Local Tips
Enjoy these travel tips from local experts, providing the inside word on top local experiences and advice on the best location within each destination.
Five of the World's Most Iconic Views
There’s nothing quite like setting eyes on that landmark you’ve always longed to see. It’s at the heart of why we travel in the first place. So here are a few of our favourite sites, from the Pyramids of Giza to Matterhorn in Switzerland.
Five of the Best Spiritual Sites
Offering a tranquil atmosphere, the following structures present a spiritual experience like no other. Immerse yourself in the calmness surrounding you and wander through these ideal locations.
Five Best Adventures By Foot
Discover the best walks to discover in these iconic locations around the globe.
Five of the Best Relaxing Retreats
Unwind in a tropical infinity pool in Sri Lanka or indulge with a stay at the Shinta Mani Angkor. Kick back your way with Travelmarvel’s guide to the world’s best 5 relaxing retreats.
Five Top Local Travel Experiences
We lift the lid on making meaningful travel connections.
Five Ways to Stay Longer
From Scotland to South America, the Baltics to Canada, extend your stay to experience more of your favourite destinations.
Three Cultural Encounters to Discover
From the hills of Sapa in Vietnam, Asia to the Sami people of the Arctic, experience some memorable cultural encounters in the Travelmarvel world.
Local Stories
5 Top Local Travel Experiences
We lift the lid on making meaningful travel connections.
Top 5 Bucket List Cities to Visit Around the World
Tokyo. Ho Chi Minh City. Paris. Vancouver. New York. They are five of the world’s greatest cities to explore which together attract more than 65 million visitors a year. Ashleigh Bailey tells you why.
6 of the Best Ways to Meet the Locals
Enjoy a Bavarian afternoon tea in Miltenberg. See resident grizzlies on a Canadian river safari. Explore more through these local encounters.
A Traveller’s Tale - Ord River
Mary Nicholls shares the highlights of her trip to Ord River, Kununurra and uncovers what makes this destination so special including the 55-kilometre jet boat cruise down the Ord River and the abundance of wildlife.
Meet Margaret River's First 'Bean to Bar' Chocolate Maker
Ellie Hargreaves goes beyond the vineyards and cellar doors of Western Australia’s Margaret River region to discover the secrets of creating award-winning chocolate.
Explore Port Arthur's Convict Past
No visit to Tasmania is complete without seeing Port Arthur, a heritage site with a haunting history.
Top Secrets of the Kimberley and the NT
Fall for the Kimberley and Northern Territory’s hidden cascades in outback landscapes – all in your own backyard.
Life along the Mekong
Explore life along the Mekong River via Cambodia and Vietnam where local traditions thrive, from silk weaving to coconut candy creations.
Travelmarvel – Our Story
Learn why Travelmarvel is best placed to help Australians rediscover their own ‘backyard’.
Local Legends
Meet Travelmarvel Tour Director – Sue Gibbons
A Tour Director for 25 years, if anyone knows this Great Southern Land, Sue does.
Meet Travelmarvel Tour Director – Cherie Cooper
Willo Jones, talks about her passion for travel, meeting new people and bear-spotting in Canada.
Meet Travelmarvel Tour Director - Roland Noordermeer
Why travel is calling Roland back to Europe's waterways onboard our new Contemporary River Ships.
Meet Travelmarvel Tour Director - Rebecca Ronane
Hear from Tour Director Rebecca Ronane, how modern-day travel can magical on a trip through France.
Meet Travelmarvel Tour Director – Kitty Cross
There's more to Canada's Jasper National Park than the scenery; the stargazing's pretty wild too, says Kitty.
Meet Travelmarvel Tour Director – Tamara Maric
Tamara shares the highlights of conducting land tours in Croatia and the destinations on her bucket list.
Meet Travelmarvel Tour Director – Rory Kerr
Rory loves the different world views guests share on tour, at times with hilarious results!
Meet Travelmarvel Tour Director – Simona Durston
Simona's team of tour directors is more like a family to her as it's through Travelmarvel that she met her husband, Nick.
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