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Ronan Keating sports pasty body while fellow X Factor Australia judge Mel B relaxes
Posted by Malcolm in Uncategorized on October 27, 2011
by Georgina Littlejohn
Last updated at 2:08 PM on 22nd October 2011
Temperatures may be soaring down under as Australia comes out of spring and into summer
But looking at Ronan Keating, you’d never have thought that the pop star had been spending the last couple of months in the sun-kissed southern hemisphere.
The Boyzone star looked like he’s actually spend the past couple of months in the Arctic as he stood topless on a yacht today sporting a very pale and pasty body.
Oh dear! Ronan Keating showed off a very pale look aboard a yacht in Sydney Harbour
Slap on that sunscreen! Ronan doesn’t seem to care as he cruises round on a luxury yacht
Ronan, 34, looked like he needed a very high factor sun cream as he walked topless around a 92-foot yacht that had been hired from Aussie Home Loans chief John Symond to treat the Australian X Factor team to a day out.
Even fellow judge Mel B commented on his fair skin as she, husband Stephen Belafonte and her daughters Phoenix and Angel joined the yacht party for the cruise around Sydney.
Classy: Mel B knocks back some wine and champagne as she enjoys a chilled out afternoon
Puffing away: Mel and her husband Stephen Belafonte also took the opportunity to indulge in a cigarette as they sparked up on board
Mum’s day off: with her baby daughter on dry land with a nanny, Mel B knocks back some wine and champagne
She took to her Twitter page to snap a picture of the gang on the deck and wrote: ‘A day out boating with the family yipeee @ronanofficial is tooo pale for the pic!!’
But he seemed to be happy and relaxed as he wandered round the boat soaking up the early summer sun.
Mel, 36, was also having a good time andwith her two-month baby daughter Madison safely on dry land with a nanny, Mum could sit back and enjoy a glass or two of wine.
Rivalries aside: Mel and Ronan greet each other with a kiss as she arrived on board
Cruising: The yacht had been hired from Aussie Home Loans chief John Symond to treat the Australian X Factor team to a day out
Family day out: Mel and Stephen brought her daughters Phoenix and Angel along with them
The former Spice Girl even had a cheeky puff on a cigarette as she and Belafonte sparked up at the back of the boat.
After a spot of lunch in which more drinks were consumed, Ronan and Stephen decided to indulge in a spot of fishing off the back of the boat while Angel had a dip in the hot tub.
The gang were enjoying some time off from the show before it returns on Monday night and another finalist is kicked off.
Leisurely: with thought of X Factor aside for a couple of days, Ronan and Mel were able to relax with their friends and family
Sailing away: The gang made the most of the luxury and the space on the 92-foot yacht
On the last show, Ronan, who manages and mentors the groups on his show, saw his boy band Young Men Society knocked out.
And Mel couldn’t help tease her show rival as she Tweeted: ‘Me and @ronanofficial are hanging out for NOW but wait till monday the fight is back on!!’
He then replied: ‘You are so mean to me. just wait till Monday. The gloves will be off.’
Bubbles, mummy! Mel and Stephen Tweet away while Angel takes a dip in the hot tub
Sheretorted: ‘Bring it brotha!!! but come on what a perfect day today hanging together’, to which he said: ‘Ha ha yes it is. and I don’t like it when your nice to me.’
Andthen admitting that they’d probably had one too many, Mel said: ‘You’rebeing way way too nice to me right now, I think we are both tipsy!!’
Ronan now just has one group left in the competition as does Mel B, who is looking after the under-25 girls.
Don’t they have sharks in this bay? Stephen looks down at the water as Ronan’s fishing rod takes a sharp tug
Ronan Keating sports pasty body while fellow X Factor Australia judge Mel B relaxes
40,000 free nights at sea offered by Britain’s favourite cruise line
Posted by Malcolm in Uncategorized on September 5, 2011
10th Jun 2011
P&O Cruises is giving away 40,000 free cruise nights on cruises of seven nights or more when booked in June or July 2011.
All cruises of seven nights or more, departing between August 1 and December 31 2011 are eligible for one free cruise night when booked before July 31, 2011.
