CRUISE ASIA: Islands of Malaysia and Thailand & SAVE $616*

Enjoy a 5 night exploration of the coastlines and islands of Malaysia and Thailand and SAVE $616pp. Hurry call Adventure World today on 1300 295 049!

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CRUISE INCLUDES:

• 5 nights aboard the cruiseline Superstar Virgo in an inside cabin where you will visit Singapore, Penang, Malacca, Kuala Lumpur and Phuket
• All main meals
• Port taxes

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• Upgrade to balcony category BC for extra $375 per person and receive SGD$400 onboard food & beverage credit

Dates: 02,09,16,23,30 Oct, 06,13,20,27 Nov, 04,11,18 Dec 2011

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More about the Superstar Virgo:

Her grand facade and interior clearly represent class of the highest standards. Using the concept of space, every part of this 'sea resort' has a touch of elegance and is of impeccable taste. Spacious rooms and suites are furnished to offer total comfort making you feel at home all the time.

Every deck aboard the SuperStar Virgo offers endless fun, entertainment and leisure activities from restaurants to bars, Video Arcade to swimming pools, gymnasium to business centre equipped with most sophisticated telecommunications systems.

For great holidays at great destinations, get aboard the SuperStar Virgo. This 5 star resort brings you to the most exotic parts of Asia where sun, sea, people and culture mix so colourfully well.

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Terms & Conditions:

All prices are in AUD pp, twin share, based on category DC inside subject to change & availability at the time of booking. Offer is capacity controlled and can be withdrawn without notice from the cruise line. Conditions apply. Deposit and cancellation fees apply. Ports of call may be subject to weather and tidal conditions. Package includes NCF's and govt fees. *NOTE: Particular ocean suites may have a partially obstructed view.^ Special valid till 30 Sep 2011 or till sold out.

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Manila Life: Fly to Singapore, Cruise to Malaysia and back for only P24,888 ALL IN!!

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Malaysia Cruise Packages

Malaysia is one of the most exotic countries of travel in the world. This country that is often referred with the title “Truly Asia” is best explored via land or sea. While planning for a sea voyage, you will have to your choice exciting Malaysia cruise packages taking you to different lands of the nation offering a comprehensive view of the destination. Most of the ships feature the port of call at Kuala Lumpur. In general, cruises to Malaysia take you to the capital city along with offering a view of the different islands of the nation

Malaysia Cruise Liners

Star cruises is one of the leading cruise liners in Asia Pacific offering a comprehensive travel guide to beautiful Asian countries. It has distinct ships featuring excellent facilities and world-class entertainment sailing to various countries in the region. Cursing in Malaysia is best experienced through this popular cruise line featuring exciting two night, three night, four night, and five night cruise packages sailing to popular destinations throughout Malaysia. The Star Cruises ships that sail to Malaysia are –

• Superstar Virgo
• Superstar Libra

Malaysia Cruises

Malaysia cruises are certain to offer you a kind of experience in exploring the Asian country at its best. Here is a detailed look at the ships that sail to the nation and different Malaysia cruise packages offered by each ship – 1.SuperStar Virgo Superstar Virgo is one of the most famous fleet offered by Star Cruises to Malaysia. This ship in offering ultimate convenience to the passengers seeks to offer more than just a sea journey. Here, you will get to experience world-class dining and entertainment. It takes you to exotic destinations of Malaysia that lets you experience the wonderful cultural blend of the nation. While being onboard, you will come across great fun coupled with entertainment and activities offering you the best time on ship. This floating five star resort brings to you around 25 outlets dedicated to food and beverage, fun and games, entertainment and activity. This ship also takes pride in being the only one cruise ship in the world that features an authentic Indian restaurant certified as ’halal’. Facilities Offered - Guest Services Restaurants and Bars Business and Meeting.

SuperStar Virgo Malaysia Cruise Packages

SuperStar Virgo features exciting Malaysia cruise packages that let you explore the nation in an altogether new perspective. This luxurious ship that is designed for modern holidaymakers exhibits the best of classical and modern blend of the nation.

The ship features two itineraries separated into distinct terms throughout the year. The one features tours scheduled between April and September 2011 and the other one has tours designed between October 2011 and March 2012.

