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22.01.2022 Super exciting announcement - Mat's WW2 cruise is back on! A large number of 2020 bookings have already moved across to 2021 so cabins will be limited but we have more balconies now as these sold out like crazy last time. We can't wait to see you there 6th Oct 2021 FOR FULL DETAILS OR TO BOOK ONLINE GO TO https://bit.ly/2XXpOBM SUMMARY From $1,999 per person twin share... Ship: Pacific Explorer Date: 6 October 2021 Nights: 10 Departure: Brisbane Ports: Brisbane Australia, Alotau Papua New Guinea, Kitava Trobriand Islands, Rabaul Papua New Guinea, Kiriwina Is Trobriand Islands, Conflict Islands PNG, Brisbane Australia Includes 10 night cruise on board the 4-Star Pacific Explorer Hosted by Mat McLachlan Exclusive 3-day WW2 conference with leading historians (2 sessions each day) Exclusive shore tours accompanied by select conference historians at Milne Bay and Rabaul Exotic cultural destinations including Kitava, Kiriwina and Conflict Islands All meals including three private group dinners with historians and other guests Welcome cocktail party See more

21.01.2022 Confident that he is one of the world's most passionate fans of river cruising, here is our Gil McLachlan with Amadeus Brilliant moored by the beautiful town of Miltenberg in Bavaria. With its old half-timber buildings this is one of Germany's most historic places. As you can see, the town is built between the river and the steep slopes, accounting for it's unusual dimensions - 2.4 kilometers long but only 150 metres wide! You can explore Miltenberg on our German Riverscapes cruise from Passau to Trier; nine-days exploring the Rhine and the Danube from just $1,920. Please ask our team for more details: 1300 662 115 or [email protected] www.ovationtravel.com..au For more on Amadeus www.amadeus-rivercruises.com.au

20.01.2022 Music cruises are still cruising, and are heavily booked, but here's a chance to save up to 35%. From $2829 INSTANT CONFIRMATION ! PLEASE BOOK ONLINE as our phones are running hot assisting people affected by the current virus problems. Or if absolutely essential, email [email protected] but it might take some time to get back to you. ** You can use AMEX POINTS for full or part payment (most cards)... *** SHHH CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET? Some deals cannot be advertised and go only to people on our private "Word of Mouth" list (WOM). We will try to get these and other red hot offers to you within 30 minutes of release. Sign up at http://eepurl.com/gmnNTr https://www.go.cruising.com.au/ovation-t/music-cruises-2020

19.01.2022 CRUISE PACKAGE SPECIAL - CRUISE ON THE LUXURIOUS AZAMARA QUEST FOR 12 NIGHTS ON THE MYANMAR MYSTERIES FOR 31ST OCTOBER 2019 DEPARTURE... PACKAGE INCLUSIONS - 12 NIGHT CRUISE WITH AZAMARA QUEST ON THE MYANMAR MYSTERIES RETURN FLIGHTS EX SYDNEY/MELBOURNE OR BRISBANE 1 NIGHT SINGAPORE STOPOVER AzAMAZING EVENING EVENT SELECTED STANDARD SPIRITS, INTERNATION BEERS, WINES, SOFT DRINKS, COFFEES, TEAS & BOTTLED WATER ONBOARD MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT ONBOARD ALL PORT FEES AND TAXES GRATUITIES ONBOARD TOTAL PACKAGE PRICE - $3229 PER PERSON BASED ON TWIN SHARE INSIDE CABIN OR $3719 PER PERSON FOR A OCEANVIEW CABIN OR $5759 PER PERSON FOR A BALCONY CABIN AT THIS PRICE CABINS WILL SELL OUT FAST - FIRST IN BEST DRESSED! Also you can use your American Express Points to pay for your holiday or we do have a layby plan in place to pay off your holiday over time. PLEASE CONTACT OVATION TRAVEL & CRUISE PLANNERS ON 1300 662 995 or EMAIL [email protected]

