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The resort that never opened: Sheraton Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
Around the world there are numerous tales of failed hotel projects, but in the South Pacific at least, this is a celebrated case. If ‘celebrated’ is the right word. (c) Roderick Eime The project was kicked off by a shady Italian who managed to enlist numerous backers. He seduced the tiny island nation of the […]
Shore excursions: Yellow Water Cruise, Cooinda in Kakadu National Park
Guests get seriously up-close-and-personal with one of the biggest ‘salties’ in Yellow Water. (R Eime) The Yellow Water Cruise in Cooinda (Kakadu) was certainly one of our highlight shore (ground?) excursions on the Bill Peach Journeys Aircruise. In just an hour we were surrounded by wildlife including crocodiles, eagles, ducks, pelicans and many tiny waterbirds. […]
Travellers Pause to Remember Bill Peach
by Roderick EIme (travelling with Bill Peach Journeys) Guests on Bill Peach Journeys Classic Australia Aircruise woke to the news that the company’s namesake had passed away overnight. Against a glorious Cable Beach sunset, the group recalled the great man who inspired millions of Australians to get out and see their country with his ground-breaking […]
Sky High Expedition Cruising with Bill Peach
Bill Peach Journeys chartered Embraer 135LR in Longreach (R Eime) Some time ago I was obliged to reappraise the concept of expedition cruising. It didn’t have to be some swashbuckling, frostbitten adventure in either of the polar regions. The exhilaration of discovery beyond a deckchair and lurid cocktail and could easily extend to inland waterways, […]
Bad Lands Come Good in West Africa
Words and images by Roderick Eime(Full version of story submitted to News Limited) A ready exchange of smiles from a people eager for peace is how Roderick Eime will remember his time in the once strife-torn West Africa. “What was that?” gasped Beatrix, grabbing my forearm tightly. We all heard it. Was it the sound […]
Zodiac 101: Getting ashore
Zodiac cruising in calm Antarctic waters (R Eime) by Roderick Eime The vexing question of Zodiac operations is one of the most-asked questions by prospective expedition cruise passengers and one of the common hand-wringing reasons some travellers decide against expedition cruising. What am I talking about? Read on. Unloading to gangway. Proper handholds are critical. […]
Kai Tak moves from jumbo jets to megaliners as Hong Kong embraces surge in cruising
from Roderick Eime in Hong Kong Hong Kong has long been recognised as one of the world’s most dramatic ports. Embraced by towering hills, the vast stalk-like cityscape rises high into the low clouds along the narrow edge of foreshore that supports a population of around 7 million. With the imminent opening of the gleaming […]
Air Canada Named ‘Best Airline in North America’
Air Canada Named ‘Best Airline in North America’ in Skytrax Global Survey of More than 18 Million Air Travellers Fourth consecutive year Air Canada rated Best in North America Air Canada has been named Best Airline in North America by the Skytrax 2013 World Airline Awards announced at the Paris Air Show. It is the […]
Cruise Weekly: Awaken Burma
By Roderick Eime It seems everyone’s eyes are on Burmaas the new tourism destination. But after languishing for years with sanctions and restrictions, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar will struggle to cope with the anticipated influx of western travellers eager to experience this once mysterious destination. A shortage of hotel beds and other […]
Chiang Mai 137 Pillars House Launches Unique Historical Tour
137 Pillars House Chiang Mai Unique Historical Buildings and Museum Tour with Highly Respected Professor Julaporn of Chiang Mai University 137 Pillars House has launched a unique tour of Chiang Mai’s historical buildings and museums with the highly-respected Professor Julaporn from Chiang Mai University as their personal guide. The half-day tour starts at the hotel […]