Here is a look at some of the tour packages that SuperStar Virgo offers for Malaysia Cruises-

Tour Packages of April to September 2011

• 2-night Malacca-Kuala Lumpur Cruise Destinations – Singapore, Malacca, Malaysia, Kula Lumpur (Port Klang) Departs on Wednesday from April to September on different dates
• 2-Night Kuala Lumpur Destinations – Singapore, Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang), Malaysia Departs on Fridays throughout April to September on different dates
• 2-Night Redang Island Cruises Destinations – Redang Island, Malaysia Departs on Wednesdays and Fridays throughout April to September on different dates
• 7-Night Ho Chi Ming City –Redang Island, Kula Lumpur Special Cruise Destinations - Singapore, high Seas, Hi Chi Minh City, High Sea, Redang Island, Malaysia, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, (Port Klang) Departs on Sunday in the months of June, July, and September on different dates
• 7-Night Phuket Island- Langwaki Island, Redang Island, Kuala Lumpur Special Cruise Destinations – Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Redang Island, Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang) Departs on Sunday throughout April to September, 2011

Tour Packages of October 2011 and March 2012

• 2- Night Malacca – Kuala Lumpur Cruise Destinations – Singapore, Departs on Wednesday throughout October 2011 to March 2012 on different dates
• 3-Night Penang – Phuket Cruise Destinations- Singaore, Penang, phuket Departs on Sunday throughout October 2011 to March 2012 on different dates
• 5- Night Penang-Phuket- Malacca- Kuala Lumpur Cruise Destinations – Singapore, Phuket, Malacca, Penan, Kuala Lumpur Departs on Sunday throughout October 2011 to March 2012 on different dates

Super Star Libra

The Super Star Libra is a contemporary ship of the star cruises that lets you enjoy a fantastic sea voyage while exploring the best of Malaysia. This ship is designed to meet the changing needs of today’s passenger offering them all the luxury travel of a Malaysia cruise holiday. The ship seeks to take you to a relaxing holiday exhibiting the charming country in a complete new way.

Furthermore, this modern ship also adds more to your sea voyage by offering you an entertaining time onboard. With host of entertainment and recreation facilities coupled with fun games and activities, the fleet seeks to present you the feel of floating on a five-star resort.

Facilities offered

Guests Services

Sports and Fitness

Restaurants and Bars

Onboard Entertainment

Meetings, Conference and Seminar Amenities

Super Star Libra Malaysia Cruise Packages

The Superstar Libra offers various tour itineraries that let you explore the nation at its best. In general, most of the trips takes you to Penang, Phuket Island, and Krabi on a one night or a three night package.

Here is a look at various Malaysia tour packages offered by SuperStar Libra –

• 1-Night Cruise Experience Destination – Penang, Malaysia Departure – 20 February – 31 December, 2011 on different dates
• 3- Night Phuket – Krabi Cruise Destinations – Penang, Phuket Island, Krabi Departure Dates – 20 February to 31 December, 2011 on Sundays

Malaysia cruise packages offer a memorable sea voyage to this charming Asian nation.

Royal Caribbean - Best of Malaysia

Cruise Line:	Royal Caribbean	SPECIAL PRICE 3 Nights from $279
Cruise Ship:	Legend of the Seas
Region:	Asia
Departing:	06 May 2011
Departs From:	Singapore, Singapore

Description

The Orient is a kaleidoscope of exotic sights, sounds, tastes and experiences. You'll find something new and exotic in every port of call, from the beauty and tranquility of ancient temples, to the distinctive flavours of the regional cuisines and to world-class shopping in the bustling open-air markets and shopping malls. A cruise holiday with Royal Caribbean is the best of both worlds, offering the most unique and exciting activities on-board and the most amazing adventures on-shore. Whether you are new to cruising or a regular guest, no holiday you’ll have experienced will prepare you for the endless possibilities of a Royal Caribbean cruise, where you will also find some of the friendliest and attentive crews anywhere on the seven seas.

Flights

Need a flight to get you there and back? Best Cruises offers a huge range of discounted airfares in all classes and for all routes, including round-the-worlds. Just ask your consultant for a quote.

Additional Accommodation

Please note flight schedules sometimes mean you need to spend additional nights either before or after your cruise and, indeed, you may want to extend your holiday to include some extra nights anyway. Best Cruises offers a massive range of discounted accommodation options around the world, as well as discounted coach tours, rail passes and car hire, so please just ask your consultant for details.

Inclusions

All meals and entertainment on board.

Itinerary / Pricing

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Itinerary for Best of Malaysia departing Friday, 6 May 2011

Day	Ports of Call	Arrives	Departs
Day 1	Singapore		16:00
Day 2	Penang, Malaysia	15:00	21:00
Day 3	Malacca, Malaysia	13:00	19:00
Day 4	Singapore	07:00

Pricing

	From
Inside	$279
Outside	$319
Balcony	$379

Conditions:

Featured prices are per person, quoted in Australian Dollars and based on a minimum amount of adults sharing a cabin, normally from two to four, but please check when booking. Please be aware that some prices are determined by the rate of exchange on the day of booking, and are not guaranteed until paid in full or until sailing. Itineraries are subject to change without prior notice and are controlled by the cruise line. All offers are subject to availability at time of booking. A non-refundable deposit is payable at the time of booking with the balance due at least 8 weeks prior to departure, or as advised by your consultant.