18.01.2022 PRINCESS CRUISE SALE! Sapphire Princess is coming to Australia with 44 itineraries to choose from!... On Sale from Thursday 27th February 2020 - register your interest now - DON'T MISS OUT! Departures from Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane! Example Departures - Departs 1 May 20 3 Nights Western Australian Gateway from $249 per person, twin share Departs 4 May 20 8 Nights Coral QLD Coast from $599 per person, twin share Departs 8 Jun 20 15 Nights Northern Explorer from $1199 per person, twin share Departs 10 Aug 20 28 Nights Round Australia from $3249 per person, twin share Departs 25 Aug 20 13 Nights Southern Australia Explorer from $1479 per person, twin share Deaprts 11 Oct 20 8 Nights Southern Australia and Tasmania from $849 per person, twin share Any many many more..... * CALL OVATION TRAVEL on 1300 662 995 or email [email protected] (office hours are 9 to 5 Monday to Friday) ** You can use AMEX POINTS for full or part payment (most cards) *** SHHH CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET? Some deals cannot be advertised and go only to people on our private "Word of Mouth" list. We will try to get these and other red hot offers to you within 30 minutes of release. Sign up at http://eepurl.com/gmnNTr

18.01.2022 AUSTRALIA HOTTEST ROCK MUSIC CRUISE PRE- SALE ROCK THE BOAT 2020 ON ROYAL CARIBBEAN ON NOW!!! PRICES FROM $2799 per person twin share for an Interior cabin.... $3549 per person twin share for a Oceanview cabin $4199 per person twin share for a Balcony cabin $4889 per person twin share for a Suite Setting sail from Brisbane onboard Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas for 7 spectacular nights from 24 November - 1 December 2020, Rock the Boat 2020 celebrates a decade of voyages with a celebration that will be unlike any cruise ever before. Rock Legends Include - Suzi Quatro, Jon Stevens, Russell Morris, Ross Wilson, Adam Thompson & Bohemian Rhapsody, The Radiators, Satisfaction - The Stones Show, Dirty Deeds, The Great Creedence Revival Show, The Tina Turner Show Feat Rebecca OÇonnor and many many more. Itinerary - Brisbane, At Sea, At Sea, Noumea, Isle of Pines, At Sea, At Sea and return to Brisbane on the 1st Dec 2020. BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT - 25% REQUIRED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF BOOKING. OFFER OPEN TO PUBLIC ON THE 12th APRIL 2019. Also you can use your American Express Points to pay for your holiday or we do have a layby plan in place to pay off your holiday over time. PLEASE CONTACT OVATION TRAVEL & CRUISE PLANNERS ON 1300 662 995 or EMAIL [email protected]

15.01.2022 CRUISIN COUNTRY 2020 HAS ARRIVED ON ROYAL CARIBBEAN'S EXCITING NEW SHIP - SERENADE OF THE SEAS!!! ALSO WITH THE BIGGEST LINE UP IN ITS TEN YEAR HISTORY!! DEPARTING SYDNEY 5TH OCT 2020 for 8 nights and back to SYDNEY ON 13TH OCT 2020. Pacific Island ports of call include Lifou, Isle of Pines and Noumea.... BOOK NOW ONLINE NOW ON - http://bit.ly/CruisinCountry2020 INSIDE CABINS START AT AUD$2899.00 per person twin share OCEAN VIEW CABINS START AT AUD$3679.00 per person twin share BALCONY CABINS START AT AUD$4349.00 per person twin share Featuring headliner Lee Kernaghan performing with his family Tania and Ray Kernaghan, Troy Cassar-Daley, Adam Harvey, Gina Jeffreys, The Kirkpatrick Family, Amber Lawrence, The French Family Live, Johnny Cash Live featuring Daniel Thompson & Stuie French and many more - over 58 artists!!! PLEASE NOTE LIMITED EARLYBIRD OFFER - This offer includes a 10% discount off your booking PLUS a VIP package which include priority embarkation on day of departure and priority access to the headliner shows in the main theatre - thi sis something passengers wait hours in line to secure their spots at the front of the theatre and is also the first time this has been offered on board any music cruise. Also you can use your American Express Points to pay for your holiday or we do have a layby plan in place to pay off your holiday over time. PLEASE CONTACT OVATION TRAVEL & CRUISE PLANNERS ON 1300 662 995 or EMAIL [email protected] OR BOOK ONLINE NOW ON - http://bit.ly/CruisinCountry2020

