is setting over the reef and a soft freeze blows though the garden. Smell the fangipani. Sigh. I the background, dancers are swaying to Blue Hawaii…

And almost next door is the amazing Halekulani where we have spent the last four nights. Our oceanfront room on the 8th floor had this incredible view of Diamond Head - you can see it perfectly from the lanai every morning.
The hotel is right on Waikiki Beach, so you're literally steps from the sand. Room service breakfast on the balcony was a highlight - they set up the table nicely and the weather was perfect the whole time we were there.
Staff was attentive without being intrusive. The concierge helped us book a sunset sail and gave good restaurant recommendations in Honolulu. Pool area gets busy around 10am but early morning is peaceful.
Would definitely stay again. The location and views are hard to beat if you want to be right in Waikiki but still have that luxury hotel experience.

In our opinion Hawaii is hard to beat, as is this superb property, and and prices seem to have settled a bit. If you would like to know more about the Moana, the Halekulani or one of the hundreds of other properties around Waikiki, just contact Samantha who will love to help you: [email protected]

16/07/2025

OTHER POOLS ARE NOW SO...ORDINARY! We loved this feedback on Kokomo in Fiji:
"Honestly, it's hard to put into words. The overwater villas have infinity pools that literally blend into the lagoon - you can't tell where one ends and the other begins.
The water is that impossible shade of turquoise you think only exists in heavily filtered photos. Boats anchor right off the beach, and you can swim out to them if you're feeling adventurous.
We spent most mornings exactly like this - coffee on the daybed, then a quick swim, then back to the daybed. Repeat. The staff brings you whatever you need without you having to ask twice.
If you're looking for somewhere to properly disconnect (or celebrate something special), this place delivers. Fair warning though - you'll spend the first day back home just staring at regular pools wondering why they look so... ordinary."

As you might guess it is far from cheap, for absolute value it may be worth putting on your list. If you interested please ask Samantha to advise you on this special place. [email protected]