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Seabourn announces itinerary enhancements on a series of cruises in Australia and New Zealand scheduled in early 2013 aboard the award-winning, 450-guest Seabourn Odyssey.


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Following the motion picture launch of “The Iron Lady” – based on the true story of Margaret Thatcher – Swan Hellenic and Voyages of Discovery are providing their passengers with the chance to join a political debate at sea.

Both small ship lines, known for their enrichment cruises and signature Guest Speaker series, will showcase experts on board offering real insight into the world of politics.

Following the addition of White Emperor City as an optional excursion featured in Victoria Cruises 2010 Yangtze River brochure, Chinas pre-eminent five-star cruise line has announced a second optional shore excursion for those on the go types who prefer to do and see as much as they can when on vacation. Starting in March 2010, guests on one of Victoria Cruises Yangtze River itineraries can also opt to visit a 12-story red, wooden pagoda at Shibaozhai for $32 per guest.

With the announcement yesterday that British Airways cabin crew have voted in favour of industrial action be assured that Celebrity Cruises will be monitoring the situation very closely.

At the present time no strike dates have been announced. However, if this situation should change then we will be doing all that we possibly can to minimise the effect to our travelling guests.

Travel Postcard: 48 Hours in Phitsanulok, Thailand

Phitsanulok, a riverside town in central Thailand, offers up everything from historic Buddhist sites to dinner boat cruises.

PHITSANULOK, Thailand, Oct 16 (Reuters Life) - Got 48 hours in Phitsanulok, a riverside town in central Thailand? Reuters correspondents help you make the most of a stay in this pilgrimage and party town, known locally as Phi-Lok.