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Deborah Hutton to Host 2012 Cruise Industry Awards
Well known Australian media personality Deborah Hutton will host the 2012 Cruise Industry Awards in Sydney next month. A former model, Deborah has enjoyed a high profile career as a television and...
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CELEBRITY CRUISE DEALS FOR EVERY SAILING IN 2013
I don’t usually present “deals” from shipping companies on my blog but, as I predicted, due to the increased competition in the Australian and International market place there are some great cruising...
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Uniworld’s Savings on its 2013 Asia, Europe & Russia Programs
Here is another great deal from Uniworld. They are second to none in riverships, John Pond 10 January, 2013: It’s the final countdown! Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection...
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CARNIVAL DOWNUNDER APPOINTS ANTON LOEB DIRECTOR OF SALES
Anton Loeb has been appointed Director of Sales for Carnival Cruise Lines Australia and New Zealand, bringing over 15 years’ travel sales experience, Anton will lead Carnival Cruise Lines’ new,...
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Princess Appoints PR Manager for Australia & NZ
As it celebrates ten years’ cruising from Australia and another record cruise season, Princess Cruises has taken an important step in its growth story with the appointment of a public relations...
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Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest New Executive Chef Leonardo Di...
Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest welcomes Leonardo Di Clemente as Executive Chef, boosting its already established reputation as one of the most exciting dining destinations in the Hungarian...
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McGrath Foundation event on Celebrity Solstice 4 March 2013
Although the rain threatened to stop play earlier in the day yesterday, Sydney turned on her breathtaking charm just in time for a one-of-a-kind evening on board luxury liner Celebrity Solstice,...
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LESS GLITZ – MORE GLAMOUR with Celebrity
Celebrity has it all, Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Solstice departed Sydney last Monday (8 April) bound for Honolulu, she has just completed her biggest cruise season yet. Although I have not had the...
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ROYAL CARIBBEAN’S NEW QUANTUM-CLASS SHIPS
Just when one thought ships couldn’t get any better, Royal Caribbean International this week unveiled first details of the next generation of cruise vacations – Quantum cruising. The Quantum class of...
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END CRUISE SEASON
Last week, Rhapsody of the Seas departed Sydney for the last time this season, marking the official end to Australia’s summer cruise season and wrapping up a season full of superlatives for Royal...
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Australia Leads the World as Cruise Passenger Numbers Surge to New High
Gavin Smith, The annual general report on the Australian cruise industry, CLIA, was presented by Chairman Gavin Smith (Royal Caribbean) and CLIA General Manager Brett Jardine. I believe their report...
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AUSTRALIA GEARS UP FOR MACAU GRAND PRIX 60TH ANNIVERSARY
Historic image – 1958 Macau Grand Prix Sydney is gearing up to rekindle memories of six decades of action packed motor racing . . . in Macau. From May 23-26, the Macau Government Tourist Office...
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HOT NEWS – Carnival 2nd Ship & MORE
Although our cruise season is officially over, it’s almost time for our next to start. Lets face it, as far as I am concerned the cruise season is never over as it’s always a great time to cruise....
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Virtually Impossible to Fall OFF A CRUISE SHIP
John Pond HT:6’2″ showing height of guard rail on Carnival Spirit EDITORIAL: Virtually Impossible to Fall OFF A CRUISE SHIP Tragically we recently read of passengers “falling off cruise ships”. This...
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SEE VIVID from Captain Cook
Photo from last years Vivid The city comes alive in a spectacular array of lights for Vivid Sydney from 24 May – 10 June 2013. Captain Cook Cruises is offering a variety of ferry and dining cruises so...
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ALAMO UPGRADE SPECIAL
ALAMO DOES IT AGAIN!! Alamo has RE-OPENDED their USA FREE UPGRADE special through to 30 June 2013! I always use Alamo when in the USA and have found their cars, service and prices second to none....
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VIVID WOWS IN SYDNEY
The annual festival of light, music and ideas is attracting tens of thousands to the illuminated harbour foreshore of Circular Quay, Walsh Bay, Darling Harbour and North Sydney, and to music venues...
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LESS GLITZ – MORE GLAMOUR with Celebrity Solstice
As the newest and most contemporary ship based in our region, Celebrity Solstice has redefined cruising from Australia. She carried a wide range of guests from across the globe, with 45 per cent of...
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Norfolk Island on the Cruise Map
Australia’s largest cruise operator Carnival Australia has welcomed Federal Government funding support for Norfolk Island, which it says will open the way for a significant increase in cruise ship...
