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NZ Herald
7 days ago
- NZ Herald
10 Best luxury lodges in the world for your dream holiday splurge
Tierra Patagonia. Photo / Tierra Patagonia FOR A ROMANTIC GETAWAY The Lindis, New Zealand Longing to trade the everyday for the extraordinary? This lodge in New Zealand's dramatic high country hits the spot. Take your activities list to the next level with a private caviar experience (because why not?), an exhilarating heli-ski tour or a gourmet Champagne picnic for two. Surrounded by a mesmerising landscape of mountains and wild tundra, The Lindis caters to a maximum of just 15 guests, so your romantic moments won't be gate-crashed by a crowd. If your budget is tight, the compact, standalone accommodation located away from the main lodge is cheaper and includes similar amenities to the more expensive rooms. FOR MULTIGENERATIONAL GROUPS Saffire Freycinet, Australia Dinner is usually an elegant affair at Saffire Freycinet, but some guests snarl and grunt, shoving each other out of the way to reach the most delectable pieces of meat. Given how good Saffire's food is, the enthusiasm of the Tasmanian Devils in the one-hectare devil conservation enclosure at Saffire is no surprise. Touring the facility is one of a smorgasbord of included activities for guests of all ages. Fancy yourself as a budding apiarist? Sign up for a beekeepers' experience, or you could join a guided hike through Freycinet National Park. For groups with a competitive spirit (or who just want to feel like Robin Hood), archery awaits. Saffire Freycinet has its own Tasmanian Devil enclosure as part of its experiences. Photo / Saffire Freycinet FOR AN EXPERIENTIAL STAY Ilimanaq Lodge, Greenland Instead of counting sheep to help you sleep, you can count icebergs under the midnight sun at Ilimanaq Lodge, which sits on the Unesco-listed Ilulissat Icefiord. Some of the country's oldest buildings have been beautifully restored to house the restaurant and reception area, and there is a focus on solar power and sustainability. Cultural immersion forms a major part of this lodge experience, and guests are warmly welcomed by those in the tiny surrounding town with a population of around 50 people. If you want to truly learn about Greenland, Ilimanaq Lodge offers a deep dive into the local way of life. Dinner at the Ilimanaq Lodge restaurant. Photo / World of Greenland FOR EXPLORING OFF THE BEATEN PATH Shipwreck Lodge, Namibia Set yourself adrift on the sands of Namibia's Skeleton Coast at Shipwreck Lodge, a whimsical collection of boat-style villas facing the distant Atlantic Ocean. You won't mind being 'shipwrecked' at this eco-conscious accommodation, which is popular with travellers who enjoy getting off the beaten track, and photographers who come here to capture the dramatic, ever-shifting sand dunes and starlit skies. The main lodge is a hub for socialising, sundowners and swapping tales of the day's adventures, from tours of the Mowe Bay seal colony to exploring the historic shipwrecks that give this extraordinary place its name. Shipwreck Lodge. Photo / Shipwreck Lodge FOR NATURE AND CULTURE Tenkū no Mori, Japan Forget your worries (and your wardrobe) at Tenkū no Mori on Kyushu Island, where each of the five secluded villas has its own traditional Japanese onsen. Accommodation is spread across 60ha of wilderness so you can enjoy an authentic, au naturel bathing experience away from prying eyes. It's just you, soothing warm water, the whispers of nature and some squirrels. Add private dining while a flowing river washes your ankles, and you'll get the essence of Tenkū, which takes the Japanese ethos of connection to the environment to the next level. Tenku No Mori. Photo / Tenku No Mori FOR THE ECO-CONSCIOUS Shinta Mani Mustang, Nepal The beauty of Nepal's dramatic jagged peaks might literally take your breath away at Shinta Mani Mustang, as the lodge sits at 3000m above sea level. Each of the 29 rooms features mountain views, and the famous aesthetic of acclaimed hotel designer Bill Bensley. Private tours immerse you in the Nepalese way of life, with activities like hikes, lunch at a local's house and visiting a hilltop monastery, and actively support the local community. If you've been trying to justify a longer lodge stay, this one has a five-night minimum, starting at $15,795 for two. Shinta Mani Mustang exterior. Photo / Shinta Mani Mustang FOR ACTIVE FAMILIES Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort, British Columbia Grab your kids and prepare to get wild at the family-owned Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort in the Great Bear Rainforest, with a curated range of adventurous activities led by local guides. Start your day with a kayak trip or the thrill of bear spotting (from a safe distance, of course), followed by a soak in a hot