Costa Romantica Inaugurates New International Cruise Terminal in Tianjin

Costa Cruises has inaugurated the new international cruise terminal in Tianjin with the first port call of the Costa Romantica - 53,000 gross tonnage and total guest capacity of about 1700.

The opening of the new terminal is a major step forward in the growth in China of Costa Cruises. With the arrival of the Costa Romantica, the Italian Company is further expanding its cruise capacity in China: the Costa Romantica is joining her sister ship Costa Classica, effectively doubling the number of Costa liners deployed in the Far East. In all, the Costa Romantica will be calling at Tianjin 10 times this year. Since its debut in China in 2006, Costa Cruises has invested around 50 million euros in the region and quintupled its cruise capacity, with a total of 93 Chinese port calls in 2010.

In 2010 more than 120,000 cruise passengers are expected to be on a vacation on board a Costa ship in Asia. Costa’s Far Eastern cruises sail from the ports of Shanghai, Tianjin, Hong Kong and Singapore and include stopovers in some of the region’s most popular resorts such as Sanya (China), Halong Bay (Vietnam), Da Nang (Vietnam), Okinawa (Japan), Kagoshima (Japan), Nagasaki (Japan), Fukuoka (Japan) and Cheju (South Korea).

“Costa Cruises is proud that the first call of the Costa Romantica, a symbol of “Italian-made” excellence and elegance worldwide, also marks the inauguration of the new Tianjin cruise terminal,” said Costa Crociere S.p.A. President Gianni Onorato. “The new terminal is a reward for our pioneering investments and work in this part of the world, carried out thanks also to the invaluable support of the Chinese authorities, the ultimate aim being to popularize a new form of vacation in China, a type of holiday that was practically unheard of before in the People’s Republic: namely, cruise vacations.”

China’s third most important city in terms of commerce and industry, Tianjin is currently enjoying rapid expansion in the cruise sector. The local port, called Xingang (New Port), is the most important commercial harbor in China’s northern provinces and also serves as the port of Beijing. The new terminal is located south of the Dongjiang port area and covers some 1.2 million square meters. The area developed in the first stage of the building project comprises 700,000 square meters and can accommodate 6 large cruise ships at a time. The actual terminal building itself has a surface area of 59,000 square meters and can handle up to 4000 cruisers, with a total of 500,000 passengers a year.

The two Costa liners currently operating in China and the Far East – the Costa Classica and Costa Romantica – offer both short cruises, from 4 to 6 days, favored by the local clientele, and longer holidays, from 14 to 16 days, which are more popular with international customers.

In the 2010 summer season the Costa Romantica will be offering 5- and 6-day cruises to South Korea (Cheju and Pusan) and Japan (Fukuoka) with departures from Tianjin and Shanghai. Meanwhile, in June this year the Costa Classica will resume her direct sailings from Hong Kong to Taiwan; then from July she will be operating out of Shanghai on 4 to 6-day cruises to South Korea (Cheju and Pusan) and Japan (Fukuoka, Kagoshima and Nagasaki).

In the 2010/11 winter season, while the Costa Romantica will be positioned in Mauritius on Indian Ocean cruises, the Costa Classica will be offering 14-day cruises from Hong Kong to Vietnam and Thailand, plus a new 14-day itinerary, which can be broken down into two 7- day segments, sailing from Singapore to some of the loveliest destinations in Thailand and Malaysia. In February, May and June 2011 the Costa Classica will once again be deployed on regular scheduled cruises to Taiwan.

In the 2011 summer season the Costa Romantica will be back in Shanghai operating on 4- to 6-day cruises to South Korea (Cheju and Pusan) and Japan (Fukuoka, Kagoshima and Nagasaki). Meanwhile, the Costa Classica will be departing from Tianjin and Shanghai on new 6- to 8-day itineraries to South Korea (Cheju and Pusan) and Japan (Osaka, Fukuoka, Kagoshima and Nagasaki).

