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Exhibitor Intro : Silversea
With our Cruise Expo date coming closer we thought it was time to let you know of another one of our fantastic Exhibitors, the incredible Silversea Cruises. In their own words “Silversea’s small luxury ships are designed for those who delight in the thrill of discovery while indulging mind and body in the most lavish surroundings imaginable.”
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Three key-words to remember when thinking of Silversea are Luxury, All-Inclusive and Expedition.
Cruising to over 800 destinations across all seven Continents, Silverseas operates 8 small luxury ships that can show you the world in a far more personal and meaningful way. They regularly visit small, secluded harbours not yet on the radar, and their itineraries include many ports with late-night and overnight departures providing you with more time to experience the local colours and cultures, or take you on an expedition to some of the most remote regions of the globe, from Antarctica to the Kimberleys to the Galapagos.
Silversea are passionate about service and committed to maintaining the highest possible standards or service (and luxury) with a staff to guest ration of almost one to one that ensures that there is always someone ready to meet the travellers needs. The fleets open seated dining and speciality venues are renown for the culinary excellence and spirit of innovation. With (dependant on ships) a range of public areas to suit your desires from Libraries and Gyms, to Bars, Spas, Pools, observation lounges, theatres and more there is always something to do onboard. If all that seems to much you can always retreat to your cabin which all have ocean views, many with private Veranda’s, and all suites offer one of the highest Guest to Space ratio of any luxury Cruise line.
On Silversea Cruises their costs are all-Inclusive for the onboard stay with Ocean view Suites, most with private verandas, Butler service for every suite, all gratuities, select wines, spirits, coffes and soft drinks are complimentary throughout the vessel and the suites mini-bar is also stocked with your preference and replenished on request. Gourmet and In-Suite dining are also included.
Silversea Expedition cruises come with the same standard of inclusions plus complimentary expedition gear, all zodiac land and sea tours and activities, as well as onboard lectures by qualified experts including Naturalists, geologists and more!
Of course what we can show you and tell you in a brief introductory post is just that, a brief introduction. So for more information on Silversea, their ships, their destinations and their programmes, why not come down to My Cruise Expo at the Worrigee Ex-Servicemans Sports Club on the 17th March from 5pm til 8pm!
Register Your Attendance Today!
Exhibitor Intro: Adventure world
With our Cruise Expo coming up on the 17th of March we thought we would take a chance to give you some introductory previews to some of the companies that will have representation there. Some will be representing a singular cruise company, whilst others will be able to offer a wide variety of Cruise Experiences. Our first introduction is one of the latter – a company known here in Australia as Adventureworld.
Adventureworlds’ primary focus is on touring for the individual and through a well established network of overseas partners they can help the traveller enjoy sightseeing across Canada, Alaska, the USA, South and Central America, India and the Sub-Continent, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Europe. As part of their product for individuals they do have a number of Cruise options available in their product.
These include a wide range of Inside Passage Cruises, not only with larger vessels run by Princess, Holland American and NCL but can also do more intimate cruising with a number of their Small Ship Cruises which cover a variety of Cruise Lines. More than the inside passage they can also assist with Cruises in the North-West Passage and the Arctic Circle.
In Asia they have a number of Vessels they contract with for Cruising the Irrawaddy, the Mekong, the Yangtze and of course the famous houseboats of Kerala and Srinagar, and the Junks of Halong Bay.
In South America they can help you explore the Amazon from locations in Peru, Ecuador and Brazil, and from Chile and Argentina they can help you explore the Chilean Fjords, Cape Horn, the Antarctic and the Cities of Southern Argentina.
Adventureworld is also the representative in Australia for Un-Cruise Adventures who are a fantastic company that specialises in expedition adventures that will get you away from the standard cruise fare.
Using smaller vessels designed for a more intimate voyage most of their vessels hold no more than 88 passengers. The trips Un-Cruise make can take you on voyages through areas like the Snake and Colorado Rivers, into some of the most incredible places along the Inside passage and around the Hawaiian Islands.
They have an incredible array of small ships and yachts that can allow you to explore some of the worlds most incredible regions , either on a single cruise vessel or through combining several voyages .. for example by combining voyages you could potentially cruise around Alaska and the inside passage for 21 days without revisiting a single location
Adventureworld also represents the incredible Star Clippers, a fleet of tallships that sail the waters of the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and around Asia. So if you were looking for a truly unique voyage these are an incredible way to visit some of the worlds most Incredible Islands, Historic Sights and Scenic Regions.
While it may sound like you would be “roughing it”the cabins are almost as well appointed as any major cruise line, you are severed several meals a day, visit incredible ports and if sitting back and relaxing on deck isn’t your thing there are a range of onboard activities, including helping the crew sail her if so desired.
So if you want to cruise some of the worlds most unique locations, in some of the most incredible vessels around, perhaps its worth speaking with Adventureworld to see how they can help.
So register to attend our Cruise Expo today! Just Click Here!
