Ramsgate Travel Service

07/10/2026

Do you know - some large cruise lines with thousands of passengers, have an exclusive area that operates as a "ship within a ship". This style of cruising was first introduced by MSC with their Yacht Club. So you have the feel of a small ship cruise, but can also access all of the main stream amenities and activities within the larger ship you are on.

These exclusive spaces are reserved for cruisers who have paid an entry level category of suite, and offer elevated dining experiences, in smaller restaurants, often featuring exclusive menus by world renowned chefs.
They also offer exclusive spaces with private sundecks, pools, hot tubs, and some lines have dedicated lounge areas with a complimentary bar and concierge.
Depending on the level of suite you choose, you may have a dedicated butler, personal concierge, and destination specialists.
Some lines include amenities like an unlimited premium drink packages, premium Starlink Wi-Fi.
One of the BEST FEATURES is the priority boarding and disembarking and access to different and more intimate and unusual shore excursions.

So don't just look at the price advertised, and think oceanview or balcony?? Ensure you are booking with a CLIA accredited cruise advisor to ensure you are getting value and the style of holiday that suits your purpose! Sometimes it is not a whole lot more in cost but the value is exceptional!

If you would like to know more about the "ship within a ship" concept, please contact us - we are your "Cruise Centre of the South". PH: 02 9529 3444

02/10/2026

OCTOBER - when the Christmas decorations start appearing, and the cruise industry celebrates Cruise Month.
Every week, a different style of cruising is featured, and as "The Cruise Centre of the South" we are well equipped to assist you with all your cruise enquiries.

04 - 11 Oct Ocean Cruising
12 - 17 Oct River Cruising
18 - 24 Oct Expedition Cruising
25 - 31 Oct Luxury Cruising

If you have never done a cruise, or you just don't know what type of cruise you are looking for, then we are your one stop shop.
Talia, Jenny and Justine have all been selling cruise for decades so are not new to this. Don't book a cruise without talking to us to ensure you are on the right ship for the type of holiday you are after.

19/09/2026

Talia and Justine attended CLIA’s annual Cruise360 this week. This years theme was Future Ready, Client Ready, Cruise Ready…..we have absolutely come away full of inspiration and ideas and We Are Absolutely Cruise Ready!

This year Cruise360 broke a record being the largest cruise conference ever held in the southern hemisphere with 900 delegates; comprising, cruise advisors, cruise lines, port authorities, tourism boards and other travel suppliers aligned with cruise. Such an important event on our calendar and we always return with an elevated enthusiasm about the future of cruise.

Well done to Marita, Joel and the full CLIA team (plus Louise)! What an incredible effort to make the now 2 full day event such a success. It just keeps on getting better year on year.

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10/09/2026

Jenny enjoyed staying at The Namia Riverside Retreat - a tranquil and Luxurious resort specialising in Traditional Vietnamese wellness.

This incredible resort has so many special inclusions such as a 90 minutes wellness treatment of your choice daily, early morning guided bike tour, yoga, t’ai chi, basket boat trips on the river, an evening sunset shuttle boat and a nighttime yoga experience.

The villas are extremely spacious with each having a private plunge pool. There are 3 dining venues at the resort offering beautifully curated menus.

After enjoying all that the beautiful town of Hoi An has to offer it’s a short 5 min drive back to the calm serenity of this incredible resort.

So if you are thinking about Vietnam, you really need to speak with Jenny who has the latest first hand experience on Vietnam.

07/09/2026

HAPPY 22nd ANNIVERSARY at Ramsgate Travel Service Jen.

Jenny is still in Vietnam - doing exactly what travel advisors love - exploring the world so that we can share with you, our new learnings and be able to create the most wonderful & memorable holidays for our clients!! Now no online booking portal can do that!!!

BUT ... Jenny is back on Monday, when we will celebrate her 22nd anniversary at Ramsgate Travel Service! No doubt if you speak with her in the coming weeks she will be wanting to share the amazing experiences she has had on her first trip to Vietnam. What a trip it has been (if you have not seen the earlier posts).

