Entries by Dominique Rizzo

The Sicilian Carretto

A beautiful cultural symbol you will find repeated throughout the region when you travel to Sicily is the Carretto. These carts, with their beautiful bright colours, are seen across Sicily. So how did Sicilians come to have the Carretto as such a rich part of their culture? Find out a little bit about the origins, […]

Healthy Travelling Tips

This season it doesn’t matter if you are going abroad or just cruising around our beautiful country, there is no excuse to let your health slide. Here are some useful travelling tips to stay in top condition and return home feeling revived and full of vitality. 1) Be well prepared so you can go with […]

Norfolk Island a hidden culinary delight

Norfolk Island Culinary Experience 8 day culinary delight – 15 to 22 November 2014 Join me on this gourmet journey to one of the loveliest places in the South Pacific. You’ll be spoiled on this culinary journey where you’ll not only sample the island’s best restaurants and tours but enjoy produce bursting with home-grown goodness, […]

Spain and the tapas that took over

Not to go into too much detail so as not to have you feeling completely envious that I spent my Christmas in Spain although I do want to let you know if you have never been before that Spain supplies all the wonders of a European city that evokes the senses in all ways leaving […]

A celebration of Boutique Beer!

It is Queensland Beer Week – 13 July to 21 July and for all of you enjoying a smorgasbord of the amber liquid this post is for you! Whether you enjoy the paler ale or a darker full bodied brew, you can sample all this and more on our Culinary Boutique Beer and Culture Tour […]

Discover the South Pacific

Departing 13 December 2013 – Brisbane to New Zealand Sailing from Brisbane, Orion will cruise some of the most beautiful seascapes in the world. On this itinerary, we’ll not only sample the sights of the South Pacific but the tastes as well with a sensational onboard program of fine food and wine created by our […]

A tropical gastronomic affair by rail

Join me for a unique experience offering a gastronomic affair in Queenslander Class onboard The Sunlander. Discover the breathtaking scenery and crystal blue waters of the Whitsundays while you indulge your senses. Whitsunday Gourmet MasterClass 4 days from only $1795* per adult On this gastronomic getaway to the Whitsundays you’ll enjoy exquisite cuisine, crisp Queensland […]