Issue 33: Friday, 26 April 2019
Get a double deal in WA
Planning to visit WA? Stay and pay for two nights or more at any of the Seashells properties and the length of your stay will be doubled for free. Pay for three nights and they’ll make it six. Seashells properties are in great locations: Broome, Scarborough, Mandurah, Yallingup and Fremantle. More details here.
An in-depth look at Asia
Most people these days go to Asia to enjoy beach and boutique holidays – but you can take a deeper look at ancient cultures. Secret Retreats offers tourists the chance to Learn the true essence of Asia through its antiques, art, artefacts and architecture by staying the night at museum-worthy heritage hotels. They include Jing’s Residence in Pingyao China – built 260 years ago by a wealthy Qing Dynasty silk merchant. Details here.
Fly high with a great picture
Thai Airways has come up with a novel competition for travellers who love to take a picture or two. You have until July 15, 2019 to share photographs on social media that could win roundtrip tickets. Its called the “See the World. Sense the World.” photo contest. You have to be over 18 and travel with THAI between now and July 15, 2019. Details here.
Nine days in Japan from $2399
Japan is buzzing with tourists right now – and the big tour operators are battling to come up with the best deal. Nexus Holidays is offering a nine day impressions of Japan with air from $2399. Starting your tour of Japan in Osaka, you’ll visit Kyoto and Nara – famous for their well-preserved ancient castles. There are other packages including Japan for 16 days. See here.
Cruise in luxury and save $1600
We all keep hearing about the monster ships – but how about the small, luxury yacht style holidays to the remote corners of the globe? A name to keep in mind is Ponant. Four compact yachts plus a classic three masted yacht, for traditional sailors, currently comprise the youngest fleet in the world. Book your first cruise and save $A1600. Details here.
Seafood super buffet in Hong Kong
If you love seafood and are heading to Hong Kong – keep the Hotel Langham in mind. With over 40 styles of Asian and Western sea specialities, the new Seafood Night themed buffet is set to delight gastronomes every Wednesday and Thursday. Start the feast with a host of jet-fresh seafood, featuring Canadian snow crab, Boston lobster, New Zealand black mussel, Iceland jade whelk and brown crab. More details here.
Philippines beckons with tour of the year
Adventure travel company, One Life Adventures, has been awarded “Asia Tour of the Year 2018” for its Philippines 10 Day Tour. Designed for backpackers, the tour takes in several areas of Palawan including El Nido, Puerto Princesa and Port Barton, known for its expanse of coastline, breathtaking lakes, aqua lagoons, a UNESCO World heritage site and a magnitude of local wildlife. Details here.
Dine with Martha Stewart on MSC cruises
MSC Cruises is partnering with internationally acclaimed home and lifestyle expert Martha Stewart on culinary and discovery experiences on board and ashore. The partnership, themed Celebrate, Discover, Experience, includes specially curated shore excursions, celebration surprise gift packages, and onboard dinner menus and recipes. Martha Stewart is an Emmy Award-winning television show host. Details here.
Special deals from Holland America
As I keep saying – cruise operators come up with new deals every day. It reminds me of walking through a souk in say Istanbul. Everyone has the deal of the century. The latest comes from Holland America: Explore the wilds of Alaska or visit Europe’s iconic cities and receive low fares plus prepaid gratuities, reduced fares for kids and 50% off deposit. Details here.
Head to Europe via Seoul in Korea
Helloworld has a special deal going from Korean Airlines – Europe from $1143 return. Stop over in the heart of Korea, Seoul, before arriving in style at some of the most iconic destinations within the United States, Canada & Europe. Travel dates vary and the offer ends 31 May 2019, unless sold out prior. Details here.
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