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Blue Lagoon extends 15 per cent discount plus free cabin upgrade offer

Blue Lagoon extends 15 per cent discount plus free cabin upgrade offer

Fiji’s Blue Lagoon Cruises is offering a 15 per cent discount plus a free cabin upgrade on all ‘Club’ and ‘Gold Club’ Yasawa Island cruises booked from now until 28 February 2009. With travel validity extended to 31 August 2009, the discount applies to all three and four-day ‘Club Cruises’ and all four and seven-day […]

Blue Lagoon extends 15 per cent discount plus free cabin upgrade offer

Blue Lagoon extends 15 per cent discount plus free cabin upgrade offer

Fiji’s Blue Lagoon Cruises is offering a 15 per cent discount plus a free cabin upgrade on all ‘Club’ and ‘Gold Club’ Yasawa Island cruises booked from now until 28 February 2009. With travel validity extended to 31 August 2009, the discount applies to all three and four-day ‘Club Cruises’ and all four and seven-day […]

FRIDGE THE RED FOR A COOL YULE

FRIDGE THE RED FOR A COOL YULE

Wc15Dec08 YOUR WEEKLY WINE COLUMN for week beginning 15 December 2008 wine with david ellis IF you’re planning on turkey at Christmas and a bottle of red to go with it, pop the bottle – preferably a good Pinot Noir – in the fridge for a while to cool it. No, we haven’t lost the […]

FRIDGE THE RED FOR A COOL YULE

FRIDGE THE RED FOR A COOL YULE

Wc15Dec08 YOUR WEEKLY WINE COLUMN for week beginning 15 December 2008 wine with david ellis IF you’re planning on turkey at Christmas and a bottle of red to go with it, pop the bottle – preferably a good Pinot Noir – in the fridge for a while to cool it. No, we haven’t lost the […]

Ice Rating: What does it mean?

Ice Rating: What does it mean?

For ships to navigate polar regions, they must have what is called an “Ice Rating”. As you’d expect, there are several standards: American, Russian, Swedish, German etc. So be careful to compare like classes when assessing a ship’s ability. One must also bear in mind that an “icebreaker” is a special ship design altogether. As […]

Ice Rating: What does it mean?

Ice Rating: What does it mean?

For ships to navigate polar regions, they must have what is called an “Ice Rating”. As you’d expect, there are several standards: American, Russian, Swedish, German etc. So be careful to compare like classes when assessing a ship’s ability. One must also bear in mind that an “icebreaker” is a special ship design altogether. As […]

Ice Rating: What does it mean?

Ice Rating: What does it mean?

For ships to navigate polar regions, they must have what is called an “Ice Rating”. As you’d expect, there are several standards: American, Russian, Swedish, German etc. So be careful to compare like classes when assessing a ship’s ability. One must also bear in mind that an “icebreaker” is a special ship design altogether. As […]

Italy boutique-style

Your FREE Travel Briefs – w/c December 15 2008.  TRAVEL BRIEFS By John Crook  Italy boutique-style A three-week fully escorted tour of Italy with accommodation and touring in conjunction with mainly family-owned operations.  Rather than moving in and out of hotels each night, instead Carolinasusi  Italia Tours are based for a week at a time […]

Italy boutique-style

Your FREE Travel Briefs – w/c December 15 2008.  TRAVEL BRIEFS By John Crook  Italy boutique-style A three-week fully escorted tour of Italy with accommodation and touring in conjunction with mainly family-owned operations.  Rather than moving in and out of hotels each night, instead Carolinasusi  Italia Tours are based for a week at a time […]

Get lost with Hidden Italy – off the beaten track

Get lost with Hidden Italy – off the beaten track

The demand for walking tours in Italy has increased dramatically in recent years, and why not asks Simon Tancred of Hidden Italy, a boutique travel company based in Sydney. What could be better than wandering through some of the most spectacular and peaceful areas of Europe, going back in time to places far removed from […]