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Exhibitor Intro: Wendy Wu & Carnival Cruises
So today we have a couple of exhibitors to introduce to you! With just three days to go before our Expo we have plenty to still tempt you into coming down! Today I want to let you know about one of our fantastic River Cruise operators and one of our more popular Ocean Cruise Providers.
Here in Australia one of the more popular tour operators headed into Asia is Wendy Wu Tours, and people love their journeys through China and India and beyond. What many do not realise is that Wendy Wu Tours also offer a fantastic range of Cruise and Tour Combinations that will allow you to explore the waterways of Asia.
Along the Mekong you can cruise the lower Mekong between Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City – possibly the most popular area of the river for tourists. You can also take cruising options along the upper mekong starting at Kampong Cham in Thailand and cruising varying sections up until the island and waterfalls that will eventually flow down to tonle Sap! If we stay within the Indo-China region you can also explore the Red River in northern Vietnam
In China you can have the options of the standard 4 day short cruise along the Yangtze or a longer 8 day sailing. either are combinable with tours that can take in the waterways of the South around Guilin and beyond. In Myanmar you can journey the Irrawaddy (or Ayeryaddy as some call it) between Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan and Inle Lake visiting some of the highlights of the country .. or you can take an off the beaten path trip and cruise the Chinidwan or Saleen Rivers.
If that isn’t enough then Wendy Wu can also take you on some of the most relaxing boat trips in India either on a group tour or a solo adventure as you discover the backwaters of Kerala, the peaceful lake life in Srinigar or maybe even a cruise along the Ganges or Brahmaputra. As you can see if Cruising the waterways of Europe is dominated by a small number of Cruise lines, Wendy Wu Tours has access to the best range of cruising options throught the Asian Region.
If river cruising though does not sound like the right choice at the moment, or you have a family with you that doesn’t necessarily enjoy sightseeing then the option remains to check-aboard with todays other Exhibitor – Carnival Cruises!
While the name is now becoming familiar to Australian travellers with the new Carnival Legend arriving in 2015 and the Carnival Spirit a few years earlier, the Carnival Cruise Line has been around for some time and firmly established their place within the worlds cruise industry.
From Austrlian waters you will find cruises on Carnival that will take you out to discover Tasmania, New Caledonia, Fiji, Vanuatu, Singapore, Hawaii, the Great Barrier Reef and New Zealand. Internationally they have cruises that cover the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Mexico, Bermuda, Panama, Alaska, Canada and New England, Hawaii and Europe. A list of fantastic destinations though is not the only draw card that Carnival have up their sleeve.
Carnival Ships are often referred to as “Funships”and for good reason. Built as the ultimate floating resort they have giant slides, rock climbing, golfing, swimming and more to keep the kids and healthier adults active. There are kid clubs with special themes and shows, regular trivia and other events daily for the adults, and the nights are filled with dances, parties and shows. You can catch a movie at their in-house theatre, or for the adults you can retreat to an adults only R&R area to avoid the swarms of kids and families. With a range of dining options from burger joints to fine dining, from seafood to a kids breakfast with Dr Seuss there is something for everyone to enjoy whilst aboard one of Carnivals Funships.
So If exploring Asia on a river Cruise or taking the family out of a floating resort sounds like the way to spend your next Vacation then why not come down and speak with the experts from Wendy Wu Tours and Carnival Cruises at My Cruise Expo on the 17th March at Worrigee Ex-Servicemans Club from 5pm!
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Exhibitor Intro: Tempo Holidays
While this exhibitor may be known for its ability to organise trips for individuals with day tours, hotels, transfers and short tours throughout Europe and the Middle East, Tempo Holidays has a fantastic array of Cruising options available and we are proud to say they will be attending My Cruise Expo on the 17th March at Worrigee Ex-Servicemans Club from 5pm til 8pm.
