By Catriona Rowntree
Join us this week for part two of Ask the Concierge: Revisiting Asia, where we are revisiting 10 of our favourite Asian destinations. We ask the concierge where they take their own guests, what the best places are for night-time entertainment, what key phrases visitors should learn, what their best keep secrets are and many more tips you need to know when travelling through Asia!
Interview with Dr Jenny Gray: "I am an avid scuba diver and have found the best diving in Indonesia. We love to stay on a boat and travel through the islands seeing both large and small creatures. When I am underwater it is so peaceful and beautiful. The sense of weightlessness is amazing and almost ...
Question from Lisa: Hi Catriona, How do I find a good travel agent? Thanks, Lisa Catriona's Answer: Hello Lisa, I reached out to Sarah Whitty of The Hotel Connection, who (pardon the pun) has connected JTC with some great worldwide hotels and ‘lifestyle concierges’ to interview for you and Sarah advised… Your first priority is to make sure the travel agent is AFTA accredited and you ...
Question from Karen: Hi Catriona, Just wondering if you have any tips on travelling with a toddler to Bali to help them avoid Bali belly - apart from the obvious 'no ice', bottled water, etc.? Thanks, Karen Catriona's Answer: Hello Karen, You’re in for a great time. Bali can be beautiful for bubs and I’ve some top tips to help you through: 1. Bali Baby ...
It took many, many Getaway trips before I could say I had spent the night in a zoo, and I went to Bali Safari & Marine Park, an hour’s drive from Kuta, to make that claim. I woke to unusual bird calls, lions roaring in the distance and from my balcony, I could see zebras, ostriches ...
Join Catriona Rowntree for the first-ever Journeys to Come virtual forum bringing Australia’s travel sector together to welcome people back to travel.
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