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Monaco Showcases History and Speed in May
Every two years the famous Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix is preceded by the ‘Historical Grand Prix’. Australia will be well represented this year with two very special historic cars travelling all the way from Australia to Monaco to take part. Bugatti owner, Consul de Monaco in Melbourne, Andrew Cannon, is excited to represent Australia […]
“Dine About Town” returns to San Francisco June 1-15, 2014
“Dine About Town” – San Francisco’s own Restaurant Week – returns for a second helping on June 1-15, 2014. Now in its 13th year, this popular program presents more than 100 of San Francisco’s best restaurants offering two or three-course lunch menus for $18.95 and/or three-course dinner menus for $36.95, prices representing up to 25 percent […]
Struth! Cutting my grass
IN his continuing search for the more weird, wacky and wondrous in the world of travel, David Ellis says there’s a museum in Merseyside in the UK that’s dedicated to those who get their kicks out of that backyard taskmaster, the lawnmower. Because this museum walks us through the history of lawnmowers from […]
Outrageous, but true, travel insurance claims
DID YOU HEAR THE ONE ABOUT… David Ellis QUESTION: WHAT is there in common between a fellow losing his false teeth overboard while being seasick on an Atlantic cruise, a family unable to remember where they’d buried their video camera “for safety” on a beach in England while they went swimming, and a […]
Industry Super fund benefits employees
A Super Fund that is right for you! Brendan O’Farrell, CEO of Intrust Super is a great believer in educating members and employers in all aspects of super. Here, he explains the rights of employees to choose their own super fund and also some of the things you should look for when choosing a fund […]
Cruise the Fijian Islands with Captain Cook Cruises
#expeditioncruising TIME travel from today to tomorrow is simple when you are on relaxed Fijian time. by Brad Crouch To get to the actual time machine I first had to do some hard yards, bobbing down an isolated river on a rubber tube, wallowing in a muddy hot spring, swimming across a refreshing pool under […]
News: The Whisky Shackleton Left Behind
#expeditioncruising THE 500-year-old world whisky thrives on its artisan mastery – imparting delicate subtleties and surprising nuances. But rarely does the industry proffer a mind-blowing revelation such as the discovery and replication of perfectly preserved whisky, buried for 100 years in Antarctic ice. Read full story
Inaugural Fijian Tourism Expo (FTE) on Denarau Island
The best of the Fijian tourism industry come together next week at the inaugural Fijian Tourism Expo (FTE) on Denarau Island, showcasing the industry to over 150 international travel buyers. Following a welcome cocktail function at the Raddison Blu Resort Denarau Island on Monday night the Minister for Tourism, the Honourable Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, will officially […]
Papi: Simply delicious Express Lunch
The cicchetti concept restaurant Papi now offers cicchetti express for those in a hurry at lunchtime. Enjoy authentic Italian tastes with a 2-course lunch of a chef’s selection of cicchetti to start, followed by a choice of fresh made pasta, pizza, fish or meat dish. From simply delicious bruschetta, creamy ham and cheese frittata, flavourful Florentina stewed beef tripe to all-time-loved meatballs, […]
Gear Up With Formula 1 Race Packages In Raffles, Fairmont And Swissôtel Locations Around The World
Formula 1 is one of the world’s most prestigious sporting spectaculars – with fast cars, fancy parties and famous drivers from all over the world converging on chic hotspots. Whether travelers want to rub elbows with the glitterati or be thrilled by the revving engines, Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel hotels globally are the perfect pit […]
