Wilpena Pound Resort, Flinders Ranges National Park, South Australia
Wilpena Pound Resort, Flinders Ranges National Park, South Australia Wilpena Pound in Flinders Ranges National Park is a natural amphitheatre of mountains shaped by weathering and uplifting over millennia. The Resort is 429 kilometres north of Adelaide, nestled on the banks of Wilpena Creek. It blends effortlessly into the landscape, being a comfortable base for exploring the Flinders... Read More
Family holiday in Kerala, India
Family holiday in Kerala, India For 10 days, your family can explore the varied uniqueness of Kerala. You will have the opportunity to watch elephants bathing, mingle with children at a village school*, observe communities living along backwater canals who chat for hours, up to their necks in water. Take a guided walk through some of India’s highest tea estates, learn where kitchen... Read More
Bill Peach Journeys – Great Australian Aircruise
Bill Peach Journeys – Great Australian Aircruise Imagine conquering the vast, dusty distances of Australia without having to waste time on lengthy airport check-ins. 25 years ago, Bill Peach came up with what was then the novel and very successful idea of private air journeys around Australia. This 12-day journey allows smart travellers to visit destinations like Longreach,... Read More
North Star Cruises - Wild in Style
North Star Cruises - Wild in Style North Star vessels are purpose-built for accessing shallow river systems and offer 36 passengers more than casual comfort and fine dining. 20 Australian crew deliver professional and attentive service. An on-board helicopter and numerous tenders allow guests to capitalize on close-up wilderness opportunities. Some True North adventure-cruises... Read More
Canada & Alaska holiday - 14 day Rockies package
Canada & Alaska holiday - 14 day Rockies package The scenario of an “empty nest” or retirement is the perfect chance to get a taste of the “out of the ordinary” and to be able to look forward to special, new experiences. With the wisdom of years, time on your hands and hopefully a bit more cash in the bank, you can broaden your horizons by visiting places you’ve... Read More
Alaska Bound - American Safari cruises
Alaska Bound - American Safari cruises Be pampered. Leave the crowds behind. Cruise breathlessly close to Alaska’s stunning landscapes and wildlife. Leave relaxed and rejuvenated. American Safari yachts carry a maximum of 36 guests, cruise only during daylight hours and have flexible itineraries. Uniquely surprising is that each yacht carries mountain bikes, kayaks and... Read More
Bushman’s Kloof South Africa - A walk in the park
Bushman’s Kloof South Africa - A walk in the park The unspoiled Cederberg foothills are four hours by car north of Cape Town. The route passes through wheat fields and lush green citrus groves. The foothills are a mecca for walkers and rock climbers who flock to take in the area’s dramatic and weird rock formations, while old woodcutters’ paths crisscross... Read More
Southern Africa accommodation under the sun
Southern Africa accommodation under the sun The World Cup has stirred interest in travel to Southern Africa. Sun International Hotels has a portfolio of hotels that takes advantage of attractions from wildlife reserves to wine estates. Take for instance the Table Bay Hotel. This gracious “high teas and flowers hotel” symbolizes all that is good about Cape Town. Its waterfront... Read More
Artful expeditions afloat with Orion cruises
Artful expeditions afloat with Orion cruises John Chekian reminded us that for the past 5 years Orion has delivered up-close-and-personal, all-inclusive explorations with an ease that larger ships cannot even contemplate. It is such a successful company that some passengers have sailed on Orion no less than 20 times. Now Orion II is steaming over the horizon to make its inaugural... Read More
Lindblad Expeditions - extraordinary cruises
Lindblad Expeditions - extraordinary cruises Since 1966 Lindblad Expeditions have pioneered what is now often referred to as eco-tourism, offering extraordinary cruises to any place on the globe that shines in the naturalist firmament. Their vessels, with ice-strengthened hulls, sail mostly to polar latitudes but occasionally venture to remote Pacific locations, including the... Read More
