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LUXURY COACH THROUGH RUSSIA, ESTONIA, LATVIA AND LITHUANIA
Far Horizons has a 27-day fully-escorted luxury coach tour through Russia and the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in June of next year, with the added benefit of unhurried 2- and 3-night stays at many places en-route. Limited to 16-participants, it includes eleven cities and towns in Russia and a boat ride on […]
NOVEL FUND-RAISER: DRINKING FOR CHARITY
Wc13Oct08 YOUR FREE WEEKLY WINE COLUMN FOR W/B 13 OCTOBER 2008 wine with david ellis A SYDNEY couple has launched an on-line wine-buying service whose profits will go to charity and not-for-profit organisations. Damian and Terri Percy were respected ballroom dancers with over 45 national and international titles between them, but their lives took a […]
Norfolk Welcomes Unsafe Sax
TRAVEL BRIEFS By John Crook Highlighting the best of Europe Travel the Danube River as part of a 2009 itinerary and really get the feel of history, culture and architecture. Highlights include Austria, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia and Croatia. The journey departs from either Vienna or Bucharest. Get ready to see fairytale castles, grand cathedrals […]
Season 2008 – A Snow Season To Remember
As the last lifts turned at Hotham Alpine Resort in Victoria yesterday, staff and guests reflected on what has been a truly incredible season. Although Mother Nature took a while to cooperate at the start, she treated Hotham to a fantastic July, August and September by dumping a total of 3.28 metres of snow. The […]
Hotel Jen Scoops ‘Best Budget Hotel’ at the Prestigious TTG Asia Travel Awards 2008
(Hong Kong, 10 October 2008) – Hotel Jen picked up its firstprestigious award last night at TTG Asia’s 19th annual Travel Award Ceremony held at the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre. The hotel, which only opened its doors in March of this year was named “Best Budget Hotel” for Asia Pacific at the glitzy […]
There’s Magic In The Waterholes At El Questro!
Nicole Kidman has let the secret out! Whilst there may not be any scientific evidence in claims that Nicole’s dip in a Kununurra waterhole led to the conception of her daughter, there’s certainly some magic in the waterholes at El Questro! As reported in the Australian Women’s Weekly, Nicole Kidman fell pregnant during filming of […]
Join Dr Karl In Antarctica
Science guru and media personality Dr Karl Kruszelnicki will be one of the special guest lecturers on board Aurora Expeditions’ ‘Icebergs and Emperors’ voyage to Commonwealth Bay Antarctica, departing Hobart on 12 December 2008. Dr Karl is best known for his ability to make science accessible to everyone. His enthusiasm for his subject is infectious […]
Tea Time at the Hôtel Plaza Athénée, New York
Old world values take on new meaning at the Hôtel Plaza Athénée, New York. The American introduction of Thieme’s Achte Thee will give New Yorkers and visitors alike the opportunity to feel, smell, and taste various genuine tea specialties and join the five thousand year old tradition of tea drinkers. Developed in the Netherlands by […]
Thailand as a Film Location
Thai cinema may not be the best known in the world, but Thailand is certainly gaining fame as a country in which to make films. It has countless, hugely varied locations, a wide range of accommodation, well equipped studios, knowledgeable and hard-working crews, a welcoming culture, an attuned administrative infrastructure and represents excellent value for […]
Be Chic, Be Pampered @ Vibe Hotels
Everyone needs a little pampering after a long winter as a prelude to the festive season. That’s why Vibe Hotels have teamed up with Napoleon Perdis to launch an exciting new package called ‘Be Pampered @ Vibe’. The ‘Be Pampered @ Vibe’ package includes overnight accommodation in a stylish Vibe room, full buffet breakfast for […]
