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Vietnam: Charms of Hoi An
DELVING INTO THE CHARMS OF HOI AN David Ellis THERE are just two Westerners among 40 or so locals on the ferry, in truth just an open barge, crossing the river from Hoi An’s bustling Old Quarter to Cam Kim, a rural commune where village life still dominates here on Vietnam’s South Central […]
Murray River Cruise savings with Captain Cook
Murray Princess Winter just got Warmer on the Murray with Savings of up to 25% Winter on the Murray River just got a whole lot warmer with Captain Cook Cruises Winter-Warmer sale. From June to August 2013, passengers can save 25% on most 3, 4 and 7 night Murray River Cruises and discover the winter […]
New Ha Long Bay Cruise Added to Helen Wong’s Tours’ Vietnam Program
A three-day leisurely cruise of breathtaking Halong Bay has been added to Helen Wong’s Tours’ comprehensive Vietnam brochure for 2013-2014. The cruise, aboard one of the two Au Co luxury ships, is included in the leading Asian specialist’s newly created 12-day Treasure of the Bay itinerary from the company’s list of Premium Group Tours. It […]
Nothing Rusty About this Outback Legend
Photo Credit: Erica Harrison / Australian Geographic by Roderick Eime “Put the billy on Jimmy we’re just bringin’ ‘em in Quick quick. Lock ‘em up. Whoa, steady, steady!” With the jangle of cowbell a motley flock of sheep ambles in, then a horse, a pack mule, a sprightly sheep dog and even a brace of […]
GET EASILY HOOK ON THIS WITH SPAG
NO funny business about thisdelightful Riverina Italian Aglianico. Wc18Feb13 David Ellis WE see little Aglianico here in Australia, a wine that’s big in the south of Italy where it was introduced from Greece some several millennia ago. For whatever reason it’s never really caught on either elsewhere in Italy nor in many other parts of […]
Anantara Opens the Xishuangbanna Resort & Spa
Anantara has opened the first five star hotel in China’s Yunnan province, making it one of the resort group’s biggest openings in 2013. Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort & Spa is set within lush tropical gardens, flanked by the serene Luoso River and exotic unspoiled countryside, but only an hour’s drive from Jinghong International Airport. Its stunning […]
Get Wrecked in Port Vila
Artificial wreck, Semele Federsen, is a popular dive wreck in Port Vila. Vanuatu (R Eime) While Vanuatu may not have the range of wartime wrecks like some other Pacific island countries, the idyllic island destination can offer plenty of deliberately sunken vessels to explore and enjoy. Of course, the SS President Coolidge on Santo is […]
Scuba Diving in North Efate
There are many diving delights to be found in the Vanuatu island group. So, how do you extend your experience when you’ve ticked off the well known operators in Port Vila and Santo? Sailaway Cruises and Tranquillity Dive have been established in the North Efate area for over 30 years and have located many interesting […]
Azamara in fine trim for welterweight stoush
Azamara Quest in new blue livery by Roderick Eime Cruise ships, like elite boxers, come in all shapes and sizes. From nimble flyweight cruisers with a dozen or so berths, to the new super heavyweights carrying passengers in their thousands, there are vessels to cater to every taste and budget. While mass market luxury may […]
