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Kathi-Thanda Lake Eyre starting to fill
Image: A true colour satellite image of recent flow down the Warburton River towards Lake Eyre. Kathi-Thanda Lake Eyre, the iconic salt basin which is Australia's lowest point at around 15 metres below sea level, is beginning to fill.The lake only tends to fill completely a couple of times each century, and when that happens, it takes about two years on average to dry up. But every few years, it partially ...
7 reasons you should consider travelling at Christmas
Embracing the joy of Christmas: 7 reasons you should consider travelling at Christmas The holiday season is a magical time filled with warmth, joy, and the spirit of giving. For many, Christmas is a time to create cherished memories with loved ones, and what better way to do so than by embarking on a Christmas tour? Travelling on a tour during this festive season offers a plethora of benefits that can ...
Top five European cities to spend New Year’s Eve
Budapest has been named as the top choice for spending New Year’s Eve 2023 in Europe, according to a new study. The study by NoDeposit.Guide analyzed various affordability and enjoyability factors in cities across Europe, which culminate to create the best night-out experience to ring in 2024 in style.The study looked at the average number of the following available in the city, as well as their average visitor ratings: hotels, tourist ...
MSC Cruises Details Results of World’s First Net Zero Cruise
MSC Cruises has shared details of the world’s first net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions cruise operated in June by its newest ship, the LNG-powered MSC Euribia. The four-day voyage from Saint-Nazaire in France to Copenhagen in Denmark resulted in a saving of 43 tons of fuel, the company said, and enabled the ship to perform 11 percent better than the vessel’s digital twin – an ashore virtual ship ...
Crystal Symphony’s Return Wasn’t Easy
The newly-reengined Crystal Symphony purred into Athens last Friday morning, Sept. 1, to disembark the last preview-cruise guests. Those coming aboard were the first revenue passengers since the 1995-built ship’s extensive refurbishment under its new owner, A&K Travel Group. Replacing the engines and much of the rest of the maritime departments on the Symphony and the Serenity was a more-than $50 million surprise expense, said A&K CEO Cristina Levis. Bought ...
Important Update: COVID-19 Protocols for cruises removed
We're so pleased to advise that all Australian government (State and Commonwealth) COVID-19 requirements on cruising have been removed effective 28 August 2023. Australia will now align with all other cruises globally without vaccination or pre-cruise testing. This includes the requirement for all guests over the age of 12 to be up to date with their COVID vaccinations, prior to boarding. P&O Cruises reports "Importantly, the health and safety of ...