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Historic Day, As Silversea Expedition Guests Land On Point Wild, Elephant Island, Antarctica

Historic Day, As Silversea Expedition Guests Land On Point Wild, Elephant Island, Antarctica

Silver Explorer and her expedition team accomplished a first in the ship’s history yesterday (26 January 2012), landing guests at Point Wild, Elephant Island – the location where survivors of the Shackleton Expedition lived under two lifeboats for more than four months while hoping for rescue.  After attempting to take guests to Elephant Island for […]

Top ten overseas destinations

Top ten overseas destinations

(c) Roderick Eime Source: YOURLifeChoices A trip overseas is no doubt a luxury yet surprisingly, over 40 per cent of YOURLifeChoices subscribers undertake international travel at least once a year. So where are they travelling? Find out what are the top ten overseas destinations indicated in our survey and our recommendations of what to see […]

Top ten overseas destinations

Top ten overseas destinations

(c) Roderick Eime Source: YOURLifeChoices A trip overseas is no doubt a luxury yet surprisingly, over 40 per cent of YOURLifeChoices subscribers undertake international travel at least once a year. So where are they travelling? Find out what are the top ten overseas destinations indicated in our survey and our recommendations of what to see […]

Victorian accommodation update

Victorian accommodation update

This month, the latest accommodation includes a newly refurbished hotel in the heart of Melbourne, a self contained B&B cottage and a 1920’s country house in Gippsland, plus a cosy B&B and stylish retreat in the Yarra Valley. Add caption Mercure Melbourne (formerly Mercure Spring Street) Following a $4 million refurbishment, the Mercure Melbourne has […]

Victorian accommodation update

Victorian accommodation update

This month, the latest accommodation includes a newly refurbished hotel in the heart of Melbourne, a self contained B&B cottage and a 1920’s country house in Gippsland, plus a cosy B&B and stylish retreat in the Yarra Valley. Add caption Mercure Melbourne (formerly Mercure Spring Street) Following a $4 million refurbishment, the Mercure Melbourne has […]

Victorian accommodation update

Victorian accommodation update

This month, the latest accommodation includes a newly refurbished hotel in the heart of Melbourne, a self contained B&B cottage and a 1920’s country house in Gippsland, plus a cosy B&B and stylish retreat in the Yarra Valley. Add caption Mercure Melbourne (formerly Mercure Spring Street) Following a $4 million refurbishment, the Mercure Melbourne has […]

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival turns 20

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival turns 20

Add caption Celebrate all things culinary at the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival this year as it celebrates its 20th birthday with a host of gastronomic extravaganzas. Boasting more than 300 events across Melbourne and Victoria, there is something for every gourmand including 80 events under $50. Visitors can share in Melbourne’s obsession with food […]

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival turns 20

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival turns 20

Add caption Celebrate all things culinary at the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival this year as it celebrates its 20th birthday with a host of gastronomic extravaganzas. Boasting more than 300 events across Melbourne and Victoria, there is something for every gourmand including 80 events under $50. Visitors can share in Melbourne’s obsession with food […]

Villages of Victoria – A guide to Apollo Bay

Villages of Victoria – A guide to Apollo Bay

The seaside town of Apollo Bay is located along Victoria’s most scenic coastal route, the Great Ocean Road. With rolling green hills, crashing waves and expansive blue sky in the backdrop, this cosy village is a perfect stopover for visitors wanting to take in a full panoramic view of the coastline. From kayaking with seals […]

Villages of Victoria – A guide to Apollo Bay

Villages of Victoria – A guide to Apollo Bay

The seaside town of Apollo Bay is located along Victoria’s most scenic coastal route, the Great Ocean Road. With rolling green hills, crashing waves and expansive blue sky in the backdrop, this cosy village is a perfect stopover for visitors wanting to take in a full panoramic view of the coastline. From kayaking with seals […]