34 — Sunday, March 28, 1999 — North Shore News

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Siar Flyer setting for storybook vacatl

Joanne Bradley
Contributing Writer

OUR journey started
on a pier just outside
Phuket, Thailand.

As we approached, the lit
sails of the Star Fler became
visible. It was if we had
stepped into a storybook
filled with mystery and magic.
The adventure was about to
begin — the tall ship would
be our home for the next
seven days,

As a warm tropical breeze
swept Over us We Were wel-
comed aboard by the Star
Flyer’s hospitable crew.

Photographs of famous
clipper ships hung on the
walls, brass fittings and
mahogany accented the spa-
cious staterooms.

Navy blue and crisp white
cotton fabrics, reflecting the
colours of the sea and sky
draped the queen-size bed. A
marble sink and floor were

typical of the luxurious fea-
tures the vacht had to offer.

‘Travelling aboard the Star
Eber is truly a pampered
vacation, Thai massage any-
one?

Our destination was the
uninhabited Barong and
Similian islands of Thailand
and Malaysia, Beautiful, long
white sandy beaches and coral
reefs line the tree-covered
islands — ideal hideaways for
a romantic stroll or private
tanning.

Crystal waters and an
abundance of marine lite offer
some of the best diving in the
world. If you need a little
more adventure cigarette
boats wait to whisk you
through the mangroves to
James Bond Island. Then its
off to a fishing village for
lunch.

Days were spent swim
ming, Windsurfing and water-
skiing. Scuba diving is avail-
able for a nominal fe 2, and if
you're interested, the

snorkelling equipment is
given to you on the first day
tor vour personal use
throughout che trip.

Storytime rakes place on
the deck every evening before
dinner. Dine when and with
whom you want — the Thai
chef might even give you a
lesson or two.

In October Roseway
Travel is planning a
Caribbean veyage aboard the
Star Flyer.

Islands visited on the itin-
erary include Antigua, the
Grenadines, Dominica, St.
Vincent/ bequia, St. Lucia,
Martinique and Iles des
Saintes.

Roseway Travel will hold a
special information evening,
on the Star Flyer, Tuesday,
March 30, 7 to 9 p.m. at
their offices #106-100 Park
Royal South, West Vancouver.
RSVP to 926-4344.

— Joanne Bradley is a
senior travel consultant with
Roseway Travel.

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Photo Bradiey
THE 170-passenger Star Flyer glides through Thailand's Andaman Sea. For more

on tne tail ship's Southeast Asian itinerary see David Wishart on page 35.

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