Puneites prefer cruise holidays this summer

PUNE: Life has become a pleasure cruise for most in the city, literally. For, this summer, many a fervent traveller is taking that long-yearned-for ship to the Mediterranean: from cruising through the golden beaches of Spain and French Riviera to exploring those exotic islands of Greece and Italy.
Cruising or cruise holidays are finding more and more takers each summer, say travel agencies who are witnessing an unprecedented rise in their clientele this year.
Nikhil Thakurdas, CEO of city-based Odyssey Tours and Travels, quotes a 25% increase in the number of those who opted for cruises this summer. "It has its advantages. For one, the cost of your cruise is all inclusive. You pay once for almost everything - accommodation, unlimited food, transportation, daily entertainment, among other things. Cruise lines regularly offer prices for under $100 per person, per night, which is much cheaper than you'd spend on land for a hotel, meals and transportation. On some cruise lines, kids sail free or at discounted rates when sharing a cabin with two adults."

Thakurdas said that cruises have become quite popular over the last two years. "The cruise market in India had to its credit 75,000 passengers in 2010. This market is growing between 15-20% per annum. About 50% of these 75,000 people opt for cruises to Asia, which means that approximately 40,000 people sail in Asia. The remaining travel to other parts of the world. This year, however, more and more people are going for cruises to the Western part of the world such as Mediterranean, Alaska, Bahamas, Caribbean and Scandinavia," he said, adding that cruises have witnessed a 25% increase in terms of its clientele in Pune this year.
Thakurdas said that travelers book as early as six months in advance to up to one month prior to travel. "The average cruise holiday length is seven days. We have had 175-200 passengers opting for cruise this year alone, which means about 60-70 families," he said, adding that a cruise can start from as low a price as Rs 5,000 per person, per night to Rs 35,000 for seven days.

DSP and His Spouse.

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Star Cruises cites performance of its largest ship 'Super StarVirgo'

MANILA, Philippines – Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in Asia-Pacific and the world’s third largest cruise operator takes pride in citing the performance of its largest ship, the ‘Super Star Virgo’, in the matter of excellence in sea navigation.
The vessel is run by well-trained, professional and experienced deck officers and marine engineers headed by a topnotch and well-respected captain master mariner from Scandinavia, together with experienced crewmembers of various nationalities.

A Panama-registered 13-deck, beautiful and virtually an ‘apple-to-the-eye’ sea queen, luxury cruise liner ‘Super Star Virgo’ is safety of life at sea (SOLAS)-equipped, in strict compliance with the mandatory requirement of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). It has 935 cabins and passenger capacity of 1,870 (based on lower berths). The passenger-crew ratio is two crew members to one passenger Its average cruising speed is 24 knots, while its maximum cruising speed is 25.5 knots.

The 76,800-gross ton, 268-meter long “Super Star Virgo,” which is currently docked in Singapore and sailing to Malaysia and Thailand offers so much more than first class dining and entertainment, brings her passengers where the sun, sea, people and culture of well blended colors, as exotic points of destinations speak loudly.

“Every deck on board the ‘Super Star Virgo’ virtually teems with endless fun, entertainment and acitivities,” said Star Cruises Manila sales and marketing chief Andres S. Manzano in an interview with Manila Bulletin, stressing that “as you cruise to the most exotic parts of Asia on this ‘five-star floating resort’, its more than 25 outlets of food and beverage, entertainment and recreation outlets will impress you.”

Aside from ‘Super Star Virgo,’ Star Cruises has three other members of its luxury cruise fleet, namely the ‘Super Star Libra. ‘Super Star Aquarius’ and ‘Super Star Pisces,’ that also sail to various destinations, including seaports of the Asia-Pacific rim.

Star Cruises, together with its co-owner, the Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL), is now dubbed the third largest cruise operator in the world with a combined fleet of 18 ships cruising to over 200 destinations, offering approximately some 35,000 lower berths.

Save on European cruises, trains in Asia

The Silver Cloud, part of the Silversea line, cruises through London. The line is offering $1,000 U.S. credit per cabin on some cruises if booked by June 30, such as the 10-day trip from Copenhagen to London departing on Aug. 16.

