What better way to spend the love month than indulging in your love for travel? Each week in Travel, we check out some of the latest happenings from Aotearoa and beyond to inspire your next adventure. There is nothing more romantic than quality time.
This February, let love take centre stage at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, where heritage charm and heartfelt hospitality create the perfect romantic escape. Extend the magic with the Celebrate Love package, a stay designed for pure romance, featuring breakfast in bed, an elegant afternoon tea and a decadent chocolate delight crafted just for two.
With late checkout and moments made to last, this is love at its most luxurious. Join a Rare Foods Australia tour and begin at the Ocean Pantry, where the story of the company unfolds, revealing a passion for sustainable seafood. Witness live tanks, expert divers at work and the innovative, ocean-cellared wine aged beneath the waves. Then, indulge in a freshly cooked abalone tasting, paired with this unique deep-sea wine, all while enjoying stunning harbour views.
With the 62nd Merrie Monarch Festival to be held from April this year, let your heart be filled with pride and adoration for Hawaiian culture and the art of hula. Just like adventure, love knows no boundaries. From Pride festivals to year-round queer culture, this guide unlocks the world with insider tips, curated experiences and stories from locals, helping travellers embrace the thrill of discovery with confidence and pride.
Available at Whitcoulls or shop. Let a kaleidoscope of love, pride and self-expression fill the air when the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras returns from February 14 to March 2 this year with the theme Free to Be. The grand finale? Oxford St transforms into a glittering spectacle on March 1 for the iconic Mardi Gras Parade, a dazzling display of unity and resilience, followed by the legendary Mardi Gras Party — a night of music, dancing, and unforgettable moments.
