Pittwater Life October 2017 Issue

Travel Life
Travel Life
Unlock the mysterious
kingdom of Myanmar
Out-of-the-ordinary
departures aboard Cruiseco the serenity of picturesque
destinations are becoming Explorer departing 15 and 22 Kandawgyi Park and the
increasingly popular with
travellers, as more and more
vacationers look to tick the box
of achieving broader cultural
and spiritual experiences.
Myanmar is one such
destination – with Cruiseco’s
11-night luxury river cruise
between Mandalay and Yangon
(Prome) enabling guests to
glimpse one of most unspoilt
destinations in the world.
Sailing along the waters of
Irrawaddy, Upper Irrawaddy
and Chindwin Rivers, you’ll
immerse in the rich culture and
beautiful scenery of Myanmar
whilst embracing the traditional
lifestyle.
Cruiseco is offering guests
$500 per person savings
on two exclusive Myanmar
March 2018. (Carrying just 58
guests across three decks, the
luxurious Cruiseco Explorer is
a hotel-style passenger ship.)
“It’s a fascinating adventure,”
said Travel View’s Sharon
Godden. “Highlights include
Kyaukhtatgyi Pagoda, home
to the exquisite 70-metre-long
reclining Buddha; Bagan’s
authentic local markets which
sell a variety of wood carvings,
fabrics and rattan products;
and Mandalay Hill, where
guests can enjoy panoramic
views of the voyage.”
Sharon said guests would
also explore the lush teak
forests of ancient Yangon and
sample Mandalay’s impressive
mix of classic and modern
culture, as well as soak up
glittering gold pagodas and
temples of Myanmar.
“Your evenings will feature
tantalising cuisine, enchanting
local entertainment and
service from a crew that’s
ever-attentive,” she promised.
The reduced rate Cruiseco
Explorer package starts from
$5,299 per person, twin share,
in a French Balcony Main Deck
cabin with floor to ceiling
windows for optimum viewing.
Price includes
return Economy Class
airfare from Sydney; sevennight
luxury cruise between
Mandalay and Yangon, including
on-board gratuities, soft
drinks, local beers, wine, daily
breakfast, lunch and dinner
(as specified); deluxe hotel
accommodation with two
nights at Mandalay Hill Resort
in Mandalay; two nights at the
five-star Sule Shangri-La Hotel
in Yangon; extensive sightseeing
with expert local guides;
plus all transfers.
Conditions apply – offer
valid for a limited time only
or until sold out; alternate
departures are 26 October and
2 November 2017 and 1 and 8
February, 2018.
* Want to know more?
Contact exclusive Cruiseco
member Travel View Cruise
View on 9630 4931.
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