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Ice Rating: What does it mean?
For ships to navigate polar regions, they must have what is called an “Ice Rating”. As you’d expect, there are several standards: American, Russian, Swedish, German etc. So be careful to compare like classes when assessing a ship’s ability. One must also bear in mind that an “icebreaker” is a special ship design altogether. As […]
Ice Rating: What does it mean?
For ships to navigate polar regions, they must have what is called an “Ice Rating”. As you’d expect, there are several standards: American, Russian, Swedish, German etc. So be careful to compare like classes when assessing a ship’s ability. One must also bear in mind that an “icebreaker” is a special ship design altogether. As […]
Italy boutique-style
Your FREE Travel Briefs – w/c December 15 2008. TRAVEL BRIEFS By John Crook Italy boutique-style A three-week fully escorted tour of Italy with accommodation and touring in conjunction with mainly family-owned operations. Rather than moving in and out of hotels each night, instead Carolinasusi Italia Tours are based for a week at a time […]
Italy boutique-style
Your FREE Travel Briefs – w/c December 15 2008. TRAVEL BRIEFS By John Crook Italy boutique-style A three-week fully escorted tour of Italy with accommodation and touring in conjunction with mainly family-owned operations. Rather than moving in and out of hotels each night, instead Carolinasusi Italia Tours are based for a week at a time […]
Get lost with Hidden Italy – off the beaten track
The demand for walking tours in Italy has increased dramatically in recent years, and why not asks Simon Tancred of Hidden Italy, a boutique travel company based in Sydney. What could be better than wandering through some of the most spectacular and peaceful areas of Europe, going back in time to places far removed from […]
Get lost with Hidden Italy – off the beaten track
The demand for walking tours in Italy has increased dramatically in recent years, and why not asks Simon Tancred of Hidden Italy, a boutique travel company based in Sydney. What could be better than wandering through some of the most spectacular and peaceful areas of Europe, going back in time to places far removed from […]
‘Tis The Season To Be Jolly At Conrad Jupiters
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Conrad Jupiters with more decorations on property than ever before, festive food and beverage deals, and a cracker Christmas Appeal to raise money for the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation. The Gold Coast’s ultimate playground has wrapped up Christmas for the kids, recently delivering decorations, treats and […]
Final Call To Become A Published Travel Writer
WorldNomads.com Travel Writing Scholarship closing in one month Entries for leading global online travel insurance provider WorldNomads.com’s 2009 Travel Writing Scholarship close on January 9, 2009. Open to all aspiring travel writers worldwide, the scholarship recipient will go on assignment to Kerala, India in early 2009 with travel writing mentor David Stott, spending 10 days […]
Final Call To Become A Published Travel Writer
WorldNomads.com Travel Writing Scholarship closing in one month Entries for leading global online travel insurance provider WorldNomads.com’s 2009 Travel Writing Scholarship close on January 9, 2009. Open to all aspiring travel writers worldwide, the scholarship recipient will go on assignment to Kerala, India in early 2009 with travel writing mentor David Stott, spending 10 days […]
InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto Opens Its Doors
From 15 December 2008, the AU$60 million transformation of The Rialto will deliver a new way to experience Melbourne. The AU$60 million resurrection of Melbourne’s grandest heritage hotel is complete. The iconic The Rialto has reopened as InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto, bringing one of the finest brands in international hotel luxury to Australia’s most cosmopolitan […]
