neeeeext destination....that bucket list!

Its something most of us have experienced at some point in our life, where we sit and ponder and say “I really want to go there” or “…do that”. I know I have and so have clients I chat with. It’s the destination where we can experience, where we can pursue our favourite activity or adventure, it the thing that puts a fire in our belly.


Often it occurs more than once. It may be that childhood dream of wanting to see a city, the thrill of adrenalin, the cause to help others, a desire to learn a new language, to taste a new flavour of cuisine or culture or simply to have that change of climate. But I bet that whatever is on your dream list, bucket list, to do list, whatever you want to call it, there is more than just one destination or activity you’d like to experience. Hmmm….

Specials and updates pour in to my computer screen daily and yes, it is a moment in time, when I sit ponder and imagine. Then reality kicks in, the phone rings, I’m sitting at my desk. Regularly people ask me, where am I travelling to next and I reply “its endless….Sri Lanka, Laos, Cambodia… oh, to go back to Italy, France, Portugal and Morocco…to swim with whale sharks, to rent a villa with friends, to sail on a timber deck yacht in Croatia….ah, to be sharing the moment….”. I’m not sure, if others have as many desirable places to experience, but if I’m unable to experience them at this point in time, then the second best thing for me is to feature some of them on Travel With A Difference’s calendar. The Calendar has been created for the simple fact that, there are so many wonderful holiday experiences to be had.


Whether your desired bucket list holiday destination or experience is one purely for you to fulfil or one that can be shared with family or friends, it is worth putting on your calendar to do. It’s the joy of having experienced the dream destination that keeps us pondering on the next. Journeys on my calendar are selected or created with that point of ‘difference’, so they can be enjoyed by all. It may have set dates, but then again, the journey most likely can be tailored to suit you.

Once you’ve experienced your dream holiday, I’m sure you’ll return with a “neeeeext destination” only to be placing yet another on your bucket list to plot and plan. I see it time-after-time and all I can say is, we are lucky and fortunate. Enjoy…

Antarctica...

What an amazing destination the Antarctica is...it is the most southern and the fifth largest of the continents, with approximately 98% covered in ice. It's on average the coldest, driest and windiest continent, with temperatures that have reached -89 Cdegrees.
In 1959 twelve countries signed the Antarctic Treaty, there are now forty-seven countries signed to this treaty that prohibits military activities, mineral mining, nuclear explosions and nuclear power, supports scientific research and protects the continents ecozone. 
To discover and experience this unique landscape it is limited, you can relax with an 11 1/2 hour flight journey, with the flight showing casing the stunning ice-bergs, glaciers, mountains, seas and more for 3 to 4 hours.  Or if you have more time on your hands take an eleven day cruise and delight in landings and zodiac journeys.  It is a once in a life-time experience!
Our Calendar features and has features a New Years Eve and a January flight departing from Melbourne.
Contact us today for reservations and further information:

Aerial view of Antarctica

Antarctica Flight

Orion Cruise

Orion zodiac landing




malaysia airlines business class companion...

airfares are amazing.  Our clients, love the opportunity to fly on an international flight with the extra leg room and service that business class provides. Mostly our clients are travelling with their loved one or friend, whether it be a month long holiday to Europe or a two week jaunt in Asia.  The deal with these special Business Class Companion Fares is that two persons must be travelling together on all flights.
FOR TRAVEL:  31 August 2011 to 15 June 2012
ON SALE: until 30 September 2011
REMEMBER: all is subject to availability, so book now!

Thailand

Italy

DESTINATION PRICES: select cities apply.
Asia from $2,700 per person plus taxes
Europe from $5,230 per person plus taxes

Remember, holiday reservations during September will see you get an eco-friendly KeepCup.

Happy holidays and look forward to speaking soon..

virgin australia....

changes within the travel industry are inevitable and daily.  We've just received the latest update from Virgin Australia, yes, Virgin Australia.  Who? You, may well ask.  Virgin Australia is the new combined branding for virgin blue, pacific blue and polynesian blue.  Their sister airline is V Australia which offers fully serviced flights from Australia to Los Angeles and Abu Dhabi.

Virgin Australia flights within Australia will soon be offering business class seating, eliminating premium economy, that means more leg room and personalised attention.  Virgin Australia has also streamlined their airfares to three simple identifiable fares: Saver, Flexi or Premium.  These all have unique benefits and if you are Velocity member there are additional benefits for you, depending on your status.  

So, next time you wish to fly give us a call and we'll coordinate the best option for you.

malaysian airlines business class companion fares!

Fancy flying Business Class and escaping on a holiday? Well, you and a friend can...
Malaysian Airlines have just released Business Class Companion fares to Asia, UK & Europe with fares starting from $2700 ex Melbourne excluding taxes and surcharges.
Thats a SAVING of $1220 per person!
On SALE until 31 July 2011.
Valid for TRAVEL from now to 30 April 2012.
Contact Travel With A Difference for information and reservations.

Surin Beach

garuda executive class...

You know you're going on a holiday sometime this year, you know you need that time to relax and recharge your mind, body and spirit or maybe its a journey to go and explore the unknown - somewhere you haven't been before. How exciting.
Well, Garuda are excited about releasing their new Executive Class fares.  Here are a few of the fares on offer if you are considering flying to Asia.



Garuda's Executive Class offers guests maximum privacy in cocoon shaped seats where you can relax in comfort or stretch out in your fully reclining flat bed. Also, introduced is a self-servce mini-bar in Executive Class.
Destinations                           Ex SYD                           Ex MEL
Jakarta / Bali                          $2,550                             $2, 531
Singapore                               $2,982                             $2,963
Kuala Lumpur                          $2,995                             $2,975   
Hong Kong                              $3,275                             $3,256
These are just a few of the destinations available.
Also, I just looked in the reservations system and cheaper fares were available.  So, gives a call to book your Excutive Class fare to Asia. T: 03-5254 1279
Conditions apply. Taxes are included and prices are correct at time of print 19 April 2011, are subject to change without notice. Fully reclining flat bed is only available on the A330-200 aircraft and is subject to change.                          

business class deal to europe...

Malaysian Airlines have just released a great business class airfare to Europe. 

For ONLY $4310 plus taxes

SALE ends 31 January 2011

For DEPARTURES before 30 September 2011

MUST book $300 of accommodation in Europe

 Conditions apply and subject to availability.

Contact Travel With A Difference to discover the which cities you can fly in and out of.  Business Class to Europe - now that is exciting.