Posted by Ruth Miller on Thu 4th September 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Travel News
If you’re travelling to London this week then you might want to check out the “Get spooky at Museum of London” tour on Thursday 4 September.
Join Museum of London on 4 September for a late night magic and mystery tour of the collections. The Museum of London say:
“Spend an evening gasping at the magical wonders of London street magician Pete Hathway and his award-wining trickery. Take a mystical tour of our galleries, and discover astonishing unseen objects from our collections, from sinister Roman curses to enchanting 18th century witch balls.
Throughout the night we will be playing a magical soundtrack of your choice! Why not suggest a song to be played at Londonist and see if you can win a night of complimentary drinks for you and a friend!”
Drinks are available at the foyer bar throughout the night and you can wander around the permanent collections as much as you like.
Sounds like fun…..
Crocosaurus Cove is a new theme park situated in Darwin Australia.
As a novelty, the park is offering to lower tourists into a water tank that contains a Choppa - that’s a 5 and half metre saltwater crocodile for the uneducated… It costs £55 and the catch for the Choppa is that there is 4cm of toughened acrylic between you and him. Umm, basically your a bait tease…..!
The locals aren’t best pleased with this, as there are fears that the Choppa is subjected to unnecessary stress.
Umm, you have to ask the question - why this sort of thing might be considered fun? Beyond me, but there you go.
Posted by Patrick Woolmer on Fri 15th August 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Travel News
One of my favourite drives in the world is along the amazing Great Ocean road which skirts the southern coast of Australia. Truly wonderful and great surfing to boot - Bells Beach et al….
However, now a new and unique driving experience allows visitors to coastal Victoria to explore Australia’s Great Ocean Road by Porsche, Lamborghini and Aston Martin - or even a mini cooper! Moonlight Head Private Lodges offer the ‘Let’s Drive’ packages, which include two nights’ stay at the luxury eco retreats, all meals and beverages, airport transfers and a top of range car with an allowance of 1,000 km.
Located at the mid point of one of the world’s most scenic roads, a stay at Moonlight Head is the ultimate in decadence: there is a personal butler to draw your bath, your own chef preparing organic meals and a masseuse and yoga teacher on stand-by. Private guides can take you horse back riding out across the coastal dunes and down to the beaches to picnic at the Twelve Apostles, ecologists are on hand to escort you through the bush and introduce you to the unique Australian wildlife or you can spend the evening with a wine connoisseur for a fine wine tasting.
The lodges are world-class in eco-design and responsibility towards the environment in all aspects of operation and each enjoy uninterrupted and panoramic views of the Southern Ocean.
Posted by Ruth Miller on Wed 13th August 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Travel News
Melbourne has retained its Formula One Grand Prix for seven more years, until 2015. The city has been hosting the race every year since 1996.
As part of the new agreement, a later timeslot has been taken into consideration in order to accommodate European television audiences: next year’s race will start at 5pm on Sunday 29 March 2009.
The Formula One Grand Prix is one of the jewels in Melbourne’s high-profile events calendar. Last year’s race attracted more than 300,000 spectators to the inner-city Lake Albert street circuit, one of the best-attended races on the calendar.
Posted by Ruth Miller on Mon 11th August 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Travel News
Melbourne’s Base St Kilda has been selected as one of the ‘Top Ten Luxury Hostels of the World’ by the popular online publication, The Travel Magazine. It was the only Australian hostel to make the list.
The Travel Magazine quoted that backpacking had entered a new era, where chic and modern facilities attracted a new breed of fashion conscious young travellers. Behind its striking red façade, Base St Kilda offers state-of-the-art facilities, a travel agency, Internet centre and a funky bar.
Female guests are treated to Aveda beauty products and can choose to stay in the luxurious and innovative girl’s only Sanctuary, with some including indoor mineral spas, pool bars and even a cup of tea served in bed.
Base St Kilda has previously been listed as one of the ‘Top Ten Hippest Hostels Worldwide’ in Lonely Planet’s Blue List. In total, there are 10 Base hostels to choose from in Australia and New Zealand.
