Apr 9, 2018 | News
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Mar 28, 2018 | News
THE world’s ever first non-stop flight from the UK to Australia took off on Sunday, on a journey of 14,498km. The brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, carrying up to 236 passengers, will spent just under 17 hours in the air, flying at an average speed of 538mph — before landing in Perth, Western Australia, at lunchtime on Monday.
Qantas, Australia’s national carrier, will now operate daily non-stop flights from London to Perth, using the brand-new Boeing 787-9 which seats up to 236 passengers. With an enhanced cabin design, the Dreamliner also features turbulence dampening technology, improved air quality to reduce jetlag and 65 per cent larger windows to give passengers an increased sense of space.The plane has 42 business class “suites”, 28 premium economy seats and 166 economy seats. Return Qantas Economy seats from Perth start from £793 per person.
What used to take four days and seven stops in 1947 now takes a single hop, with the service transporting snow-blasted Brits to Australia’s sunniest city in just 17 hours.
Passengers on the first ever non-stop flight from the UK to Australia told today (SUN) how they felt like ‘pioneers’. Travellers aged from three months to 77-years-old checked in for the 17-hour flight that took off at 1.15pm yesterday (SUN). And many told how they were thrilled to be a part of history.
The very first person to check in for the historic flight was Tom Allett, 54, of Stanford, Lincs. Mr Allen, who works in the aviation industry, said:
“I’m very pleased to be here and I feel very privileged to be taking part in this little bit of history. I am going on business and it’s a massive advantage to be going non-stop.”
The Travill family took their five children aged between two and 14 on the historic flight. Parents Martha and Ross, both 42, are seasoned travellers but said flying non-stop would be a massive bonus with their children Oscar, 14, Otis, 11, Kitty, 8, Minnie (CORR), 7 and Tabatha (CORR) 2.
Mrs Travill said:
“We are very excited to be here today – we feel like pioneers in a new age of travel.
Husband and wife Stuart (75) and Jennifer (77) Binks, of Boston, Lincs., were going to visit their son Nicholas – who works in Perth – and their three grandchildren. Mr Binks said:
“My wife does not like flying – particularly going up and coming down – so to have to do each just once is absolutely fantastic.”
Travel journalist Simon Calder, who was on the flight said:
“It’s an exciting day and an historic event…You can have lunch in London and lunch in Western Australia!”
The new flight is expected to deliver a tourism boost to Perth and Western Australia – one of 2018’s must-visit destinations. The flights come at a time when Western Australia’s sun kissed capital has never looked so appealing. Since 2012, 25 new or redeveloped hotels have opened in and around Perth. By 2020, a further 14 new or redeveloped hotels will come online. Other developments, such as the glittering waterfront Elizabeth Quay development and several new bars, restaurants and new cultural and entertainment precincts, have transformed the city.
Paired with the growing urban sophistication is the amazing weather and flawless natural surrounds which Perth has always been known for. The city has 19 pristine city beaches, Kings Park (one of the largest urban parks in the world) and the Swan River which allows for kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding in the heart of the city. A short ferry from the city is Rottnest Island, home to miniature marsupial the quokka which has been named as the happiest animal on the planet. Then there’s the Swan Valley, which is Western Australia’s oldest wine region and the closest wine region to a capital city in Australia, just a 30-minute drive from the city centre. At more than 180 years old, its speciality premium wines include Chenin Blanc, Verdelho, Shiraz and fortifieds, with local grapes producing nearly 30 million bottles of wine a year – it’s also home to breweries, distilleries, nougat, honey, chocolate, fresh produce and a wildlife park.
Premier Mark McGowan and Tourism Minister Paul Papalia were at Heathrow to say farewell to excited passengers and to present those checking in for the first ever QF10 with a free trip to Rottnest Island to mark the occasion.
Comments attributed to Premier:
“In just under 17 hours you can swap the bright lights of London for the endless sunshine of Perth. Western Australia’s pristine beaches, otherworldly landscapes and incredible wildlife like the gentle whalesharks and the joyful quokka have never been quicker or easier to visit.
This historic flight marks a new era of travel and the opportunities which the flight opens for Western Australia are huge.”
Comments attributed to Tourism Minister Paul Papalia:
“Visitors from the UK can now fly non-stop to Perth with Qantas using the latest in aviation technology. The direct flights have the potential to change the way people travel between Europe and Australia and give us the opportunity to sell Perth the as Western Gateway of Australia and the perfect place to start a holiday.
Western Australia boasts stunning landscapes, unique wildlife, flawless beaches, wonderful wine regions, and endless sunshine and with the launch of these historic new flights it has never been easier to for people from the UK to visit Western Australia.”
Return Qantas Economy seats from Perth price start from £793 per person – travel period is 23 October to 5 December 2018. Visit https://dreamliner.qantas.com/ .