Silversea cruise savings
The Silversea cruise line is offering discounts of up to 60 per cent on some of its 2011 cruises if booked by March 31. The trips covered by the offer include the 15-day Equatorial Crossing, departing May 4 from Bridgetown, Barbados, with stops in St. Lucia, Dominica, the Canary Islands, Casablanca and Lisbon. The discounted rate for this trip is $4,758 U.S. per guest based on double occupancy. The cruise line is also offering credits of $1,000 U.S. per cabin on some cruises if booked by June 30. These include the 10-day trip from Copenhagen to London departing on Aug. 16 (cost per guest, based on double occupancy is $5,278 U.S.). While the cruise package covers your accommodations, meals, some activities and many beverages on board, credits can pay for onboard spa treatments, shore excursions, premium wines and spirits, specialty restaurant dining fees and purchases in the Internet café and onboard boutiques. The credits cannot, however, be used in the ship’s casino. The cruise line also offers discounts on round-trip economy and business class airfares from certain Canadian and U.S. cities, including Toronto, Boston and New York City.
For details, call 1-877-289-2101 or visit www.silversea.com/specialoffers.

Ireland this summer
Sceptre Tours is offering a fun idea for a summer vacation option for a family of four: a week at a five-star resort in Ireland in your own fully equipped villa for $899 U.S. per person – including round trip airfare from several cities, including New York City (a booking of four is required for this rate). You get to stay on the grounds of The Heritage 5 Golf & Spa Resort nestled in the quaint village of Killenard, just southwest of Dublin, and enjoy a perfect home base from which to explore Dublin, Kilkenny and Waterford. Your accommodations are a two-bedroom villa with a living room, dining room, kitchen, and all the amenities you would expect from a luxury resort. You also have access to golf, spa treatments and a host of free fun family activities including arts and crafts, basketball, table tennis, hip hop dance and family movies. The package includes a week-long manual full-sized car rental.
For more information call 1-800-221-0924, or visit www.sceptretours.com/vacations/ire-res-heri-tzoo-SNN.

Eastern & Oriental Express
The Eastern & Oriental Express train company is offering last-minute, 25-per-cent discounts on trips this month and in April. They include the Bangkok to Singapore voyage (departures March 13 and April 13), which crosses Thailand, travelling past the legendary River Kwai, onward to Malaysia, colonial Georgetown and Fort Cornwallis, before crossing the causeway over the Straits of Johor to the elegant city of Singapore. Book online at www.orient-express.com/web/eoe/journeys/4_129704.jsp.
The 25-per-cent savings is also in effect on the Singapore to Bangkok trip (departures on March 10 and 17). Visit www.orient-express.com/web/eoe/journeys/4_129037.jsp to book. For both trips, use the booking code EC25 when making the reservation online. The deal is subject to availability, which may be limited. The offer is valid for two people sharing State or Pullman cabins only. The offer cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion, and is valid for new bookings only.
The company is also offering several new trips. Although not yet discounted, they include new itineraries in Asia, including in Malaysia and Laos (visit www.orient-express.com/web/eoe/chronicles_asia.jsp for more information on these). Several new trips have also been announced on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, including one that promises to provide a view of Venice through Canaletto’s eyes (More information at www.orient-express.com/web/vsoe/journeys/4_146707.jsp.

San Francisco hotel
The elegant 30-room Inn at Union Square, in the heart of San Francisco, has a special romance package starting at $189 U.S. (not including tax) per night for a couple. The hotel, near the city’s beloved cable cars, renowned restaurants, art galleries, museums, theatres, financial district and the Moscone conference centre, boasts that it offers the ambience of a pied-à-terre with the personal service of a luxury boutique hotel. The romance package includes a bottle of sparkling wine and chocolates upon arrival, continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Plus you get $20 U.S. off for a second night. To book visit https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?Hotel=17247&Chain=6158&promo=ROMANCE

Four Points 40 per cent off
The Four Points by Sheraton hotel chain is offering 40 per cent savings – for every night you stay and pay the regular rate, you can get the next night at 40 per cent off. The offer is good whether you stay two nights, four nights or more. The offer is valid for stays through Dec. 31. There is no booking deadline, but the offer is subject to room availability. The offer is good at participating hotels across North and South America for Thursday to Saturday arrivals. Rates must be prepaid and are non-refundable. Reservations must be booked online through this offer or through a Starwood Customer Contact Centre. When booking, mention promotion code ZB4. Visit www.starwoodpromos.com/bettertomorrows/?IM=HP_SW_LP_BetterTomorrows.

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Kinabatangan River Night Cruise in Sabah

Kinabatangan River Night Cruise in Sabah is one of the most exciting and adventurous trips you will take while you stay at the Lower Kinabatangan River Lodges. This unique night cruise is an optional package at each of the lodges so you need to book with your lodge or tour guide if you want to experience this cruise along the Kinabatangan River in Sandakan to see the nocturnal wildlife here.

