If you’re staying in Tasmania and you want a touch of luxury - there is only one hotel that fits the bill. It’s called the Bay of Fires Lodge and is styled as a glass and timber eco lodge. The lodge is situated on the edge of Mount William National Park and is used in conjunction with Forester Beach Camp trips that last 4 days.
The lodge comprises 10 rooms which are in a contemporary minimalist style. Solar power provides the lighting and fresh local produce is served next to an open fire in the main lodge.
The highlight of this particular hotel is the amazing views and location. This is helped by the Bay of Fires Lodge being situated on a ridge that is 40 metres above sea level and is the only building on a 20km stretch of coast line.
Four day treks sell for £810 ( US $1600) per person.
The Bay of Fundy is widely regarded as one of the worlds natural wonders. Situated in New Brunswick / Nova Scotia, the bay undergoes one of the biggest tidal flows of anywhere on the planet rising to around 50 feet 15 metres in places.
This huge influx of water creates a plethora of watery phenomena like back eddys, rip currents and the like.
The high tides that hit this area are caused by the Bay of Fundy’s unique shape, which funnels water up the tidal basin.
Abrasive tidal flows have resulted in some staggering coastal formations. At Hopwell Rocks great shards of red sandstone have been carved away.
This unique tidal system has also fostered it’s own unique eco system rich in sea creatures.
The Bay of Fundy is must see for tourists visiting the east coast of Canada. A natural wonder of staggering beauty.
Lobster has to be one of the sweetest tasting shell fish there is. They usually come at a fairly tasty price to boot!
If you fancy catching your own lobster dinner you could try Handelsman Flink Spa Hotel which offers a Swedish based one night lobster safari from £215 ($430) per person, half board, based on two sharing and including the obligatory lobster supper.
Sweden’s Bohuslan coast provides the setting for the safari with most of the local gatronomy taken over by lobster dishes or what the locals call “black gold of the sea”.
The Handelsman Flink Spa Hotel is located an hour and half north of Gothenberg and offers the lobster safari in conjunction with sea kayaking and mountain biking.
The cuisine of southern Indian states such as Kerala and Tamil Nadu is much revered by Indians as well as tourists.
Experiencing the delights of southern Indian cuisine can begin with a tour of old Madras or Chennai as it is now known, which includes visits to the food market in Cochin, the spice plantation in Thekkady, and a day with Faiza Moosa an expert on Muslim cuisine in Tellicherry. For foodies this is a spice paradise!
As an added luxury you can take in an overnight cruise on a barge visiting the Meenakshi Temple in Mandurai before you head to bustling Delhi and Lucknow.
Western and Oriental Travel offer the 15 night Taste of India Tour from £4,000 ($8,000) full board, transfers and flights.
Piedmont is well renound as a gastronomic paradise but it’s speciality is big truffles. That’s right, the rather dirty looking balls of fungus typically unearthed by pigs.
For 3 nights you can base yourself at a 17th century palazzo immersed by vineyards and enjoying luscious views over the Alps. The 3 nights traverse the world famous Alba Truffle Festival which includes a woodland truffle hunt with local legend and chief truffler Mario - he uses a trusty hound named Rocky, to sniff out the prized fungi. This is followed by tastings at La Spinetta vineyard and dinner at any of four Michelin starred restaurants.
Bellini Travel offer 3 nights at La Villa from £625 ($1250) including flights from Turin.