Mar 20, 2018 | News
Located just south of Port Douglas, Thala Beach Nature Reserve is a small privately-owned reserve with a difference. Thala Beach Nature Reserve offers luxury accommodation in individual treehouses overlooking the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, World Heritage listed rainforest and tropical beaches. Thala Beach Nature Reserve is the only beach nature lodge on a private headland between Cairns and Port Douglas; the perfect location to explore the Great Barrier Reef, private coastal beaches and tropical rainforest.
However, there is so much more to Thala than its unique location!
Relax at Thala’s Massage Studio
Nested in the tranquillity of the rainforest, Thala’s Rejuvenate Spa is the perfect escape for some peaceful moments of pampering.
The spa offers an extensive range of treatments and packages from hot stone massages and rejuvenating facials to it’s signature packages like ‘Coconut Bliss’ and ‘Jet Lag Reviver’. Or why not go all out an book the lunch & massage special which includes a light lunch and a glass of wine at Osprey’s restaurant after your treatment.
For the full spa menu, click here.
Learn about Thala’s aboriginal heritage with the Kuku Yalangi People
At Thala we run a variety of guided walks and experiences that showcase the best of our surrounding natural and cultural beauty. These activities are free to join for all in-house guests; simply check out our Adventure Desk for our weekly schedule.
We regularly invite interesting experts from our local region to share their extensive knowledge and experiences: This creates opportunities to meet some unusual and very interesting local people.
Elders from our local aboriginal community, the Kuku Yalangi people, come and share their stories as passed on from previous generations including the history of their ancient cultural traditions.
You will enjoy seeing and learning the value of bush tucker food, the knowledge of which has been nurtured since the age of the hunter-gatherer. The haunting rhythms of the traditional Didgeridoo is being incorporated into many forms of contemporary music, here it will take you back to the beginnings of the aboriginal Dreamtime.
More of a night owl? Join our guide for star gazing at Thala’s observatory
On clear dark nights, mankind has always been drawn by the infinite and compelling mysteries of the stars and galaxies that sparkle overhead. But for many of us it is hard to know where to start.
The night sky above Thala, is free from light pollution and is filled with millions of stars. Using a light beam we can give you an introduction to the beautiful Southern Constellations, most of which cannot be seen at all from Europe.
In this flicker of cosmic time with us, we hope that you will gain new insights into the rich and beautiful mysteries above the Land Down Under.
Contact Abbie on abbie@slcrepresentation.co.uk for more information.
Mar 16, 2018 | News
History will be made when Qantas’ daily direct Perth to London flights take off in March 2018, becoming the first regular passenger service directly linking Australia and the UK. As if this wasn’t good news enough Qantas’ third Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner will be named after one of Western Australia’s cutest and most loved native animals, the quokka.
Unique to Australia and largely found on Rottnest Island off the coast of Perth, quokkas are described as the happiest animal on Earth and are even known to enjoy a selfie with tourists.Quokka was among the most popular suggestions in a national poll of more than 60,000 entries to name the airline’s fleet of eight Dreamliners.
For more information please contact Felipe on ffrancisco@twa.australia.com
Mar 16, 2018 | News
Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa has been chosen as a recipient of the TripExpert Experts’ Choice Award.
Fewer than 2% of hotels worldwide receive the award
Based on 1M+ reviews from 85 different publications, the award is awarded to only the most outstanding hotels. TripExpert takes a new approach to ratings by using only expert reviews from travel guides, magazines, newspapers and other respected sources.
With endorsements from publications such as Oyster, Jetsetter and Star Service, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa is featured on TripExpert.com as one of the best hotels in Bali.
Feb 26, 2018 | News
Celebrate the International Year of the Coral Reef by discovering just what is so great about Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. With 1625 species of fish, one-third of the world’s coral species and a mosaic of different reefs along its 2300km length, every day and night on the Great Barrier Reef delivers a different and memorable “David Attenborough” moment.
Here’s a few Great Barrier Reef facts to get you started. The Great Barrier Reef is the only place in the world where you can swim with Dwarf Minke Whales, float over colourful giant clams and look for six of the world’s seven species of turtle.
Whether your clients like their Reef adventures big or small, wet or dry; exceptional visitor experiences can be found in Tropical North Queensland, the gateway to this World Heritage area.
And the perfect place to base your clients? Thala Beach Nature Reserve in Port Douglas!
Combine Thala’s special on-site nature experiences with spectacular local adventures to the Great Barrier Reef. Outer Reef Snorkelling and Diving trips can be arranged from Thala as well as fishing trips, sea kayaking and whale watching. Make sure your clients speak to our Adventure Desk staff about organising a once in a lifetime experience on the Great Barrier Reef!
For more information, please contact Jacquie on jacqueline@slcrepresentation.co.uk
