In Focus

The Outlook Travel Team puts a featured travel destination in focus and explores everything from essential cities, to cultural hubs, to hidden gems.

Daintree Rainforest in Focus

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Also standing as the largest rainforest in Australia, the Daintree Rainforest stretches over 1,200 square km and is home to many animal and plant species…

Atherton Tablelands in Focus

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As Tropical North Queensland’s lush highland plateau, Atherton Tablelands is a vibrant green oasis of dramatic mountains, untouched rainforest, delicious produce, and jaw-dropping waterfalls rising…

Cairns in Focus

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Cairns has grown from a ramshackle port town to a stylish modern city – the capital of Tropical North Queensland, with a year-round outdoor lifestyle.…

Great Barrier Reef in Focus

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As temptations go, it’s hard to look past Tropical North Queensland’s extraordinary Great Barrier Reef – dotted with tropical islands where the only sounds are the waves…

Roseau In Focus

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The capital’s bustling and vibrant atmosphere can be attributed to its status as an epicentre for foreign trade of local goods such as bananas, grapefruits,…

Carolina Shag in Focus

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The Carolina Shag was declared the official state dance of South Carolina in 1984; however, its origins date back all the way to the 1930s…

Charlevoix : Hiking Trails in Focus

Whether it’s to conquer new peaks, scale the vast and mighty mountainside, or bask in total tranquillity, Charlevoix has become the region of choice for hikers from all walks of life. 

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Cabo Verde : Kriol Jazz Festival In Focus

Cabo Verde’s Kriol Jazz Festival (KJF) is internationally renowned for bringing together the globe’s most beloved jazz artists, putting the country on the music map.  

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Mauritius : Port Louis in Focus

Port Louis is the vibrant and colourful capital city of Mauritius, located in the northwest of the island.

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Chania in Focus

On the northwest coast of Crete lies Chania, recognisable by its 14th-century Venetian harbour, ready to beguile with its historical grandeur.  

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Kruger National Park in Focus

Set in the north-eastern corner of the country, Kruger National Park offers an African safari adventure of a lifetime.

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Sint Eustatius : Jewish Heritage In Focus

Built in 1739 and an emblem of Jewish heritage in Sint Eustatius, the Honen Dalim synagogue is one of the oldest in the Western Hemisphere.  

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Hvar : UNESCO-Listed Assets in Focus

Well-known for its natural, cultural, and historical significance, Hvar is home to no less than five UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage-listed traditions and practices. 

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Aboriginal Experiences of Australia in Focus

Discover Aboriginal Experiences, a collective of Aboriginal-guided tourism offerings, was formed to provide meaningful and sustainable ways to connect with the people and places they are visiting.

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Sundlaugamenning in Focus

Sundlaugamenning is the term for Reykjavik’s unique swimming pool culture. Approximately 79 percent of adults in Iceland regularly visit public swimming pools, and it is an integral part of the curriculum in Icelandic elementary schools and high schools.

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The Emancipation Festival in Focus

Showcasing to the world its deeply rooted and highly commemorated heritage and culture, the Emancipation Festival represents the BVI’s passion for its history and willingness for celebration.

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Dominican Festivals In Focus

Dominica hosts three main festivals, including Mas Domnik – known for its authentic masks, making it the only Caribbean destination to offer such a traditional carnival experience.

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Ghana’s Waterfalls In Focus

Ghana’s waterfalls offer a captivating attraction for nature lovers and adventurers alike. Providing a serene escape into the heart of the country’s lush wilderness, each waterfall presents a unique spectacle.

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