I recently experienced a week aboard Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth cruise ship on a trip from Sydney to Tasmania, Melbourne and return. It was a themed cruise called “Sporting Greats and Wellness Voyage”. It was a journey aboard a luxurious ship that I’ve always wanted to experience. There is a lot to be said about cruising... The post Queen Elizabeth Cruise Ship Review appeared first on 50 Shades of Age ..read more

Navigating the fiercely competitive landscape of the airline and travel industries hinges critically on deploying smart marketing tactics. By embracing well-thought-out marketing approaches, businesses in the travel sector can captivate prospective travelers and foster robust ties with their client base.  A striking figure highlights the significance of adopting such strategies: the percentage of individuals planning... The post 6 Proven Flights Marketing Tips for Airlines and Travel Agencies appeared first on 50 Shades of Age ..read more

On my third visit to Hoi An in Vietnam I discovered a whole new side to this remarkable coastal and riverside town on the central Vietnamese coast. This time around I was travelling solo and decided to partake in some day trips from Hoi An to explore what there was to see and do, apart... The post Day Trips from Hoi An appeared first on 50 Shades of Age ..read more

Tracking north from Exmouth through rural plains of vast cattle stations and deep red earth, that seemingly gets into every crevice and even turned the coat of our white Labrador into a light reddish tan, the landscape changed to magnificent hills and mountain ranges. We were pillaging the Pilbara Coast, with rugged hills, harsh red... The post Pillaging the Pilbara Coast appeared first on 50 Shades of Age ..read more

Many people like the idea of seeing their own country first and don’t like the thought of travelling abroad. This is where cruising around your own country can be the perfect alternative for domestic travellers. Australian cruises have become very popular in my country. Lots of my friends have boarded a cruise ship in their... The post Australian Cruises appeared first on 50 Shades of Age ..read more

Carnarvon is located 904 kilometres north of Perth and is the hub of the fertile river delta of the Gascoyne River, where a vast array of fruit and vegetables are grown. Carnarvon is an oasis in the the desert because it is situated at the only point of the Australian coastline where the central desert... The post Carnarvon: An Oasis In The Desert appeared first on 50 Shades of Age ..read more

Bike rides have become ever so popular in recent times, not just to exercise and get out into the great outdoors, but sometimes as a way to holiday and see a travel destination. In Lonely Planet’s latest book, titled “Epic Bike Rides of Australia and New Zealand”, there are numerous accounts of bike rides, all... The post Epic Bike Rides of Australia and New Zealand appeared first on 50 Shades of Age ..read more

The azure waters of Shark Bay – geographically located on the most western point of Western Australia, comprises a world of pristine bays, lagoons, islands and the largest natural harbour between Perth and Broome.  It is protected by two spectacular peninsulas including Dirk Hartog Island to the west and Francois Peron Peninsula to the east,... The post Shark Bay: A World Away appeared first on 50 Shades of Age ..read more

Sometimes a short holiday is just what you need to recharge your battery and to get away from it all. When my son and his wife asked me if I wanted to go to Fiji with them on a family holiday, I immediately said yes. It was only a short 6 day/5 night break to... The post Magical Mana Island appeared first on 50 Shades of Age ..read more

The southern end of the Gold Coast, in my opinion, is the best part. The beaches are stunning, there are less crowds and high rises, the surf breaks are world-renowned, and there is more of a laid back vibe here. But there are still plenty of things to do and see to keep visitors busy... The post Best of the Southern Gold Coast appeared first on 50 Shades of Age ..read more