Meet The Locals In Copenhagen And Malmo

July 14, 2009 on 7:24 am | In Airlines, Denmark, London, Scotland, Sweden, United Kingdom | Comments Off


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Chill out and meet the locals, in the water or on dry land, in Scandinavia’s best sizzling summer cities Malmo and Copenhagen. Welcome to Oresund.

Thanks to SAS Scandinavian Airlines’ frequent and convenient connections to the Danish capital from five UK cities, you can be in Copenhagen in less than two hours. From Copenhagen airport you just hop on a fast train to Sweden’s third city, Malmo.

Malmo might be Sweden’s third largest city, but it is certainly not in third place as a destination for a sizzling summer city. Summer days are long and the weather is good. Yes Scandinavian summers are slightly shorter then here, but my god do they know how to make the most of it.

In centre of town most ‘young people of all ages’ meet up after work at the ever popular Lilla Torg Square, surrounded by fashionable restaurants and bars. This time of year most of the square is covered in tables and chairs where friends and visitors alike meet up.

However, recently a new area is rapidly developing as ‘the’ place to be seen,

The Western Harbour. This is where the ‘Turning Torso’ the magnificent 190 metres high Calatrava building, makes its impact on the horizon. The area is famous for its sustainable architecture and is now the place to live as well as becoming a hot spot for concerning people wanting to chill out it fashionable surroundings. www.turningtorso.com

Torso Twisted is a great cool lounge in the tallest building in Scandinavia with a large outside seating area. Just feel the
summer breeze from Oresund. www.torsotwisted.com

Malmo has a great history of shipbuilding and the old wharf area is today a high-class marina lined with bars and restaurants.

Here are just a couple of examples:

Dockplats 16. A light and airy modern style bistro and bar.
www.dockplats16.se

Prince Bernhard. It is simply the latest  hot name when it comes to drinking, eating and clubbing. This is a ship with a chequered past. It is said that (before arriving in Malmo), it once had Elvis Presley as guest…! Great Champagne & Cocktail bar. Welcome onboard! www.prinsbernhard.se

Dive in!

In Malmo, hop on bus 32 for a short ride to Ribersbergs Kallbadhus, or as the locals call it ‘Ribban’.

People have enjoyed taking to the waters from here since its inauguration in 1898. It is a private open air swimming area just 2 kms from the city centre, where you can bathe in Oresund seawater and from the saunas you will take in the views of the Oresund Bridge and the Turning Turso. In summer, adding to the fun, are concerts and stand-up comedy acts in the bar/restaurant area. www.ribban.com


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After a day or two of meeting the locals in Sweden – time to head to Denmark, just 25 minutes away on the fast train.

Get in the swim of things on the other side of the sound!

Join the Copenhagen city-dwellers on the bus out to Amager Strandpark, a 4 kms long white sandy beach where you can rent kayaks, have a massage on the beach and of course – dive in!

This year, the hot-spot for sunbathers who also like to chill out with some cool music in the background, is the Halvandet Beach Club Bar, Restaurant, Marina and Activity Centre. Here you can take part in bungee-running, sumo wrestling and loads of other fun activities supervised by excellent instructors. Funky Fridays and Saturday Sounds with evening DJ’s are a popular time to be there. On Lazy Sundays music starts at lunchtime for a cool afternoon just chilling in the sun looking at the sea. You get here by water bus from Nyhavn in the city centre. Join in the great atmosphere of summer Copenhagen. www.halvandet.dk


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If you stay in the city centre, the coolest area to hang out and meet the locals is undoubtedly the Vesterbro area. This used to be quite a rough meat packing district, but these days it is the hub of activity for creative arts and galleries, bars and restaurants. Head for Halmtorvet Square, in summer filled with tables and chairs and trendy Copenhageners’ favourite spot for a long lazy brunch.

www.visitcopenhagen.com/vesterbro

Nearby is Flaesketorvet, with its iconic Karrierebar. This bar/restaurant /club serves delicious organic meals inside and out surrounded by fascinating art works by contemporary Scandinavian and international artists.

www.karrierebar.com

The facts:

Flights: www.flysas.co.uk. Direct connections from Aberdeen, Manchester, Birmingham, Heathrow and London City Airports.