P&O Cruises managing director Carol Marlow said: “Cruising is an excellent value for money holiday and this summer we are making it more affordable than ever for people to enjoy time with us by offering 40,000 free nights at sea.”
A nine night cruise on board Oceana departing October 17, 2011 (E128) is priced from £761 per person* including a one free night saving of £95 per person. Departing from and returning to Southampton, ports of call include Vigo, Lisbon, Cadiz, Casablanca and Oporto. For bookings throughout June and July, P&O Cruises is also offering complimentary three night pre or post cruise city hotel stays on selected exotic cruise holidays**.
“Two to three week exotic cruise holidays are a great way to see far flung parts of the world in a relaxed and comfortable way. these hotel stays offer passengers time to see even more of the area; be it visiting the Napa Valley wineries from San Francisco; relaxing on Bondi beach in Sydney; or indulging in some retail therapy in Hong Kong,” continued Marlow.
Aurora’s San Francisco to Sydney cruise is a 22 night cruise from January 26 to February 18, 2012. Ports of call include San Francisco, Hilo, Honolulu, Apia, Pago Pago, Port Denarau, Auckland, Bay of Islands and Sydney. Prices start at £2,086 and include three free nights in a Sydney Hotel but do not include flights.
All prices are per person and based on two adults sharing on a full board basis including all main meals, entertainment and most facilities.
All bookings must be made before July 31, 2011. Bookings can be made online by phone 0845 3 554 444, or with an ABTA travel agent.
40,000 free nights at sea offered by Britain’s favourite cruise line
Royal Caribbean worried Australia's cruise ports could reach capacity by 2013
Posted by Malcolm in Uncategorized on September 2, 2011
Royal Caribbean is planning on sending more ships to Australia, but the company has concerns that the Australian ports could become overwhelmed by demand in the very near future.
Royal Caribbean feels that if a new terminal in Sydney, Australia isn’t built soon, the port will reach capacity in 2013. Australia is enjoying increasing demand and the market for cruises is expanding so quickly that the facilities in place today will not be able to keep up with the increasing number of large cruise ships entering Sydney harbor.
Royal Caribbean’s Australian managing director Gavin Smith released a statement that covers the growing concern, “We have a good situation that needs attention before becoming a problem.”
Royal Caribbean wants the New South Wales government to reconsider the $60 million allocated by the previous Labor government to build a new terminal in White Bay, in Sydney’s inner west.
Smith continued, ”Our view is $60 million is a considerable amount of money to invest in a permanent terminal west of the Harbour Bridge that most ships calling into Sydney in the future won’t be able to use. it would be more prudent and viable to redeploy a large part of the funding towards a terminal (east of the bridge) the whole industry can use”
Royal Caribbean has a good reason to be concerned, given their announcement that they will quadruple the amount of guests they will handle over the next few cruise seasons.
Royal Caribbean worried Australia's cruise ports could reach capacity by 2013
Boston Cruises – A Best Kept Cruise Secret
Posted by Malcolm in Uncategorized on August 17, 2011
Boston Cruises are a fantastic way to begin or end a vacation. You know Boston, of course. the old State House, Faneuil Hall, the Boston Tea Party, old Ironsides. You could explore the city forever. But why not do your exploring as a prelude to some vacation time on a cruise?
Yes, a cruise. Boston has been one of America’s leading ports since before we were America. Holland America sails the Maasdam out of Boston. Norwegian Cruise Lines sails the Norwegian Majesty, the Norwegian Gem and the Norwegian Dream. Royal Caribbean offers the Jewel of the Seas. Your choices for cruise lines, ships, and itineraries are varied enough that everyone should find some rest and relaxation.
The Maasdam is the one of Holland America’s smaller ships, and the smallest of the ships sailing out of Boston. placed in service in 1993, she displaces 55,000 tons and can carry approximately 1200 passengers. being an older ship, cabins on this cruise vessel are a little larger than on the newer ships. the Maasdam sails from Boston on a circular, 7-day tour of Newport, Rhode Island; Portland, Maine; St. John, New Brunswick, Canada; Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Bar Harbor, Maine; and returning to Boston.
This is a lovely cruise to take in the fall, when the New England landscape lights up with legendary colors. Bring some warmer clothes and enjoy a drink out on the deck while you watch some gorgeous scenery go by.
