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SURPRISE-FILLED TUNISIA FOR ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY BUFFS

SURPRISE-FILLED TUNISIA FOR ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY BUFFS

ANCIENT royal palaces and underground villas built by wealthy Romans, great mosques and a cliff village whose “streets” are simply ledges too narrow for two people to pass, desert oases and a 30,000-seat  “colosseum” rivalling that of Rome… these and much more are highlights of a surprise-filled 18-night tour of Tunisia that will appeal to […]

SURPRISE-FILLED TUNISIA FOR ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY BUFFS

SURPRISE-FILLED TUNISIA FOR ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY BUFFS

ANCIENT royal palaces and underground villas built by wealthy Romans, great mosques and a cliff village whose “streets” are simply ledges too narrow for two people to pass, desert oases and a 30,000-seat  “colosseum” rivalling that of Rome… these and much more are highlights of a surprise-filled 18-night tour of Tunisia that will appeal to […]

Vietnam Discount – Three in a Bed – Mekong Cruise – Eastern Europe Tour – China Cruise Tour Offer

Vietnam Discount – Three in a Bed – Mekong Cruise – Eastern Europe Tour – China Cruise Tour Offer

PRICES SLASHED FOR NEW VIETNAM PROGRAM                      THE strength of the Australian dollar has led to huge savings for travellers planning a tour of Vietnam in 2011. That’s the message from Helen Wong’s Tours which has slashed up to $1380 per person twin share off the previous year’s brochure prices. Book a 24-day Vietnam Splendour tour […]

Vietnam Discount – Three in a Bed – Mekong Cruise – Eastern Europe Tour – China Cruise Tour Offer

Vietnam Discount – Three in a Bed – Mekong Cruise – Eastern Europe Tour – China Cruise Tour Offer

PRICES SLASHED FOR NEW VIETNAM PROGRAM                      THE strength of the Australian dollar has led to huge savings for travellers planning a tour of Vietnam in 2011. That’s the message from Helen Wong’s Tours which has slashed up to $1380 per person twin share off the previous year’s brochure prices. Book a 24-day Vietnam Splendour tour […]

Sapphire Coast: Swimming, Snakes and Sea Creatures

Sapphire Coast: Swimming, Snakes and Sea Creatures

If you want to channel your inner adventurer over the long summer holidays, NSW’s Sapphire Coast is the place to be. The region on the far south coast of NSW, between Bermagui and the Victorian border, will be a hive of activity over the Christmas break with lots more on offer than the usual beachside […]

Sapphire Coast: Swimming, Snakes and Sea Creatures

Sapphire Coast: Swimming, Snakes and Sea Creatures

If you want to channel your inner adventurer over the long summer holidays, NSW’s Sapphire Coast is the place to be. The region on the far south coast of NSW, between Bermagui and the Victorian border, will be a hive of activity over the Christmas break with lots more on offer than the usual beachside […]

Day 4: Auckland Islands

It seems hardly remarkable now to mention the constant rocking and pitching of our vessel. Suffice to say it’s like trying to sleep in a tumble dryer, but the passengers and I seem to be holding up remarkably well. A few spare places at meals only. Today’s challenge is to climb a muddy, rocky 200m […]

Day 3: Enderby Island, Auckland Island Group

Day 3: Enderby Island, Auckland Island Group

Fur seals love to play. This one pretends to charge me. Very convincing. Pic: Amy Christensen Another early start, although a mercifully less violent night. We spent the whole day ashore exploring this little island once home to a cattle herd and all the attendant pests that brings. Cats, mice and rabbits have all been […]

South Australia: International Tourist Expenditure Up 19%

South Australia: International Tourist Expenditure Up 19%

South Australia’s appeal as a world-class tourism destination continues to grow with international tourist expenditure up 19 per cent, compared to a national decline of five per cent. Minister for Tourism John Rau said the latest International Visitor Survey (IVS) results released by Tourism Research Australia (TRA) are great news for South Australia’s economy. “This […]

South Australia: International Tourist Expenditure Up 19%

South Australia: International Tourist Expenditure Up 19%

South Australia’s appeal as a world-class tourism destination continues to grow with international tourist expenditure up 19 per cent, compared to a national decline of five per cent. Minister for Tourism John Rau said the latest International Visitor Survey (IVS) results released by Tourism Research Australia (TRA) are great news for South Australia’s economy. “This […]