Cruising
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REVIEW: MS Oosterdam
By Stephanie Ayre |
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At sea, in style
By Louise Goldsbury
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Above water, down under
By Roderick Eime |
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A river runs through it
By David McGonigal
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NEWS: July-September 2012
The latest news in the cruising world, from updated fleets to fresh itineraries and makeovers.
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REVIEW: MSC Divina
MSC Cruises has added a new member to its family, and this one’s a beauty. The MSC Divina is set to be launched in Marseilles on May 26, the ship’s design owing its detail to Italian craftsmanship and its inspiration to Greek mythology. |
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REVIEW: Queen Mary 2
A voyage on the Queen Mary 2 offers an insight into the grandeur and traditions of old-world cruising. |
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NEWS: April-June 2012
The latest happenings in the world of cruising, from new itineraries to updated ships and offerings. |
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REVIEW: Viking Prestige
Set to make her maiden voyage this month, the Viking Prestige’s launch marks the beginning of extensive expansion plans for the Viking group. |
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REVIEW: Avalon Panorama
The Panorama is Avalon Waterways’ ninth ship and the fifth launched by the cruise line since 2009. |
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V&T Takeoff
Updates from our editors and writers
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The team from the Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau were in town last week to update Australia on some of the BIG things happening in the Texan state. |
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V&T mag dropped into Bali last month and helped the W Retreat & Spa celebrate their 2nd anniversary and what a splash it was. With local and international fashion designers on display, the W Lounge was transformed into a catwalk party zone. 2500 people flowed through the resort late into the night, moving to NYC DJ Sandy Rivera. This was the biggest ticket in Bali for some time and the resorts pulling power is a testament to just how hot this property and international hotel brand actually is.www.vacationsandtravelmag.com/Mca/874/765/3/0/0/#takeoff1 How did we cope the next day? Poolside. Don’t wait until their 3rd anniversary as the vibe, sound and style of this resort makes for a very cool holiday. In the heart of Seminyak and right on the beach, Bali beckons. |
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Thanks to our friends at Air France we got out of the office for the day and enjoyed a great round of golf at the annual Financial Markets Charity Golf Day and Gala Dinner. Held annually in February, this event as well as the Financial and Media Markets Charity Sailing Regatta in October raises AU$1.2 million for a wide range of charities.The ASX Group and Thomson Reuters Australia (formerly Reuters) joined forces in 1999 to form a Charity Foundation with the objective of helping Australian-based children, disability and medical research charities by organising fundraising events in conjunction with the Financial Markets. Pictured here: Thomas Reeves Air France, Middle, Patrick Benhamou, Atout France; Anthony Gallagher Vacations & Travel magazine. |
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Vacations & Travel magazine rubbed shoulders with local and international buyers and sellers of travel from around the globe at 2013 AIME (Asia Pacific's Incentive Meeting Expo). This is the biggest event on the Australian travel industry calendar, where key decision makers congregate to network over a three-day event of hosted parties, trade and leisure travel meetings and press conferences. |
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The who's who of Sydney's entertainment industry turned up for the recent opening of the city's newest hotel to receive a makeover, The Parkroyal. Located in Darling Harbour, the property has just emerged from a milt million-dollar makeover to reveal striking rooms and seriously sexy public spaces. Speaking of sexy, some of the celebs on hand to celebrate the re-launch included Casey Burgess, Danielle Blakey and Amy Milne, not to mention Timomatic who entertained the crowds into the witching hours… |
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