
School principal, volcanologist, gold miner and now tour guide. GERRY JENNEKER (pictured above) has had an incredibly colourful life, including more than 20 years in the tourism industry. Here he…
School principal, volcanologist, gold miner and now tour guide. GERRY JENNEKER (pictured above) has had an incredibly colourful life, including more than 20 years in the tourism industry. Here he…
Some quick thinking and a bit of mental dexterity earns Traveltalk’s JON UNDERWOOD a movie star prize he’ll never forget.
MARIA VASILI, senior consultant at Bay Travel and Cruise in Beaumaris, Victoria, shares her adventures on a recent trip to the Arctic.
Cyclone Alfred couldn’t blow the Australian cruise industry’s night of nights off course as the 22nd annual CLIA awards took place at Star City in Sydney.
HADRIEL TORRES is an award-winning travel photographer currently based in Perth. Here he shares some of his favourite pictures and explains why he was moved to take each shot. …
NANCY DE LOSA, a first-generation Italian Australian, runs a boutique cycling tour company with partner Damian Hancock. Here she talks about A’qto Cycling, which offers bespoke, owner-led tours in Italy.
The weather was fit for an historic royal welcome as Cunard’s latest ship celebrated her maiden visit to Australia at the weekend. Queen Anne, the cruise line’s first new vessel…
JON UNDERWOOD gets an unexpected treat as he sky-tests the service aboard South African Airways on a flight from Perth to Johannesburg.
There were drums, there were dancers and there were sundowners. All that was missing was an elephant or two as Bench Africa launched their glossy new brochure at a special…
I’ve been lucky enough to go on some agent famils in my time but Mega Lekker 2025 in South Africa was definitely one of the best, writes Traveltalk’s Jon Underwood….
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Easter Giveaway Competitions:
Day 1: Win a 3 night stay at Hotel Indigo, Bali Seminyak Beach. Comp Start: 1 April 2025 Comp Close: 12 May 2025. Draw to be held and announced in Traveltalk newsletter on 13 May 2025.
Prize valid from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2026
Advance Reservations Required
Blackout Periods may apply.
Day 2: Win a BridgeClimb Summit or Summit Insider Day experience for 2 adults. Comp Start: 2 April 2025 Comp Close: 13 May 2025. Draw to be held and announced in Traveltalk newsletter on 14 May 2025.
Not valid for 25 Dec 2025 to 3 Jan 2026
Not valid for Dawn, Twilight or Special Event Climbs.
Day 3: Win a two night stay at Intercontinental Perth City Centre in King Classic City View Room, luxury breakfast experience for 2 at Ascua and a cocktail experience on the terrace of Lounge Lounge & Bar for 2.
Comp Start: 3 April 2025 Comp Close: 14 May 2025. Draw to be held and announced in Traveltalk newsletter on 15 May 2025.
Day 4: 1 x $500 voucher towards an experience of your choice at Ultimate Winery Experiences. Comp Start: 7 April 2025 Comp Close: 18 May 2025. Draw to be held and announced in Traveltalk newsletter on 19 May 2025.
To redeem your voucher please email sales@ultimatewineryexperiences.com.au indicating your name, voucher number, preferred experience and preferred travel date. Valid for bookings within 6 months of redemption.
Voucher can be used as whole or part payment for any Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia experience that is valid for travel as listed at http://www.ultimatewineryexperiences.com.au. Where the cost of purchase exceeds the value of the voucher, the excess amount must be paid using an additional payment method. Where the cost of purchase in less than the value of the voucher no change will be given. Experiences are subject to availability at time of booking and minimum number requirements. Vouchers are not redeemable for cash. Lost or stolen vouchers will not be replaced or refunded. Currently, gift vouchers cannot be redeemed through online bookings. Photo ID may be required for redemption of voucher. As alcohol is served during all Ultimate Winery Experiences all guests must be over the age of 18 years.
Day 5: The two winners will each receive a two night stay at the Holiday Inn Resort Bali Canguu in a King Standard Ocean View, including daily breakfast and 1 x sunset cocktail for 2. Comp Start 8 April 2025 Comp Close 19 May 2025. Draw to be held and announced in Traveltalk newsletter on 20 May 2025.
Day 6: SCTI Annual Multi-trip policy up to the value of $3,000 AUD. Comp Start 9 April 2025 Comp Close 20 May 2025. Draw to be held and announced in Traveltalk newsletter on 21 May 2025.
Southern Cross Travel Insurance Prize Terms & Conditions:
All competition prizes are subject to the following Traveltalk conditions:
Information on how to enter the competition forms part of the terms of entry. Entry into the competition is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions.
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