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Islands made for cruising. Réunion for dramatic scenery
Snapshots of the world’s best island cruising destinations. By Roderick Eime Characterised by an aggressive, still active volcanic landscape, Réunion is the Hawaii of the Indian Ocean with towering, thickly wooded peaks and a couple of decent beaches. Almost overlooked by its better publicised Indian Ocean neighbours, Mauritius and Madagascar, Réunion is small enough to […]
Islands made for cruising. Sicily for food and wine.
Palermo market Snapshots of the world’s best island cruising destinations. By Roderick Eime Sicily is one the best Mediterranean island destinations, even if you don’t consider it a gastronomic attraction. You’ll enjoy fabulous food with lashings of rich history and culture against a stunning natural backdrop. Strolling through any of the local food and produce […]
Islands Made for Cruising: Cuba
A street in Trinidad, Cuba. Trinidad has been one ofUNESCO’s World Heritage sites since 1988. (Wikimedia) Cuba for Romance and Music By Roderick Eime The incurably romantic Caribbean island of Cuba is one of the last true Communist redoubts of the 21st Century and has captured the imaginations of artists, poets and musicians for as […]
Australia ready for Astor
All hands on deck as Australia prepares for Astor Brochures now available for Fremantle-based premium cruise ship The owners of the 620-passenger cruise ship Astor have left Australia confident in their decision to base the premium vessel in Fremantle for the next three summers. Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) UK announced early last month that […]
Australia ready for Astor
All hands on deck as Australia prepares for Astor Brochures now available for Fremantle-based premium cruise ship The owners of the 620-passenger cruise ship Astor have left Australia confident in their decision to base the premium vessel in Fremantle for the next three summers. Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) UK announced early last month that […]
Australia ready for Astor
All hands on deck as Australia prepares for Astor Brochures now available for Fremantle-based premium cruise ship The owners of the 620-passenger cruise ship Astor have left Australia confident in their decision to base the premium vessel in Fremantle for the next three summers. Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) UK announced early last month that […]
Celebrate New Beginnings this Easter at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney is offering families the chance to celebrate the season of new beginnings in style this Easter, with an indulgent yet entertaining Sydney Royal Easter Show package. Create lasting memories for the family while staying in one of the city’s most iconic locations from $395* per night. The package includes accommodation in […]
Captain Cook Cruises New Murray River Loxton Cruises
Captain Cook Cruises has announced it will, for the first time on the Murray River, operate a seven night Mannum to Loxton cruise departing 29 November 2013 and a Loxton to Mannum cruise departing 6 December 2013. Both cruises will be operated by the paddle wheeler, PS Murray Princess. “We are really excited to be […]
Holiday & Travel Show Sydney – this weekend
9-10 March, 2013Hordern Pavilion, Entertainment quarter, Moore ParkOpen 10am – 4.30pm daily Come to the Holiday & Travel Show Sydney and enjoy three shows in one! This year the Holiday & Travel Show will be co-locating with the Adventure Travel Expo and also has a dedicated Cruise Show. This means over 95 exhibitors offering a […]
Lindblad reveals plans for Orion
Source: www.travelweekly.com.au Bratton: “I am leaving at a time when we have the strongestforward sales in our history. I am leaving on a high.” The new owner of Orion Expedition Cruises, Lindblad Expeditions, has outlined its plans for the Orion with the vessel to be renamed, supplied with new marine equipment and embarking on fresh […]
