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Australia’s favourite travel news magazine WWW.TRAVELTALKMAG.COM.AU ISSUE DECEMBER 2018 TT643/063 BUMPER 68 PAGE ISSUE ASIAN ESCAPES 5 new hot spots VOLUNTOURISM How it changed my life forever WIN Print Post Approved PP630045/00036 AU$4.95 A $7,000 RIVER CRUISE! PLUS: HAWAII, THAILAND, INDIA, THE UK AND ROMANTIC HOLIDAYS Australia’s favourite travel news magazine A WORLD LESS KNOWN THE MIGHTY WWW.TRAVELTALKMAG.COM.AU MEKONG ISSUE OCTOBER 2018 TT641 VIETNAM CAMBODIA SIEM REAP 3 CAMBODIA We invite you to take a step back in time to explore the fascinating destinations along the mighty Mekong River, to breathe in and explore these VIETNAM unique places and their people, and to experience it all on board our luxurious ships. KAMPONG TRALACH WAT HANCHEY KAMPONG TRALACH WAT HANCHEY KONPONG LOUANG ANGKOR BAN KONPONG LOUANG ANGKOR BAN With just 18 staterooms and a maximum capacity of 36 guests, these intimate ships get travellers closer to the sites and cultures of Vietnam and PHNOM PENH Mekong River PHNOM PENH Mekong River Cambodia. And while the experience is intimate, the rooms are spacious with 245-square-feet of living space. Avalon offers guests one point- CHAU DOC 2 HO CHI MINH CITY of-view –the suite view. Our Suite Ships feature two full decks of signature Panorama Suites with the widest-opening windows in river cruising, CU LAO GIENG CHAU DOC HO CHI MINH CITY BEN TRE CU LAO GIENG the industry’s only Open-Air Balconies® and inviting beds that face the ever-changing scenery to help you see the world – your way. 7 VINH LONG 7 SAVE SAVE $2,000 $2,000 FASCINATING VIETNAM, MEKONG DISCOVERY CAMBODIA & THE MEKONG RIVER 8 days from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City 13 days Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City WAS $4,269 WAS $6, 182 * Luxurious All meals Beer & wine with Daily Plenty of free time for * NOW FROM $2,269 accommodations on board lunch & dinner sightseeing independent adventures NOW FROM $4,182 For more information or to book: CALL 1300 230 234 Visit avalonwaterways.com.au or see your local travel agent *Terms and conditions apply. 181108_AW19_TravelTalk_420x297_DPS.indd All Pages 9/11/18 4:05 pm Australia’s favourite travel news magazine A WORLD LESS KNOWN THE MIGHTY MEKONG WWW.TRAVELTALKMAG.COM.AU - ISSUE APRIL 2017 TT627 VIETNAM CAMBODIA SIEM REAP 3 CAMBODIA We invite you to take a step back in time to explore the fascinating destinations along the mighty Mekong River, to breathe in and explore these VIETNAM unique places and their people, and to experience it all on board our luxurious ships. KAMPONG TRALACH WAT HANCHEY KAMPONG TRALACH WAT HANCHEY KONPONG LOUANG ANGKOR BAN KONPONG LOUANG ANGKOR BAN With just 18 staterooms and a maximum capacity of 36 guests, these intimate ships get travellers closer to the sites and cultures of Vietnam and PHNOM PENH Mekong River PHNOM PENH Mekong River Cambodia. And while the experience is intimate, the rooms are spacious with 245-square-feet of living space. Avalon offers guests one point- CHAU DOC 2 HO CHI MINH CITY of-view –the suite view. Our Suite Ships feature two full decks of signature Panorama Suites with the widest-opening windows in river cruising, CU LAO GIENG CHAU DOC HO CHI MINH CITY BEN TRE CU LAO GIENG the industry’s only Open-Air Balconies® and inviting beds that face the ever-changing scenery to help you see the world – your way. 7 VINH LONG 7 SAVE SAVE $2,000 $2,000 FASCINATING VIETNAM, MEKONG DISCOVERY CAMBODIA & THE MEKONG RIVER 8 days from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City 13 days Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City WAS $4,269 WAS $6, 182 * Luxurious All meals Beer & wine with Daily Plenty of free time for * NOW FROM $2,269 accommodations on board lunch & dinner sightseeing independent adventures NOW FROM $4,182 For more information or to book: CALL 1300 230 234 Visit avalonwaterways.com.au or see your local travel agent *Terms and conditions apply. 181108_AW19_TravelTalk_420x297_DPS.indd All Pages 9/11/18 4:05 pm YEARS CELEBRATING OF TRAVEL CHASE THE LIGHTS OVER 40 Escorted Small Group Tour Series $ 14 DAYS FROM 5,985 PER PERSON HELSINKI – BERGEN Bentours is Australia’s leading Scandinavian specialist with over 40 years of travel TRAVEL: 5, 16 OCT; 3 NOV; 1, 17 DEC 2019 experience to this stunning region. Chase the northern lights in one of the most magical 4, 19, 30 JAN; 21 FEB; 3, 9 MAR 2020 regions of the world – Finland and Norway. For 14 days experience untouched wilderness, the UPGRADES: CABIN UPGRADES FROM $200pp* home of Santa Claus, Rovaniemi, and tour Helsinki and Bergen. Spend a night in a glass igloo TYPE: ESCORTED SMALL GROUP where you may be able to marvel at the northern