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Luxury travel links of the week

By Paul Johnson on Jan 07, 2007 in Accommodation, Asia, Australia, Bars, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, India, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Websites, Western Europe

A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… Fish for barramundi at Wrotham Park Lodge, Australia Experience the 18th Century at Ahilya Fort, India Devour Spanish tapas in London, at Fino Get some retail therapy at The W Hotels Store

Australia Day with Captain Cook Cruises

By Paul Johnson on Dec 26, 2006 in Australia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Events, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Experience all the excitement and celebrations of Australia Day on Captain Cook Cruises special Sydney Harbour two night Cruise from 25th to 27th January 2007 onboard the MV Captain Cook’s Explorer. Your Australia Day cruise begins with a welcome dinner and the lights of the spectacular city as the backdrop. Spend the night anchored in

Australia's best hotel?

By Paul Johnson on Dec 21, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Hotels, Oceania, Regions

Crown Towers has once again been awarded one of the highest accolades in the tourism industry, winning Australia’s premier luxury travel award as Best Australian Hotel in the Luxury Travel Magazine Gold List Awards 2007. This beautiful Melbourne hotel can be found on the south bank of the Yarra River and has 482 luxuriously-appointed

Blue & Green Package at Peppers Anchorage

By Paul Johnson on Dec 18, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Is golf your pleasure? Peppers Anchorage invites you to saunter outside and be enticed by their Blue & Green Package, just two and a half hours drive from Sydney. The package includes 2 nights deluxe accommodation, full buffet breakfast each morning, and 3 days of golf (green fees only) at Pacific Dunes, Le Meilleur Horizons

Brand new beachside resort in Hervey Bay, Queensland

By Paul Johnson on Dec 06, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany

Peppers Pier Resort, Hervey Bay is due to open next month and is celebrating with a special opening offer of 3 nights’ accommodation for the price of two. The resorts sets a new high-water mark for beach holiday sophistication, featuring six levels of deluxe accommodation and sweeping bay views to the World Heritage listed Fraser

Spa Finder Readers' Choice Awards 2006

By Paul Johnson on Oct 05, 2006 in Africa, Arizona, Asia, Australia, Brazil, Europe, Germany, North America, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, South America, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

The global spa resource, Spa Finder, has announced its 2006 Readers’ Choice Awards. The crème de la crème of the awards are the six Crystal Award winners, which has one honoree on each continent. And the 6 winners of these hotly-contested awards are: Africa: Santé Winelands Wellness Centre, Paarl-Franschhoek Valley, South Africa Asia: Chiva-Som, Hua

Early bird rates for Outrigger Beach Club Port Douglas

By Paul Johnson on Sep 29, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Oceania, Regions, Resorts

The long-anticipated, five-star Outrigger Beach Club Port Douglas will open on 1st October 2006. As part of its opening promotion, the resort is offering exceptional rates to its earliest visitors. Enjoy 4 nights for the price of 3 from AU$418 per person in a luxurious spa suite, or from AU$518 and AU$684 per person in

It's not too late for the Ashes

By Tim Glanfield on Sep 23, 2006 in Australia, Events, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany

Probably the most anticipated cricket series ever will take place this winter in Australia. The tickets for all the Test matches sold out within days of going on sale and flights to Australia are filling up fast. Kuoni Sport Abroad still have guaranteed tickets as part of the many Ashes cricket packages that they

Floriade and the Hyatt Hotel Canberra

By Paul Johnson on Sep 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Events, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany

See Canberra in its true colours during Floriade, Australia’s floral celebration of Spring. The theme this year is “Carnivale – The World on Show” and Hyatt Hotel Canberra is associating itself with the event by offering an accommodation package from $290.00 per couple during the celebration. It includes overnight accommodation in a luxurious Park Room,

Sydney Opera House guided tours

By Paul Johnson on Sep 15, 2006 in Attractions, Australia, Going Out, Oceania, Regions

Official tours of the Sydney Opera House are now being run at the famous Australian venue. The tours take begin every half hour between 9am and 5pm and take you on a journey through the extraordinary history and architecture of the building, and give you an overview of the Australian performing arts scene. Discounts are

Top yoga retreats

By Paul Johnson on Sep 05, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Australia, California, Caribbean, Florida, India, Indonesia, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, Turks and Caicos, USA, Worldwide

According to a recent Concierge.com article, the top yoga retreats to be found worldwide are: Wildflower Hall, Shimla, India Como Shambhala at Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos Chiva-Som, Hua Hin, Thailand Begawan Giri, Bali, Indonesia Adventure Yoga Retreats (all over the Americas) Esalen Institute, Big Sur, California LifeTime Private Retreats, Kangaroo Island, Australia Maya Tulum,

British Airways and The Naked Chef

By Paul Johnson on Sep 03, 2006 in Air Travel, Australia, Events, Food and Drink, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

British Airways has teamed up with the famous UK celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver, aka ‘The Naked Chef’. There are 10 pairs of BA tickets to see Jamie Oliver on tour in Sydney, Australia. All you have to do is sign up at ba.com/jamieoliver before this Friday (8th September 2006) for a chance to win the

Live in-flight TV

By Paul Johnson on Aug 28, 2006 in Air Travel, Australia, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel

Have you ever wondered why we can’t watch live television when we’re 40,000 feet up in the sky? Why’s it always pre-recorded in-flight entertainment? Don’t worry, it’s set to change. Virgin Blue are pioneering the way with their live2air product which is the culmination of 5 years’ work. It won’t be free,

The best of Best Western Australia

By Paul Johnson on Aug 24, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Hotels, Oceania, Regions

In a recent gala dinner, Best Western Australia celebrated the best of their membership in their annual Best Awards for Excellence. Best Western Madison Motor Inn, Newcastle NSW picked up the award of Best 4 ½ Star Property, whilst the Best Western Ballarat Suites, Ballarat VIC picked up the award of Highest Quality Assurance Score.

Tastes of Gold Coast festival, Australia

By Paul Johnson on Jul 31, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Events, Food and Drink, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany

The Tastes of Gold Coast festival gets underway today with the gala Awards of Excellence evening, hosted by Restaurant and Catering Queensland’s Gold Coast Branch at Royal Pines Resort. However, it won’t be until the 4th August 2006 that the festivities truly unfold, with the Seafood Paradise Weekend. Simply feast your senses at everything

Swiss Food promotion at Swissôtel Sydney

By Paul Johnson on Jul 27, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

There will be a Swiss Food promotion at the Swissôtel Sydney from 31st July to 13th August 2006. Among the delectable treats are over 10 different fondues, a Champagne and chocolate appreciation evening, and a complete selection of Nespresso gourmet coffee. The 2-week promotion can be found at JPB restaurant on the 8th floor of

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