One of the fantastic destinations Tempo has on offer is cruising along the Nile with a range of vessels where you can hop on and do the 4 day Luxor-Aswan Cruise (or visa versa) or spend an extended 8 days cruising in both directions. They also have a range of Lake Nasser Cruises operating between the incredible Abu Simbel and Aswan.
Tempo also has a range of European Cruises starting with River Cruising aboard the incredible Amadeus Ships – a veritable 5 star floating hotel. They also offer an array of voyages around the Greek Islands and Turkish Coastlines by Cruise, Gulet and event Island Hopper passes where you travel by Ferry and sleep overnight in hotels. They offer a wide range of cruises in the Mediterranean with regular trips around Cyprus, Croatia, Italy, France and Egypt.
On a different track Tempo also have a stunning range of tours that take in some of the worlds most unique natural locations with a range of 4 to 8 day cruises that will take in the Galapagos Islands where one can experience a truly unique landscape and set of flora and fauna. They also offer Amazon River Cruises with departures in Ecuador, Peru and Brazil.
They also have access to some of the most incredible voyages around the Patagonia and Cape Horn with visits to Punta Arenas, Ushuia and more with a range of fantastic expedition vessels including the always popular Steller Australis.
So if cruising with a bit more freedom to choose what you want to do around it sounds like the way to go, then why not come and speak with the experts from Tempo Holidays and My Cruise Expo on the 17th March at Worrigee Ex-Servicemans Club from 5pm!
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Exhibitor Intro: Princess Cruises
One of the Cruise Lines that many people seem to know the name of for Cruises in and around Australia, as well as for the Inside passage is Princess Cruises – though their sailings cover more than those areas! We are excited to announce that Princess Cruises will be one of the Exhibitors that will be at My Travel Expo on the 17th March 2016 at Worrigee Ex-Servicemans Sports Club from 5pm.
Princess Cruises offer a fantastic array of voyages from Australia to New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, around Australia up into South East Asia and beyond. They have regular cruises operating in Alaska and Canada journeying up the Inside passage, they have ships stationed in the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and throughout the world at any given moment. Princess Cruises also annually offer the traveller an opportunity to Cruise The World – leaving and departing from Sydney on a voyage of over a hundred days.
While Princess Cruises run smaller ships than the mega-liners that are starting to come to Australia, the level of indulgence, facilities and on-board activities rival them making room for a more intimate and less crowded cruising option, and while children are welcomed aboard and have a fantastic kids club available, Princess do limit the number of children on each sailing making it the perfect cruise for the elderly couple, young honeymooners or those seeking a break away from their families. Princess Cruises combines casual elegance with day to day comfort in an appealing blend that will have you appreciating the small things that make your cruise more enjoyable.
Which in a way is what Princess Cruises is all about, a great voyage, fantastic sights and an experience to remember. Whether it is dining on a recipe developed by their celebrity chef Curtis Stone, or relaxing to a hot rock massage in their Spa Facilities, or simply enjoying the pool-deck and a cool drink, with Princess the Voyage is as important as the destination.
Princess Cruises also regularly work in tandem with tour suppliers like APT, Scenic and AAT Kings so that you can combine a Princess Cruise with incredible land tours. Combining Top end and Queensland Cruises with the Red Centre and Ghan Tour Programmes, or combining Inside Passage Cruises with Rocky Mountaineer Rail Journeys.
Princess Cruises are an incredible way to discover destinations, or voyage between them in style, comfort and good company!
So if an experience with Princess Cruises sounds like something to consider then why not come and see the Expert from Princess Cruises at at My Cruise Expo, on the 17th March 2017 at Worrigee Ex-Serviceman’s Sports Club from 5pm till 8pm!
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Exhibitor Intro: P&O Cruises
Over this weekend just past we were the winner of the “Agency Promotion Of The Year” at the Annual CLIA Awards (Cruise Lines International Association), which for an agency like ours based in rural Australia is a huge win! Our thanks and our appreciation go out to our cruise Partner who made this possible – one of the Exhibitors at our upcoming Cruise Expo on the 17th of March – P&O Cruises!
