Clare Vooght

London

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Features editor @TravelWeekly. All views are my own

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Articles

A closer look at rock art in Nitmiluk National Park

2 months ago | travelweekly.co.uk | Clare Vooght

A new off-train experience gives guests travelling on Australia’s The Ghan a closer look at Nitmiluk National Park’s rock artClick here to download and save as a PDF“If you want to take a selfie here with the gorge – we call that the gorgeous selfie,” jokes Landon, one of our two young Aboriginal guides, as our boat glides up to the rocky bank of the Katherine River’s Nitmiluk Gorge.
Wandering Tasmania’s story-filled wukalina Walk

2 months ago | travelweekly.co.uk | Clare Vooght

Tasmania’s wukalina Walk is one of a growing number of immersive Aboriginal-guided experiencesClick here to download and save as a PDFIt’s nearly 5pm and the winter sun is starting to sink below the horizon as we walk through the Tasmanian bush. There are no boardwalks or tarmacked tracks here – everything is as nature intended, the paths forged by the kangaroos and wallabies that live in this wild, remote part of northeast Tasmania.
How to travel to Antarctica: everything you need to know

Nov 28, 2024 | thetimes.com | Clare Vooght

Few moments compare with waking up at 3am while sailing through Antarctica and seeing jagged peaks set against a pinky-amber sky. That warm sunrise glow from my cabin window in the quiet of the small hours is one of many enchanting moments I’ve experienced in the world’s coldest, driest and southernmost continent (most of the others involved penguins).
Why this new Majorca hotel takes all-inclusive to an all-time high

Nov 16, 2024 | travelweekly.co.uk | Clare Vooght

As demand for premium all-inclusive continues to grow, explore an exciting new offering at Majorca’s Ikos Porto PetroI’m overlooking Porto Petro’s winding shoreline and buzzy harbour – boats bobbing on lapping sapphire water, sailing masts swaying in the wind – with two glasses of wine on the go.
A guide to Amsterdam’s neighbourhoods

Nov 12, 2024 | travelweekly.co.uk | Clare Vooght

There’s plenty to discover away from the Dutch capital’s tourist trail, so step away from the centre to explore the different districts of AmsterdamWell-heeled De Pijp, with its independent boutiques and restaurant tables filling pedestrianised streets, has been attracting students and creative types since the 1960s – but a stroll through the area offers a glimpse further back into the city’s history too.
Q&A: Juan Carlos, Shore Excursions Manager, Celestyal

Nov 10, 2024 | travelweekly.co.uk | Clare Vooght

Juan Carlos tells Clare Vooght all about working as a shore excursions manager – and Celestyal’s new itineraries in the Arabian Gulf…Click here to download and save as a PDFQ. How did you become a shore excursions manager? A. I became shorex manager when I was working onboard the former Celestyal Crystal while sailing around Cuba. I’ve also worked in different departments at Celestyal, including housekeeping and in the entertainment team as international host.
5 things to do in Copenhagen

Nov 1, 2024 | travelweekly.co.uk | Clare Vooght

With Denmark’s capital welcoming a record number of cruise ship visits last winter, explore some options for a day ashore in the Scandi citySee how the Danes do the changing of the guard, before taking a peek behind the scenes at Denmark’s royal residence. Clients can learn more about Danish royalty in the Amalienborg Museum, which covers the new King Frederik X and the 19th-century ‘in-laws of Europe’, Christian IX and Queen Louise, whose children married into monarchies across the continent.
5 things to do in Nashville

Sep 8, 2024 | travelweekly.co.uk | Clare Vooght

A stay in the music capital of the US is sure to hit all the right notes. As the Grand Ole Opry marks its centenary, here are some of the best things to do in Tennessee’s capitalClick here to download and save as a PDF1. Country Music Hall of FameThis museum – with its curved piano‑key exterior – packs so much in, it’s little wonder it’s been nicknamed the ‘Smithsonian of country music’.
Q&A: Matthew Boyd, entertainment director on the Carnival Jubilee

Sep 2, 2024 | travelweekly.co.uk | Clare Vooght

Entertainment director Matthew Boyd tells us what clients can expect on board new ship Carnival Jubilee. Interview by Clare VooghtQ. What does being entertainment director involve? A. I supervise the whole entertainment operation, including the music department, production cast and sports team. I also coordinate and schedule all the onboard entertainment activities for guests, participating in guest operations and regularly inspecting all entertainment operations. Q. How did you get into the role? A.
New openings across Australia, from hip hotels to amazing attractions

Aug 28, 2024 | travelweekly.co.uk | Clare Vooght

With hot hotel openings and improved access to wilderness areas, the Australian Tourism Exchange trade show highlighted a host of new ways for agents to sell Australia Click here to download and save as a PDF Sydney is a hotbed for swanky new hotels, day trips from Darwin are making the remote wilds of Arnhem Land a lot more accessible, Kangaroo Island’s bounceback after the 2020 wildfires has been an example of sustainable travel in action and new domestic flights are making it easier to...