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Christchurch makes Lonely Planet Guide’s Top 10
Discovery Stream launches to celebrate the ever-evolving city Lonely Planet has announced placement of Christchurch at number six on its list of ‘Top 10 Cities for 2013’. This recognition is being hailed as game-changing news for the city’s tourism industry. “To have such a respected world-wide publication single out Christchurch as an exciting, vibrant place […]
Coral Princess announces next installment in ‘Victories in the Pacific’ series
Australians on the Kokoda Track, 1942 Australia’s pioneer of small-ship expedition cruising Coral Princess Cruises has announced details of the next installment in their popular Victories in the Pacific series, visiting the major World War II battlefields of the South Pacific. The 10-night ‘New Guinea Campaign’ expedition departs Port Moresby on 13 November 2013 aboard […]
Coral Princess announces next installment in ‘Victories in the Pacific’ series
Australians on the Kokoda Track, 1942 Australia’s pioneer of small-ship expedition cruising Coral Princess Cruises has announced details of the next installment in their popular Victories in the Pacific series, visiting the major World War II battlefields of the South Pacific. The 10-night ‘New Guinea Campaign’ expedition departs Port Moresby on 13 November 2013 aboard […]
ATEC: SWAN’S TAX GRAB YET ANOTHER BLOW TO TOURISM
The future of Australia’s tourism industry, and the highly price sensitive youth market, is under threat with reported plans to increase the price of some tourist visas. “Australia’s tourism industry urges Wayne Swan to think closely about the affects any increase to visitor visas will have on our competitiveness in the international market,” ATEC Managing […]
ATEC: SWAN’S TAX GRAB YET ANOTHER BLOW TO TOURISM
The future of Australia’s tourism industry, and the highly price sensitive youth market, is under threat with reported plans to increase the price of some tourist visas. “Australia’s tourism industry urges Wayne Swan to think closely about the affects any increase to visitor visas will have on our competitiveness in the international market,” ATEC Managing […]
ATEC: SWAN’S TAX GRAB YET ANOTHER BLOW TO TOURISM
The future of Australia’s tourism industry, and the highly price sensitive youth market, is under threat with reported plans to increase the price of some tourist visas. “Australia’s tourism industry urges Wayne Swan to think closely about the affects any increase to visitor visas will have on our competitiveness in the international market,” ATEC Managing […]
Silversea Names Second Expedition Ship Silver Galapagos
Source Travel Pulse Silversea Cruises has named its second small expedition ship Silver Galapagos. The vessel currently sails as the Galapagos Explorer II. The 2013 Galápagos program will open for sale in mid-November. Silversea said the new name signals its intent to maintain “a consistent level of elegance throughout its fleet,” which will take effect […]
Cruceros Australis Sets Four Whale-Focused Cruises
Cruceros Australis is offering four whale-themed cruises in Patagonia in early 2013 to mark the 30th anniversary of the vote to end whaling. The four-night expedition cruises include programs that incorporate the observation of humpback whales in the Strait of Magellan. The Stella Australis will host the first departure on Jan. 12. The Via Australis […]
Cruceros Australis Sets Four Whale-Focused Cruises
Cruceros Australis is offering four whale-themed cruises in Patagonia in early 2013 to mark the 30th anniversary of the vote to end whaling. The four-night expedition cruises include programs that incorporate the observation of humpback whales in the Strait of Magellan. The Stella Australis will host the first departure on Jan. 12. The Via Australis […]
Dive the SS President Coolidge warship in Espiritu Santo 70 years on
This month sees the 70th anniversary of the sinking of the US warship, the SS President Coolidge off the coast of Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. This wreck site and diving in Espiritu Santo is now a major tourist attraction for Aussies and divers from around the world with great diving packages on offer. Aussie dive operators […]
