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SHOOTING OF EARLY EXPLORER – THE CAMEL DID IT
david ellis IT was 163 years ago next month that a young colonial explorer, John Ainsworth Horrocks died in one of the more bizarre events in our early history. Horrocks and his brother Eustace had sailed from England in late 1838, arriving in Adelaide on March 22 1839 – John’s twenty-first birthday. The young adventurer […]
Steaming China style
Your free Travel Briefs column for w/c August 24 2009. TRAVEL BRIEFS John Crook Chocolate lovers unite One of the most sought after chocolate festivals amongst Italians is the Eurochocolate Festival off Perugia. Head towards the Umbrian capital between October 16 – 25 for special exhibitions, workshops, cooking classes, tastings aplenty and even real […]
Steaming China style
Your free Travel Briefs column for w/c August 24 2009. TRAVEL BRIEFS John Crook Chocolate lovers unite One of the most sought after chocolate festivals amongst Italians is the Eurochocolate Festival off Perugia. Head towards the Umbrian capital between October 16 – 25 for special exhibitions, workshops, cooking classes, tastings aplenty and even real […]
Blue Lagoon Cruises diversifies product with launch of new Yasawa ‘island hopping’ program
Blue Lagoon Cruises has diversified its overall product range at the same time opening up new business opportunities for hotel and resort operators in Fiji’s Yasawa islands with the launch of a new multi-tiered series of ‘island hopping’ options in the region. Seen as offering a new transportation solution for the thousands of FIT travelers, […]
Gecko’s Launches New Asian Adventures – with $150 Off!
Gecko’s Adventures has launched two new Asia brochures, packed with grass-roots adventures from Kathmandu to Kerala, Bangkok to Beijing. And for bookings made before September 30, Gecko’s is offering $150 off all the featured holidays. Thailand may be a well-trodden tourist destination, but Gecko’s has combined the more famous tropical getaways such as Koh Phang […]
Gecko’s Launches New Asian Adventures – with $150 Off!
Gecko’s Adventures has launched two new Asia brochures, packed with grass-roots adventures from Kathmandu to Kerala, Bangkok to Beijing. And for bookings made before September 30, Gecko’s is offering $150 off all the featured holidays. Thailand may be a well-trodden tourist destination, but Gecko’s has combined the more famous tropical getaways such as Koh Phang […]
Indulge in Life at The Lakes
Indulge your girlfriend, spoil your sister or escape with the man of your dreams for a sublime getaway in Cairns. The Lakes Cairns Resort and Spa Indulgent Package starts at $357 per person for three nights accommodation in a one-bedroom apartment, a 60-minute Relaxation Massage at Reds Day Spa, Reds Pamper Pack, sparkling wine and […]
Indulge in Life at The Lakes
Indulge your girlfriend, spoil your sister or escape with the man of your dreams for a sublime getaway in Cairns. The Lakes Cairns Resort and Spa Indulgent Package starts at $357 per person for three nights accommodation in a one-bedroom apartment, a 60-minute Relaxation Massage at Reds Day Spa, Reds Pamper Pack, sparkling wine and […]
Inuit Cruise Line’s Inaugural Northwest Passage Trip
The world’s only Inuit owned and operated cruise company embarks on its inaugural trip through the Inuit homeland of the Northwest Passage this Friday, August 28, 2009. During the years of early exploration, explorers would rely on Inuit, who have been living along the passage for centuries, for guidance, companionship, fresh meat and other supplies. […]
Crave Sydney Launch
Crave Sydney is a major new event celebrating Sydney’s unmatched way of life, offering 31 days of food, outdoor art and fun. Fast Facts:• Crave Sydney draws together:o Sydney International Food Festival, 1-31 Octobero Art & About, 1-25 Octobero Darling Harbour Fiesta, 2-5 Octobero Sydney Harbour Island Hopping, 3-25 Octobero World’s Funniest Island, 17-18 Octobero […]