Discover Cruising @ My Cruise Expo
When it comes to Cruising there is a world of possibilities out there! Dining Cruises on Sydney Harbour with Captain Cook Cruises. Antarctic Voyages in high style with Silverseas. Family Adventures around the Pacific Islands with P&O Cruises. Watching history drift by as you cruise the Mekong with Victoria Cruises. Sailing the coast of Thailand with Star Clippers.
When in comes to Cruising there is something out there for everyone! Which is why for the first time we are hosting a dedicated Cruise Expo. (Please note if the below Video does not appear please visit our blog to watch it live in this post!)
Ocean Cruises, River Cruises & Cruise Tours
The Largest Cruise Expo Expo on the South Coast!
Join us for an evening to learn about the best way to traverse the Oceans, Seas, Rivers and Canals of the World!
On the 17th March 2016, from 5pm til 8pm at Worrigee Ex-Servicemans Sports Club, we will be hosting the largest Cruise Expo to hit the South Coast!
We have 17 Experts attending who will be able to talk about Pacific Island , New Zealand , Asian , African , Mediterranean , Baltic , Scandinavian , Trans-Atlantic , Trans-Pacific, Caribbean, Antarctic, and Round World Ocean Cruises.
Our visiting Experts can tell you about River Cruises including the Zambezi, the Nile, the Danube, the Rhine, the Rhone, the Moselle, the Seine, the Volga, the Mekong, the Yangtze, the Irrawaddy, the Ganges, the Brahmaputra, the Colorado, the Mississippi, the Amazon and many more !
Our Expo will go beyond the standard Ocean and River Cruises and you will be able to learn about Small Ships, Exploratory Vessels, Yachts, Sailing Ships, Ocean Liners and Luxury Ships, Canal Boat Hire, Gulets, Yachts, Small Ships and Expedition Cruises
Between the majestic peaks of Geiranger Fjord
We have 17 Cruise Experts coming down that will be able to speak with you about cruising and specials with Adventureworld, American Cruise Lines, APT Cruising, Aqua Expeditions, Avalon Waterways, Azamara Club Cruises, Captain Cook Cruises, Carnival Australia, Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Coral Expeditions, Costa Cruises, CroisiEurope, Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Crystal Cruises, Cunard, Disney Cruise Line, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, Hapag Lloyd, Heritage Expeditions, Holland America Line, Hurtigruten, Island Escape, Katarina Line, MSC Cruises, North Star Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, P&O Australia, P&O World Cruising, Pandaw River Cruises, Paul Gauguin Cruises, Ponant, Princess Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Scenic Tours, Sea Cloud Cruises, Seabourn, SeaDream Yacht Club, Silversea, Star Clippers, Star Cruises, Swan Hellenic, The Cruise Team, Un-Cruise Adventures, Uniworld River Cruises, Variety Cruises, Viking River Cruises, Voyages of Discovery, Voyages To Antiquity, Wendy Wu Tours and more!
There will be exclusive specials, door prizes and give aways, including a prize for those that pre-register their attendance!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE TODAY!
Escape the grind with a P&O Shortbreak!
Sometimes all you need to refresh and rewind is a few days away from the usual routine. So why not join us on a brief 4 night cruise from Sydney aboard the Pacific Jewel on the 4th March. Experience the fantastic services available onboard from dazzling shows to Sauna and Wellness treatments, from the bars and nightclubs to the fantastic culinary experiences on the recently launched Pantry and speciality restaurants. Starting at $399 per person share twin in an inside cabin this is the perfect getaway for someone to simply take a break, relax and unwind.
We are also offering this cruise to the Red Hat Society via our Solo Sisters Initiative – so if you are a solo female traveller let us know and we may be able to pair you up for this fantastic trip.
BOOK ABOARD TODAY!
Call My Travel Expert and the Shoalhaven Solo Sisters
on (02) 4421 5577 or email us on nowra@mytravelexpert.com.au
Just a quick note that as f 20/01/2015 there are only Balcony Cabins left available
Added Benefits Cruising With Princess
If you have ever wanted to get away on a cruise then this is the day and age to do so, with more cruise lines coming and going from Sydney and other Australian Ports than any time in the past. With cruises to suit all manner of people Princess stands out as a cruise line for a more discerning market.
Up until the 29th February 2015 there is a fantastic sale aboard a select number of Princess Cruise voyages and Sailing that will (dependent on the trips duration, destination and category) give up additional inclusions beyond the normal for a Princess sailing including up to $600 on board credit, up to $500 of Shore Excursion Credit, and Specialty Dining Credit for two.
That is a fantastic amount of savings with Princess Cruises and well worth the investment of booking aboard their cruises which tend to to be aboard an incredible arrange of mid-size cruise ships that have something aboard for almost everyone!
So why not book aboard a Princess Cruise today and explore the world with added Extras!
If a cruise with Princess Cruises though does not appeal there are a slew of other specials available that are currently in process with lines like P&O, , Norwegian Cruise Lines, Oceania Cruises, Royal Caribbean , Carnival and more.
Terms and conditions apply see in store for more details.
