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Video: A Windy Day

There’s a lot of time to kill on some of the longer expedition cruises. Heritage Expeditions passengers found a particularly amusing timewaster. Enjoy!

CW breaking news – ICCA unites with global cruise bodies

CW breaking news – ICCA unites with global cruise bodies

International Cruise Council Australasia to become CLIA Australasia The International Cruise Council Australasia has this morning announced that it would join with eight other cruise industry assocaitions to form a "common organisation which will serve as the voice and advocacy leader of the global cruise industry". The change will see ICCA become known as Cruise […]

CW breaking news – ICCA unites with global cruise bodies

CW breaking news – ICCA unites with global cruise bodies

International Cruise Council Australasia to become CLIA Australasia The International Cruise Council Australasia has this morning announced that it would join with eight other cruise industry assocaitions to form a “common organisation which will serve as the voice and advocacy leader of the global cruise industry”. The change will see ICCA become known as Cruise […]

$6m marketing deal for Tourism Australia and Etihad

$6m marketing deal for Tourism Australia and Etihad

Source: Travel Daily Tourism Australia and Etihad have just confirmed a new Memorandum of Understanding which will see them together invest $6 million marketing Australia over the next three years. The alliance will target visitors from the Middle East, UK and Europe, with EY ceo James Hogan saying that Australia is strategically important to the […]

$6m marketing deal for Tourism Australia and Etihad

$6m marketing deal for Tourism Australia and Etihad

Source: Travel Daily Tourism Australia and Etihad have just confirmed a new Memorandum of Understanding which will see them together invest $6 million marketing Australia over the next three years. The alliance will target visitors from the Middle East, UK and Europe, with EY ceo James Hogan saying that Australia is strategically important to the […]

Madame Kirsty’s Secret Poison

Madame Kirsty’s Secret Poison

Unearthing Mudgee: Vintnews Regional Tour Here are some of the great wines and venues we uncovered during our recent trip to the Mudgee region. For more details, see: www.visitmudgeeregion.com.au Roth’s Wine Bar BYO (and donate) your classic Vegemite glassfor a free fill of 10/80. This place is dripping with history – among other things. The […]

Meet Leopold and Victor

Meet Leopold and Victor

 Unearthing Mudgee: Vintnews Regional Tour Here are some of the great wines and venues we uncovered during our recent trip to the Mudgee region. For more details, see: www.visitmudgeeregion.com.au 2009 Leopold Reserve Shiraz-Viognier Tasting Notes:An opulent deep purple colour, a character of prestige that impacts long after you have finished.  The prettiness of apricot kernel […]

Skimstone 2011 Tre-Onde

Skimstone 2011 Tre-Onde

Unearthing Mudgee: Vintnews Regional Tour Here are some of the great wines and venues we uncovered during our recent trip to the Mudgee region. For more details, see: www.visitmudgeeregion.com.au Skimstone 2011 Tre Onde Sangiovese 60%, Barbera 20%, Cabernet 20% Skimstone 2011 Tre Onde Winemaker Josh Clementson says: When it comes to making blends such as […]

Putting style back in romance five hotel picks from around the globe.

Putting style back in romance five hotel picks from around the globe.

Movies, dance classes, dinner for two – are you suffering from date night doldrums? www.designhotels.com/romantic_escapes Paris is always there to save the day. While it may be the embodiment of romance, these two elegant properties will show you a whole new side to this city. La Maison Champs Elysées offers a world of comfort and […]

Fiji: Tropical Cyclone Evan Update

Fiji: Tropical Cyclone Evan Update

Official Name:  Severe Tropical Cyclone EVAN TROPICAL CYCLONE EVAN UPDATE #3 Nadi, Fiji, Monday 17 December, 2012 (6pm) – As noted previously, the Fiji Government’s emergency response teams have been activated, and all residents and visitors to Fiji have taken shelter while they await the passage of Tropical Cyclone Evan. Once the cyclone has passed, […]