14.01.2022 Hot off the press! Here's the new McLachlan European Holidays brochure for 2020 and 2021 featuring more than 220 tours that include short breaks, live events, single traveller specials and our exclusive Luxuria Signature Collection. These expanded choices for your European experience include accommodation ranging from three-star hotels to boutique villas, and historic chateaux on the Luxuria departures. https://www.euroholidays.com.au/brochures/mmeh2020.html# Call 1300 662 995 or email [email protected]

14.01.2022 SO CLOSE! Thanks to everyone who has subscribed to Mat's Youtube channel.A few days back we needed 250 more to get to 1,000 (apparently that's an important number to Youtube) and now we only need 140! Great effort everyone so sincere thanks. If you haven't had a chance yet we'd greatly appreciate it if you could subscribe. It includes Mat's podcasts as well - not just military history but also the amazing interview with lunar astronaut Charlie Duke, the search for the remains of Amelia Earhart, the history of the MCG, and the real story of the final days of Ned Kelly. SHARES would also be appreciated. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4UrIok0hMNYfdhiDPfwL4w

14.01.2022 WIN A TRIP! To celebrate the release of the acclaimed World War 1 film, 1917, Channel 7's Sunrise and Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours are giving you the chance to win a trip to France to retrace the steps of the Anzacs on the Western Front. One lucky winner and a friend will receive return flights to Paris and seats on the 4-Day Western Front Explorer Tour to discover the Australian battlefield sites of the Western Front. For your chance to win, click here! https://7news.com.au//win-a-trip-to-france-to-celebrate-th For more information on this tour, or how to add another tour, cruise or river cruise to your trip, just contact Ovation Travel: 1300 662 995 or [email protected]

11.01.2022 YOUR RIGHTS IF YOUR TRIP IS UNABLE TO PROCEED (Includes ACCC statement): Like travel agents everywhere we are swamped with work getting stranded passengers home, but we are also getting calls for advice on cancellation. Apologies if we are struggling to reply promptly but this information should help: Australian travellers bounce back very quickly once these crises end, so there is a general industry request for people to accept postponement of arrangements rather than to can...cel and we strongly support this. Here FYI is the official position from the ACCC as supplied by CATO (Please SHARE): Situation: My flight, cruise or tour has been cancelled. Question: Am I entitled to a refund? If your travel is cancelled the ACCC expects that you will receive a refund or other remedy, such as a credit note or voucher, in most circumstances. However, if the event is cancelled due to government restrictions, this impacts your rights under the consumer guarantees. You may still be entitled to a refund under the terms and conditions of your ticket. You should contact the business directly to request a refund or other remedy such as a credit note or voucher. The ACCC encourages all businesses to treat consumers fairly in these exceptional circumstances. Situation: My flight, cruise or tour service has been cancelled. Question: Am I entitled to compensation for related expenses booked separately, such as accommodation? You should first approach the provider of the related service to see if they are prepared to offer a refund, replacement service or voucher. You should also check whether you are covered under any travel insurance policy. You may be entitled to compensation for these expenses under the Australian Consumer Law but this will depend on the specific circumstances. This is unlikely to be the case where the travel is cancelled due to government restrictions. ********************* IF IN AUSTRALIA you might wish to subscribe to our regular newsletter. Sign up at http://eepurl.com/gmnNTr (not suitable for people outside Australia)

