One of our favourite things about expedition cruising is that it provides the opportunity to explore remote locations that are off the beaten tourist track. Our latest adventure saw us cruise through the Japanese subtropical islands aboard Ponant’s Le Soleal. There were 198 passengers on board the stylish ship, which featured 11 zodiac boats that…
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Our favourite moments in Maui
The Thirsty Travellers jumped at the opportunity to visit Maui recently on a bleisure trip. Hawaii was a favourite destination pre-COVID-19 and we were eager to return to some of our old haunts. Bleisure is our new favourite holiday term – it’s when you combine business trips with leisure ones. These days it’s about much…
The joy of repositioning cruises
If you’re wondering whether a luxury cruise is right for you, booking a repositioning voyage is the perfect way to test the waters at a budget-friendly price. Repositioning cruises are offered with discounted fares when cruise lines need to relocate ships to a different region at the start or end of cruise seasons. The cruise…
24 hours in Darwin
The Thirsty Travellers had never been to Darwin before, so it was exciting to get a brief chance to explore the city following our Kimberley cruise on the Reef Prince. Our hotel was just a block from Mitchell Street, which was going off like a frog in a sock, with loud music pouring from various…
Make it a sparkling Aussie Christmas
When it comes to shopping for festive bubbles, consumers tend to automatically reach for French labels. But Australian sparkling wine has really come into its own in recent years, shedding its reputation as being a second-best alternative to Champagne. Its quality was confirmed last week when Tasmania’s House of Arras was named No.1 sparkling in…
Celebrating 50 years of Cape Mentelle
The Thirsty Travellers were thrilled to join Moet Hennessy to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Cape Mentelle at North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club this week. The Margaret River winery is marking the occasion with a tasting and collaborative exhibition featuring the work of lifestyle photographer Aquabumps. The Cape Mentelle x Aquabumps Explore Your Horizon…
Weekend away: Newcastle
The Thirsty Travellers are big fans of Newcastle’s relaxed vibe and gorgeous beaches. We have an added soft spot for the place because we were both born at the Mater Hospital -with the same obstetrician – in Waratah. Talk about a happy co-incidence! We’ve spent some lovely weekends in Newcastle together over the years. The…
Jet boating on the Wairau River
The Thirsty Travellers enjoyed an early Christmas present on Monday: a jet boating ride in Tea Anau. It was filled with so many wow moments. DJ was mad keen to jet boat during our holiday on New Zealand’s South Island and we ended up doing it in the most perfect location. As we were driving…
Long lunching with Fourny & Fils
Sipping Fourny & Fils at Aria Restaurant on a gorgeous spring day was a delicious treat this week. Ginger was lucky enough to be seated next to the guest of honour, Charles-Henry Fourny, a fifth generation champagne producer. Charles is the eldest of two brothers who run Veuve Fourny & Fils, located in the premier…
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