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HOLIDAYMAKERS in Bahrain have been splashing the cash as they ditch city breaks for cruises.
Some travel agents have recorded an 80 per cent increase in bookings compared to the first six months of last year.
The figures come as Bahrain aims to become a hub for cruise tourism following the opening of the Khalifa Bin Salman Port in Hidd.
It welcomed its first luxury passenger liner world cruise ship MV Costa Luminosa in December, which introduced tours of the Gulf.
Travel agents said the US-Norwegian company Royal Caribbean International was leading the sales with Princess Cruises and the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) not far behind.
An average seven-day cruise package costs around BD900 per person, not including flights, but can reach as much as BD8,000.
World Travel Service tours and consultant manager Anitha Ajay Rao believes this is the year for the region's cruise industry to really take off.
"The cruise industry is becoming extremely popular with residents," she said.
"Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruise and NCL are all in the market selling like hot cakes.
"Compared to last year, we've had almost an 80pc increase in sales."
Kanoo International travel holiday manager Zall Koohpaima said the most popular package it had sold was Royal Caribbean International's MS Oasis of the Seas, which starts from the port of Miami, primarily sailing in the waters of the Caribbean.
"I would say that we've sold approximately 3,000 packages and this is about a 20pc increase from last year," he said.
"We've also had a large number of enquiries.
"Royal Caribbean International has cruises all over the world. There are ships that start from Barcelona, Rome, Venice, Amsterdam and more."
Bahrain International Travel leisure manager Samira Hassan reported a 70pc increase in cruise package sales from last summer.
"Our most popular package is the Royal Caribbean Star Cruise," she said.
"It sets sail from Singapore to Phuket, Thailand and Penang, Malaysia and then back to Singapore over a period of two nights."
Ms Hassan said the outbreak of swine flu had affected many cruise package bookings last summer, but that was no longer the case.
"Last July there was a problem with one of the Royal Caribbean ships where over 60 crew members were infected by the H1N1 virus in France," she said.
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However, bookings to the usually popular destinations of Greece and Thailand have dropped considerably due to political violence and unrest in both countries.
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On 29 September 2010, Silversea Cruises’ stylish, all-suite ship, Silver Shadow will return to Asian waters marking the start of its winter season through the Far East and South Pacific.

 Silver shadow will operate seven voyages showcasing the region’s most awe inspiring and beautiful sites. All-inclusive fares for these popular journeys will start from US$4,857.

- On 10 October 2010, Silver Shadow will sail off from Shanghai headed for the bright lights of Hong Kong on a 9-day journey (v.3028). Stopping in Seoul and Cheju in South Korea, Shadow will also dock at Naha, Okinawa in Japan and Keelung in Taiwan offering guests plenty of opportunities to explore the local areas, even enjoying a traditional Japanese tea ceremony en route. Prices start from US$ 6,147.

- Meandering the many beautiful islands of Vietnam, Silver Shadow sets sail on 19 October on a 10-day voyage from Hong Kong to Bangkok (v.3029) calling first at Haiphong in Hanoi then onward to picture-perfect Ha Long Bay. Whilst there, guests will be invited to board a traditional Vietnamese junk boat and explore the enchanted landscape of three-thousand jade islets raising from the waters whilst sipping champagne, before hopping back on the ship and sailing on to Hi Chi Minh City for a day and overnight stop, before arriving in Bangkok for their onward travel. Prices start from US$6,697.

- Bangkok to Singapore (v.3030) leaves on 29 October and is an 8-day journey through some of Asia’s most relaxing and exciting destinations – Ko Samui in Thailand, Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam and Kuching in Malaysia. Guests can choose to bask on Samui’s many beautiful beaches, sample local Thai cuisine or explore the bustling markets full of colorful art and local artifacts. Prices will start from US$4,857.

- A round-trip journey to and from Hong Kong is Silver Shadow’s next journey from 16 November – 26 November (v. 3032). Circling the Southern part of China guests onboard will enjoy visits to Xiamen and then Shanghai in China before sailing northward to Naha Okinawa in Japan, Keelung in Taiwan and Kaosiung in China on the return leg of the voyage. Prices from US$5,712.

- Hong Kong to Singapore (v.3033) departs 26 November and sails through Vietnam, stopping at Haiphong in Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Da Nang, Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh city before alighting in Singapore on 6 December. Prices from US$5,358.

- Moving south into Australian territory, Voyage 3034 travels from Singapore to Sydney on a 15-day adventure. Setting sail on 6 December, guests can sit back and watch the world go by as she cruises down to Darwin, Australia, first calling at Bali in Indonesia. On from Darwin, guests aboard Silver Shadow will spend an afternoon at Thursday Island in Australia, a day in Cairns on the Gold Coast and an afternoon at the tranquil Whitsunday islands before stopping for a day in Brisbane and sailing onward to Sydney. Prices from US$5,757.

