IN his continuing search for the more weird, wacky and wondrous in the world of travel, David Ellis says those looking to a holiday on which to get away from it all should look no further than Spain’s El Hierro Island in the middle of the Atlantic – long considered “the end of the world” […]
There is much happening on one of the South Pacific’s smaller nations. Niue, affectionately known as the ‘Rock of Polynesia’ has a raft of new tourism experiences on offer to its much-valued visitors.Niue Island Tourism’s Director of Tourism, Vanessa Marsh says “these exciting new enhancements make excellent use of Niue’s unique environment and in delivering […]
Hobbiton Copyright: Tourism New Zealand Tourism New Zealand in partnership with Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia will run its largest trade familiarisation and training event for 2014, with plans for 250 Australian travel agents to embark on a journey through Middle-earth this October. Selected travel sellers from across Australia will be invited to experience […]
Australia is among 10 specially selected countries invited to take on this year’s 26th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest with family-owned business, Skylighter Fireworks, preparing for hot competition in the race for the top three places. Renowned in Australia for its spectacular displays at major sporting events and festivals, the Brisbane firm will compete against […]
Qantas will boost services between Melbourne and Los Angeles, and between Sydney and Santiago, from early 2015, and introduce a new schedule providing the flexibility of morning, midday and evening departures between Australia and the US. From 21 January next year, Qantas will increase its Melbourne to Los Angeles service from a daily service to […]
#expeditioncruising click to enlarge Hello Expeditioners Join us at Active Travel HQ for a fascinating evening where you will learn about all the amazing things you will see and experience on a voyage in Antarctica and the Arctic. Hear stories from seasoned Antarctica travellers and be inspired by the incredible photos of these alien yet […]
The palate awakens to delightfully different gastronomic perspectives. Canadian culinary inspirations colour a specially created five-course menu with wine pairings offered at the celebrated The Reflexions contemporary French fine dining restaurant, Plaza Athénée Bangkok, A Royal Méridien Hotel from Tuesday 23 – Saturday 27 September. Savvy diners are invited to indulge in flavours and textures of foods sourced from […]
RIVER cruising specialists Beyond Travel have introduced a newly built river cruise vessel, the MS Amadeus Silver II, to be launched in 2015 on a selection of itineraries in Europe, she joins sister ship MS Amadeus Silver launched in 2014. To celebrate, Beyond Travel are offering up to $800 in travel credits per couple for […]
RIVER cruising specialists Beyond Travel have introduced a newly built river cruise vessel, the MS Amadeus Silver II, to be launched in 2015 on a selection of itineraries in Europe, she joins sister ship MS Amadeus Silver launched in 2014. To celebrate, Beyond Travel are offering up to $800 in travel credits per couple for […]
Princess Cruises has announced a seven-day sale just in time for Fathers’ Day, with big savings of up to 40 per cent on cruises to destinations far and wide, making a gift for dad this year a wrap. The sale will run from Friday August 22 to Thursday August 28, encouraging families to think outside […]