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Antarctica’s Best Expedition Cruises
Embarking on an expedition cruise to Antarctica offers an extraordinary and unforgettable journey to a pristine realm of ice and snow. This untouched land is home to an impressive array of penguins, seals, and whales, creating an all-star spectacle. To assist you in making the ideal choice amidst the growing number of cruise lines venturing to this "white continent", we recognise the significance of this decision due to the considerable expense involved in travelling to Antarctica.
Uncover the Finest National Parks in the USA
Are you on a mission to discover the most remarkable national parks in the USA? Look no further! The growing enthusiasm for outdoor adventures has led to an influx of visitors to national parks, breaking records year after year.
Zagreb - Inspiration For Your Next Vacation
If you’re planning a trip to Europe, we recommend visiting Zagreb, a central European capital with Mediterranean flair. You will love the lively atmosphere, lush green parks, historic architecture, picturesque open-air markets, and can’t-miss festivals. Here are the reasons you should incorporate Zagreb into your itinerary.
A New London Destination
Located on the western side of Eyre Peninsula - nearly 300 kms northwest of Port Lincoln (and 700 kms from Adelaide), Streaky Bay is a convenient base from which to explore this spectacular part of the Great Australian Bight, and its hinterland dominated by pastoral activity. The town (formerly known as Flinders) has a population less than 1,500, and lies on an enclosed inlet (called Augusta Harbour, or Blanche Port) at the southern end of the bay.
Sleeper Rail Travel in the USA
In the US, long-distance sleeper trains traverse their country (which is roughly the same size as Australia) from coast to coast, in good personally-safe 4-star comfort. These are inter-city trains with passengers joining or de-training at major stations along the journey. Rail journeys provide a unique first-person scenic and cultural experience of the country traversed.
Albany, West Australia
The South Coast of Western Australia stretches for 1,600 kms, from Cape Leeuwin (southwest corner of WA) to Eucla (close to the border with SA). The Albany Coast is one of four WA coastal regions (Leeuwin Coast, Albany Coast, Esperance Coast, Eucla Coast) fronting the Great Australian Bight. Occasionally marketed as the ‘Rainbow Coast’, the Albany Coast often experiences winter rainbows when the sun is at its lowest in mid-winter.
Esperance Region & Recherche Archipelago
A Nature Reserve, Recherche Archipelago (known by locals as The Bay of Isles) contains 105 pristine islands, and over 1,200 rocky outcrops (often only exposed at low tide), off the southern WA coast near Esperance. The islands are arranged in two groups - the western group (includes Woody Island, and is off-shore from Cape Le Grand National Park) near Esperance, and the eastern group (includes Middle Island, and is near Cape Arid National Park) at Israelite Bay.
Streaky Bay, South Australia
Located on the western side of Eyre Peninsula - nearly 300 kms northwest of Port Lincoln (and 700 kms from Adelaide), Streaky Bay is a convenient base from which to explore this spectacular part of the Great Australian Bight, and its hinterland dominated by pastoral activity. The town (formerly known as Flinders) has a population less than 1,500, and lies on an enclosed inlet (called Augusta Harbour, or Blanche Port) at the southern end of the bay.
Shark Bay World Heritage Area
Shark Bay World Heritage Area is testimony to unique wonders of the natural world. If you love wildlife, you’ll love Shark Bay. World Heritage listing recognises its extraordinary global significance - outstanding natural beauty, biological diversity, a fascinating ecology, unique geology, and a 30,000-year indigenous cultural history.
Christmas Island - Galapagos of the Indian Ocean
A rocky postage-stamp in vast oceanic expanses of the Indian Ocean, Christmas Island is one of Australia’s most far-flung outposts - and certainly not your typical tropical island. Much closer to Asia than mainland Australia, its nearest neighbour is Java (Indonesia), 360 kms distant. The closest Australian mainland town is Exmouth (WA), 1,550 kms away. Offering an experience unlike anything else, Christmas Island is famous for crazy numbers of red crabs, seabirds, whale sharks, spectacular coral reefs - and the balmy tropical temperatures that remain in the mid-20s all year round.
Where To Find The Best Ramen In Tokyo
Nothing reveals the essence of modern Japan like a ramen-ya tour of Tokyo.
There are more than 7,100 ramen shops in Tokyo. Many only have counters – no chairs or stools and little ambience. But in Japan, even the humblest meal revered. Overlooking the country’s modest bowls of soup would be a mistake.
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Top Quality & Uniquely Australian Wildlife Journeys
Our range of boutique Australian Wildlife Experiences are especially selected, of the highest quality, and all hosted by independently owned specialist tour operators. They will provide connection to Australia’s most spectacular natural environments and authentic wildlife encounters, genuinely (and very comfortably) in the wild.
We have chosen a range of short high-quality unique experiences that can be provided on a private basis, or as part of a small group. Please enquire about further details for your preferred options.
In Memory of Beth Malcolm
We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone following the very sad message regarding the passing of Beth. We would like to announce that we now have a memorial webpage, which supports a subject very close to Beth’s heart - the preservation of African Wildlife. We ask in memory of Beth and her love for African Wildlife, that donations are made to support this amazing cause on behalf of Beth and her legacy.
World’s Best International Airports
Airports around the world vary dramatically! The comfort level you feel while you are in their precinct, can make a huge difference to your holiday experience. The efficiency and quality of service, range and availability of facilities, general cleanliness and signage, ambiance and atmosphere, shopping and dining opportunities - all contribute significantly to passenger comfort and happiness, perhaps also to how you view the country they represent.
Cruising returns to Australia!
Coral Expedition Cruises recently became the first cruise line to resume sailing in Australia with a seven-night cruise on the Great Barrier Reef, and our good friends Keith & Mary were amongst the very lucky 42 passengers on board.
The Beautiful Thing
The beautiful thing about winetasting in South Australia is that, despite the close proximity of its wine regions to each other, their diverse climates, landscapes, and terroir become abundantly clear to first-time visitors.The individuality of South Australia’s wine regions makes it one of the most exciting places in the whole world for wine right now.
Discover The Great Southern Rail
Step aboard the newest rail experience in Australia and prepare to explore a very special region in unparalleled style. Experience this sensational new adventure, taking in buzzing cities, diverse landscapes and natural marvels, all in the renowned comfort and style of a Great Southern Rail train.
Silversea takes delivery of the new Silver Origin
Silversea Cruises has taken delivery of its first-ever destination-specific ship, Silver Origin, from the Dutch shipyard De Hoop. An intimate ceremony, held on Wednesday June 3, 2020, marked the first in-person ship delivery in the industry since the COVID-19 pandemic prompted a global lockdown.