tub next to a roaring waterfall or a sauna on the lake if your kids are older. With no mobile phone reception and limited Wi-Fi, this lodge also includes actual conversations, shared laughter and memories that'll last a lifetime. Nimmo Bay floating hot tub. Photo / Jeremy Koreski FOR FINDING INNER PEACE Amankora Paro, Bhutan Embrace the spirituality and beauty of Bhutan at Amankora Paro, which is a 20-minute drive from the famous Tiger's Nest Monastery. The lodge's design pays tribute to Bhutan's rich heritage, mirroring the traditional fortresses that punctuate the dramatic landscape. Speaking of the landscape, you'll dine with an uninterrupted view of Drukgyel Dzong, one of the country's most celebrated archaeological treasures. Dishes span Western, Indian and Bhutanese cuisine, and tours of a nearby market provide an insight into the local food. Hiking to the awe-inspiring Tiger's Nest Monastery is as rewarding for the soul as it is challenging for the legs. Amankora Paro is a short drive from Bhutan's iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery. Photo / Amankora FOR A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME SPLURGE COMO Laucala Island, Fiji You know that feeling when you're on holiday and you're constantly, subtly, tallying up the cost of things? 'If I have one more of those fancy cocktails, is it really worth it?' Well, at COMO Laucala Island, you can bid farewell to such trivial concerns as everything is included. Given a stay costs around $65,000 for four nights for two, it would want to be. There are three villa categories, with Plateau being the most affordable (relatively speaking), followed by Plantation and Seagrass. The latter are further from the restaurant and other facilities, but those extra steps are your ticket to direct beach access and a prime cliff-edge location.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Urgent plea to drivers after shocking dashcam footage emerges from rural Aussie road
Shocking dashcam video has shown the moment a Tasmanian devil was run over by an impatient driver, sparking a warning from experts to slow down and stay alert, particularly when driving in the dark. The confronting footage, captured on a rural road north of Hobart, shows the dashcam driver slowing down on a dark road after spotting the endangered marsupial on the road's edge. As the occupants in the car express their delight at spotting the devil, another vehicle suddenly overtakes them, mowing down the frightened animal. The car fails to stop or slow down, driving off into the distance as the dashcam driver screams obscenities in shock. The devil tumbles over the road, coming to a stop on his back with all four legs in the air. Thankfully, he wasn't killed in the collision, with the dashcam driver saying she was able to move him off the road once he "came to". John Grant from animal rescue service WIRES told Yahoo News drivers should be particularly alert at dusk and dawn, when many native animals forage. 'Many Australian wildlife species including Tasmanian devils, koalas, kangaroos, gliders and echidnas are nocturnal and are most active between dusk until dawn,' he said. 'During winter months in particular, with dusk as early as 5–5.30pm, the nightly foraging for these animals coincides with peak hour traffic and they are at far greater risk of car strike — crossing roads and highways searching for food and water, especially in rural areas.' Mr Grant said drivers should be aware that native animals, like pets, "have no road sense" and can run out from roadside undergrowth "without warning". 'The best advice is to slow down and be extra cautious when driving through known wildlife areas and observe any wildlife alert signage.' 😳 Driver slammed for 'outright stupid' dog act risking $592 fine 🌊 Devastating change taking place at Australia's 'best beach': '20 million of them' 🚘 Incredible discovery hidden beneath major Aussie tourist highway Unlike the reckless driver in the video, motorists are urged to stop and check on the animal. "They can pull over if safe to do so and firstly check if the animal is deceased and if it has a pouch,' Mr Grant said. 'They can also check the surrounding area in case a joey has been thrown from the pouch on impact. If you do find a joey, keep it warm and quiet so it isn't caused any further stress and take it straight to the nearest vet and/or call WIRES 24/7 rescue office on 1300 094 737 or your nearest wildlife rescue group.' For anyone who finds an injured animal on the road, he warned that approaching them without training can be dangerous as injured animals can be aggressive when they are in pain. Good samaritans should never try to rescue eagles, hawks, adult kangaroos, wombats or bats on their own. Instead, call a wildlife rescue group for help. Important tips to remember when dealing with injured wildlife: Time is critical. The quicker an animal is taken into care, the better the chance of survival Take note of the exact location and give as much detail as possible to the rescue team Tasmania, NSW and south-east Queensland WIRES - 1300 094 737 Other parts of Queensland RSPCA QLD - 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625) Victoria Wildlife Victoria - (03) 8400 7300 South Australia Fauna Rescue SA - (08) 8289 0896 Western Australia Wildcare Helpline - (08) 9474 9055. ACT ACT Wildlife - 0432 300 033 NT Wildcare NT - Darwin 0408 885 341, Alice Springs 0419 221 128 and Katherine 0412 955 336 Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
