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09/10/2026

Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading destination- and culinary-focused luxury cruise line, is opening for sale today 12 distinct segments of Oceania Aurelia’s inaugural 180-day Around the World voyage in 2028.

Ranging from 10 to 19 days, each segment offers travellers a curated slice of the ship’s extraordinary global itinerary, which departs Miami in January 2028 and includes an 18-day sailing from Los Angeles to Papeete, a two-week voyage from Sydney to Bali and a 12-day itinerary from Taipei to Tokyo.

“Oceania Aurelia was designed for travelers who want to explore the world in comfortable elegance - where space, warmth and personalized care allow them to fully relax and enjoy the journey on a ship that truly feels like home,” said Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer of Oceania Cruises. “Whether tracing the atolls of the South Pacific or threading through ports of the Mediterranean, these 12 segments give the opportunity to experience a chapter of Oceania Aurelia’s remarkable 180-day global journey.”

Across her inaugural Around the World voyage in 2028, Oceania Aurelia will call on destinations spanning six continents, with overnight stays in captivating destinations such as Papeete, Bora Bora, Sydney, Bali, Tokyo, Bangkok and Mumbai. Thousands of small-group shore excursions will be available to guests to explore the local culture, cuisine and heritage of these destinations, with nearly 100 UNESCO World Heritage sites within reach across the full Around the World sailing.

Highlighted 2028 Around the World Voyage Segments aboard Oceania Aurelia:

Two Oceans Odyssey: 17-day voyage from Miami to Los Angeles, departing 19 January 2028. Journey through the Panama Canal and along the vibrant coastlines of Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Mexico, discovering a rich blend of tropical landscapes, colourful cultures, and coastal cities before arriving in Los Angeles.

South Pacific Serenade: 19-day voyage from Papeete to Sydney, departing 23 February 2028. Set sail on a South Pacific adventure and discover idyllic island destinations including Bora Bora, Pago Pago, Vava’u, Lautoka, Port Vila and Noumea before sailing onwards to Sydney.

Isles of the Orient: 14-day voyage from Bali to Taipei, departing 27 March 2028. Explore the diverse landscapes and cultures of Southeast Asia and Taiwan, with calls at Jakarta, Singapore, Puerto Princesa, Coron, Manila, Salomague and Hualien before concluding in Taipei.

Pearls of East Asia: 12-day voyage from Taipei to Tokyo, departing 10 April 2028. Enjoy a visit to South Korea and an expansive exploration of Japan, with calls including Busan, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Kochi and Osaka, combining ancient traditions, vibrant cities and rich culinary culture before concluding in Tokyo.

Treasures of Southeast Asia: 12-day voyage from Hong Kong to Bangkok, departing 2 May 2028. Journey through Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand, with calls including Hanoi (Ha Long Bay), Ho Chi Minh City, Sihanoukville and Ko Kood, where storied traditions meet dynamic cities, before concluding in Bangkok.

Timeless Mediterranean: 14-day voyage from Istanbul to Barcelona, departing 20 June 2028. Discover the Mediterranean’s rich history and coastal beauty, visiting destinations such as Athens, Katakolon, Messina, Salerno, Rome, Florence, Pisa and Livorno, Nice, Saint-Tropez, Sète and Palamos, concluding in Barcelona.

For more information on Oceania Cruises’ collection of extended global itineraries, visit OceaniaCruises.com or call Oceania Cruises on 1300 355 200 (Australia), 0800 625 691 (NZ), or speak with a professional travel advisor.

https://www.oceaniacruises.com/

08/10/2026

Celebrate Día de Mu***os with an unforgettable evening of music, dance and culture when Victor Valdes brings Victor Valdes: Viva Mexico - Day of the Dead Spectacular to the Seymour Centre on 31 October.

Joined by his Big Mariachi Band, Valdes will take audiences on a vibrant journey through Mexico's rich musical traditions, featuring Mariachi, Boleros, Banda, Son Jarocho and Mexican Cumbia, alongside traditional folkloric dance, stunning visuals, a Day of the Dead market and cultural installations.

Victor Valdes: Viva Mexico - Day of the Dead Spectacular
31 October 2026
York Theatre, Seymour Centre, Chippendale

https://www.seymourcentre.com/event/victor-valdes-viva-mexico-day-of-the-dead-spectacular/
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07/10/2026

A one-day Pride party at sea with Reef Magic!

