Within the beautifully manicured 17-acre grounds at Huka Lodge, Taupo, another wonderful new enhancement to this iconic New Zealand retreat is currently under construction. Named after the charming Irishman who established Huka Lodge, along with its reputation for matchless hospitality, the Alan Pye Cottage will be available to receive its first guests December 2008. Designed […]
If the idea of nearly a third of a year off to go cruising sounds like your sort of a holiday, consider an amazing 101-nights from New York to Sydney and back to New York aboard Cunard’s grand Queen Mary 2 in 2010. This ultimate in special anniversary, birthday or even retirement gifts to yourself […]
Perisher Blue is cruising through its 16th week of what has been an amazing season both on and off the slopes. 17cm of snow settled in the Resort on Monday 15 September bringing the total to 28cm since the beginning of September. Amazingly, more snow is predicted for later today! These snowfalls coupled with a […]
Why not sleep on Sydney Harbour this New Years Eve and be right in the middle of all the harbour action, fireworks and parties with Captain Cook Cruises special two nights New Years Eve cruise aboard the MV Captain Cook’s Explorer. The cruise departs No.1 King St Wharf Darling Harbour on Tuesday 30 December 2008 […]
Whether you’re weary of the world or just looking for a very different experience the Templestay Korea program offers a unique environment to reinvigorate both body and soul and refresh your inner spirit. Templestay Korea offers a two day experience staying overnight in one of Korea’s stunning Buddhist temples and a chance to relax and […]
Travel briefs for distribution w/c September 22 TRAVEL BRIEFSBy John Crookwww.thetravelman.net Christmas in Europe Spend Christmas in an 800-year-old Austrian coaching inn, and a traditional Italian feast in a 2000–year-old Roman fortress. Eight wonderful days travelling from Frankfurt to Luzern is on offer, along with other options. Commencing December 21 this fully escorted tour comes […]
Curl Magazine – Goes Global. Curl Magazine has just celebrated its 3rd year, going from success to success. Issue #17, which will be on shelves early October, sees the combination of CURL NZ and CURL AUSTRALIA publications into one “global” magazine simply called CURL. This issue we focus on surfing’s ‘Silent Assassin”, Amee Donohoe this […]
In the late 1890s, the remaining hotel on the south bank of the Pieman River poured final drinks for a thirsty pioneer. The spirit of those pioneers is honoured with the opening of the Tarkine Hotel and Tannin Restaurant at Corinna on Tasmania’s west coast some 110 years later. Corinna, the old mining town that […]
An extraordinary 44-nights aboard Cunard’s grand Queen Victoria from Sydney to Asia and Dubai in 2010 has been described as “the embodiment of the good life, the splendour and romance of a bygone era with modern-day luxuries, an endless round of dinners and elegant soirees, and five-star pampering in the finest British traditions…” Queen Victoria […]
Coral Princess Cruises is offering a get-in-early special for the Christmas holidays, with 20 per cent savings available on Auckland to Bay of Islands expedition cruises for departures between December and February. The five-night Bay of Islands cruise aboard Coral Princess’s purpose-built luxury expedition vessel, Oceanic Discoverer, departs from either Auckland or Paihia, exploring the […]