Scottish Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Who was Amy Bradley? Woman who went missing on Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas cruise
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AMY Lynn Bradley was on a cruise with her parents and brother in March 1998, before she vanished without a trace. Here's everything we know about Amy and her disappearance, which are featured in a new true crime documentary. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Amy Lynn Bradley, 23, vanished from a cruise ship Credit: FBI 3 Amy was celebrating graduating and her new job with her mum, dad and brother Credit: FBI Who is Amy Bradley? Amy Lynn Bradley is a woman from Petersburg, Virginia, who disappeared in March 1998 while she was on a cruise with her family. She was 23 years old at the time. Amy grew up in Chesterfield County and attended Longwood University on a basketball scholarship, graduating with a degree in physical education. She was known for her athleticism, having also worked as a lifeguard. Amy's family was described as being close-knit — her parents and brother joined her on the cruise to celebrate her graduation and new job at a computer consulting firm. What happened? On March 21, 1998, Amy boarded the Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas with her parents Ron and Iva, and her younger brother Brad, for a vacation to Curaçao. The journey started in the tropical paradise of Puerto Rico, stopping first in Aruba — but things took a sinister turn just three days later. On the night of March 23, Amy and Brad spent time dancing at the ship's nightclub, socializing with other passengers and members of the ship's band. Amy was last sighted asleep in the early hours of the morning on March 24. At 5.30 am, she was spotted asleep on a chair in her private balcony —but half an hour later, her dad Ron couldn't find her. The Royal Caribbean crew searched every inch of the vessel, but Amy was nowhere to be found, despite having a host of distinctive tattoos including the Tasmanian Devil from Looney Tunes, a Chinese symbol, a sun and a gecko, as well as a belly button piercing. Despite her disappearance, the vessel continued its journey to St Martin, and then travelled to St Thomas, in the US Virgin Islands. Despite a four-day search by the Netherlands Antilles Coast Guard and subsequent FBI involvement, Amy was never found. Over the years, there have been multiple reported sightings of Amy in the Caribbean, including a woman matching her description seen on a beach. A US Navy sailor also claimed a woman in a brothel identified herself as Amy and asked for help. Theories about her fate have ranged from accidental overboard fall to abduction and human trafficking — but no definitive evidence has ever emerged. But seven years later in 2005, the Bradleys received a chilling tip-off — images indicating Amy may have been sex trafficked. 3 The haunting images, publicly revealed on Dr Phil, showed a woman strongly resembling the 23-year-old, scantily-clad and posing uncomfortably in lingerie. What have authorities said? The authorities have kept Amy's case open for well over two decades. The FBI initially investigated the possibility that she had fallen overboard, but her family questioned this theory, citing her strong swimming ability and the lack of evidence. American authorities asked anyone with leads on the case to come forward with answers, offering a reward of $25,000. Despite periodic leads and reported sightings, authorities have not located Amy, with the case remaining unsolved. Anyone with information should contact their local FBI office, nearest American Embassy or Consulate. Netflix's Amy Bradley Is Missing The sad story of Amy Bradley's disappearance is the focus of a new three-part true crime documentary. The series features interviews with Amy's family, eyewitnesses from the cruise and investigators. It explores the events leading up to her disappearance and the decades-long search for answers. The documentary aims to shed new light on the case and provide a comprehensive account of the haunting unsolved mystery. Amy Bradley is Missing drops on Netflix on July 16, 2025.
