International Traveller March 2019 - May 2019

I’ve got to admit that I am a city girl at heart. There is something about the constant buzz of activity, the possibilities around every corner, the concentration of humanity. Talk to any seasoned traveller, or those who aspire to travel, and they are sure to have at least one city on their list of places to see. And given that there are so many great cities around the world to choose from, what intrigues one person will be completely different from what appeals to another. So, when it came to constructing this issue, we were definitely spoilt for choice, but a finite page count and the need to sleep every once in a while dictated that we couldn’t cover everything. As a result we have included some perennial favourites…

NEW YORK’S 7 MOST ICONIC SNACKS: WE TRIED THEM ALL Want to try all the famous snacks in New York City but just don’t have the time/ tummy space? We had both, so we did the legwork for you. SEARCH: ‘NEW YORK’ 6 PICTURESQUE PLACES TO GO ON A LONG WEEKEND NEAR LONDON Take your pick of the best counties and villages, exploring the history of England along the way . SEARCH: ‘LONDON’ THE BEST NON-TRAVEL INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO SEE THE WORLD There are countless travel accounts on Instagram. But there are other ways to see the world through its lens. From the culinary adventures of @food_feels to the people watching of @humansofny, take a visual tour of a different kind… SEARCH: ‘INSTAGRAM’ EXPLORE A SIDE…

KĀMANA LAKEHOUSE, QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND Kāmana Lakehouse is the latest addition to Queenstown’s hotel offering. Located high above Wakatipu Lake, the boutique property’s 73 rooms feature contemporary design (inspired by the Kāmana bird and its natural habitat) and luxe amenities, while the Living Space provides guests with a convivial social space complete with fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows with views to the lake and the surrounding mountains. kamana.co.nz FOUR SEASONS BENGALURU In the Indian city of Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore), Four Seasons has installed the 230-room Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru and Four Seasons Private Residences into the hospitality, retail and corporate Embassy ONE development. Conveniently located 30 minutes from the airport and well connected to the CBD, the sleek hotel features a selection of dining options, a pool, lush botanic gardens and…

GRACE & FLAVOUR Celebrated young chef Adam Handling, of the Frog Hoxton and Frog by Adam Handling in Covent Garden, has a third London restaurant to his credit with the opening of Adam Handling Chelsea, the flagship restaurant inside the luxuriously exclusive 54-room and suite Belmond Cadogan Hotel. The menu features Handling’s signature modern reinterpretation of classic British fare, while the restaurant space is also a traditional/modern hybrid, reflecting the fact that the newly opened hotel is itself retrofitted into a gracious Chelsea mansion built in 1887 in the Queen Anne style. belmond.com MED MEETS ASIA Hong Kong continues to stamp itself as one of the most interesting culinary capitals in the world with the opening of Estiatorio Keia and its menu showcasing the sophistication of modern Greek food. Greece’s…

OKINAWA, JAPAN Japan and the words ‘tropical island getaway’ aren’t usually a combination that jumps to mind, but the Okinawa Islands are the country’s best-kept – or perhaps worst-kept – secret. A cluster of more than a hundred islands, Okinawa has long drawn Japanese holidaymakers looking for some downtime at the beach, and Aussies are catching on. After the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, tack on a few days at the end of your trip to recover from the adrenalin of the crowds while exploring Okinawa’s jungles, traditional marketplaces and one of the world’s largest aquariums. HOTEL RECOMMENDATION: RITZ CARLTON, OKINAWA (5*) NASHVILLE, USA The beating heart of the USA’s country music scene, Nashville is back on the bucket list thanks to a few blockbuster TV shows and movies that…

MOBILE FIRST: Always double check apps for mobile-only deals and savings. Bookings on the Expedia mobile app earn double Expedia Rewards points – Expedia’s loyalty›program. BUNDLE AND SAVE: Book your flight and hotel together to unlock potentially hundreds of dollars’ worth of extra savings. Australians can save up to $400* by bundling on Expedia. SHOULDER SEASON: Skip the crowds and the premium prices of›the most popular times of year by›visiting destinations on the cusp of peak season. You’ll often find discounted attractions, dining deals›and reduced hotel rates as destinations try to lure in travellers. BE STRATEGIC WHEN BOOKING: Expedia data shows that the day of›the week on which you book your›next trip makes a difference. Do your holiday planning midweek – but wait until Sunday night to lock in the…