For many of those here in Australia, P&O is a well recognised name, and it should be! P&O is a cruise line founded in Britain, but which pioneered cruising from Australia with its first cruise (a Brisbane to Norfolk Island Return Trip for 1100 people) in 1932 selling out in a single day! From these early pleasure cruises to the transport of migrants following World War II to the modern cruise age, P&O have been a presence in Australia for over 70 years!
For Australian travellers, P&O has been the first cruise line of choice for many of those years, and while in the last few decades a lot of competition has arisen for cruising ex-Australian ports there are still a hot of reasons why P&O is still amongst the most popular.
Year Round! Of all the cruise lines operating out of Australian Water P&O offer the most cruises departing year round from their major cruise ports – so when a lot of other ships depart for different waters, this cruise line is still here serving the Australian Community
Varied Departures! P&O Cruises offer a fantastic array of cruises from Australia, short cruises from Capitals to varying areas, three day cruises to no-where, themed cruises, cruises along the Australian Coast, cruises up to Indonesia and South East Asia, cruises to New Zealand, cruises to the Pacific Island and most recently cruises to Papua New Guinea. The variety of destinations and durations leave a huge range of offers for all sorts of travellers from those looking for a weekend break to those looking for a longer voyage.
Good Value! Say what you will about any cruise line, P&O Cruises offers a Good Value cruise product that is within reach of most Australians, for relatively low prices you can get away from 3 to 35 odd days with all accommodation, meals and entertainment included. P&O Cruises also offer a range of well priced land tours on all their cruises, and for those that enjoy a drink or two have recently introduced “Drinks Packages”on their voyages of 7 days or longer.
Forward Looking! Most importantly, no matter the ships age or status, P&O is always refitting and updating their ships to keep up to date with the needs and desires of its travellers – much of which is accomplished through passenger feedback, such as the conversion from the standard Buffet to the new “Pantry”
P&O Cruises is a fantastic Cruise Line for the first time cruiser to get a taste of Cruising, or for a family looking for an affordable getaway, for honeymooners looking for a holiday where they won’t need to worry about looking after anything. So if a good break ex-your favoured Australian Port and P&O sounds good, come and see the Expert at at My Cruise Expo, on the 17th March 2017 at Worrigee Ex-Serviceman’s Sports Club from 5pm till 8pm!
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As you can see, even we enjoy what P&O Cruises has to offer!
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
A Taste Of The Mornington Penninsula
Are you wondering how you will cope with Cruising? Do you want a quick taste to see if Cruising is the style of holiday that’s right for you? Then why not consider joining us on the 4th March 2016 as we head off on a 4 Night Cruise to the Mornington Peninsula aboard the Pacific Jewel, with Inside cabins currently available from AU$399 per person share twin, Outside Cabins from AU$499 per person in share twin and Balcony cabins from AU$749 per person share twin its an economical way to take an almost all-inclusive break .
This 4 Night Cruise departs Sydney on the 4th March and heads off on a leisurely Cruise to the Mornington Peninsula and back – plenty of time to discover all the shipboard amenities, entertainment, activities and services. This short cruise is the perfect way to see if you can handle sea travel, enjoy time at sea and even if you enjoy “port days”.
If you are a solo traveller we can try and hook you up with another solo to try and keep your prices down! We already have several Red Hatters going so if this is the sort of social group you enjoy we already have several like-minded people going, and more looking for company.
So why not consider joining us and some fantastic company aboard the Pacific Jewel – space is limited, so call today!
My Travel Expert & Shoalhaven Solo Sisters
Telephone (02) 4421 5577 or e-mail on nowra@mytravelexpert.com.au
Notes: Voyage Number: J611N Price Note: Prices based upon P&O sale. Sale fare ends 25 February 2016. Prices subject to availability at the time of booking. Current cost as at 3 January. Full payment required at time of booking..
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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
My Travel Expert and Shoalhaven Solo Sisters 