As I was staying at the Proboscis Lodge Bukit Melapi for my Sandakan Eco-Tourism visit organised by Sabah Tourism, I was informed by my nature guide - Ben, than there were optional night cruises available and I had to book from the lodge. So without fail, my booking was completed and it was a very memorable experience.

Birds seen at the Kinabatangan night river cruise

After experiencing the late afternoon cruise seeing the various wildlife, we headed back to our lodge and freshened up for a sumptuous local dinner there. Questions of all kind were thrown to Ben about what we would expect during out night cruise and Ben calmly told me 'not to worry, you will have a chance to see things you never saw in your life' and that kept me extra curious until we started our journey. The boatman had arrived at the lodge jetty right on schedule and we made off into the dark Kinabatangan River armed with my DSLR camera and a couple of high powered torch lights not forgetting our safety life vests which are mandatory.

Bird at the night river cruise

In just three minutes of the ride, we had already spotted a bird on one of the leaves along the side of the river. Unafraid of the light and boat, we moved in closer and I started with my pictures. Being a first time there, I was afraid that using the flash would scare the bird and tried to click without shaking my Nikon D60 with 18-105mm lens. The result? A total failure! Ben noticed and told me to go ahead and use my flash as they birds will not fly away. So from the pictures here, you will see that I literally flashed every bird I came across.

Kingfisher bird at the night river cruise

What you should know about the Kinabatangan Night Cruise is that the boat travels in pitch darkness except for the spotlight which the boatman handles to spot birds and reptiles. Ben had another high powered flashlight so there were only two sources of light. Once a bird or reptile is spotted, the boatman then quickly heads to the direction and keeps the light on the animal.

Another Kingfisher bird seen at the night cruise

At many points during the night cruise, I would say that I was about three to four feet from the birds perched on the branches. They looked like they were asleep when we got close. So for Birders or Bird Watchers, this is one of the very rare moments you can get extremely close to the Borneo birds. An absolutely amazing experience if you ask me.

A Pied Hornbill seen on one of the trees

Among the birds that were seen by us were Hornbills, Kingfishers and other named Borneon birds. They literally sit comfortably on the branches as we spot them in this two hour night cruise. Apart from looking out for birds, we also saw fire flies as they dimly lit up parts of the trees.


Once again I would like to mention that if you are a Bird lover, this is the place to further explore your hobby as it is amazing to see the birds in their natural habitat from such a close distance. Among the birds that you will be able to spot are the Oriental Darter, Egret, Herons, Storm's Stork, Hawks, Osprey, Pheasents, Owls, Hornbills, Trogon, Nightjar, Bee Eater, Woodpeckers, Drongo, Pittas, Broadbills, Babbler, Forktail, Warbler, Spiderhunter and many others.

A pacific swallow rests on one of the branches

At one point of the night river cruise, the boatman brought us right in the middle of the Sandakan River to experience total silence while gazing at the stars. The boat engine was turned off while we casually drifted along the river in total darkness while looking at the stars.

Baby crocodile at the Kinabatangan night river cruise

The highlight of the Kinabatangan river night cruise was the crocodiles. We must have come across at least five of them ranging from babies till juvenile crocodiles. Most the the baby crocodiles are sighted by the sides of the rivers as the mother is nearby but hardly spotted as they are in fact quite shy.

Baby crocodile at the Kinabatangan night River Cruise

Honestly, I was a little scared at first when encountering these reptiles but reassurances from Ben and even the boatman calmed us down. The crocodiles are known to be shy and when boats arrive, they would just go under the water. But the baby ones would remain on the surface.

An 8" baby crocodile looks at us

Our boat got so close to one of the baby crocodiles which measured about eight inches, it looked like we could just pick it up from the water but we did not. Apparently these little ones would grow to a whopping length of 10 to 15 feet in length once fully matured.

Yellow Ringneck Snake seen on the branches

Also sighted along the Kinabatangan Night Cruise was a Yellow Ringneck Snake which was fast asleep on one of the branches of the trees. This was a whopper in size as the width of the snake was estimated to be around three inches in diameter. We also saw a Brown Civet Cat (Musang) high up on the trees feasting on some local fruits. If you are lucky during this river safari, you would have a chance to see other nocturnal creatures like the Borneo Wild Cat, Owls, Wildboar, Deer, Frogs, Insects, Otters and many others.

Without my guide Ben, I would not have known any of the names of the birds and reptiles that I saw during my Kinabatangan Night Cruise or Night River Safari. It is imperative that you have a guide with you throughout your Kinabatangan stay as it is required by each of the lodge operators.

