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Greece: Corinth Canal no shortcut
DIG THIS – LONG TIME FOR A SHORT CUT david ellis IT may have been a wonderfully rich agricultural area adored by farmers, but for early traders the Peloponnese Peninsula making up the southern-most part of mainland Greece, was anything but adored as it divided the Ionian and Adriatic Seas from the Aegean […]
Greece: Corinth Canal no shortcut
DIG THIS – LONG TIME FOR A SHORT CUT david ellis IT may have been a wonderfully rich agricultural area adored by farmers, but for early traders the Peloponnese Peninsula making up the southern-most part of mainland Greece, was anything but adored as it divided the Ionian and Adriatic Seas from the Aegean Sea, and […]
SAA launches special upgrade fares for loyal customers from Sydney
It’s now even better value to “turn left”! South African Airways (SAA) has announced some great value deals for passengers wanting to experience business class between Sydney and Johannesburg. According to Tim Clyde-Smith, SAA’s Country Manager for Australasia, the new “upgrade” fare will enable passengers holding an economy class ticket to upgrade for $2,200 one […]
SAA launches special upgrade fares for loyal customers from Sydney
It’s now even better value to “turn left”! South African Airways (SAA) has announced some great value deals for passengers wanting to experience business class between Sydney and Johannesburg. According to Tim Clyde-Smith, SAA’s Country Manager for Australasia, the new “upgrade” fare will enable passengers holding an economy class ticket to upgrade for $2,200 one […]
Celebrity Local Solstice Sale
Hi Cruisers, We are very pleased to announce Celebrity’s Local Solstice sale which is offering up to US$300 onboard credit plus 50% reduced deposit. Hurry though, as the deal runs for one week only and finishes on 11 May 2013. Offer is available for Celebrity Solstice Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific itineraries of 5 […]
Mothers Day Cruise a break for ‘raw deal’ mums
Mothers’ Day – Sunday 12 May 2013 An astonishing two thirds of Australian mums are still expected to do household chores and cook family meals on Mother’s Day, according to a new national survey released by P&O Cruises. And just to confirm mums are getting a raw deal, when asked if they were treated to […]
SeaDream’s new extended Mediterranean grand voyages
SEADREAM Yacht Club has responded to the major wish of Australian and New Zealand guests – acknowledging the vast distances we have to travel to join its mega motor-cruiser yachts in the Mediterranean for the enjoyment of just a week aboard, it has announced a series of longer what it calls Grand Voyages of 12- […]
Interlude Tours on the road to success
SMALL’S THE GO ON ROAD TO SUCCESS David Ellis WHEN he was on a plane coming home from a business trip to Alaska a near 20-years ago, Sydney travel industry public relations man John Savage got chatting with the passenger next him, who it turned out was also in the travel game. And he mentioned […]
Australia is world’s fastest growing cruise market
The newly rebranded Cruise Lines International Association has just released its annual passenger statistics for the Australasian market, revealing that growth in the local cruise sector continues to lead the world. A record high of 694,062 passengers cruised with CLIA member lines last year, with a growth rate of 11% equalled only by Germany – […]
Myanmar Travel Tips
With record numbers heading to Myanmar since the relaxation of international sanctions, Visa has developed a top tips guide to visiting and making the most of their stay in Asia’s newest destination. However, Myanmar’s limited infrastructure can pose challenges for even the most savvy of travelers—international mobile roaming services are patchy at best, and foreign […]