- Sydney to Auckland (v.3035) is Silver Shadow’s final voyage in the Far East and South pacific calendar for 2010 and departs and alights on 21 December 2010 – 4 January 2011. Christmas eve in Melbourne, guests will rejoin the ship and enjoy Christmas day onboard Shadow with gourmet dining and festive entertainment before arriving in Hobart on Boxing day. From here, Silver Shadow will call at Dunedin and Christchurch where guests will enjoy a tea party, Maori entertainers and punting down the Avon River in a boat guided by an Edwardian punter - before sailing onward to Wellington, Napier and Tauranga - and finally Auckland. Prices from US$ 8,187.

The Voyages which range from 8 to 15 days can also be extended by taking up one or more of Silversea’s Silver Shore Land Adventure Programmes; multi-day excursions to must-see destinations during the cruise including visits to Angkor Wat and Beijing’s Great Wall of China. Pre / post adventures of up to six nights include a romantic train journey on the legendary Eastern & Oriental Express, and journeys of discovery into Thailand visiting temples, royal palaces, ancient ruins and world heritage sites.

Silversea’s fares includes all-suite accommodation; gourmet meals, complimentary wines, Champagne and spirits, all gratuities, exciting excursions and onboard enrichment activities.

Unlike other cruise lines, Silversea sets no rules for meal times and there are no pre-assigned tables; passengers dine when, where and with whom they want. Silversea even offers a 24-hour complimentary room-service – be it formal dinner served course-by-course, a late night snack or full breakfast delivered at guests request at no charge and no tipping.

Evenings are filled with entertainment from classical music performances to theatre shows, and insightful lectures given by luminaries from around the world on food and wines, famous explorers, celebrities and renowned authors and artists at each destination.

Borneo’s living cave

The stench of ammonia was unmistakable. From the thick forest, the smell assaults you from all directions. Finally you get the whole whiff as you come to a clearing marked by a cluster of stilt houses. Beyond the clearing is the largest chamber of the Gomantong Caves.

Poisonous, long-legged centipedes cling to the wall of the cave

The Gomantong Caves are located in Sabah, at the northern tip of Borneo, the world’s third largest island. The caves have been described by conservationists as "the best-managed edible bird’s nest cave in the world." The caves are also said to have been in use many years ago, supplying the Emperor of China with the delicacy for centuries.

Borneo itself (divided between Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia) is a hothouse of diverse flora and fauna. Generally, caves in tropical climates can host more living things than caves in cooler parts of the world, and the deeper you go, the more interesting the cave fauna becomes.

Two cave complexes make up Gomantong Caves and within them about 20-plus chambers. The two complexes -- Simud Hitam (Black Cave) and Simud Putih (White Cave) -- are where bird’s nests are harvested. The White Cave yields the expensive "white" bird’s nest, so named because the nests are free of the droppings and debris that characterize the "black" bird’s nest.

The Black Cave is about 30 meters wide and approximately 100 meters tall. It is the more accessible of the two cave complexes and can readily be visited from ground level. An elevated, circular wooden walkway has been built along the wall of the cave in order to let visitors observe the cave and watch the harvesting of the nests.

The curious can witness the harvesting between February and April, and again between July and September, when the eggs would have hatched and the nests abandoned. On off seasons, the show turns to the cave and its fauna.

Gomantong Cave is clearly a living cave. Guano (bat droppings) is commonly harvested and sold as fertilizer. Not so here. The guano has been left uncollected on the cave floor and now resembles a black undulating hill. This is to let the natural cycle of cave life go on uninterrupted by humans.

Bats inhabit the cave by day, leaving it en masse at dusk to feed on fruits and insects in the forest. Taking their place at night are swiftlets who build their precious nests on the nooks and crannies of the cave’s roof.

Because the guano has been left to accumulate, all manner of bugs and insects, worms and moths, flies and beetles, inhabit the living floor.

Cockroaches, shiny and plump, cling to the railing of the walkway. In the darker parts of the cave, they are so thick they resemble some bizarre wall treatment of clustered grapes. On the cave floor, sprouting from the mountain of guano on which they feed, are meter-long millipedes that resemble spaghetti with feet.

