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Queensland iconic train, Sunlander, to retire after 60 years
Robyn Williams and Jennifer Purse will ring in the new year aboard the Sunlander during its final journey from Brisbane to Cairns and back. (ABC News: Patrick Williams) Queensland’s Sunlander train will start the final run of its 61-year history from Brisbane on Sunday. The train will depart for Cairns from Brisbane’s Roma Street station […]
Bergen to Barcelona aboard VIKING STAR
Sail on the world's newest and most unique all balcony ship! An epic 15 day journey of contrasts on the world's newest ship that includes select excursions, beverages and port lectures. You will feel very much like an explorer, not just a tourist. Let the voyage commence! Departs: 5 August 2015Includes: Return flights, 2 nights […]
ms Astor Tilbury to Sydney
Join this unique and exciting voyage on the lovely ms Astor as you sail all the way from London to Sydney! Extensively refurbished in 2010, Astor is fully stabilised and air-conditioned with accommodation for just 600 privileged guests. The unique size of Astor offers an intimate country house style allowing you to enjoy the camaraderie […]
Two Years on: The Akademik Shokalskiy stranding. What did we learn?
#expeditioncruising The icebound crew of the Akademik Shokalskiy made headlines but, a year on, the fruits of their expedition are revealed Alok Jha and Laurence Topham look on at the Akademik Shokalskiybeset in ice in East Antarctica. Photograph: Andrew Peacock /Rex Features The voyage was meant to retrace the steps of Douglas Mawson, the […]
Emirates New Year’s Global Sale
Emirates Airline customers who are looking for new adventures in 2015 can now fulfil their New Year’s resolutions with some very appealing fares in both Business and Economy Class. Economy Class return fares from Australia begin at $362 to New Zealand, $719 to Asia, $1,098 to India, $1,575 to Europe, $1,680 to South Africa, $1,761 […]
Quark awarded 2014 World’s Leading Specialist Cruise Line
#expeditioncruising Quark Expeditions® is thrilled to be granted the 2014 World’s Leading Specialist Cruise Line Award at the World Travel Awards™ Grand Final Gala Ceremony on December 7 in Anguilla, the Lesser Antilles. The award ceremony is widely regarded as the “Oscars of the Travel Industry.” The esteemed World Travel Awards™ recognises and rewards excellence […]
Drones to be banned in Antarctica?
#expeditioncruising Travellers have been advised to check before flying a drone in Antarctica. The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) warns security measures essential for this relatively new activity. Tour operators may have to ban the use of unmanned vehicles out of environmental concerns. IAATO is cautioning all potential travellers to Antarctica, who are […]
New 10-night Burma journey from Pandaw
#expeditioncruising Travel from Rangoon to Prome by coach and then onwards aboard the Pandaw II on an amazing 10-night Irrawaddy journey to Pagan and Mandalay. Departures from July 2015 to February 2016. Prices from only USD 3676 per person sharing a main deck stateroom. E-visa now also available for arrivals in Mandalay and Nay Pyi […]
Cathay Pacific Christmas Sale
Cathay Pacific unwraps Asia with its Christmas sale Choose from 63 destinations in Asia from just $686* It’s the season to be jolly and in the spirit of giving, Cathay Pacific is offering you the chance to spoil your loved ones with a trip to Asia – with 63 destinations on sale in China, Japan […]
Fiji Airways new ATR 72-600 for Fiji Link
Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline, today received its latest ATR72-600 aircraft for its domestic subsidiary Fiji Link. The aircraft arrived at the Fiji Airways Hangar in Nadi, Fiji after a ferry journey from Toulouse, France. The planned acquisition was announced by Fiji Airways in January and will contribute to the fulfilment of the airline’s strategic […]
