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…
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…
Sunset canapes aboard a tall ship
We love any opportunity to be sailing, especially with a glass of bubbles in hand, so we were thrilled to board the Coral Trekker earlier this month for a Wine & Canapes cruise at sunset. Coral Trekker is part of the Sydney Harbour Tall Ships fleet. She’s a square-rigged, wooden tall ship with distinctive red…
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…
Add Hobart to your bucket list
Hobart might not sound like a destination that belongs on a bucket list, but it definitely should be. The Thirsty Travellers have fallen in love with the Tasmanian capital and its irresistible combination of spectacular scenery, fabulous food and great beverages. The universe took care of us from the moment we checked into Crowne Plaza…
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