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Lindblad’s first Antarctic cruise, 1966
Here’s a piece of history from Time LIFE 1966. Lindblad‘s first cruise to Antarctica aboard the chartered Argentine naval supply ship, Lapataia. This archival footage shows the new ship, MS Lindblad Explorer, launched in 1969.
Vacations & Travel Celebrates 30 Years in Print
This year, Australia’s favourite travel magazine celebrates 30 years in print. And we’re releasing a bumper issue to commemorate the occasion. Our April/May/June “Japan Edition” is packed with inspirational travel photography and feature stories taking you from Colombia to Colorado, and everywhere in between. In this issue we spotlight the Land of the Rising Sun […]
2013 Berlitz Guide Out Now
The 28th edition of the “Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships” has just appeared in Kindle format and hard copies will be available from next Monday. read more about what’s in the new edition Save hours on your travel research. Get brochures delivered to your door for free. Digital option too.
What Goes at Classic International?
Athena – Ex Valtur Prima, ex Italia Prima, ex Caribe Most people know Classic International Cruises as the creation of Lisbon-based expatriate Greek shipowner George Potamianos, who died this May and has since then been succeeded by his twin sons Alexandros and Emilios. But on the weekend before last, three of Classic International Cruises’ fleet […]
MARVEL0US MERLOT FOR TOMATO MEATLOAF
A GREAT thunderstorm survivor: matchwith spag and meatballs or tomato meatloaf. Wc01Apr13 David Ellis FIGHTING mildew for the whole growing season and a couple of pretty severe thunderstorms ripping a lot of the leaf canopy away – and some of the fruit as well – hardly seems an ideal start to making what’s turned out […]
Not over the hill but climbing mountains: Seniors travel
Seniors are out there, trying new things, seeing new places and spending up big. They are travelling to exotic locations, immersing themselves in other cultures and looking for opportunities to learn and push personal boundaries. But findings in a research paper about seniors’ travel prepared by MyTravelResearch.com show this group of intrepid travellers is being […]
List of pettiest cruise passenger complaints
Passengers cheer after disembarking from the Carnival Triumphcruise ship after reaching the port of Mobile, Alabama.Now they have something to complain about. Lyle Ratliff / Reuters A cruise agent has revealed some of the most unusual complaints it has received in the past year. Following the widely documented debacle with the Carnival Triumph back in […]
Journeys Magazine – Issue 1
Welcome to our first edition of Journeys, an e-magazine showcasing Orion’s expeditions and destinations through articles by well known travel writers from around the world. There is no hard-sell in this magazine; just selected stories and reflections by highly respected writers who have travelled, both independently and with a variety of tour operators, to many […]
Trekking in Torres del Paine tops global list
Lonely Planet magazine chose the best multi-day treks from around the world, but without too much altitude and the circuit known as the “W” Parque Nacional Torres Del Paine national park led the global list. The circuit was selected for its variety of spectacular views and for being one of the best ways through which […]
Harvey’s Hot Deals: Tuscany holiday, African adventure, Tonga, Cruise Sydney Hawaii New Zealand
African elephant adventure (R Eime) Tuscan Holiday Experience the magical sights and history of Tuscany, from medieval castles and ancient hilltop villages to spectacular countryside and walled medieval towns, offering some of Italy’s greatest food and wine, during your stay at the Castelvecchi Borgo, near Siena. Once fortified, The Castelvecchi Borgo is now an active […]