10.01.2022 P&O and Carnival plan to resume voyages from 15 May. Carnival Australia has just announced the extension of the voluntary suspension of Australian and New Zealand sailings by P&O Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line. The details around the temporary pause are different for guests in Australia and New Zealand, due to different approaches from each Government in relation to the resumption of international cruising. Carnival Australia CEO Sture Myrmell said the company aimed to make... it as simple as possible for passengers in both Australia and New Zealand to have confidence in booking future cruises. In Australia, P&O Cruises will resume its operations on 15 May 2020, a month after the previously announced resumption date, affecting ten Pacific Dawn and Pacific Explorer voyages. In New Zealand P&O will suspend voyages until 30 June 2020, consistent with the NZ Government's approach, impacting 11 Pacific Aria cruises. P&O is also cancelling its State of Origin and Taste of Tasmania (formerly Dark Mofo) departures, with the aim of providing certainty for guests. Carnival Cruise Line also plans to resume its Australian voyages on 15 May 2020, after discussions with the Australian Government. At this stage there's been no update from Carnival Australia regarding a resumption of cruising by its other locally operating brand, Princess Cruises. ****TO KEEP UP TO DATE you might like to subscribe to our newsletter. Also, Some deals cannot be advertised and go only to people on our private "Word of Mouth" list (WOM). We will try to get these and other red hot offers to you within 30 minutes of release. Sign up at http://eepurl.com/gmnNTr ** You can use AMEX POINTS for full or part payment of all cruises (most cards) Image may contain: sky, bridge, outdoor and water

09.01.2022 SAVE UP TO $3,000 per couple. No kids, no casinos, no comparison. This is how Viking describes its on the water experience and with new safety protocols for cruise ships world-wide being rolled out, and a huge range of specials combined with "money safe" offers, cruise sales are back. Tomorrow we'll be launching this new range of Viking specials, so here is a sneak preview before anyone else sees them. For more info or to book you can email [email protected] You ...can also USE YOUR AMEX POINTS for full or part payment! (Most Amex cards) ****TO KEEP UP TO DATE you might like to subscribe to the Ovation newsletter. Also, Some deals cannot be advertised and go only to people on this private "Word of Mouth" list (WOM). Sign up at http://eepurl.com/gmnNTrr

07.01.2022 NEW QUEEN ELIZABETH DEPARTURES! Cunard's Queen Elizabeth has extended her stay in Australian waters and 6 new amazingly priced sailings are now on sale.... They are cruise only! We can assist with airfares from San Francisco or Vancouver back to Australia. This is rare and not to be missed - these low fares will sell out! Full Payment upon booking as cabins will sell instantly! Departs 9 Mar 2020 6 Nights Syd to Syd (Itinerary - Sydney, Eden, Port Arthur, Hobart, Sydney) Starts at Inside Cabin - $599, Outside Cabin - $699, Balcony Cabin - $799 Departs 15 Mar 2020 11 Nights Syd to Syd (Itinerary - Sydney, Wellington, Auckland, Tauranga, Bay of Islands, Sydney) Starts at Inside Cabin - $999, Outside Cabin - $1199, Balcony Cabin - $1399 Departs 26 Mar 2020 6 Nights Syd to Syd (Itinerary - Sydney, Burnie, Melbourne, Eden, Sydney) Starts at Inside Cabin - $599, Outside Cabin - $699, Balcony Cabin - $799 Departs 1 Apr 2020 11 Nights Syd to Syd (Itinerary - Sydney, Wellington, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay of Islands, Sydney) Starts at Inside Cabin - $999, Outside Cabin - $1199, Balcony Cabin - $1399 Departs 12 Apr 2020 27 Nights Syd to Syd (Itinerary - Sydney, Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Cairns, Darwin, Fremantle, Busselton, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Melbourne, Sydney) Inside Cabin - $1799, Outside Cabin - $1949, Balcony Cabin - $2199 Departs 9 May 2020 22 Nights Syd to San Francisco (Itinerary - Sydney, Noumea, Port Vila, Kahului, Honolulu, Los Angeles, San Francisco) Inside Cabin - $1699, Outside Cabin - $1849, Balcony Cabin - $2099 Departs 9 May 2020 25 Nights Syd to Vancouver (Itinerary - Sydney, Noumea, Port Vila, Kahului, Honolulu, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver) Inside Cabin - $1799, Outside Cabin - $1949, Balcony Cabin - $2199 Grauities are not included and all prices are based on twin share. Also you can use your American Express Points (most cards) to pay for your holiday or we do have a layby plan in place to pay off your holiday over time. PLEASE BOOK ONLINE 24/7 - https://www.go.cruising.com.au//europe-sept-2020-norwegian OR during office hours phone 1300 662 995 or email - [email protected] (Office hours are 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday) *** SHHH CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET? Some deals cannot be advertised and go only to people on our private "Word of Mouth" list. We will try to get these and other red hot offers to you within 30 minutes of release. Sign up at http://eepurl.com/gmnNTr

