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MARVEL0US MERLOT FOR TOMATO MEATLOAF
A GREAT thunderstorm survivor: matchwith spag and meatballs or tomato meatloaf. Wc01Apr13 David Ellis FIGHTING mildew for the whole growing season and a couple of pretty severe thunderstorms ripping a lot of the leaf canopy away – and some of the fruit as well – hardly seems an ideal start to making what’s turned out […]
Not over the hill but climbing mountains: Seniors travel
Seniors are out there, trying new things, seeing new places and spending up big. They are travelling to exotic locations, immersing themselves in other cultures and looking for opportunities to learn and push personal boundaries. But findings in a research paper about seniors’ travel prepared by MyTravelResearch.com show this group of intrepid travellers is being […]
List of pettiest cruise passenger complaints
Passengers cheer after disembarking from the Carnival Triumphcruise ship after reaching the port of Mobile, Alabama.Now they have something to complain about. Lyle Ratliff / Reuters A cruise agent has revealed some of the most unusual complaints it has received in the past year. Following the widely documented debacle with the Carnival Triumph back in […]
Journeys Magazine – Issue 1
Welcome to our first edition of Journeys, an e-magazine showcasing Orion’s expeditions and destinations through articles by well known travel writers from around the world. There is no hard-sell in this magazine; just selected stories and reflections by highly respected writers who have travelled, both independently and with a variety of tour operators, to many […]
Trekking in Torres del Paine tops global list
Lonely Planet magazine chose the best multi-day treks from around the world, but without too much altitude and the circuit known as the “W” Parque Nacional Torres Del Paine national park led the global list. The circuit was selected for its variety of spectacular views and for being one of the best ways through which […]
Thailand’s Annual Songkran Festival – Soak up the fun!
Travellers Can Soak up the Fun at Thailand’s Annual Songkran Festival, Tourism Authority of Thailand to organise celebrations in Bangkok and twelve provinces The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organising a variety of events from 6 to 21 April 2013 to celebrate the Thai New Year under the name “Songkran Splendours.” The holiday, which […]
Most popular travel destination searches for Australians
Aussies are looking for Khao Lak holidays according to Hotels.com Hotels.com website search statistics reveal the domestic and international destinations experiencing the biggest search increases. Top Destination Searches Destination % increase Lord Howe Island, Australia 263% Khao Lak, Thailand 224% Auckland, New Zealand 163% Bellagio, Italy 152% Santorini, Greece 145% Nadi, Fiji 134% Manhattan, USA […]
G Adventures and Etihad – Famil of fun
This is from a recent G Adventures and Etihad Airways famil to Kenya and Uganda for Student Flights. Agents enjoyed a 9-day G Adventures trip to Kenya and Uganda – the highlights were spotting the Big 5 in the Masai Mara and gorilla trekking in Uganda. Image: Left to right: Farie […]
Struth! 007 puts Thai island on the map
IN his continuing search for the more weird, wacky and wondrous in the world of travel, David Ellis says that while most countries would give the proverbial quids to have a block-buster movie shot on one of their biggest beaches or islands, fellow travel writer Roderick Eime points out that Thailand’s had one of its […]
Dry weather holiday calendar
RAIN can dampen any holidaymaker’s spirits. And if you think the downpour that seems to coincide with your annual camping holiday is nothing more than bad luck, take a closer look at the calendar – you may actually be betting against the dry weather odds. To help travellers lower the risk of a holiday drenching, […]
