Adventure travel company Peregrine, which started with trekking tours in the Himalayas, has finally made it to Australasia.
Now operating on seven continents, it's kicking off its 30th birthday year with the introduction of a new range of adventure holidays in Australia and New Zealand.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
New passport ruling causing hardship to Malaysians in Australia
Malaysians in Darwin would have to fly about six hours to get to Canberra, via Melbourne or Sydney.
The return airfare could be up to A$850 (A$1 = RM2.85) depending on the travel season. Accommodation (one night), food, taxi fare and other expenses could easily amount to about A$400 for a grand total of A$1,250.
The return airfare could be up to A$850 (A$1 = RM2.85) depending on the travel season. Accommodation (one night), food, taxi fare and other expenses could easily amount to about A$400 for a grand total of A$1,250.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Tamworth tops for a travelling twosome
Each year, the Tamworth festival attracts more than 50,000 fans from all over Australia.
Tamworth retiree Bob Green, 77, who has been volunteering as an assistant at one of the town's temporary campsites for eight years, says he's always shocked at the distances people drive to get to the festival.
"In the last two days I've checked in people from Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland, Victoria …" he said.
Tamworth retiree Bob Green, 77, who has been volunteering as an assistant at one of the town's temporary campsites for eight years, says he's always shocked at the distances people drive to get to the festival.
"In the last two days I've checked in people from Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland, Victoria …" he said.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Green guide to Australia
Everyone from travel agents and airlines to hotels and car hire companies now offer travellers the chance to offset their carbon emissions emitted during their holiday.
And an increasing number of travellers are doing their research, investigating which hotel and tour operators have the more eco-friendly options.
Travel company Flight Centre says many travellers are looking to minimise their impact and maximise connections within the community and the environment.
And an increasing number of travellers are doing their research, investigating which hotel and tour operators have the more eco-friendly options.
Travel company Flight Centre says many travellers are looking to minimise their impact and maximise connections within the community and the environment.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Superstar Gemini now cruising from Australia during January
# Valid for all industry members.
# Single Occupancy pays 150% of above rates.
# Infant rates not applicable, will be charged at above rates.
# Offer applicable for DB-AD cabin categories only (except CC cabin)
# Admiral Class privileges are not applicable for Suites, i.e. Blue Card.
# Offer is applicable to staff, family and friends of all travel industry employees.
# Subject to limited availability - Book now!
# SCC/World card member is not eligible to claim points under this promotion.
# Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offers, partial/full redemption of points or gift vouchers.
# A booking fee of $35 per person applies.
# Rates are exclusive of Passenger Handling Charges, Fuel Surcharge and any other incidental charges, and must be paid in addition to fare. See PHC rates above.
# Single Occupancy pays 150% of above rates.
# Infant rates not applicable, will be charged at above rates.
# Offer applicable for DB-AD cabin categories only (except CC cabin)
# Admiral Class privileges are not applicable for Suites, i.e. Blue Card.
# Offer is applicable to staff, family and friends of all travel industry employees.
# Subject to limited availability - Book now!
# SCC/World card member is not eligible to claim points under this promotion.
# Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offers, partial/full redemption of points or gift vouchers.
# A booking fee of $35 per person applies.
# Rates are exclusive of Passenger Handling Charges, Fuel Surcharge and any other incidental charges, and must be paid in addition to fare. See PHC rates above.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
STA Travel voted Australasia's Leading Travel Agency
The awards recognise excellence in all aspects of travel services including product range, customer service, company culture and technology.
The winner offered a complete service to travellers, using mobile, video and maps within the blog to encourage excellent community participation.
Managing Director of STA Travel Australia and New Zealand, David Burns, believes the company was ranked ahead of bigger and more mainstream travel agency groups due to its ongoing commitment to its core youth market.
"What we've always done well at STA Travel is understand Generation Y -- where they want to travel, what they are willing to spend and, most importantly, how they want to interact with a travel agent.
The winner offered a complete service to travellers, using mobile, video and maps within the blog to encourage excellent community participation.
Managing Director of STA Travel Australia and New Zealand, David Burns, believes the company was ranked ahead of bigger and more mainstream travel agency groups due to its ongoing commitment to its core youth market.
"What we've always done well at STA Travel is understand Generation Y -- where they want to travel, what they are willing to spend and, most importantly, how they want to interact with a travel agent.
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