My conclusion to the Kinabatangan Night Cruise: You should take this trip if you visit the Kinabatangan Sukau Eco-System. It is unique and very educational and you get a chance to see the Borneon Birds up close and personal. And bring a good camera!

Best times to visit Kinabatangan River:

• The Kinabatangan-Sukau region can be visited all year round, though it is often flooded during the wettest part of the year in December and January.
• The main flowering and fruiting season, from April to October is generally fairly dry and a good time to spot many birds and animals.
• Best time to see Pygmy Elephants are around June.

Getting to Kinabatangan River:

• Airasia or Malaysia Airlines flies to Sandakan from Kuala Lumpur and from there, engage a tour company for your river safari.
• Car, bus or taxi is available from all towns in Sabah and prices vary according to distances.
• Various tour operators around Sabah offer full board packages to Kinabatangan.

General Tips for Kinabatangan River:

• Bring a poncho as the boats are non covered if it rains.
• Bring water and snacks as cruises can last 2-3 hours.
• Torch lights are a must to see the animals and birds at a distance.
• For those with DSLR Cameras, an 18-200mm lens is minimal. Your standard lens will not satisfy you.
• For those with compact digital cameras, a 10x to 20x zoom is needed with anti-shake function.
• Always stay in the boat and do not try silly heroic things as you would not want to fall in the waters.

Info from Malaysia Asia at http://blog.malaysia-asia.my.

Costa Cruises - $69 A DAY!!

Singapore, Thailand & Malaysia

Cruise Line:	Costa Cruises	SPECIAL PRICE 14 Nights from $979
Cruise Ship:	Costa Classica
Region:	Asia
Departing:	12 March 2011
Departs From:	Singapore, Singapore

Description

Costa Cruises’ unforgettable itineraries are quite unique, combining the pleasures of cruising with opportunities to discover far-off places and different civilisations and Costa's major cruises to the Far East include fascinating, exotic ports of call. You’ll find that a Costa Cruise ship is a floating resort offering every comfort, convenience and amenity that one could imagine. You can lie back and be completely pampered. Or you can go non-stop enjoying one great show after another; dine like never before; try your luck in the lively casino or dance the night away to the pulsating beat in the disco.

Flights

Need a flight to get you there and back? Just ask your Best Cruises consultant for the latest airfare deals.

Additional Accommodation

Please note flight schedules sometimes mean you need to spend additional nights either before or after your cruise and, indeed, you may want to extend your holiday to include some extra nights anyway. Best Cruises offers a massive range of discounted accommodation options around the world, as well as discounted coach tours, rail passes and car hire, so please just ask your consultant for details.

Inclusions

All meals and entertainment on board.

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Looking for something short and sweet? Our 75 minute narrated sightseeing tour will wet your appetite for fun while giving you an insider's view of Baltimore's Harbor. The great sights and sounds of Baltimore's Harbor await you from the cruise decks

Visit Paris and Get Free Entries.

Paris is one of the most spectacular and beautiful cities in the world containing a wealth of history and culture. With countless art galleries, scores of top museums and stunning historical monuments sightseeing in Paris can be a real adventure.

The Paris Pass has been specially designed for sightseeing in Paris and includes everything you will need for a great trip whilst saving you both time and money.

Benefits of the Paris Pass include:

* Paris Museum Pass - free entrance to over 55 of Paris' world famous museums and monuments, including the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Arc de Triomphe and many more.
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You can visit as many attractions as you like, and with fast track entry at the busiest attractions you will save time as well as money.
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Alaska Cruise Tours Welcomes You Aboard

Enjoy the exceptional scenery offered during a trip from Alaska cruise tours. Enjoy a wonderful journey whilst seeing spectacular views which you will remember forever. This will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to see nature at its best, whilst cruising in style.

This country offers stunning views not to be missed. Cruising will provide opportunities to see fjords, waterfalls, landscapes and in addition there are many chances to see whales and bears. Do not forget your camera and record all your memories of this trip.

Cruising is a fabulous way to enjoy many different places whilst being catered for on-board along with fantastic food and entertainment. There are many different types of Alaska cruise tours to consider ranging from luxury ships, medium size and even small boats.

Alaska cruise tours route options vary, but the main ports of call tend seen on most itineraries are: Hubbard Glacier, Juneau, Icy Strait Point, Ketchikan Tracy Arm Fjord, Skagway, Inside Passage, Victoria, Alyeska, Talkeetna, Fairbanks, Denali, Tracy Arm Fjord. One single trip will not cater for all these places but you can do some homework before deciding the best route for you.

Organised trips are offered when arriving at one of the ports; this would cost extra but provides you with an opportunity to see what on shore life is like. Some people choose to get off the ship and have a walk around the port, staying close to the ship and others may relax and stay on-board enjoying the scenery from the decks.

