Category Archives: Destinations
Exploring Canada with Leah Harrison
If Canada and Alaska is on your bucket list, then come in and chat to Leah Harrison about her personal experience having just returned from this awe-inspiring destination…
What made you choose this trip/destination?
With my last big trip being throughout Europe for two months and having visited various other countries through the …Read More
Discover Antarctica
What to eat, drink & read before you go
There is no place on Earth that compares to this great white wilderness of elemental forces: snow, ice, water, rock. Antarctica is simply mesmerising. In Antarctica’s surreal remoteness and extreme conditions, its ice and weather, not clocks and calendars, that determine the itinerary and the timetable of all travel here. Expect experiences unlike …Read More
Cuba as we know it: A question of now or never?
It’s been a big year for Cuba on the tourism front. Following on from the USA easing travel restrictions for Americans, Cuba achieved 3.5 million visitors in 2016, and Cuban authorities have declared to boost tourism and reach 4.2 million visitors in the new future. The Caribbean island nation was also selected to host the 2016 Americas World Tourism Organisation meeting. Even Pope …Read More
Friday Favourites – Why I love Croatia
With Leah Harrison
If your Mediterranean fantasies feature balmy days by sapphire waters in the shade of ancient walled towns, Croatia is the place to turn them into reality. And I may be a little biased as I have family here, but it really does offer something for everyone, from great beaches to green forests, ancient ruins, delicious food, value for …Read More
Friday Favourites – Discovering Sicily
With Laura Astone
Eternal meeting point between East and West, Africa and Europe, the gorgeous island of Sicily is a linchpin of Mediterranean culture and one of Europe’s most alluring destinations. It has a wonderful juxtaposition of sparkling seas, volcano and dramatic mountain scenery, making it a stunning backdrop for outdoors activities. Sicily and its dozen-plus offshore islands offer enough swimming, diving, hiking …Read More
King Island Golf Experience
One | two | three day play and stay packages
Surrounded by some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches and rugged coastline, King Island has become synonymous for its export of succulent beef, rich gourmet cheese and crayfish plucked from the Island’s crystal clear waters. What people don’t know is that King Island is touted to become the next “mecca” for golfers not only in …Read More
Introducing Portugal’s Douro Valley
Scenic launch’s 2016 Europe River Cruise program
Scenic has launched its 2016 Europe River Cruise program which includes the launch of a new river cruising destination – Portugal’s Douro Valley.
Luxury cruising on board the brand new Scenic Space-Ship, Scenic Azure reveals the charm and beauty of the verdant Douro Valley that cuts across northern Portugal with kilometres of stunning terraced …Read More
Relishing all the Bali Senses
By Leah Harrison
The mere mention of Bali evokes thoughts of a paradise. It’s more than a place; it’s a mood, an aspiration, a tropical state of mind. From the chaos of Kuta or the luxurious resorts and eateries in Seminyak, to the tropical forested Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali. There is something to suit every traveller. And our very own Leah Harrison …Read More
Introducing North Island, New Zealand
By Shane Cleary.
With spritely cosmopolitan cities, an authentic opportunity to experience NZ’s indigenous Maori culture, and a bubbling and boiling volcanic heart, the North Island in New Zealand is an exceedingly versatile destination for any type of traveller, writes Shane Cleary form Malvern Travel & Cruise.
This month Shane had the privilege to visit New Zealand as a guest of Tourism NZ, Virgin and Air …Read More
Gems of Ceylon Tour
Enjoy the scenic landscape, cultural triangle, wildlife and gorgeous beaches of Sri Lanka
Shane Cleary from Malvern Travel & Cruise recently had the pleasure of spending 12 lovely days in Sri Lanka. It is country rich in history dating back to the 6th Century BC. Buddhism is the main religion and it shows in some of …Read More
