A 1200km strip of road connects Cairns and Cape York – a journey that takes around seven days in a 4WD. The trip has been described as “dry, dusty and often rough as guts”, but the jewel at the final destination is the northernmost point in Australia. It’s a bucket list spot for selfies and…
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Cruising to Australia aboard Scenic Eclipse II
When our Canadian cousins announced they were planning a trip to New Zealand and Australia, we suggested the perfect way to travel between the two countries was aboard a luxury cruise ship … with us! They loved our left-field idea and within days of spotting a Scenic Eclipse II discovery cruise from Auckland via the…
Cruising through the Japanese subtropical islands
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…
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…
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