We've compiled a list of our top spots for diving and snorkelling in our favourite destinations.

Any of these can be incorporated as part of a tailor-made holiday, or we can arrange a dedicated trip for the hardcore divers amongst you.

Shipwreck Hut, a popular beachside bar on Rarotonga’s beautiful Betela Beach, has been named one of the top three beach bars in the world in a recent article by CNN.

The prestigious Relais & Châteaux association has long provided the discerning traveller with the best private hotels and fine restaurants worldwide. This year they have added a further 3 of Bridge & Wickers favourite luxuruy properties to is current 45 member collection, including Qualia on Hamilton Island, Saffire Freycinet on Tasmania's east coast and Huka Lodge in Taupo, New Zealand.

UK author and film producer, Peter Crawford, will be guest lecturer on board the Aranui 3’s two-week voyage to the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia, departing from Tahiti on 4 February 2012.

Since most airlines put up their prices on (or around) December 13th, you can often make considerable savings on airfares by taking off before the seasonal peak. Our consultants can tailor any holiday to your requirements but here are some examples of savings.

Catherine Herron reports on her recent trip to Fiji.....

We have some fantastic offers with Orion Cruises - save up to 50% on 2012 departures if you book by the 30th November 2011. Savings up to £3085 per person. Click here for more details.

Our friends at the Cook Islands Tourist board are partnering with high end brand Mulberry in their New Bond Street store for Vogue Fashions Night Out in London this Thursday - 8^th September (part of London Fashion Week) http://fashions-night-out.vogue.co.uk/
During the evening many of the designer stores in London will be putting on various events, activities, themes, food/drink and entertainment in their stores with select roads such as New Bond St. closed to traffic for the evening.

Mulberry’s in-store activities will include a Celebrity DJ, prize draws, nail booth, funky photo booths, food and drink plus Cook Islands Tourism providing the luxury travel theme including fun things like Cook Islands dancers/drummer performances plus a chance to win a fantastic luxury break in the Cook Islands.

Everyone is welcome and tickets or invitations are not required so if you’d like to find out more about the Cook Islands get yourself down there! AND if you don’t win a prize Bridge & Wickers can help you create a perfect Cook Islands holiday!

There are new resorts and hotels regularly springing up all over the world but we're particularly excited about these newcomers.

Song Saa, a private island off the Cambodian coast
Minaret Station- New Zealand's first luxury tented camp
Tadrai Resort - soon to be Fiji's newest luxury resort
Rosewood Hotel Georgia - Vancouver's restored 1920s hotel
Naboisho Camp - exclusive camp in the Masai Mara

Be one of the first to experience these luxurious new arrivals, call us on 020 7483 6555 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for a tailor-made quotation.

Orion Expedition Cruises stunning new 2012 brochure is available now