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Edward Scheetz Announces the Launch of Chelsea Hotels
Hotel industry veteran Edward Scheetz is proud to announce the launch of a new hospitality brand, Chelsea Hotels, a re-brand and evolution of the former King & Grove Hotels. Chelsea Hotels includes Hotel Chelsea born 1884, Martha Washington born 1905, McCarren Hotel & Pool born 2011, Ruschmeyer’s born 1952, and Astor Hotel to open in 2016. In […]
Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden’s “Boomslang” Is Unleashed
The affectionately named “Boomslang” or Tree Canopy Walkway at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is now open to the public and offers visitors an unusual and unique view from forest floor to treetops – yet another reason to visit the Garden. Below are some frequently asked questions that give an overview of this snake-like structure that […]
New Generation Vessel for Captain Cook Cruises
Mary Reibey © Richardson Devine Marine SeaLink Travel Group has added a second state of the art $2.6 million catamaran to its Captain Cook Cruises fleet, with the launch today in Sydney of Mary Reibey. The new generation, 24metre Rocket catamaran, will join her sister vessel Elizabeth Cook, which was launched in November 2013,on Sydney […]
David Whitehill explores France with Scenic Tours
Scenic Tours continues its partnership with Channel Nine’s program Mornings, as they take presenter David Whitehill on a luxury journey through France on board a Scenic ‘Space-Ship’. Having already explored South America, Antarctica, Canada, the USA, Europe and Russia, Africa and Vietnam courtesy of Scenic Tours, David takes to the next adventure through the beautiful south of France […]
149 years of Afternoon Teas Celebrate at The Langham, Melbourne for just 20 cents this June
In 1865, guests at Afternoon Tea paid the equivalent of 20 cents today. On 11 June 20 fashion-savvy guests in Melbourne will pay that same tiny amount to each to enjoy the daily, ritual that is upheld at every Langham around the globe. This unique celebratory Afternoon Tea will include Langham favourites such as ribbon […]
Leisure and Pleasure Package At Hua Chang Heritage Hotel, Bangkok
Escape and enjoy a forgettable leisure experience with Leisure and Pleasure Package at Hua Chang Heritage Hotel, Bangkok. The package is THB 5,500 net for two persons in our luxurious premier deluxe room with two consecutive nights or more. This special offer included; Sumptuous traditional Thai and international buffet breakfast for 2 persons Complimentary exquisite Thai afternoon tea […]
Vivid Lights Up Sydney For Another 18 Days
NSW Premier Mike Baird tonight officially launched Vivid Sydney 2014, the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest festival of light, music and ideas. Mr Baird hit the switch as part of the annual ‘Lights On’ moment to officially launch the sixth year of the festival, lighting up the iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House. “Vivid Sydney has […]
qualia Announces New Event: Weekends of Wonderment
Hamilton Island’s, qualia has announced a new event series, ‘Weekends of Wonderment’ with the inaugural event to be held at the award-winning, luxury resort from Friday 13 – Sunday 15 June, 2014. From its idyllic location at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, the upcoming event will be the first in a series of […]
The Pullman Paris Montparnasse Unveils Its Transformation
Pullman continues to revolutionise the architecture and design of its five Paris establishments in collaboration with eight renowned designers. After the Pullman Paris La Défense in March 2013, the Pullman Paris Bercy in October 2013, and the Pullman Paris Charles de Gaulle in May, the Pullman Paris Montparnasse will now unveil its new look. In July, the […]
Australian Antarctic Division chases $2.1m Shokalskiy rescue cost
#expeditioncruising A Chinese helicopter lands on an ice floe next to the Aurora Australisduring the Akademik Shokalskiy rescue operation. Photo: Nicky Phillips Australia’s Antarctic Division continues to pursue cost recovery options following the stranding of the Akademik Shokalskiy last Christmas. According to a report in The Age today, a Senate estimates hearing heard […]
