Posted by Mandy Jessop in AustraliaApr 1st, 2010 | No Comments
If you’ve never taken a holiday in Australia before, you are truly missing out. Our laid-back culture is fantastic and perfect for a relaxing break from the hustle and bustle of every day life, particularly in the resorts near the ocean and small frontier towns in the Outback. If cities are more your pace, Australia still has much to offer. Here are three reasons I think you should take your next luxury holiday in Australia.
1. Surf
Australia is just ideal for the holidayer eager to spend most of her time in the water or by the water. Most of Australia’s cities border on the...
Posted by Mandy Jessop in ThailandOct 26th, 2009 | No Comments
Thailand has an undiscovered side. Its secluded beaches, exotic location and lively cities have been popular for some time with those lucky
enough to have unearthed its hidden depths, and recently there’s been an emergence of chic hotels to accommodate a growing number of visitors. Phuket, Chiang Mai and Koh Samui are all enjoying an influx of tourists who have an eye for design. And in Bangkok, swanky restaurants and bars – such as Vertigo at Banyan Tree and Bed Supperclub – are attracting a sophisticated crowd. Activity-wise there are golf ranges nearby and the capital’s Siam Paragon...
Posted by Mandy Jessop in VietnamSep 15th, 2009 | No Comments
Day 1: Hanoi
Arrival in Hanoi. Transfer from airport to hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Halong – Hanoi
Travel by vehicle from Hanoi to Halong Bay. Take a 4-hour boat trip Halong Bay. Cruise on a traditional wooden boat among the emerald waters and craggy limestone cliffs of Halong Bay, stopping at different islands to explore some of the many caves in this area. Sail past floating villages, fishermen casting their nets and pearl fisheries and observe the rhythms of daily life on the bay. Then travel by vehicle from Halong to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi
Enjoy full day sightseeing...
Posted by Mandy Jessop in Sri LankaSep 14th, 2009 | No Comments
Day 1: Colombo
Join the tour on arrival at Katunayaki International airport or as an addition to pre-existing travel arrangements in Sri Lanka. At the airport you will be met by local representatives who will assist with customs and immigration formalities. You will be escorted to your car and transported to your hotel in Colombo. Those guests with pre-existing travel arrangements in Sri Lanka will check-in at their hotel in Colombo. Following check-in, your luggage will be delivered to your rooms. Overnight in Colombo.
Day 2: Dambulla Rock Temple
After breakfast transfer to Habarana visiting Dambulla...
Posted by Mandy Jessop in CambodiaSep 14th, 2009 | No Comments
Day 1: Phnom Penh
Arrival in Phnom Penh. Transfer to hotel and overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 2 Phnom Penh
Full day sightseeing tour in Phnom Penh. Begin with visits to Wat Ounalom and then continue on to the Tuol Sleng Museum and the Russian market. Tuol Sleng was formerly a high school and later became the Khmer Rouge’s torture and interrogation centre. It was also known as Security Prison 21 or S-21. The afternoon is spent at the Killing Fields. Return back to the hotel. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 3 Phnom Penh – Siem Reap
Transfer to the airport for flight to Siem Reap. Arrival in Siem Reap....