Bernadette Chua 
The stunning seven-star Burj Al Arab Jumeirah will be the first hotel in the Middle East to offer a new program to help with mind conditioning, mental fitness and recovery. The new MindSPa will offer treatments that target mental wellbeing which is the root many body and mind problems like depression, anxiety, diabetes and cardiovascular … Read more
Seabourn has sold the Seabourn Odyssey to Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines. Seabourn’s parent company, Carnival Corporation made the announcement today, saying that it would be selling the 14-year-old cruise ship as part of a global strategy to remove older, less productive ships from its brands. The luxury brand, which has ventured into the expedition space … Read more
Last weekend saw the return of the CLIA Awards, celebrating the best cruise agents in Australia and New Zealand. Robyn Sinfield, who has been in the industry for the last three decades was named this year’s Cruise Champion. And with all that knowledge under her belt, we sit down and talk to her about the … Read more
The renaissance of Sydney’s luxury hotel scene continues, as Capella Sydney opens today. After a seven-year restoration and renovation, Capella Sydney is housed in the former Department of Education building. The grand sandstone building was designed in the 1900s by NSW government architect George McRae. After a seven-year restoration and renovation process, Capella Sydney is … Read more
Princess’ new Sun Princess floated out this week in a special ceremony. She is set to sail her inaugural season in the Mediterranean next year and is the largest Princess ship ever constructed, with the ability to host 4000 guests. It will also be the first Princess ship to be powered by Liquified Natural Gas, … Read more
Virgin Voyages has unveiled new entertainment on the Resilient Lady, just before her debut later this year. Some of Virgin Voyages’ flagship shows like Duel Reality – a modern and acrobatic adaptation of Romeo and Juliet – and UNTITLED DANCESHOWPARTYTHING – an upbeat music video-style dance show – are back by popular demand for an … Read more
P&O Cruises Australia and Cruise Eden will be taking on trainees from Year 11 students of Eden Marine High School as part of a two-year School Based Traineeship. The sponsorship, which is tailored for cruise, is the first of its kind for an Australian regional port and is designed to create vocational employment and training … Read more
Aman’s sister brand Janu is set to open its first hotel, Janu Tokyo, this autumn. Janu Tokyo will feature 122 spacious guest rooms, a vibrant dining scene, one of the largest wellness facilities in the city, as well as invigorating and restorative experiences. All 122 light-filled guest rooms will feature floor-to-ceiling windows with the majority having private balconies with views of the iconic Tokyo Tower or surrounding greenery. Ranging from … Read more
Journey Beyond has announced the launch of the full 2024 season for bookings across all rail journeys. The company is offering packages that pairs with Outback Spirit touring, and new Rail and Sail itineraries. Some of the journeys will include opera on the harbour with Opera Australia, helicopter flights and a host of wineries. The … Read more