lights from the comfort of your own bed! *Terms and conditions apply. Prices subject to availability and advertised price is based on departures in November 2019. Hurtigruten ships used in the Bentours small group series include the MS Trollfjord, Finnmarken, Nordlys & Polarlys. Ask our specialist team to match the ship of your choice with the most suitable departure date. For full package details and terms and conditions visit bentours.com. YEARS CELEBRATING OF TRAVEL CHASE THE LIGHTS OVER 40 Escorted Small Group Tour Series $ 14 DAYS FROM 5,985 PER PERSON HELSINKI – BERGEN Bentours is Australia’s leading Scandinavian specialist with over 40 years of travel TRAVEL: 5, 16 OCT; 3 NOV; 1, 17 DEC 2019 experience to this stunning region. Chase the northern lights in one of the most magical 4, 19, 30 JAN; 21 FEB; 3, 9 MAR 2020 regions of the world – Finland and Norway. For 14 days experience untouched wilderness, the UPGRADES: CABIN UPGRADES FROM $200pp* home of Santa Claus, Rovaniemi, and tour Helsinki and Bergen. Spend a night in a glass igloo TYPE: ESCORTED SMALL GROUP where you may be able to marvel at the northern lights from the comfort of your own bed! *Terms and conditions apply. Prices subject to availability and advertised price is based on departures in November 2019. Hurtigruten ships used in the Bentours small group series include the MS Trollfjord, Finnmarken, Nordlys & Polarlys. Ask our specialist team to match the ship of your choice with the most suitable departure date. For full package details and terms and conditions visit bentours.com. Shows & Sporting Events CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY WEST SIDE STORY ON SYDNEY HARBOUR INCLUDES: INCLUDES: • 1 NIGHT at Mercure Sydney in a Standard Queen room ¿¿¿¿ • 1 NIGHT at Travelodge Hotel Sydney, Martin Place in a Guest • A Reserve Matinee ticket to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Room ¿¿¿¿ at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney+ǂ • B Reserve ticket to Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour—West Side Story at Mrs Macquaries Point+~ UPGRADE to a Premium Evening ticket# from $45*pp UPGRADE to A Reserve ticket# from $52*pp VALID FOR TRAVEL: 12 - 27 Jan, 1 Apr - 9 Jul 19. Add $44* pp for travel 28 Jan - 31 Mar 19. 1 Night $ *per person VALID FOR TRAVEL:1 - 21 Apr 19. Add $10* pp for travel 1 Night $ *per person ON SALE UNTIL: 10 Jul 19 from 239 twin share 22 - 31 Mar 19. ON SALE UNTIL: 18 Apr 19 from 345 twin share 2019 AUSTRALIAN OPEN FORMULA 1® ROLEX AUSTRALIAN INCLUDES: GRAND PRIX 2019 • 2 NIGHTS at Mercure Hotel Welcome Melbourne in a INCLUDES: Standard Room ¿¿¿¯ • 4 NIGHTS at Pullman Melbourne on the Park in a Superior King • Rod Laver Arena Day ticket Category 2 to Australian Open Room ¿¿¿¿¯ 2019 on Mon, 14 Jan 19+ǂ • 4 DAY Clark, Waite or Ferrari Supporters Zone Grandstand ticket+ • $75 food and beverage voucher per person • Complimentary access to the Lounge~ UPGRADE to a 4 Day Piquet Premium or Ricciardo Premium Grandstand ticket# for an extra $270*pp VALID FOR TRAVEL: 14 - 16 Jan 19. Other dates available. 2 Nights $ *per person VALID FOR TRAVEL:14 - 17 Mar 19. 4 Nights $ *per person ON SALE UNTIL: 19 Dec 18 from 575 twin share ON SALE UNTIL: 29 Jan 19 from 1,329 twin share Click, call or see your preferred Travel Agent. 1300 443 485 | qantasholidays.com.au Qantas Frequent Flyers can earn 1 point^ per AU$1 spent on Qantas Holidays packages when combined with a Qantas or Jetstar Airfare. (excluding Jetstar Asia and Jetstar Pacific) *Agents may charge service fees and/or fees for card payments which vary. A fee will apply for payments made by debit and credit cards. Please check this fee with us or your travel consultant when booking. Prices correct as at 12 Nov 18 but may fluctuate if surcharges, fees, taxes or currency change. Offers subject to availability. Agents may charge service fees and/or fees for card payment which vary. Offers may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. Please check all prices, availability and other information before booking. Package cancellation fees apply. +Event tickets: Event ticket must be purchased with accommodation and cannot be purchased separately. Event ticket is non-refundable and non-transferrable. Hotel cancellation policies apply but vary. Payment for event ticket is required at time of booking. Final payment must be made within 7 days of booking. For bookings within 30 days of departure, full payment must be made at time of booking. #Ticket upgrade cost is in additional to the package price. ǂAdvertised price is based on a Wednesday Matinee show. Surcharges may apply for other dates and times. ~Advertised price is based on ‘B’ Reserve ticket. Surcharges may apply for other dates and times.