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Aussie travellers $1,500 better off on the back of soaring dollar
Australians travelling to the United States, Europe or Great Britain have, on average, AU$1,500 more in their travel wallet than at the peak of the Global Financial Crisis. This is according to American Express, the latest entrant to the pre-paid travel card market, which compared the buying power of the super-charged Australian dollar against the […]
Sea Spirit (ex Spirit of Oceanus) Chartered to Quark
source: www.cruiseindustrynews.com Immediately following ISP taking over management of the Spirit of Oceanus, the vessel was renamed Sea Spirit and upgrading work commenced. The vessel was drydocked in Grand Bahama Shipyard, Freeport, Bahamas, where it was upgraded to get ice certification and to be able to operate in Antarctica. Most of the items have been […]
LUXURY MALAYSIA
Savvy travelers head to Malaysia for a sophisticated sojourn 2 November, 2010: Malaysia Tourism is set to capitalise on Australians’ increasing propensity for boutique accommodation experiences, with a range unique, high end properties opening throughout the country. Shahrin Mokhtar director of Tourism Malaysia in Sydney says that Malaysia is keen to attract upscale travellers. In […]
LUXURY MALAYSIA
Savvy travelers head to Malaysia for a sophisticated sojourn 2 November, 2010: Malaysia Tourism is set to capitalise on Australians’ increasing propensity for boutique accommodation experiences, with a range unique, high end properties opening throughout the country. Shahrin Mokhtar director of Tourism Malaysia in Sydney says that Malaysia is keen to attract upscale travellers. In […]
New California Voyage Celebrates 70th Anniversary of The Log from the Sea of Cortez
Lindblad Expeditions will celebrate the 70th anniversary of John Steinbeck’s classic book “The Log from the Sea of Cortez” with a special Baja California expedition that will recall the author’s famous journey and explore the immense natural beauty and ecosystem of the ocean that inspired it. In 1940, the legendary writer John Steinbeck embarked on […]
Vanuatu makes Lonely Planet’s “Top 10 countries in the world for 2011” list
Vanuatu has been ranked sixth on the Lonely Planet’s list of the Top Ten Countries 2011 in the eagerly-awaited annual publication titled Best in Travel 2011, announced today. Lonely Planet’s Asia-Pacific travel editor Shawn Low says that Vanuatu made the list for its unrivalled authentic cultural experiences. “Best in Travel 2011 is all about providing […]
Vanuatu makes Lonely Planet’s "Top 10 countries in the world for 2011" list
Vanuatu has been ranked sixth on the Lonely Planet’s list of the Top Ten Countries 2011 in the eagerly-awaited annual publication titled Best in Travel 2011, announced today. Lonely Planet’s Asia-Pacific travel editor Shawn Low says that Vanuatu made the list for its unrivalled authentic cultural experiences. “Best in Travel 2011 is all about providing […]
Asia Pacific spurs Sofitel expansion with eight new hotels planned for opening in next 2010-11
Sofitel Shanghai Jing’an (impression) will open in 2011 Sofitel Luxury Hotels Announces Large Network Expansion in Asia PacificEIGHT new properties to be opened within 12 months Global luxury hospitality leader, Sofitel Luxury Hotels announced today the expansion of its network across Asia Pacific, with the addition of eight new properties, including key openings in Phnom […]
Peru – QE Cruise – Korea Discounts – Viva Tahiti
TRAVEL BRIEFS John Crook Check this one out If you are looking towards Peru as a travel destination, the travel operator handling bookings is currently offering 25% off the first 50 bookings made for its incredible Next of Peru package. Now priced from $2310 per person twin share, this 15-day journey explores one of the […]
Peru – QE Cruise – Korea Discounts – Viva Tahiti
TRAVEL BRIEFS John Crook Check this one out If you are looking towards Peru as a travel destination, the travel operator handling bookings is currently offering 25% off the first 50 bookings made for its incredible Next of Peru package. Now priced from $2310 per person twin share, this 15-day journey explores one of the […]