The Irish Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Who was Amy Bradley? Woman who went missing on Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas cruise
AMY Lynn Bradley was on a cruise with her parents and brother in March 1998, before she vanished without a trace. Here's everything we know about Amy and her disappearance, which are featured in a new true crime documentary. 3 Amy Lynn Bradley, 23, vanished from a cruise ship Credit: FBI 3 Amy was celebrating graduating and her new job with her mum, dad and brother Credit: FBI Who is Amy Bradley? Amy Lynn Bradley is a woman from Petersburg, Virginia, who disappeared in March 1998 while she was on a cruise with her family. She was 23 years old at the time. Amy grew up in Chesterfield County and attended Longwood University on a basketball scholarship, graduating with a degree in physical education. She was known for her athleticism, having also worked as a lifeguard. Amy's family was described as being close-knit — her parents and brother joined her on the cruise to celebrate her graduation and new job at a computer consulting firm. What happened? On March 21, 1998, Amy boarded the Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas with her parents Ron and Iva, and her younger brother Brad, for a vacation to Curaçao. The journey started in the tropical paradise of Puerto Rico, stopping first in Aruba — but things took a sinister turn just three days later. On the night of March 23, Amy and Brad spent time dancing at the ship's nightclub, socializing with other passengers and members of the ship's band. Most read in The US Sun Amy was last sighted asleep in the early hours of the morning on March 24. At 5.30 am, she was spotted asleep on a chair in her private balcony —but half an hour later, her dad Ron couldn't find her. The Royal Caribbean crew searched every inch of the vessel, but Amy was nowhere to be found, despite having a host of distinctive tattoos including the Tasmanian Devil from Looney Tunes, a Chinese symbol, a sun and a gecko, as well as a belly button piercing. Despite her disappearance, the vessel continued its journey to St Martin, and then travelled to St Thomas, in the US Virgin Islands. Despite a four-day search by the Netherlands Antilles Coast Guard and subsequent FBI involvement, Amy was never found. Over the years, there have been multiple reported sightings of Amy in the Caribbean, including a woman matching her description seen on a beach. A US Navy sailor also claimed a woman in a brothel identified herself as Amy and asked for help. Theories about her fate have ranged from accidental overboard fall to abduction and human trafficking — but no definitive evidence has ever emerged. But seven years later in 2005, the Bradleys received a chilling tip-off — images indicating Amy may have been sex trafficked. 3 The haunting images, publicly revealed on Dr Phil, showed a woman strongly resembling the 23-year-old, scantily-clad and posing uncomfortably in lingerie. What have authorities said? The authorities have kept Amy's case open for well over two decades. The FBI initially investigated the possibility that she had fallen overboard, but her family questioned this theory, citing her strong swimming ability and the lack of evidence. American authorities asked anyone with leads on the case to come forward with answers, offering a reward of $25,000. Despite periodic leads and reported sightings, authorities have not located Amy, with the case remaining unsolved. Anyone with information should contact their local FBI office, nearest American Embassy or Consulate. Netflix's Amy Bradley Is Missing The sad story of Amy Bradley's disappearance is the focus of a new three-part true crime documentary. The series features interviews with Amy's family, eyewitnesses from the cruise and investigators. It explores the events leading up to her disappearance and the decades-long search for answers. Read more on the Irish Sun The documentary aims to shed new light on the case and provide a comprehensive account of the haunting unsolved mystery. Amy Bradley is Missing drops on Netflix on July 16, 2025.
The Guardian
05-06-2025
- General
- The Guardian
Ten Tasmanian devil joeys discovered during pouch check of endangered marsupials
Researchers at Aussie Ark have found 10 Tasmanian devil joeys during the first pouch check of the endangered marsupial's 2025 breeding season, which runs from February to June each year.
