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South African Airways release Earlybird fares

South African Airways launches Earlybird campaign to Europe and UK with fares from only $2,671 ex-Perth and $2,737ex-East Coast South African Airways (SAA) has released a range of new special Earlybird fares for travel to Europe and the UK via South Africa from early 2010. According to Thevan Krishna, SAA’s Head of Australasia, “these great […]

Japan for Girls Only

Japan for Girls Only

Travel Japan by H.I.S. releases new pricing for ‘women only’ cultural tour  Travel Japan by H.I.S. has released new pricing for  its innovative ‘women only’ nine-day exploration of Japanese culture. Highlights of the ‘Japan Experience’ include a shiatsu massage, learning the secrets of Japanese cooking, an Ikebana class and tea ceremony and a private party with […]

Japan for Girls Only

Japan for Girls Only

Travel Japan by H.I.S. releases new pricing for ‘women only’ cultural tour  Travel Japan by H.I.S. has released new pricing for  its innovative ‘women only’ nine-day exploration of Japanese culture. Highlights of the ‘Japan Experience’ include a shiatsu massage, learning the secrets of Japanese cooking, an Ikebana class and tea ceremony and a private party with […]

CRUISE ANTARCTIC WATERS CHRISTMAS & CAPE HORN NEW YEAR

CRUISE ANTARCTIC WATERS CHRISTMAS & CAPE HORN NEW YEAR

WITH the continuing growth of our dollar against the US, CruiseMart has the opportunity for a bit of last-minute Christmas indulgence for those who’ve always had a yearning for the waters of the Antarctic and such spectacular diversities as the Falkland Islands, Cape Horn and the Chilean Fjords. This rare package includes return Premium Economy […]

CRUISE ANTARCTIC WATERS CHRISTMAS & CAPE HORN NEW YEAR

CRUISE ANTARCTIC WATERS CHRISTMAS & CAPE HORN NEW YEAR

WITH the continuing growth of our dollar against the US, CruiseMart has the opportunity for a bit of last-minute Christmas indulgence for those who’ve always had a yearning for the waters of the Antarctic and such spectacular diversities as the Falkland Islands, Cape Horn and the Chilean Fjords. This rare package includes return Premium Economy […]

DEVOUT ‘BORN AGAIN’ SLAVE TRADER’S AMAZING GRACE

DEVOUT ‘BORN AGAIN’ SLAVE TRADER’S AMAZING GRACE

david ellis with malcolm andrews YOU can’t go far in England without coming across some link with slavery: much of the country’s early wealth came from the trade. Even Queen Elizabeth I and King Charles II both played major roles, Barclays Bank was founded by families whose fortunes came from slavery, and The National Gallery […]

Slowly on the Ganges: An Eight Hundred Mile Voyage Across India

Slowly on the Ganges: An Eight Hundred Mile Voyage Across India

Paul Strachan (Owner of Pandaw Cruises) writes frankly on his return from the maiden voyage In October 2009 we were the first passenger ship to sail between Calcutta and Varanasi on the Ganges since the 1930s. This was a historic occasion, but not without many challenges and difficulties. This is the most beautiful and culturally […]

Slowly on the Ganges: An Eight Hundred Mile Voyage Across India

Slowly on the Ganges: An Eight Hundred Mile Voyage Across India

Paul Strachan (Owner of Pandaw Cruises) writes frankly on his return from the maiden voyage In October 2009 we were the first passenger ship to sail between Calcutta and Varanasi on the Ganges since the 1930s. This was a historic occasion, but not without many challenges and difficulties. This is the most beautiful and culturally […]

Great Riverboat Journeys – 20% reduction on all trips

Great Riverboat Journeys – 20% reduction on all trips

ACTIVE TRAVEL, the Asia riverboat specialist, has announced a 20% discount across the board, effective immediately, on all its brochured cruises. The company offers 20 different riverboat journeys along the Mekong, Kwai, Ganges, Hooghly, Brahmaputra and Irawaddy rivers. Vessels are small, ranging from 11 to 46 cabins, and each offers an intimate on-board experience and […]

New Australian Technology Relays Crucial Safety Alerts To Travellers In Earthquake Hit Vanuatu, Indonesia And Other Danger Spots

New Australian Technology Relays Crucial Safety Alerts To Travellers In Earthquake Hit Vanuatu, Indonesia And Other Danger Spots

Australians in Vanuatu – which was hit by a major 8.1 earthquake this morning – could be immediately informed on the latest situation, and located, if linked to the new cutting edge IT technology ‘Travel Messenger’ which relays vital security updates via SMS messages to their mobile phone. “I believe the Government has not been […]