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Guy Fawkes gunpowder plot foiled thanks to tip-off
TIP-OFF A BLOW TO GUNPOWDER PLOTTERS David Ellis EVEN though its over 400 years since Guy (Guido) Fawkes and his mates tried to blow up England’s Parliament House in 1605, the Brits still celebrate what’s become known as Guy Fawkes Day (or Bonfire Night) every November 5 with great bonfires and letting off […]
Vietnam to Cambodia on eight-day Asian Trails river cruise aboard Toum Tiou II
Toum Tiou II Australian travellers can now discover the greater Mekong Delta’s rich cultures, colourful wildlife and ancient history on an eight-day Asian Trails river cruise between Vietnam and Cambodia. Travelling aboard the Toum Tiou II, the voyage starts in Ho Chi Minh City and continues past the famous fruit orchards and vast rice fields […]
Sarina Bratton talks about her new role with Ponant
At last I can talk Sarina Bratton And here I was thinking that six months “holiday” would be the most marvellous thing I’ve ever done. I can’t tell you just how much I’ve been itching to get back in to the industry I love. This morning, the attached press release is being issued and I […]
Anantara Spice Spoons Vietnamese Cuisine Experience
Rolling your own down Mui Ne way words: Anantara click image for more detailson Anantara Spice Spoons Steeped in history, Vietnamese cuisine is considered one of the most flavoursome and healthy in the whole of Asia. The style of cooking, which has evolved over many centuries, is an enticing blend of Chinese and Asian spices, […]
Travel the World and Ponant plan for growth
Sarina Bratton signs her agreementwith the founder and CEO of Compagnie du Ponant,Jean-Emannuel Sauvee Travel the World, Australia’s leading provider of luxury travel experiences, and Compagnie du Ponant, the French cruise line and five star expedition specialist, announced today the expansion of operations in Australia. In anticipation of the arrival of a new yacht in […]
Stop and shop in Abu Dhabi
by Ian Mcintosh – Travel Agent Update Grand Millennium Hotel at Wahda (supplied) We decided to break our journey to Istanbul and spend a full day in Abu Dhabi for one reason only – to shop. Dubai is our usual stopover but not this time –however Fiona was undeterred. The credit cards were out and […]
Sarina Bratton to head Ponant in Asia Pacific
Sarina Bratton signs her agreement with the founder andCEO of Compagnie du Ponant, Jean-Emannuel Sauvee One of the company’s sleek expedition ships Le Soleal French luxury cruise and five-star expedition operator, Compagnie du Ponant has signalled its intention to develop the Australian and Asian markets with the appointment of Australian luxury expedition cruise pioneer Sarina […]
Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Reopens After THB 170 Million Facelift
Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort & Spa has reopened once again welcoming story collecting travellers through its grand arched entrance, following an extensive THB 170 million renovation investment. The ever popular resort on Thailand’s Bophut Beach on the island of Koh Samui is quite unlike any other, from Bill Bensley designed tropical gardens which complement […]
Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Reopens After THB 170 Million Facelift
Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort & Spa has reopened once again welcoming story collecting travellers through its grand arched entrance, following an extensive THB 170 million renovation investment. The ever popular resort on Thailand’s Bophut Beach on the island of Koh Samui is quite unlike any other, from Bill Bensley designed tropical gardens which complement […]
Vietnam to Cambodia on eight-day Asian Trails river cruise
Australian travellers can now discover the greater Mekong Delta’s rich cultures, colourful wildlife and ancient history on an eight-day Asian Trails river cruise between Vietnam and Cambodia. Travelling aboard the Toum Tiou II, the voyage starts in Ho Chi Minh City and continues past the famous fruit orchards and vast rice fields of My Tho, the […]