Shine your light at the cave walls and eye-level with you are five-inch centipedes, with legs that are just as long. Remember how they tell you that you shouldn’t fear big scorpions because it’s the small ones that are deadly? No such thing here. These long-legged centipedes (Thereuopoda sp., to be exact) are as deadly as they look. One sting from them, said our guide Rudy, and off to the hospital you go.

In the farthest corner of the Black Cave, we hear a faint but persistent meowing. A cat, an orange tabby, screams at us but fails to wake her master, who is fast asleep on the makeshift shed. Feral cats have been known to reside in caves, though this particular one seems to be kept as a companion by the human.

Yes, there are people who live inside this cave. For a share of the earnings, they take shifts guarding the precious birds’ nests. These are also the same people who perform daring acts of balancing on the unique rope-and-ladder system used to harvest the birds’ nests.

We are halfway through the circular boardwalk when we are met by fellow visitors, Europeans from the sound of their accents, hurrying to cut short their tour. One of them pointed to the umbrella our guide had given us before entering the cave and said, "Good idea!"

It seems that in addition to risking a guano facial, one also might be showered with the various mites, ticks and fleas that could fall from the bats sleeping overhead. That being said, did I mention that we each paid RM30 (about P420) to enter the caves?

The cave rises to nearly 100 meters. Here, a portion of the cave roof has collapsed.

The point is, tourism is not the point. The Gomantong Caves produced over three tons of bird’s nest for Malaysia last year. In nearby Sandakan town, a kilo of bird’s nest goes for RM7,000. Online, a kilo of white bird’s nest sells for $1,700. Do the math and you will probably understand why the folks running the Gomantong Cave Visitor Center probably do not mind the fact that this Fear Factor experience might be a hard sell to the average tourist.

We exit the Black Cave and feel that our footwear had somehow grown heavier. "I think I stepped on something," my companion said, not without a bit of amusement. As we proceed to rub clean our shoes against a thick patch of grass in the clearing, we hear something crash from the trees.

The stream that runs near Gomantong Cave is connected to the famous Kinabatangan River and is just south of the orangutan reserve at Sepilok. Not surprisingly, the orangutans, macaques and countless hawks, serpent eagles and kingfishers that inhabit the nearby river and forest easily make the trip to these parts. Consequently, the 15-minute walk from the Visitor Center to the caves can be highlighted by the shuffle of macaques playfully swinging from the tree branches.

The crash that we just heard was a 200-lb male orangutan falling from his perch on the trees. What made him fall so clumsily was his slow but relentless pursuit of a female, now looking back at him and probably laughing at the misfortune of her suitor. She coyly proceeds to lead the male in this canopy courtship and the pair disappear into the thick foliage leading to the hill above the cave entrance.

"Now there’s something you don’t see everyday," my companion said.

I couldn’t agree more.

For more information on visiting Sabah, visit www.sabahtourism.com. Air Asia flies from DMIA Clark to Kota Kinabalu.

To get to the Gomantong Caves, take an Air Asia flight to Sandakan. There are several hotels to choose from in Sandakan (try Mark’s Lodge, www.markslodge.com), and also several in nearby Kinabatangan. Barefoot Sukau Lodge (www.barefootsukau.com) has packages for river cruises and knowledgeable guides from North Borneo Safaris.

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June 23, 2010 - Kuala Lampur, Malaysia - Reported by Elite Traveler, the Private Jet Lifestyle Magazine

Pulau Perhentian is one of the world's most "idyllic, sun-kissed refuges," according to Lonely Planet, the world's largest travel guide firm.

Sapphire blue waters, white sand beaches, jungle trekking, diving, and an all time favorite-sun bathing-these are just a few things to be found and experienced at Pulau Perhentian in Malaysia. Lonely Planet ranked this beautiful beach as the fifth "Best Beach to Swing a Hammock" in its 1000 Ultimate Experiences for 2010.

Pulau Perhentian, meaning 'stopover island,' consists of two islands: Pulau Perhentian Besar and Pulau Perhentian Kecil. "The palm-fringed beaches of the Perhentian Islands, covered in tropical rainforest, are about as natural as they come: calm, hassle-free and with virtually no signs of commercialization," says Lonely Planet.

