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With so many Australians taking their first cruise this summer season, InsureandGo highlights three benefits of choosing a cruise-specific travel insurance policy. Keep on schedule Missing a bus or train can be an inconvenience, but missing a cruise departure can be a nightmare for holiday-goers. People often don’t realise that they
Read MoreThe Masaai Mara is truly one of the world’s most amazing places. Situated in Kenya, the Mara is a reserve that stretches 1,510 square kilometers and raises 1,500-2,170 meters above sea level. Add the conservancies and the area is at least twice the size. It is easy to see why the
Read MoreThere is an abundance of internationally branded hotels in Bangkok, so choosing the right one can be confusing. We checked into the Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit to find out why it is the pick of the bunch, and we were not disappointed. Location Location is probably the main consideration taken into account by travellers when
Read MoreBringing an African feel to the beach, Turtle Bay Beach Club is an all-inclusive beachfront property located in the beachside town of Watamu, Kenya. Set inside the internationally acclaimed Watamu National Marine Park, the resort has a tropical ambience mixed with an African feel. When you think Kenya, you wouldn’t normally
Read MoreSunsets at Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort is much more than a place to rest your head. It is an entire experience in itself. Located in the heart of Kuta, Bali and overlooking the spectacular Indian Ocean is the five-star Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort. Its central location at Jalan Pantai
Read MoreStepping over the rubble of blackened stone choked by a creeping vine, a magical sensation tingles up my spine. I am surrounded by 100 years of Cambodian Khmer history, captured in stone and strangled by nature. Reflective of this country’s violent and bloody battle, here in the temples of Angkor,
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Expecting a boring historical lesson delivered by a few slideshow presentations, I was amazed at what Mari Mari Cultural Village has achieved. Located deep in the countryside about 25 minutes from the modern and developing Kota Kinabalu city, the village operates as more than just a museum that preserves Borneo ethnic
Read MoreIf you want to see the best sunset over the ocean that Sabah can offer, then you need to stay at the Shangri La Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa. Surrounded by the familiar lush rainforests that blanket Borneo, Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa is just a short drive from down
Read MoreJust 40 minutes’ drive from Kota Kinabalu International Airport you come across a lush tropical rainforest that meet the seas of Pantai Dalit, and Shangri La Rasa Ria Resort. Set amidst a nature reserve, the resort enchants with its natural magic, as the resort’s traditional Malay feel blends harmoniously into the
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Routing: Melbourne – Bandar Seri Begawan – Melbourne Aircraft: 787 Dreamliner Class: Business Airline Code: BI Check In Melbourne Airport does not have a Royal Brunei Lounge so travellers in Business Class have access to the Cathy Pacific Lounge. Business Class travellers receive priority check in and express passes through customs. The
Read MoreThere is something mysteriously arousing about this place of rest. Rugged coastline blanketed in dense jungle reaches out to touch the calm lapping waters of the bay in a friendly greeting. The air is still yet filled with a chorus of birds singing unfamiliar tunes. The jungle stretches beyond the shoreline
Read MoreTravelling to the island paradise of Fiji and don’t know what to expect? The tiny island nation will win you over, from infectious local smiles to the pristine natural surroundings, this mere speck on the map packs a punch when it comes to things to do and see. It won’t take
Read MoreThe palm trees literally line the shore where the bluest of waters crash onto the green and azure coloured reef, eventually lapping at the white sand beach. This is Samoa, the sacred heart of the Pacific. Kate is on location in this tiny pacific island so find out what makes this
Read MoreHobart’s Mantra One Sandy Bay Road, the perfect place to enjoy all Hobart has to offer. Located close to the Sullivan’s Cove precinct in Hobart and opposite St David’s Park, Mantra One Sandy Bay Road is the perfect place to stay and enjoy all Hobart has to offer. With the famous Salamanca
Read MoreAn easy two hour drive from Launceston through the scenic Tasmanian countryside you’ll find Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge. Perched on the edge of the World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain and Lake St Clair National Park, it’s safe to expect an iconic wilderness experience here, and it doesn’t disappoint. The moment you
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