Entertainment on-board Alaska cruise tours is exceptionally good, leaving you with no time to wonder what to do next as there is always some entertainment going on to suit every age group. Entertainment is great and there is always the option of just sitting on the outside deck and having a quiet evening or even retiring to your cabin for an early night in preparation for the wonders to experience the next day.

The cruising season here is generally May to September. Be sure to book early for one of the Alaska cruise tours. Do not miss the opportunity to sail along the superb coast and experience the joys of being on-board.

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What Are The Choices of Luxury Cruises From The UK?

Standard cruise holidays are great, but they are definitely bettered by a luxury cruise holiday. On luxury cruises, the level of service and attention paid to you is even more superior, making you feel like pampered royalty. From the exquisite cuisine on offer and the fine wines available for you to sample, to the exotic destinations you’ll visit, choosing a luxury cruise is a way to completely relax on your holiday.
What can you expect from luxury cruises from the UK? First of all is the sumptuous accommodation. Luxury cruises generally offer a level of accommodation equal to that of a luxury hotel, with fine linens, comfortable beds and, most important of all while holidaying on board a ship, plenty of room to stretch out. Little added extras like comfortable robes and slippers, as well as a fully-stocked bar in your suite, make your stay even better.
If the amazing accommodation on board these luxury cruises are a cut above the norm, then life on board should be even more memorable. Luxury cruises are famous for the interesting places they visit, and the high level of service you’ll experience.
Some of the more exciting luxury cruises from the UK you can take include seeing the northern lights in the Arctic, exploring the glacial wonders of Alaska, island-hopping in the Caribbean and soaking up the warm sun in Hawaii.
With the popularity of cruises going up steadily within the UK, it’s now possible to take a cruise right from a port near you. When you’ve booked a luxury holiday, you don’t want to have to travel through three airports and multiple trains just to get to the place where you actually leave the country, so you can leave on your cruise from the port nearest to you.
What better luxury than being able to begin your journey right from your own door?
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Halong Bay Cruise Boat

 

Halong Bay Cruise Boat is my Picture of the Week. I took this picture while I was on board another Vietnamese Junk Boat doing the day cruise around Halong Bay. During my trip there in April 2010, I went for both cruises - the Halong Bay Day Cruise and Halong Bay Overnight Cruise. The reason for this was that I wanted to fully experience the entire UNESCO World Heritage Site and it was something that I had never planned to do until I got there. Seriously, if you are visiting Ha Long Bay and have the extra time, I would recommend trying this. 

During the day cruise, I visited the Thien Cung Caves of Halong Bay and apparently, the overnight cruise I took the following day did not visit this cave. So it was a worthwhile experience if you ask me. Just for the record, when I took the day cruise, I booked the entire Vietnamese Junk Boat to myself for only VD500,000. This has to be the best bargain throughout my Vietnam trip and during my Halong Bay Cruise.

Top 11 Luxury Travel Trends for 2011

With the start of 2011, these trends identify what influences people's choices of where and how to travel.

Luxury Travel Magazine and New York City public relations firm, Abelow PR (abelowpr.com), who counts among their luxury travel brand clients: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Singapore Airlines, Trump International Hotel and Tower, Virgin Atlantic, Necker Island, and Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts, among many others, reveal their TOP 11 LUXURY TRAVEL TRENDS FOR 2011:

1. Luxury Resorts in Far Flung Places - New exclusive luxury hotels in off-the-beaten-path destinations such as Hangzhou and Tibet, China; Damascus, Syria; Trancoso, Brazil; Beirut, Lebanon; Luang Prabang, Laos; Montenegro, Colombia, Panama...now allow travelers to escape to the exotic while still enjoying luxurious accommodations and fine food.

2. The Urge to Splurge - After a couple of tough years, the Mendelsohn Affluent Study confirms that spending on travel is up again, especially in the luxury market. According to the motto 'carpe diem' (seize the day), travelers are looking for authentic experiences that are life-changing, while enjoying the luxury of high-end accommodation, great dining and exceptional journeys that go beyond the ordinary.

3. Myanmar (Burma) is Wide Open for Tourism Now - With the release from house arrest of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, more travelers are seeking to visit this magical place. Frozen in time, Burma remains the last country in Southeast Asia that is almost entirely untouched and is also one of the most devoutly Buddhist countries left on earth.

4. Sri Lanka is hot - Arrivals to the country have increased 36%, and priceless cultural treasures, World Heritage sites, fabulous off-shore islands and superb cuisine await intrepid travelers keen on seeing what has been called one of the most beautiful islands in the world.

