A good pillow can be the difference between a brilliant sleep and a restless night. Although, it can be near impossible to bring a pillow with you on your travels. Thankfully, the folks at Hyoumankind have made a lightweight memory foam pillow you can roll up and take anywhere, and even better, the NZ-owned-and-operated company just released a new range of fun colours. hyoumankind.co.nz
Love snowsports? Then gear up for Winter Games NZ 2023, which is kicking off on August 25 until September 8. The largest snow sports event in the Southern Hemisphere will see unbelievably talented athletes flock to Cardrona Alpine Resort, Coronet Peak and The Remarkables and compete in alpine, freeride and freestyle (park and pipe) competitions. wintergamesnz.kiwi
Moulin Rouge returns to Melbourne
Prepare for a world of romance and splendour, glitz, glamour and incredible talent, becauseMoulin Rouge! The Musicalis coming to Melbourne. After a successful first season in 2021, Baz Luhrmann’s beloved film will come to life again at the Regent Theatre from August through to the end of December. Book a regular performance or, if you fancy yourself a bit of a performer, nab a ticket to the one-off sing-along session on November 21. moulinrougemusical.com
Cruise line reveals Michelin-level menus
Around the world, cruise ships have been upping their game when it comes to food and drinks offered on board, boasting multiple restaurants and special food experiences. However, Cunard has taken it a step further and hired Michelin-starred chef, Michel Roux to develop exclusive menus for its Queen Anne ship restaurants and pubs. The menus are currently in development but will put a fancy spin on pub favourites and launch in May 2024, before being rolled out to other ships. cunard.com