Of the two islands, Pulau Perhentian Kecil is geared towards backpackers where one will find a wide range of budget options for both food and accommodation. Pulau Perhentian Besar, on the other hand, is more developed and offers luxurious facilities.

Located just off the edge of the Pulau Redang Marine Park, Perhentian's coral-fringed waters have excellent underwater seascapes for snorkeling and scuba diving. Arrangements can also be made for island cruises, and boats can be hired to explore private bays and secluded coves.

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Two Cunard Line ships to go around the world in 2012

Cunard today announced plans for two ambitious world cruises to take place in 2012, continuing a long tradition of globe-circling itineraries.
The historic line says its newest ship, the soon-to-debut Queen Elizabeth, will sail a 107-day voyage out of Southampton, England that will completely circumnavigate the globe, and the Queen Mary 2 will sail from Southampton to Australia and back on a circular routing.
The Queen Elizabeth sailing will be the ship's second around-the-world trip (it's also circumnavigating the globe in early 2011 after debuting later this year). The itinerary will take the ship westbound starting with a sailing across the Atlantic, passage through the Panama Canal and visit to the West Coast of the USA. From there the ship heads to the South Pacific, New Zealand, Australia and such Asian countries as Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand before continuing on to the Middle East and Europe.
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The Queen Mary 2's world voyage, while not a complete circumnavigation of the world, will include stops on four continents. The ship will head from Southampton to Africa, where it will make a maiden call to Namibia, among other stops. From there it will sail to Australia, where it will completely circumnavigate the continent before heading to multiple calls in Asia.
Among the highlights of several Asia calls: A first visit to Hiroshima, Japan.
After Asia, the Queen Mary 2 will turn back westward towards the Middle East for a visit to Dubai and a passage through the Suez Canal to Europe. The voyage -- the ship's fifth world cruise -- ends back in Southampton.
Fares for the Queen Mary 2 trip start at $20,995 per person, with 15- to 22-day segments available starting at $2,995 per person.
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• Verandah Suite (Cat B) WAS $6,013 NOW $4,923 SAVE 18%

REFERENCE CODE: TNF3rd or 4th person from only $871*

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2010/11 Australia, New Zealand & the South Pacific Cruises

Per Person	Membership Rewards points	Price From
From	207300	$2073	Select this and Enquire

Terms and Conditions

*A travel agents service fee and credit card fee may apply and varies by agency, please check at time of enquiry. Conditions apply. Valid for new bookings only. Valid for sale until sold out. Prices are per person twin share and quoted in Australian dollars. Prices include all taxes and are correct as at 01 December 2009 and subject to availability, capacity control and can be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Holland America Line reserves the right to re-instate the fuel supplement for all guests if the NYMEX oil price exceeds US$70 per barrel. *Not all staterooms cater for 4 people – Quad share is subject to specific stateroom availability. Other conditions may apply.Memberhsip Rewards Point: Only available to Membership Rewards Ascent Premium, Ascent Choices and Blue Sky enrolled Cardmembers (an annual fee may apply). Subject to the Terms & Conditions of the Membership Rewards program. American Express International Inc., (ABN 15 000 618 208), Incorporated with Limited Liability in Delaware, USA. ®Registered trademark of American Express Company. Product supplied by Travel The World

Princess Daphne: Cruise from Singapore. Departure 24 January 2011 15 NIGHT Cruise Package: fly, stay, cruise

Bay of Bengal Cruise onboard Princess Daphne

Princess Daphne's range of facilities include an elegant dining room providing two sitting dining arrangements and a choice of five comfortable lounges and bars including the Admirals main show lounge, plus a casino, shop and photo shop, library, a gym and sauna and an outdoor swimming pool.

But the focus of Princess Daphne staff and crew is firmly on excellent food with friendly and attentive old fashioned service in an intimate setting for which Classic International Cruises is renowned. It's cruising as it was meant to be, with a sense of the ocean and all its mystery, adventure and nautical traditions.

