One&Only Resorts has been named one of the world’s top three hotel brands in Travel+Leisure Magazine’s World’s Best Awards 2014. One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos was listed as one of the best 100 resorts in the world as well as one of the top 10 in Mexico. One&Only Ocean Club in The Bahamas and One&Only […]
#expeditioncruising Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has announced that National Geographic Orion will undergo renovations to two public spaces during dry dock this September. The renovations will be made to two public spaces: The Lounge (main) and the Observation Lounge, and are being redesigned to better serve the dynamic, learning-oriented community of guests and staff aboard. Renovations […]
#expeditioncruising Compagnie du Ponant, reveals new South America program for 2015 – 16. From the wild open spaces of Patagonia to the tropical forests of Panama, the well-crafted itineraries take passengers at the heart of each destination to meet with the locals and explore the most emblematic and off-the-beaten-track sites. With a 30 per cent […]
#expeditioncruising The massive, nuclear icebreaker, 50 Years of Victory, will make its final voyage as a passenger vessel departing Murmansk, Russia, on August 10, 2015. The vessel will return to commercial maritime voyages along the NE Passage across the top of Russia thereafter. For the final 2015 summer season, three voyages to the North Pole […]
#expeditioncruising File image of Clipper Adventurer (now Sea Adventurer) Passengers on a cruise ship heading to Greenland and then the Canadian Arctic have had their trip cut short because of engine trouble. The Clipper Adventurer‘s secondary engine was having mechanical difficulties off the west coast of Greenland in Ilulissat on Saturday. Those aboard the Sea […]
#expeditioncruising 10% savings on late 2015 Antarctica sailings. G Adventures has extended its early booking bonus for those looking to secure their place on an Antarctic expedition in late 2015. The operator’s Antarctica Classic, Antarctica Classic in Depth and Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctic Islands trips, which all explore the regions at the bottom of […]
#expeditioncruising Deb Dickson-Smith and Simon Mallender – deep and meaningful Diveplanit is a new multimedia resource that aims to make it easier for people to plan and book a diving holiday. This brand new publishing venture is headed up by travel writer Deborah Dickson-Smith and her partner in life and diving, Simon Mallender. “It’s our […]
The Lotus Terraces, a beachfront luxury boutique resort on idyllic Koh Samui, is offering a choice of “free night”options for all its 5 villas for the coming Autumn season. This promotional offer is aimed at making the stay experience available to varying group sizes and budgets. Secluded beach and 27m resort pool at The Lotus […]
If you’ve ever wanted to see Uluru through eyes of its Anangu traditional owners or dine with recent migrants from Myanmar’s Karen community and learn how an urban park in Victoria has had a fundamental effect on the community, now is your chance. To celebrate Australia hosting the prestigious World Parks Congress, a range of […]
If you’ve ever wanted to see Uluru through eyes of its Anangu traditional owners or dine with recent migrants from Myanmar’s Karen community and learn how an urban park in Victoria has had a fundamental effect on the community, now is your chance. To celebrate Australia hosting the prestigious World Parks Congress, a range of […]