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Romantic ceremony under the waves puts Trang in southern Thailand on the map
The 18th Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony, held from 10-12 February, 2014, was again a wonderfully romantic occasion that saw 32 loving couples become man and wife in specially arranged ceremonies both on the beach and below the waves. Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Thawatchai Arunyik said, “This annual event for wedding couples and honeymooners from […]
Struth! Supersonic airliner is a window on the world
SUPERSONIC – Sydney to Los Angeles in an 8-hour working day. IN his continuing search for the more weird, wacky and wondrous in the world of travel, David Ellis says a company in America is working on a passenger plane that will have no windows, enabling it to fly twice as fast as today’s conventional […]
Bentours’ Natural Wonders of the World
#expeditioncruising Bentours’ tours take travellers to some of the most impressive and breathtaking natural wonders around the world, including the magical Northern Lights, Antarctica’s icebergs, Norweigan fjords including – Geirander Fjord & Hardander Fjord, Lofoten Islands and incredible animals like the polar bear. Norway’s crowning glory is its fjord heartland, a maze of breathtaking waterways […]
MTA receives APT top sales honour
More accolades for MTA – Mobile Travel Agents with the company being awarded APT’s ‘Outstanding Sales Achievement’ award for the 2013 Calendar Year. Pictured, MTA’s Susan Basedow receiving the ‘Outstanding Sales Achievement’ award from APT Queensland State Sales Manager, Peter Balmer at a function held in Brisbane’s renowned Alchemy Restaurant last week. W: […]
RMS St Helena New Brochure Out Now
#expeditioncruising RMS St Helena Our brand new brochure is available now. The new brochure highlights the additional cabins to make the ship 156 berth, the new gym that looks over the ocean as you work out and the unique onboard experiences. The look and feel showcases the RMS St Helena as a ship offering truly […]
Pandaw newbuild Kha Byoo to cruise Chindwin River in Burma
#expeditioncruising A new river recce vessel begins construction in Rangoon this week and will enter service at the end of the year with Pandaw River Cruises, the company said in a statement The Kha Byoo, drawing just 75cm of water, will join the Kalay on the Chindwin River between Monywa and Homalin on the same […]
Aranui 3 to include visit to Takapoto
#expeditioncruising Aranui 3 French Polynesia’s renowned passenger-cargo ship, the Aranui 3 is now affording passengers the pleasure of visiting the picturesque island of Takapoto in the Tuamotu Islands, in place of Fakarava, on all future voyages. While on shore in Takapoto, guests have the opportunity to explore the island by foot and swim and snorkel […]
Variety Cruises Last-Minute Deals
#expeditioncruising The Harmony V is a modern elegant yacht Small-ship operator Variety Cruises is offering discounted rates on several departures in February and March. The company is offering a two-for-one special on its March 9 “Treasures of Costa Rica and Panama Canal” sailing. One traveler pays the regular price, starting at $2,590, and a companion […]
Windstar Asia itineraries on Star Pride
#expeditioncruising Windstar Cruises is currently offering an exclusive offer for the line’s recently introduced Asia sailings. Guests can receive two-for-one cruise fares on any of the new Asia itineraries, two free hotel nights pre- or post- cruise and a free exclusive private event on shore during each voyage. As an added benefit to previous guests, the line […]
Under the Tuscan sun and into Italy’s springtime Umbria
THERE’S still an opportunity to join a 22-day small group tour of Italy’s enchanting Tuscany and Umbria in April and May of this year, a holiday that will go beyond the anticipated delights of these regions by getting participants into hidden-away and little-known gems that larger tour groups and their coaches are simply unable to […]