Another cruise the Maasdam sails on is the 7-night Canada and New England discovery, which visits Bar Harbor, Maine; Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Sydney, Nova Scotia; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; cruises up Saguenay Fjord in Quebec; then visits Quebec City and finally docks in Montreal. if you yearn for more time aboard ship, she also has a 17-day Voyage of the Vikings that leaves Boston, and visits Sydney, Nova Scotia; Corner Brook, Newfoundland; Qaqortoq, Greenland; Isafjord, Akureyri, and Seydisfjiordur, Iceland; Lerwick, Scotland; Stavanger and Oslo, Norway; and finally docking in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Another smallish ship (as cruise ships go) is Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Majesty. she was built in 1992 and completely refurbished in 1999. the Norwegian Majesty has been stretched to 680 feet and now displaces almost 41,000 tons. she sails round-trip from Boston to Bermuda, and back again. in 2008 Norwegian’s Dream will take over this route and the 7-day Canada and New England route will be offered.
In September and October, Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas sails for 7 days on its Canada and New England cruises. this is a roundtrip cruise from Boston to Martha’s Vineyard; Portland, Maine; Bar Harbor, Maine; Halifax, Nova Scotia; and Saint John, New Brunswick. there is also a shorter, 5-night cruise that eliminates St. John, New Brunswick from the cruise.
Jewel of the Seas is 962 feet long and displaces over 90,000 tons. she offers a sports court and rock climbing wall, solarium, fitness center, casino, day spa and dedicated youth facilities. There’s something on board for everyone, no matter your mood.
Consider sailing Royal Caribbean from Boston to warmer climes with their 10-night Caribbean cruise. Leave the cool weather of Boston and head for Puerto Rico, St Thomas, St Maarten and Aruba. the ship docks at the end of the trip in Miami, Florida.
Boston cruises are not particularly well-known. But this best-kept secret can offer you value that few other cruisers will find.
Top Ten New Years Eve destinations list
Posted by Malcolm in Uncategorized on August 12, 2011
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similar to to applaud in character by selecting opposite events, together with pub-party, amicable programs, tighten to the beaches as well as with family members. likes to have the little general transport around the universe receiving value of character New year jubilee of their culture. however, the little time whilst starting to alternative places, people cite to go to the single of the most appropriate places around the world. there is to illustrate the initial general end where we can go.
Located along the Sydney Harbour, we can see considerable fireworks activities. You can parties around Sydney during assorted places similar to the beach, boats, cruises, highways, viaducts as well as underneath the sea too. with reduction limitation with tall security, we can welcome.
Brandenburg Gate binds the special place in all German hearts. Hundreds of thousands of people suffer entrance to the doorway as well as acquire the New Year to dont consider about winter as well as the aged bad days. as the vital underline that physically as well as symbolically noted the subdivision in between East as well as West, the doorway has been the focal indicate for New Year celebrations given the 1990s.
Each latest year given 2003, London has the single of the largest fireworks shows around the world. Held during the Millennium Wheel as well as only up as well as down the Thames. this eventuality does pleasing TV around the universe by the BBC. however, to perspective space is singular so we suggest entrance here with comfortable garments for winter as well as early if we wish to see this fanciful event. a march of New Years Day in London additionally happens each year. so we had the great night as well as need to recover. this is the great preference for this family eventuality to get we in the great mood as well as provide yourself to recollect how tough we partied final night.
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Posted by Malcolm in Uncategorized on July 5, 2011
Doesn't matter if it's from Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane. I hate flying and would love to go to the USA so I guess a cruise would be the next best option for me. also, does anyone know if you can get off the ship and have land accommodation and jump on the next ship to get home? any help would be much appreciated and a big THANKYOU to all that leave a comment.
There aren't really any regularly scheduled cruises. so if you're planning to use this as an alternative transport for a vacation, it's probably not going to work.
A repositioning cruise could get you here, but getting home might be an issue; depending on whether it's a seasonal reposition or a permanent one, it could be months before the ship goes back – or never!
As for "jumping on the next ship to get home", if you're not getting on or off the ship at the "official" start and end points of the cruise, (a) you have to make special arrangements to do so (customs and immigration processing must be arranged); and (b) you still have to pay the full fare for the cruise, even if you're skipping part of it.