As part of the official Cairns Pride Festival, we're turning the Reef Magic pontoon into the most spectacular Pride party in Far North Queensland. Pride on the Pontoon starts from the moment we leave the marina, with live entertainment featuring local Drag icons, three DJs, Pride games and giveaways. Redeem a free tropical cocktail and have a boogie with the reef right at your feet, or snorkel straight off the pontoon with all gear included, plus a glass-bottom boat or semi-submarine tour and a buffet lunch.

For one day only - 18th October 2026! Bring your favourite people and celebrate love, connection and community out on the water.

Save 20% - use promo code CNSPRIDE

Book now at https://www.reefmagic.com.au/cairns-pride/

Terms and Conditions: Offer valid for travel on 18 October 2026 only. Promo code CNSPRIDE must be entered to receive 20% off. Direct bookings only. Reef Magic operates all tours and activities as normal on the day. No water activities after consuming alcohol. The vessel and pontoon are strictly non-smoking and non-vaping. Standard Reef Magic terms, conditions and cancellation policy apply.

06/10/2026

After selling more tickets and breaking more hearts than 1D and NSYNC combined, the world's biggest boyband is finally calling it quits.

This October, FUCCBOIS: LIVE IN CONCERT brings Brendan, Brandon, Tyler and Also Brendan to Sydney's Darling Quarter Theatre for the final Australian stop on their farewell tour. Expect chart-topping hits, iconic dance moves, backstage drama and enough unresolved tensions to tear the band apart before the encore. Fresh from acclaimed runs at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival and London's Soho Theatre, FUCCBOIS: LIVE IN CONCERT is heading to Sydney from 27 October to 14 November 2026.

FUCCBOIS: LIVE IN CONCERT
27 October - 14 November 2026
Darling Quarter Theatre, Sydney

https://www.darlingquartertheatre.com.au/event/fuccbois-live-in-concert

02/10/2026

We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming release of LA BOLA NEGRA in Australian cinemas on October 15.

Spanning three eras, 1932, 1937 and 2017, LA BOLA NEGRA explores q***r identity, repression and family history against the changing social landscape of Spain. Inspired by the legacy of Spanish poet and playwright Federico García Lorca, the film explores love, loss, inheritance and the lasting impact of the past.

The film has received significant international acclaim, winning the prestigious People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival and Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival.

Rialto Distribution AU are excited to invite q***r communities and organisations across Australia to be part of the film’s release and help bring audiences together to experience this important piece of q***r cinema.

They are offering opportunities for community groups to organise cinema screenings, group bookings and promotional activity around the release. It’s a great opportunity to bring your community together and share a film that explores q***r identity, history and the experiences that connect generations.

For more information about group bookings or community opportunities, please contact me at [email protected].

Rialto Distribution AU look forward to bringing LA BOLA NEGRA to audiences across Australia this October.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UZVupCH6xc&feature=youtu.be

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01/10/2026

Join Team Rainbow Queensland for the Brisbane River Pride Parade 🚢

SAT 24 OCT • 4–6PM 🌈

Email [email protected] with your name and any dietary requirements! 👇

https://teamrainbow.org.au/event/brisbane-river-pride-parade/
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28/09/2026

Coastal Twist Art's & Culture Festival, taking place on the NSW Central Coast from 27 September to 4 October 2026.

Now in its sixth year, Coastal Twist has become one of Australia's most unique regional Pride festivals, combining q***r culture, arts, entertainment, community connection and a stunning beachside destination just 70 minutes from Sydney.

With this year's theme, Radical Radiance, we're inviting LGBTIQA+ communities and allies from across Australia to join us for eight days of cabaret, live music, visual arts, parties, community events and the iconic Coastie Carnie Fair Day, all set against the backdrop of some of Australia's most beautiful coastline.

As regional Pride events continue to play a vital role in fostering visibility, belonging and inclusion, we'd be grateful for your support in sharing this announcement with your audiences, networks and communities.

https://coastaltwist.org.au/
Coastal Twist Festival

25/09/2026

Look at what Australian city made the short list!! 👇🌈

https://www.pinktickettravel.com/article/travel-destinations-for-bears

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23/09/2026

Welcome to our newest member, Club Tropical Resort Port Douglas

Welcome to a new era of Club Tropical Resort — where an iconic Port Douglas escape has been reimagined for 2026. Fresh from a major refurbishment, the resort now introduces an elevated tropical wellness experience, blending relaxed luxury, contemporary comfort, and the laid-back charm guests have always loved.

From alternating spa plunges between hot and cold therapy pools, a luxurious steam room, and a new cedar dry sauna, to the invigorating experience of a traditional Swedish drop bucket, this exciting transformation has created a sanctuary designed for indulgence, relaxation, and reconnection. Alongside our newly renovated rooms, many of our much-loved tropical apartments have also been thoughtfully refreshed, delivering a refined coastal aesthetic with an effortless luxe feel.

