The first of only four Grand Slam events in the world of tennis, the two-week Australian Open kicks off the annual tennis calendar in Melbourne

Captain Gavin Bladen on how bureaucracy, chance, green turtles and plenty of good will entwined to make the 44.2m sailing catamaran HEMISPHERE the first foreign flagged superyacht to charter in Australia

Burgess charter experts reveal their top tips for unmissable remote dive sites in the Indian Ocean and South Pacific, both of which are welcoming all nationalities

Plan your perfect superyacht trip around New Zealand’s Hauraki Gulf, Bay of Islands and Marlborough Sounds.

Thanks to cooling sea breezes and moderate climate, the grapes of coastal vineyards ripen more slowly and create wines with finer perfume and more layers of flavour. Master of Wine Rebecca Gibb selects eight coastal vineyards to sample while cruising

Following new ownership and extensive interior upgrades, Monaco-based broker Lesley Excoffon was invited to experience a complete wellness escape in Thailand on board LADY E in February.

These features, known as Broker On Board, are essentially research reports. In this one, New York-based broker Craig Cohen went to French Polynesia to experience the 63.4m (208ft) expedition yacht SURI.

The 60m yacht RAMBLE ON ROSE is sailing further afield for the next two years, giving you a chance to explore new destinations

Welcoming guests to step ashore for a few days or just a few hours, Kokomo Private Island provides the ultimate anchorage for superyachts cruising the South Pacific

Burgess charter broker James Tsui climbed volcanoes and confronted dragons on a cruise on board the yacht DUNIA BARU

The 44.2m (145ft) HEMISPHERE - the largest luxury sailing catamaran in the world - is available for charter in Australia until October 2015.