Your Cruise Holiday Experience Includes:

• Return economy class airfare to Singapore flying with Emirates
• 1 night pre and 1 night post cruise accommodation in Singapore at the Peninsular Excelsior Hotel (3 star)
• 13 night cruise inside stateroom: Singapore, Malaysia, India, Burma, Thailand
• Return airport to hotel to curise port transfers
• All pre-payable taxes

Ports of Call:

• Singapore; Port Blair - Andaman Islands (India); Yangon - Myanmar (Burma); Phuket (Thailand); Langkawi (Malaysia); Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia); Singapore

 Valid for sale until 30 June 2010

Cruise valid for departure from Singapore 24 January 2011


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Princess Daphne: Cruise from Singapore. Departure 24 January 2011

Per Person	Membership Rewards points	Price From
Perth	321100	$3211	Select this and Enquire
Melbourne	331600	$3316	Select this and Enquire
Adelaide	332800	$3328	Select this and Enquire
Sydney	333500	$3335	Select this and Enquire
Brisbane	333900	$3339	Select this and Enquire

Terms and Conditions

*Travel Agent Service Fee may apply & varies by agency, please check at time of enquiry. Dollar prices are for cash, credit card fees may apply, most credit cards accepted. Conditions apply. Prices are per person twin share. Prices & information are correct at time of issue and subject to availability and change at time of booking. Prices may fluctuate due to changes in charges, taxes and currency. Prices do not include taxes or charges collected directly by third parties. Airfares are economy class and include all air taxes and port charges. SUPPLIER CONDITIONS: Valid for sale until 30 June 2010 and valid for cruise departing 24 January 2011. Cruise itineraries can alter at the discretion of the cruise line. Prices and information correct as at 29Apr10 and subject to availability and change at time of booking should tariff, taxes, fuel surcharge &/or currencies fluctuate. Offer may be withdrawn at anytime. Strict deposit conditions apply. Passport details are required at time of booking. Seasonal surcharges, booking amendments and cancellation fees apply. Airfare Travel: Book Qantas in “N” class. Min/Max stay: nil/12 months. Ticketing conditions apply. Prices do not include taxes or charges collected by third parties. Membership Rewards Points: Only available to Membership Rewards Ascent Premium, Ascent Choices and Blue Sky enrolled Cardmembers (an annual fee may apply). Subject to the Terms & Conditions of the Membership Rewards program. American Express International Inc., (ABN 15 000 618 208), Incorporated with Limited Liability in Delaware, USA. ®Registered trademark of American Express Company.

Azamara Club Cruises EARLYBIRD SAVINGS in 2011: 14 Night Chinese New Year 2-for-1 Pricing^ plus SAVE up to another $1000pp~

Azamara Club Cruises - Azamara Quest
The extraordinary level of personal service, superb cuisine, outstanding amenities and thoughtfully designed accommodations will ensure an unforgettable cruise experience. You will experience perfection at every possible turn, the goal is to make you a lifelong guest - and friend - who will look forward to returning to the beautiful decks of Azamara's Quest time and again. 

Specifically designed to be smaller and more sleek than most cruise ships, Quest, is filled bow-to-stern with wondrous luxuries and appointments that enhance your voyage of discovery-making it one that you won't soon forget.

Quest boasts two specialty restaurants, concierge amenities, our Spa and Wellness Center, piano bar, Wine Bar, live entertainment, daily enrichment programs (such as evening lectures), and much more. Satisfy your appetite for luxury and adventure on board Quest.

Your Cruise Experience Includes:

• 14 night cruise fare - Singapore to Hong Kong
• Your choice of stateroom accommodation
• All meals and entertainment onboard Azamara Quest 
• All onboard gratuities

Ports of Call:

• Singapore, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Hanoi, Hong Kong

Bonus:

• 2-for-1 pricing included in your cruise fare^
• SAVE up to $1000 on your cruise fare~
   

Valid for sale until 31 December 2010

Cruise valid for departure from Singapore 22 January 2011

Discount prices are available for all 2011 Azamara Club Cruises. Please enquire for details


Please ask for the best airfare available to Singapore

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Azamara Club Cruises EARLYBIRD SAVINGS in 2011: 14 Night Chinese New Year

Per Person	Membership Rewards points	Price From
Interior	347200	$3472	Select this and Enquire
Oceanview	401200	$4012	Select this and Enquire
Balcony	478200	$4782	Select this and Enquire

