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TOWERING EFFORT – BRIDGE THAT STOPPED A PRESIDENT
David Ellis WHEN British businessman Sir Chay Blyth decided in 1997 to organise a rowing race across the Atlantic from England to America, he thought he’d publicise it by having some of the participants row up the River Thames to St Katherine’s Dock, including passing under the iconic Tower Bridge. But he didn’t quite expect […]
TOWERING EFFORT – BRIDGE THAT STOPPED A PRESIDENT
David Ellis WHEN British businessman Sir Chay Blyth decided in 1997 to organise a rowing race across the Atlantic from England to America, he thought he’d publicise it by having some of the participants row up the River Thames to St Katherine’s Dock, including passing under the iconic Tower Bridge. But he didn’t quite expect […]
AUSSIE CHARDONNAYS HIT THE COME-BACK TRAIL
NEW-look Aussie Chardonnay toenjoy with grilled lemon chicken. Wc13Feb12 David Ellis WINE consultant, tutor, critic and author, Rob Geddes noted recently that Aussie Chardonnays are making a come-back, after falling off the rails in the 1990s and their sales being hammered further by rising star Sauvignon Blanc. Rob blames the Chardonnay demise on makers here […]
AUSSIE CHARDONNAYS HIT THE COME-BACK TRAIL
NEW-look Aussie Chardonnay toenjoy with grilled lemon chicken. Wc13Feb12 David Ellis WINE consultant, tutor, critic and author, Rob Geddes noted recently that Aussie Chardonnays are making a come-back, after falling off the rails in the 1990s and their sales being hammered further by rising star Sauvignon Blanc. Rob blames the Chardonnay demise on makers here […]
Venture Holidays ‘Free Stay’ offer on Alaska small ship cruise
FREE STAY WITH CRUISE A free night at the historic Baranof Hotel in Juneau is a bonus for travellers joining one of Venture Holidays’ cruises through Alaska on a small yacht-style ship that provides close up experiences in stunning landscapes. The stay includes limo-transfer from the airport before an eight-day cruise from Juneau aboard the […]
Venture Holidays ‘Free Stay’ offer on Alaska small ship cruise
FREE STAY WITH CRUISE A free night at the historic Baranof Hotel in Juneau is a bonus for travellers joining one of Venture Holidays’ cruises through Alaska on a small yacht-style ship that provides close up experiences in stunning landscapes. The stay includes limo-transfer from the airport before an eight-day cruise from Juneau aboard the […]
England Countryside – Crete Luxury – Cirque du Soleil
Take a holiday in the English countryside It can be comforting to be part of a small group tour in a strange country. That’s not to suggest that England, and in particular Cornwall are strange – but you know what I mean! Back-Roads 7-day “Corners of Cornwall” small group tour will explore Salisbury and its […]
England Countryside – Crete Luxury – Cirque du Soleil
Take a holiday in the English countryside It can be comforting to be part of a small group tour in a strange country. That’s not to suggest that England, and in particular Cornwall are strange – but you know what I mean! Back-Roads 7-day “Corners of Cornwall” small group tour will explore Salisbury and its […]
ICCA Cruise industry award winners
International Cruise Council Australasia honours top travel agents Cruise industry pioneer Phil Hoffmann was tonight awarded the ultimate cruising accolade, being named as this year’s recipient of the Neil Frazer Award for outstanding contribution to the cruise industry by an individual. The award was part of the International Cruise Council Australasia annual […]
ICCA Cruise industry award winners
International Cruise Council Australasia honours top travel agents Cruise industry pioneer Phil Hoffmann was tonight awarded the ultimate cruising accolade, being named as this year's recipient of the Neil Frazer Award for outstanding contribution to the cruise industry by an individual. The award was part of the International Cruise Council Australasia annual […]