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Holland America Line Celebrates 140th Year
One of my favourite cruise lines, Holland America, has just celebrated its 140th year. I was fortunate enough to lunch with their VP International Sales from Seattle when in town recently. Our...
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The Duchess of Cambridge Names Royal Princess
In a spectacular ceremony in Southampton this week, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge named the new ship Royal Princess when she released a bottle of champagne that smashed against its hull....
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SEVEN METRE GIANT RED NOSE SAILS INTO SYDNEY
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES SHOWS SUPPORT FOR AUSTRALIA’S 26th ANNUAL RED NOSE DAY – June 28, 2013: Carnival Spirit, the newest and largest ship to be home ported in Australia, sailed into Sydney this...
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Some Of What’s Happening This Week 25/7/13
John Pond © TRAVEL Just returned home after an interesting week abroad. Will be writing a full report soon. Came home to over a thousand emails from mainly cruise companies. So many new and...
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Cruise Passenger Magazine New Ownership
The cruise industry magazine for all those that love cruising, Cruise Passenger Magazine, has changed hands and promises to bring loyal readers an even better and more vibrant magazine. STAY TUNED…...
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John Pond – 50 Years as a Justice of the Peace
Just received a registered letter from the attorney general, what could it be. Enclosed was a letter of thanks plus this certificate for 50 years of service as a JP – guess I must be getting old. John...
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“A Touch of France In The South Pacific”
Arriving early evening at Noumea’s modern La Tontouta International Airport, we moved quickly through customs and immigration procedures, collected the luggage and went outside the terminal to meet...
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SARINA BRATTON AWARDED ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN 2014 AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS
Sarina Bratton, AM Sarina Bratton, a leading travel industry figure with a stellar reputation gained for her role in pioneering luxury international cruising in the Australian market, has been awarded...
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John Pond Camera 7/2/2014
Waiter on DeckSilver Shadow – Silversea Cruises The Best of the Baltic with Silversea Explore northern Europe and Russia on this 7-day cruise from Stockholm to Copenhagen onboard Silversea’s Silver...
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CLIA AWARDS NIGHT 8 Feb 2014 PHOTOS
A great night at CLIA Awards evening. GO TO: http://www.sydneysocialdiary.com for MORE photos PHOTOS ONLINE 10am Sunday 9 Feb 2014 John Pond Filed under: Uncategorized
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Queen Elizabeth Arrives
Just in time for Sydney’s GayMardi Gras. See Video: https://vimeo.com/87915274 John Pond. Photo James Morgan See More: http://www.sandratblog.com http://www.sydneysocialdiary.comFiled under:...
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John Pond Travel Camera in The Spectator 4 April 2014
MONTE CARLO To Rome on SEADREAM II SEADREAM Yacht Club still has space available on a 5-day sailing in the Mediterranean in May of this year that will have you name-dropping for years – it begins in...
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CLASSIC CHICKEN SOUP with Matzo Balls
PASSOVER FAVOURITES with John Pond CLASSIC CHICKEN SOUP Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 15m| Total Time: 1hr 05m Ingredients 1 Large Chicken 6 carrots, peeled 4 celery stalks 1 large onion, chopped 2 1/2...
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Royal Caribbean – Aston Hotels
Royal Caribbean – Another mega-liner for Australa Explorer of the Seas will join the region’s local fleet in November 2015. This 3,800-guest megaliner is part of the Voyager Class of ships and is the...
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Captain Cook – Celebrity – P&O Sunshine Coast
Cruise Murray River’s Winter Wonderland: Captain Cook Cruises is offering 25% off Murray River cruises, with their Winter Sun sale from June to August 2014. Passengers can discover the winter...
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BANGARRA DANCE THEATRE’S NEW WORK
Australia’s multi award winning dance theatre company, Bangarra Dance Theatre, will present the world premiere national tour of Patyegarang at the Sydney Opera House from June 13 to July 5. Patyegarang...
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PYRMONT FESTIVAL BRINGS MUDGEE REGION PRODUCE TO THE CITY
The fourth annual Pyrmont Festival is back with over fifty restaurants, wine bars, hotels, winemakers and artists featured in this year’s packed programme. From 16-25 May 2014, the Festival will again...
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NEW GENERAL MANAGER FOR PARK HYATT SYDNEY
Park Hyatt Sydney, the luxury harbourside hotel, has welcomed Marc von Armin as their new General Manager, who will oversee operations at the award winning 155 room hotel. Mr von Arnim takes over from...
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