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APT offers Free flight for Europe Christmas cruises
A fly-free to Europe (inc taxes) deal is offered by APT for pre-April 30 bookings of its Europe Christmas river cruises this year. Departures for cruises between Amsterdam and Budapest run from November 25 through to December 30 on itineraries ranging from 15 days to 21 days. The 15-day Magnificent Europe Christmas Markets […]
Struth! Priest rescued from ‘spiritual retreat’
IN his continuing search for the more weird, wacky and wondrous in the world of travel, David Ellis says a priest’s “spiritual retreat” on the now well-publicised Costa Concordia landed him not only in the ocean, but in hot water as well. The 41-year-old priest told parishioners that he was going on the “spiritual retreat” […]
TOWERING EFFORT – BRIDGE THAT STOPPED A PRESIDENT
David Ellis WHEN British businessman Sir Chay Blyth decided in 1997 to organise a rowing race across the Atlantic from England to America, he thought he’d publicise it by having some of the participants row up the River Thames to St Katherine’s Dock, including passing under the iconic Tower Bridge. But he didn’t quite expect […]
AUSSIE CHARDONNAYS HIT THE COME-BACK TRAIL
NEW-look Aussie Chardonnay toenjoy with grilled lemon chicken. Wc13Feb12 David Ellis WINE consultant, tutor, critic and author, Rob Geddes noted recently that Aussie Chardonnays are making a come-back, after falling off the rails in the 1990s and their sales being hammered further by rising star Sauvignon Blanc. Rob blames the Chardonnay demise on makers here […]
Venture Holidays ‘Free Stay’ offer on Alaska small ship cruise
FREE STAY WITH CRUISE A free night at the historic Baranof Hotel in Juneau is a bonus for travellers joining one of Venture Holidays’ cruises through Alaska on a small yacht-style ship that provides close up experiences in stunning landscapes. The stay includes limo-transfer from the airport before an eight-day cruise from Juneau aboard the […]
Venture Holidays ‘Free Stay’ offer on Alaska small ship cruise
FREE STAY WITH CRUISE A free night at the historic Baranof Hotel in Juneau is a bonus for travellers joining one of Venture Holidays’ cruises through Alaska on a small yacht-style ship that provides close up experiences in stunning landscapes. The stay includes limo-transfer from the airport before an eight-day cruise from Juneau aboard the […]
ICCA Cruise industry award winners
International Cruise Council Australasia honours top travel agents Cruise industry pioneer Phil Hoffmann was tonight awarded the ultimate cruising accolade, being named as this year’s recipient of the Neil Frazer Award for outstanding contribution to the cruise industry by an individual. The award was part of the International Cruise Council Australasia annual […]
ICCA Cruise industry award winners
International Cruise Council Australasia honours top travel agents Cruise industry pioneer Phil Hoffmann was tonight awarded the ultimate cruising accolade, being named as this year's recipient of the Neil Frazer Award for outstanding contribution to the cruise industry by an individual. The award was part of the International Cruise Council Australasia annual […]
Phuket continues to attract holidayers
Phuket Known as ‘the Pearl of the South’, Phuket is reclaiming its position as Thailand’s key destination for honeymooners and families alike. Located 860km south of Bangkok, Phuket is known for its sandy beaches, lush forest tumbling waterfalls and ancient shrines as well as its Indo-Portuguese and Chinese architecture that reflect the turn of the […]
Phuket continues to attract holidayers
Phuket Known as ‘the Pearl of the South’, Phuket is reclaiming its position as Thailand’s key destination for honeymooners and families alike. Located 860km south of Bangkok, Phuket is known for its sandy beaches, lush forest tumbling waterfalls and ancient shrines as well as its Indo-Portuguese and Chinese architecture that reflect the turn of the […]
