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Yolngu Communities to Host Arnhem Land Tours
Travellers to Australia’s Top End will soon be able to stay with Indigenous families in some of the most spectacular corners of Arnhem Land under plans to host guided tours of Yolngu homelands. Lirrwi Tourism is preparing to launch multi-homeland tours that will enable visitors to experience Indigenous life and culture while camping […]
Fiji Airways new A330 ‘Island of Taveuni’
Fiji Airways ‘Island of Taveuni’ – Soaring to New Horizons Completing an 18-month journey from order to delivery, Air Pacific’s first brand new Airbus A330-200 arrived at the airline’s base of operations in Nadi, Fiji from Airbus’ facility in Toulouse, France. The aircraft represents state-of-the-art comfort, best-in-class amenities, and the strong future of Air Pacific, […]
Jahan Luxury Mekong Cruise
MANY of the mysteries of Asia’s mighty Mekong River can be explored on a specially discounted voyage with cruise specialist ecruising.travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap aboard the privately chartered vessel, The Jahan. A superior stateroom with balcony on the 2013 voyage is now priced from $4399 per person twin share, if […]
Struth! 30 million glasses of wine a day
IN his continuing search for the more weird, wacky and wondrous in the world of travel, David Ellis says that 30-million glasses of Australian wines are now consumed here and around the world every day of the year. That’s nearly 11-billion glasses annually, making us Number 4 on the list of the world’s […]
CAVE-IN TO THIS BLACK BOTTLE BUBBLY
Wc25Mar13 “BLACK Bottle Bubbly” that’s now theworld’s biggest-selling sparkling wine. David Ellis WHILE for many Australians Easter’s a 4-day holiday, chocolate eggs and bangers on the barbie, in Spain it’s a much more serious religious occasion celebrated with countrywide processions in which massive wooden crosses are borne tortuously through the streets, and huge floats depicting […]
Bundanoon becomes Brigadoon for a day – April 6
BUNDANOON’S STONES AN UPLIFTING EXPERIENCE David Ellis THE Scots have been doing it for centuries, the Icelanders for as long as they can remember, and on the other side of the world, it’s been revered in Hawaiian history as a sign of royal strength. We’re talking about lifting stones. Not any old stones, but special […]
Sydney’s largest 5-star hotel brand partners with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia
Images: Pullman Sydney Hyde Park Pullman, Australia’s largest 5-star hotel brand is proud to announce it is the Official Hotel Partner of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia and as a result, will be playing host to key Australian media, revered international fashion writers, bloggers, fashion buyers, and the nation’s top fashion designers. After a move from […]
Uniworld’s Queen Isabel Christened with a Royal Welcome by Hollywood’s Andie MacDowell
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises newest ship on Portugal’s Douro River, Queen Isabel, was named by Hollywood actress, L’Oreal spokes model, and philanthropist, Andie MacDowell, in Porto, Portugal on March 22, 2013. On hand for the inauguration ceremony were a number of celebrities, including singer Michael Bolton, performing at the event, and European and local dignitaries. […]
Adventure Travel body reinforces values
Passengers from Delfin II explore the Amazon (expeditions.com) Adventure Travel Trade Association Recognizes Values Statement Commitment as “Cost of Entry” to Adventure Tourism Industry Sector Setting precedent for the global adventure tourism sector, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) today has released a Values Statement — a new prerequisite of membership in the near 900-member […]
Adventure Travel body reinforces values
Passengers from Delfin II explore the Amazon (expeditions.com) Adventure Travel Trade Association Recognizes Values Statement Commitment as “Cost of Entry” to Adventure Tourism Industry Sector Setting precedent for the global adventure tourism sector, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) today has released a Values Statement — a new prerequisite of membership in the near 900-member […]