Thinking about Scandinavia??? Jen is also the person you will want to speak with having been to Norway and cruised the Coastal Voyage, and of course loved the Flam Railway! With over 36 years of travel experience, Jenny can arrange a trip to anywhere for you, and you will know that you are in safe hands.

Is it time for another holiday? Then why not pick up the phone next week, or email Jenny - she would love to hear from you. PH: 02 9529 3444 or [email protected]

05/09/2026

Clients Phil & Lynne sent us these photos from Longyearbyen - up in Norway's Svalbard archipelago, where they are this week, after doing a Hurtigruten cruise.

Probably the most well known town in the Arctic for its Northern Lights. They experience incredible periods (months at a time) of darkness and light - with 4 months of continuous polar night darkness in the winter and 4 months of 24-hour midnight sun in the summer.

A small coal mining town on Spitsbergen Island, with just 1000 residents, it is the world's northernmost permanently inhabited town - located at 78° North latitude.
With no roads connecting Longyearbyen to other settlements - the only way to travel outside the town is by boats, snowmobiles, or aircraft. To get there it is a 3 hour flight from Oslo or a 90 minute flight from Tromso.

FUN FACT: Polar Bear Safety: Carrying a fi***rm is mandatory when venturing outside town limits due to the real risk of polar bear encounters. That's scary!

DID YOU KNOW: There are No Graveyards, as the permafrost prevents bodies from decomposing; so the gravely ill or elderly must leave for the mainland.

Is Norway on your travel wishlist?? Jenny in the office has experienced this region and would love to assist you plan an unforgettable trip.

04/09/2026

Jenny's overnight accommodation in Hue was at Azerai La Residence. This hotel is part of The Small Luxury Hotels of the World group. It is an absolute French colonial masterpiece, with gorgeous architecture, and is located on the banks of the perfume river, known locally as Song Huong. With elegant pool gardens and a setting that feels like a private estate you almost forget where you are.

More photos to come of Hue, but this hotel deserves it's own post.

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03/09/2026

We have already sold 1/2 the rooms for this incredible hosted journey!!
If Sri Lanka is on your list - contact us now.

https://www.ramsgatetravel.com.au/2027-sri-lanka-in-style-brochure

𝙎𝙧𝙞 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙖 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙜𝙚𝙢 hiding in plain sight, and we warmly invite you to join a reprise of our very successful 2026 tour, in March/April 2027, 𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝘼𝙣𝙣𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙮 𝙍𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙨.

Our tour hallmarks -
🌴𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣,
🌴𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙤𝙙,
🌴𝙍𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙭𝙚𝙙 𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚,
🌴𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙙

Diversity is the order of the day with everything from mystic mountain-top tea plantations, to wildlife safaris, tropical beaches and colourful markets to keep cameras clicking.

This is 𝙖 𝙟𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 in a pocket-sized country brimming with them.

Join our small group and see the gem for yourself.
Contact us for a brochure link.

03/09/2026

What is Jenny up to in Vietnam???
An overnight cruise in Lan Ha Bay looks like this. The benefit - less crowded and equally spectacular as Halong Bay.

The "Bhaya Soul" Luxury and Wellness cruise was Vietnam's first wellness cruise, and offers 20 bespoke suites.

Begin the day with a mindful walking meditation within the cathedral like Tien Ong Cave.
Activities include kayaking through hidden lagoons and sea caves, visiting a floating fishing village or just relax on a sun lounge by the swimming pool.
Every guest enjoys a 45 minute complimentary wellness session.
Fresh and flavoursome local cuisine.
Sunset drinks in deck wit the limestone landscape behind
Evening concludes with a guided meditation under the Starlit sky

02/09/2026

It is all about the timing!!! Jenny had a packed day in Hanoi experiencing a variety of activities and places, but with something a little different. They started out in vintage military jeeps, exploring Hanoi. There was a visit to the Famous Train Street - look at how close the tracks are to the people selling their wares and the cafes. Then a visit and walk along the famous Long Bien Bridge, followed by a unique restaurant lunch with the famous egg coffee - "one of the nicest things I have had, and all in an oasis of calm amongst the hutsle and bustle of a busy city".

If you have been to Hanoi, what was your highlight?