When Australia’s original Parliament House opened in Canberra, our bush capital, on September 12, 1927, the guest list of the Hotel Ainslie included the city’s main architect, Walter Burley Griffin, and John Smith Murdoch, who had designed Old Parliament House itself, now the Museum of Democracy. These days — as the Mercure Canberra — the […]
JOHN ROZENTALS experiences a time-warp of Australian political history during a stay in Canberra.
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Air Canada Cares – Making Economy A Little More Special
“What do the passengers around us think?” asks my seating partner ensconced in G on the other side of the four seater aisle. “I was wondering the same thing”, I replied. Robert, 2IC of the cabin crew introduces himself with a goodie bag with two of Canada’s and two of Australia’s main stream papers and […]
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Seadream
A check on Google tells me Arctic P, the $80 million 87 metre yacht owned by the Packer family has been spotted in New Zealand. The Ruler of Dubai’s $400 million floating hotel Dubai, the third biggest privately-owned yacht in the world with a crew of 88 people, has nosed into its home port. Meanwhile, […]
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How SeaDream sails away from the new generation of giant cruise ships
It would take about two coaches and a few cabs to ferry the 115 passengers taking a cruise on a SeaDream yacht. Royal Caribbean’s giant Oasis of The Seas, pictured alongside, would require at least 118 coaches. The big ships offer up to 6,000 passengers balconies, New York style shows every night and endless activities […]
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Just how good is the service and does everyone really know your name within 24 hours of embarkation?
Ian McIntosh has just been experiencing Seadreaming – not cruising – aboard SeaDream II from Malaga Spain to Nice France. The first thing you notice about travelling on a yacht is the fact that nothing is too far away. No need for a lift although there is one available – from our cabin on Deck […]
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The special treats just roll on aboard SeaDream II.
Ian McIntosh has just been experiencing Seadreaming – not cruising – aboard SeaDream II from Malaga Spain to Nice France. There was just one day at sea on our 10 night itinerary – so we were greeted by a new port most mornings and we were usually able to walk into town in a few […]
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VIETJET / Da Nang / Hoi An and Ha Noi all from Saigon
Over the past few months I have conducted inaugural property & destination inspections of Da Nang, Hoi An and Ha Noi all flying for the first time with Vietjet. My initial impression commencing with the on-line booking system was great with no issues at all. This was for my inaugural visit to Da Nang and […]
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Flight Review- VIETNAM AIRLINES – Melbourne / HO Chi Minh City / Melbourne
ASIA SPA RETREAT is a bespoke Wholesale Travel and Tour Operator specialising in Ladies Only Spa & Wellness Tours into Asia. It is so important all the right components that make up a Tour for example, Hotels and their services, DMC’s and utmost important, Airline/s that are recognised by travellers world wide for their service, […]
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flight review Emirates V Qatar economy Adelaide/London, business return
Emirates V Qatar – Adelaide to Europe and return. Out in economy, back in business. We usually use Emirates but due to a family emergency and ridiculous last minute rates from Emirates chose Qatar. Here is a special Fiona McIntosh report: Adelaide to Doha: Well, it’s been splendid. I’m writing from 39,000 feet and it seems […]
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Hotel Review: Emporium Hotel Southbank raises the Australian boutique, luxury hotels bar even further in Brisbane
We all love staying in nice luxurious boutique hotels that know what great service is really all about and how to really pamper you, but they can be few and far between and it has to be said that until recently, Brisbane was not really recognised for its luxury hotels. OK, there are one or […]
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