07.01.2022 NORTHERN EUROPE EXPEDITION CRUISE INCLUDING NORMANDY BEACHES: Readers are very enthusiastic about the rewards of military history tours (in fact, the world's leading operator in this field, Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours, is our sister company) and we have noted a great cruise on National Geographic Explorer to Northern Europe which departs on 17 May 2020 which call at the Normandy Beaches. National Geographic Explorer has a maximum capacity of 148 guests, with a complete co...mplement of expedition tools, plus all bar tabs and crew gratuities also being covered. There will be some fascinating people on this departure, including Mark Bielski (National Geographic Staff) and Jay Dickman (National Geographic Photographer), plus a host of others. Just a few of the highlights: Take in the stunning architecture in Lübeck, a medieval German city founded in 1143 that is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site Cruise the storybook canals of Bruges on a private boat tour Explore Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum to see The Night Watch, perhaps the most famous of Rembrandt’s paintings Walk in the footsteps of Allied soldiers along Omaha Beach, a WWII site that was part of the largest amphibious invasion in history Sail past England’s otherworldly Cliffs of Dover, white-chalk cliffs rising 350 feet from the sea Navigate up the River Thames and under Tower Bridge, one of London’s most recognizable landmarks. For more information or to book: Email: [email protected] Phone: 1300 662 995 www.ovationtravel.com.au

06.01.2022 Many private trips, tours and cruises, especially river cruises in Europe, align with one of the world's most significant experiences, Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours. You can do an Amadeus river cruise from Paris to Normandy return, packaged with a Western Front explorer tour and accommodation in Paris, from $3997. For history in general, it's well worth subscribing to Mat's "Living History" YouTube channel which also provides easy access to his brilliant podcasts which cover interviews with people from lunar astronauts to famous historians. Highly recommended. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4UrIok0hMNYfdhiDPfwL4w

02.01.2022 REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES SPECIAL CRUISE SALE! SEWARD TO VANCOUVER 7 NIGHTS DEPARTS 28TH AUGUST 2019 ONBOARD THE SEVEN SEAS MARINER... FARES FOR VERANDAH SUITE START AT AUD$3479 PER PERSON Includes up to 44 free shore excursions, free unlimited beverages including fine wines and premium spirits, free open bars and lounges plus in-suite mini-bar replenished daily, free pre-paid gratuities, free speciality restaurants and free unlimited WI-FI! Many other cruise itineraries and special offers available with Regent Seven Seas - please contact our dedicated Ovation Travel & Cruise Department on 1300 662 995 or EMAIL [email protected] Also you can use your American Express Points to pay for your holiday or we do have a layby plan in place to pay off your holiday over time.