5. Book Lover Trips - With book groups all the rage, Asia Transpacific Journeys has organized trips based on books such as a Beyond the Sky and Earth based in Bhutan.

6. Vow Renewals on the Upswing - This old favorite is returning as the baby boomers approach milestone anniversaries with many wanting to renew their vows in unique locales. An example is a Jewish couple that renewed their vows at a Hindu temple in India.

7. Sabbaticals To Make a Difference - Sabbaticals are an increasingly popular way to re-prioritize and help others, like helping at a literacy program in Laos or a soup kitchen in Delhi.

8. Authentic Travel Experiences - Festivals and holidays provide authentic and eye-opening ways of experiencing a culture, which is exactly what today's travelers are after. Abelow PR's top choices include a local summer festival in the northern Himalaya, and the Tumbuna Sing-Sing in Papua New Guinea.

9. Brazil: Why Wait? - With the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics around the corner, Brazil is on the cusp of exploding, so travelers should get in before the crowds heat up. Beyond famous and beautiul Rio de Janeiro and Amazon River cruises, other exotic experiences await such as the thundering Iguazu Falls, Afro-Brazilian culinary courses and samba lessons, the jet set hot spot of Florianopolis, and stunning new boutique properties on remote beaches such as Trancoso, Bahia are awaiting travelers.

10. Closer to Home - "Utah is the hottest new luxury destination in the U.S. with the recent openings of many high-end hotel brands," says Christine Gray, Editor-in-Chief of Luxury Travel Magazine: Amanresorts' Amangiri near Lake Powell (pictured above), The St. Regis Deer Valley, Montage Deer Valley, and the Waldorf Astoria Park City.

11. New Amanresorts - "One of the most interesting themes in Luxury Travel is speculating about where the new Amanresorts and GHM Hotels are being developed," says Christine Gray, Editor-in-Chief of Luxury Travel Magazine. "These trendsetting luxury brands are indicators of where future luxury resort development will occur. For example, Porto Heli, Greece (an area compared to the Hamptons in New York) will be a hot spot in 2011/2012 with the opening of both an Amanresort and a GHM managed hotel."

Luxury Travel Magazine has uncovered more of these "top secret" destinations that include: Amanresorts in Portugal's Douro Valley wine region, on the island of Nevis in the Caribbean, Playa Grande in the Dominican Republic, Paraty Brazil, Cavtat Croatia, Pulau Besar in Malaysia, and Shanghai, China. GHM Hotel development includes: The Nizuc, Riviera Maya, Mexico; The Malkai, Barka, Oman; The Chedi, Kilada Hills, Greece; The Chedi, Thracian Cliffs, Cape Kaliakra, Bulgaria; The Chedi, Andermatt, Switzerland; and The Chedi, Taiping Lake, Anhui Province, China.

Deluxe Egypt Nile Cruises – Take A Good Ole Family Vacation

Life gets busy, work is at all times demanding, and there are way too many things that demand our time and attention each day. Certainly, we all say that we put a high priority on our families, but how many of our schedules and planners would reflect that our families are at the top of our lists? Not too many I suspect. Among the best ways to take a break from the demands of life and focus on what truly matters, your family, is to plan a family vacation.
The notion of a family vacation raises several mixed ideas and emotions for people. Some think back to their childhood and the early camping trips which they shared with their parents and siblings. Others look back on dreadful family reunions or weeks they would have instead been anywhere than on a family vacation. Let’s face it, our families are weird, and it takes only the right kind of family vacation to keep everyone happy.
The good news for people trying to plan a fantastic family vacation today is that there are so many ways and places to spend enjoyable and relaxing time together. Take a moment to truly consider the members of your family and your family as a whole before you make any quick reservations or buy plane tickets. Consider the things your family enjoys doing and consider what it takes for your family to really unwind and relax. A family who hardly ever spends time outside may not enjoy a week long camping trip to a state park. On the other hand, a family that likes to be outside and explore the wilderness may not totally appreciate an all-inclusive resort with no access to anything natural. Make sure that your family vacation truly fits your family.
One more thing to take into consideration as you plan your perfect family vacation is what the intention of the time together will be. Would you like to have a lot of time to basically relax and enjoy one another’s company? If so, look for a resort or cabin which is not in the middle of a ton of must-see attractions. If, however, your family relaxes best even when they’re busy, you will wish to embark on famiy vacation to an exciting place that will keep everybody amused.
Whatever you decide to do for your family vacation, the most important thing is that you make the trip about your family. Don’t invite any guests to come, and be sure everyone in the family knows the expectations for the trip. Do whatever needs doing to get your family away from their everyday routine and utilize a family vacation to get to know one another again.
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