Perfectly positioned on vibrant Macrossan Street in the heart of Port Douglas, the resort places boutique shopping, award-winning restaurants, cafés, and bars right at your doorstep. The Reef Marina and famous Four Mile Beach are also just an easy stroll away. Whether you’re planning a romantic escape, family holiday, wellness retreat, or wedding getaway, Club Tropical Resort offers a collection of spacious, self-contained Studio Rooms and 1- & 2-Bedroom Apartments — all fully air-conditioned and designed to suit every style of traveller. Surrounded by tranquil water gardens, tropical landscaping, and peaceful rock pools, the resort offers a calming oasis away from the everyday, whilst still being moments from everything Port Douglas has to offer.

Club Tropical Resort is also the ideal base for exploring the wonders of Tropical North Queensland, including the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Kuranda Hinterland, and the breathtaking Atherton Tablelands. A refreshed icon. Elevated tropical wellness with a refined luxe feel.

Welcome to the NEW era of Club Tropical Resort.

https://clubtropicalresort.com.au/

21/09/2026

Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading destination- and culinary-focused luxury cruise line, announced the industry’s first entirely gluten-free ocean voyage. Sailing aboard Oceania Vista® in 2028, the groundbreaking journey will invite guests to experience the full breadth of the line’s renowned culinary programme without the need to navigate menus, question preparation practices or worry about cross-contact.

Departing 31 May, 2028, the 12-night roundtrip voyage from Southampton will explore the landscapes and historic cities of England, Ireland and Scotland, with calls including Cork (Cobh), Dublin (Dún Laoghaire), Glasgow (Greenock), Stornoway in the Hebrides and Edinburgh (Newhaven).

“As a brand with food at its heart, we believe every guest should be able to experience the joy and discovery that define dining with Oceania Cruises,” said Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer of Oceania Cruises. “This voyage gives our culinary team an extraordinary opportunity to reimagine our acclaimed onboard dining experiences through an entirely gluten-free lens while remaining true to the creativity, quality, and abundance at the heart of our philosophy to serve The Finest Cuisine at Sea. Most importantly, it will allow guests to relax into their vacation knowing the entire culinary experience has been created with them in mind.”

Every onboard dining venue aboard Oceania Vista will offer entirely gluten-free menus from signature specialty restaurants Toscana, Polo Grill, Red Ginger and Jacques to more casual venues such as Aquamar Kitchen and Waves Grill. Plus, guests aboard this sailing can indulge in afternoon tea, in-suite dining, and enjoy freshly baked pastries from The Bakery without having to limit their choices or plan each meal around their dietary needs.

For travellers who must follow a gluten-free diet, dining away from home can require constant vigilance: reviewing ingredients, asking detailed questions about preparation, and assessing the possibility of cross-contact. By addressing those concerns across the complete onboard culinary programme, Oceania Cruises will create an environment in which guests can focus fully on their vacation - discovering remarkable destinations, enjoying exceptional cuisine, and sharing the experience with the people who matter most.

The voyage is being developed in collaboration with Celiac Cruise, a leader in gluten-free travel with extensive experience creating safe, worry-free vacation experiences for the celiac and gluten-free communities. Celiac Cruise is providing its expertise and insight into the needs of gluten-free travellers and will serve as an official booking partner for the voyage.

“For travelers with celiac disease, food is something that has to be considered at virtually every stage of a journey – where to eat, what to order, how something has been prepared and the potential for cross-contact,” said Maureen Basye, founder of Celiac Cruise. “The opportunity to board a ship knowing the culinary experience has been designed to be entirely gluten-free fundamentally changes what travel can feel like for so many. Instead of planning their vacation around food, guests on this sailing can focus on the destinations they are exploring, the people they are traveling with, and the simple joy of traveling well.”

The sailing reflects Oceania Cruises’ broader culinary ethos: an unwavering commitment to thoughtful hospitality, exceptional quality and meaningful choice. It also represents an exciting challenge for the line’s best-in-class culinary team – to demonstrate that an entirely gluten-free experience can deliver the same variety, creativity and pleasure guests expect from Oceania Cruises.

Guests may reserve the voyage through their preferred travel agency and travel advisor, or through Celiac Cruise at celiaccruise.com/oceania-vista-2028, or directly with Oceania Cruises at OceaniaCruises.com or by calling Oceania Cruises on 1300 355 200 (Australia), 0800 625 691 (NZ), or speak with a professional travel advisor.