My Travel Expert & Shoalhaven Solo Sisters
(02) 4421 5577 or nowra@mytravelexpert.com.au
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Feliz Navidad ! Or do we say Kala Christougenna, Nollick Ghennal, Maligayang Pasko, Jwaye Nowel, Vroljik Kerstfeest, Nadelek Lowen ,that is to say …
Merry Christmas!
The team at the Shoalhaven Solo Sisters and My Travel Expert would like to take a few moments to thank everyone for a fantastic year, and we hope you all have a great Christmas and New Year break and we look forward to helping you all in the new year when you are ready to start booking your next trip!
Christmas Is Almost Here, But Don’t Forget To Plan For Next Years!
Christmas and the Festive Season is just about on us .. or if you celebrate like the Dutch who started on December 6 with St Nicholas Day, your month of festivities has already begun!
The thing is, whilst most of us know what we are doing this year, for Christmas, and most probably for January, there are very few who have yet given 2016 a thought. If you are looking to Travel over December 2016 / January 2017 now is the time to start thinking of that time of year, to look into what you want to do and start sounding out possibilities.
For those of us here in Australia Christmas is a time of sweltering heat, bushfires, blowflies, outdoor barbecues, of sun, surf and sand. Few of us have experience a traditional White Christmas or the typical Snow Season of the Northern Hemisphere and all that the season entails.
If you want to experience how the other side of the world sees Christmas, and the tail end of the year there are plenty of opportunities to get out there and explore the Northern Winter next Summer! You could take a tour of the Christmas Markets in a number of European Countries, and all the delectable food, and culture that goes with them. You could take to the slopes and go Skiing in Japan, Canada or the Swiss Alps. If you are a little more adventuresome you could stay at an Ice Hotel in Romania or Lapland, or even rent out a cabin for the Winter and experience how cold it really gets in Siberia! You could head to the mountains of Japan and enjoy the Hot Baths, visit the North of China and enjoy the Ice Festival at Harbin or take in one of the few North Hemisphere Winter Tours that run in December and January.
As you can see there is an incredible array of Winter Experiences for the traveller to experience, and deciding which is the one you want to do NOW is important! Airfares for next December will start becoming available in Late January, and for January by late February, and for these periods if you know when you want to fly its best to make arrangements early because flights fill with people visiting friends and relatives early in the year – so early bookings are essential to getting the best prices. Early booking will also ensure your space in places that may have limited accommodation or space such as some of the more remote Ski Lodges, Antarctic Cruises, Ice Hotels or Boutique Tours.
So take some time this Festive Season to speak with the loved ones about your plans for the same time in 2016/2017 and if a December or January Escape to the cold north sounds appealing, then drop by to speak with us in the New Year to begin planning your next cool escape.
A Quick Cruise
Sometimes it is nice to head off on a quick break, or to get your first taste of something with a short trip.
To that end we have a pair of cruises on offer for any single travellers looking to try out a new travelling companion, couples looking for a quick break, or if you just enjoy travelling in good company!
So if a short break away sounds appealing just get in touch with us!
A Gallon Of Extras ..
..are available at the moment for anyone making a booking aboard a P&O Cruise! To celebrate the launch of the Pacific Eden and Pacific Aria P&O are offering free premium drinks packages on select cruises over seven days, and free soft drink packages on select cruises under seven days.
That is a fairly incredible bonus offer (or saving depending on how much you imbibe) .. that literally works out to be a minimum on-board bonus worth AU$632 per person on a 7 night cruise .. more, if you are cruising longer!
So if you were considering a cruise now is the time to look into it, My Travel Expert & Shoalhaven Solo Sisters are a CLIA member and have access to some of the best cruise specials available – just call us on (02) 4421 5577 or email us on nowra@mytravelexpert.com.au for more details
Discover Australia with the Experts
While Australia may not be populated with Ancient Cities, Monumental Buildings of a different age, or food and culture that we are not used to, there is an incredible array of sights, sounds, tastes. There are natural landscapes that are unique, pristine and untouched, Cultural Sites of local tribal history dating back over 40,000 years, and more.
From the forested Hinterlands of Tasmania, the panoramic glory of the Kimberleys to the bustle of Sydney and the action of the Gold Coast, there is something in Australia to attract all sorts of visitors .. and sometimes a trip to somewhere in your ‘own backyard’ is just what is needed rather than a trip to a foreign shore.
One of the Tour Operators that can help you either explore a region in-depth going from site to site as you journey through a region (like Tasmania or the Kimberleys), or that can help you case yourself in one locale and then see all that is within an easy journey of that point (such as Cairns or Adelaide) is AAT Kings, one of Australia’s longest running Tour Operators. For AAT King’s Australia (and New Zealand) offers endless fascination and they have a fantastic array of programmes and offers they always have at hand, and are continually expanding their product options.
If you have been considering a journey through Australia (or New Zealand) and would like to get some ideas from the experts then this is your opportunity. On the 18th November 2015 from 5:30pm for a 6pm start we will have at our offices a representative from AAT Kings to give us a lecture and film presentation on the Kimberly’s, Australia, New Zealand and what there is to see, do and experience across the region.
So, if you would like to join us on the 18th November 2015, just register on the below link!
My Travel Expert and Shoalhaven Solo Sisters 