Terms and Conditions

*Travel Agent Service Fee may apply & varies by agency, please check at time of enquiry. Dollar prices are for cash, credit card fees may apply, most credit cards accepted. Conditions apply. Prices are per person twin share . Prices & information are correct at time of issue and subject to availability and change at time of booking. Prices may fluctuate due to changes in charges, taxes and currency. Prices do not include taxes or charges collected directly by third parties. Airfares are not included. SUPPLIER CONDITIONS: Valid for sale until 31 December 2010 and valid for cruise departing 22 January 2011. ^2-for-1 savings are already included in per person price. ~Savings calculation is already included in per person price and is based on Azamara 2011 brochure pricing. Cruise itineraries can alter at the discretion of the cruise line. Offer availability is limited and subject to Azamara Club Cruises inventory control. Prices are not guaranteed until final payment is made. Offer may be withdrawn at anytime. Strict deposit conditions apply. Passport details required at time of booking. Seasonal surcharges, booking amendments and cancellation fees apply. Prices do not include taxes or charges collected by third parties. Membership Rewards Points: Only available to Membership Rewards Ascent Premium, Ascent Choices and Blue Sky enrolled Cardmembers (an annual fee may apply). Subject to the Terms & Conditions of the Membership Rewards program. American Express International Inc., (ABN 15 000 618 208), Incorporated with Limited Liability in Delaware, USA. ®Registered trademark of American Express Company.

Costa Classica: Asia New Year Cruise from Singapore 26 December 2010 Kids cruise FREE` plus SAVE $400pp^

Costa Classica
Costa Classica is a beautiful, modern and comfortable ship, with refined settings and an exquisite finish. Guests spend their time on board in total relaxation, immersed in simple but quintessentially stylish surroundings. With its open and welcoming personality, this fine ship is a particular favourite of cruising connoisseurs.

Your Cruise Holiday Experience Includes:

• Return economy class airfare to Singapore flying with Qantas
• 2 nights pre and one night post cruise accommodation in Singapore at the Peninsula Excelsior Hotel (3.5 star)
• 7 night cruise fare - Thailand and Malaysia
• Inside stateroom accommodation
• All meals and entertainment onboard Costa Classica
• All transfers included

Ports of Call:

• Singapore; Port Klang (Malaysia); Phuket (Thailand); Langkawi, Penang, Malacca (Malaysia); Singapore

Bonus:

• Kids cruise FREE`
• Save $400pp^

Valid for sale until 31 July 2010
Valid for Airfare departure 24 December 2010.
Valid for Cruise departure from Singapore 26 December 2010.
Discount prices are available for all cabin categories, please enquire for details.


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Costa Classica: Asia New Year Cruise from Singapore 26 December 2010

Per Person	Membership Rewards points	Price From
Perth	257300	$2573	Select this and Enquire
Melbourne	280400	$2804	Select this and Enquire
Adelaide	281500	$2815	Select this and Enquire
Sydney	282200	$2822	Select this and Enquire
Brisbane	282600	$2826	Select this and Enquire

Terms and Conditions

*Travel Agent Service Fee may apply & varies by agency, please check at time of enquiry. Dollar prices are for cash, credit card fees may apply, most credit cards accepted. Conditions apply. Prices are per person twin share . Prices & information are correct at time of issue and subject to availability and change at time of booking. Prices may fluctuate due to changes in charges, taxes and currency. Prices do not include taxes or charges collected directly by third parties. Airfares are not included. SUPPLIER CONDITIONS: Valid for sale until 31 July 2010. Valid for airfare departing 24 December 2010 and valid for cruise departing 26 December 2010. `Children under the age of 18 years of age cruise free in a cabin with 2 adults. ^Savings is based on Costa Cruises Pronto price promotion and are included in cruise fares. Cruise itineraries can alter at the discretion of the cruise line. Offer availability is limited and subject to Costa Cruise inventory control. Prices are not guaranteed until final payment is made. Offer may be withdrawn at anytime. Strict deposit conditions apply. Passport details required at time of booking. Seasonal surcharges, booking amendments and cancellation fees apply. Airfares included: Book QF in "N" class. Booking conditions apply. Ticketing conditions apply. Prices do not include taxes or charges collected by third parties. Membership Rewards Points: Only available to Membership Rewards Ascent Premium, Ascent Choices and Blue Sky enrolled Cardmembers (an annual fee may apply). Subject to the Terms & Conditions of the Membership Rewards program. American Express International Inc., (ABN 15 000 618 208), Incorporated with Limited Liability in Delaware, USA. ®Registered trademark of American Express Company.