Hay you can use this cruise.
Radiance of the Seas.
Highlights:
Rock-climbing wall and self-leveling billiard tables to its many dining options, including an Italian restaurant and a steakhouse and more for more details visit here. (http://www.traveluniversally.com/Cruise/CruiseItinerary.aspx?CruiseId=45)
Greetings from Travel Universally. (http://www.traveluniversally.com)
P&0 sail between Sydney and San Francisco a few times a year and more frequent cruises go to Hawaii and Alaska. any travel agent such as Flight Cantre can give you details or you can go to
http://www.pocruises.com.au/Pages/defaul…
Yes.. There are not much when compared to other cruising destinations
Cruises To Baltimore: Google Alert – “cruise in” “to Baltimore”
Posted by Malcolm in Uncategorized on April 9, 2011
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The Wonderful Water In Sydney Australia
Posted by Malcolm in Uncategorized on April 4, 2011
Sydney Australia is known for many different things. From its eclectic culture to its incredible city streets lined with some of the most incredible boutiques, coffee houses, and restaurants there are not too many who come to Sydney and leave disappointed.
One thing that many people don’t think of when it comes to Sydney Australia and the incredible things to do and see is the water that surrounds this incredible city. the Sydney Harbor offers many incredible opportunities to see the city by boat and this lends itself to many different cruises that are available to tourists from all around the world.
If you are looking to travel from Sydney Harbour Manly then you want to be sure to catch the ferry from Manly to Circular Quay. you can also take the ferry from Manly to Sydney too. One of the most amazing aspects of this cruise is that you get spectacular views across the city, day or night is a beautiful, soothing. you can see the opera and the bridge and you can even go to visit the Manly pub and restaurant for a delicious bite to eat.
A ferry ride can be a fun way to get around but many who are looking for a little more from their travel experience choose to take a Sydney Cruise. Cruising along the harbor is a little more luxurious and relaxing and usually offers guests a little more by way of ambiance especially when you are speaking of the Sydney Sunset Cruise where you will not only get to watch the sun set over the city but will also get to enjoy a lovely flute of champagne as you overlook the city.
The choice to see the city of Sydney in the beautiful Sydney Harbour is an experience that is recommended from the land is not as easy to see the entire horizon. last longer cruise ferry rides but offer comments on the fly. the best way to enjoy the city is to take a ferry if you like first and then opt for an evening cruise that allows you to see the city all lit up with a little more narrative and relaxation. And if you do not like the ferry then definitely pass on the experience of the voyage. Enjoy the port city is an experience that everyone should have when they come to Sydney.
If you’re surfing the web for Sydney Travel vist the online Sydney Information Centre at Sydneyinformationcenre.com.au.
Has anyone been on a hens night on the wildboys afloat cruise in Sydney?
Posted by Malcolm in Uncategorized on February 23, 2011
If so, I am keen to hear about your experience and what is was like. how big is the boat? were the men sleazy?
Sydney Australia?
My friend had her hen's night on one of those cruises last year. There is a few of them so I can't remember the name of the one we were on. But it was a great night. The strippers and staff were friendly.
Has anyone been on a hens night on the wildboys afloat cruise in Sydney?
Best cruise agency award
Posted by Malcolm in Uncategorized on February 15, 2011
Bicton Travel was named Cruise Agency of the Year at the International Cruise Council Australasia’s annual awards night in Sydney.
And the accolades continued when Bicton Travel manager Phil Smethurst won the Frank Johnson Cruise Consultant of the Year Award.
Mr Smethurst and Matt Clements, from the agency’s Cruisefinder office, collected the major award from Edge Custom Media’s Fergus Stoddart and TV personality Shelley Craft.
“It was a wonderful night for Bicton Travel and also for WA,” said Bicton Travel owner Carole Smethurst.
“We have received nominations in the past for the major awards but 2010 proved to be our year in a big way. We have a really loyal client base and we try to service those clients to the very best of our ability, hoping to make their cruises experiences they will remember.
“This year we have yet another innovation with the appointment of former ABC award-winning journalist Peter Kennedy as our Cruise Ambassador. Peter will be joining select cruises and sharing his experiences with the Bicton Travel passengers.”