City details, including lists of bars and clubs to move on to for all night partying:

www.malmo.se/turist   and

www.visitcopenhagen.com

For all information on the Copenhagen Oresund region:

www.visitoresund.info


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Scuba diving and snorkelling in Rhodes

July 14, 2009 on 6:52 am | In Adventure Travel, Beachbooker, Greece, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Surfing Resorts | Comments Off

The waters around Rhodes Island are crystal clear with an abundance of marine life. Over 30 different species of fish and plants have been identified in Kalithea Bay.

Kalithea Bay is the only legal dive site around the island. This law was passed by the archaeological department to protect the underwater archaeological sites.

Although this is the only dive area in Rhodes, there are some interesting features to explore such as The Mushroom; Blue Hole and Crystal Fish Alley.

The Mushroom is a large rock with many entrances and exits for divers to swim all the way through. There are also many natural sponges growing on the underside of it.

The Blue Hole is a small cave which looks dark from the outside, but once divers swim in they will experience daylight above their heads.

It is possible to surface in the Blue Hole. Crystal Fish Alley is an exceptionally clear stretch of water where schools of tiny fish swim and it is possible to see young barracuda in search of prey.

Octopus breed in Kalithea Bay between May and September. If divers are lucky they will see young ones swimming around the bay.

Click Here for Your BEACH GEARThere are a number of dive centres on the island and many of the boats can be found in Mandraki Harbour. The local law in Rhodes states that divers must be between the ages of 12 – 60 and accompanied by certified diving instructors or have their PADI certificate.

For more information about Rhodes visit www.rodosisland.gr


Holiday Village In Rhodes

July 14, 2009 on 6:18 am | In Adventure Travel, Beachbooker, Greece, London, Scotland, United Kingdom, Wales | Comments Off


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Family holiday operator First Choice has today unveiled plans to open a brand new resort for family holidays on the Greek Island of Rhodes as it launches its new programme for Summer 2010.

The new-build property is First Choice’s first 5 Sun Holiday Village and becomes the latest addition to its flagship collection of family properties. The all-inclusive resort will feature all of the fantastic family facilities which have made the First Choice Holiday Villages so popular, but in even more luxurious surroundings. Prices start from £639 per person based on seven nights, staying on an all-inclusive basis.

In addition, the company is adding a Holiday Village in Lanzarote at the Flamingo Beach resort on the island’s best beach, Playa Blanca. Flamingo Beach has long been a popular hotel for UK customers and will be given the Holiday Village treatment and facilities for Summer 2010. Prices start from £569 per person, for seven nights staying on an all-inclusive basis.

With unbeatable childcare through the First Choice Kids Academies, the ASA Swim Academy, Reebok Football Academy and Razzmatazz Stage Academy as well as the fun filled In2Action Activities the Holiday Villages are very popular with children and their parents alike.

The specially selected family resorts are featured in the new-look Holiday Village holidays brochure, which offers a fresh look with theme park style maps and pages split into activities according to children’s ages, to make it easier for customers to understand the concept. The stylish brochure is part of nine new summer 2010 brochures available through travel agents and online from 25 June 2009.

Get Your Sailing Gear HereAlex Loftus, Head of Product for Short & Mid Haul and product development said; “The extensive range of kids clubs and children’s activities, coupled with relaxing spa facilities, a full programme of entertainment for all ages, and a great choice of dining options, have made Holiday Villages the perfect resorts for family holidays: for both children looking for fun, and parents looking to spend some ‘grown up’ time together. We are delighted to be introducing these two stunning new resorts to the collection.”

First Choice has also extended its redundancy protection, valid for bookings made until August 31 2009 and departing between 1 November 2009 and 31 October 2010. If customers are made redundant after booking their trip then they will be able to cancel their holiday free of charge as long as they do so at least 28 days before their departure date. First Choice will refund their deposit and/or the full balance of their holiday and will not charge any further cancellation fees on the main holiday booking.

For more information or to book, visit http://www.firstchoice.co.uk

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Inocean Villas In The Maldives

July 14, 2009 on 6:00 am | In Adventure Travel, Asia, Australia, Beachbooker, Maldives, New South Wales, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Spa Resorts, Sports Travel, Surfing Resorts, Sydney | Comments Off

Angsana Velavaru, located on the pristine South Nilandhe Atoll, is set to unveil new standards in resort living with the launch of its InOcean Villas in July 2009 – the first standalone collection of water villas in the Maldives not connected to an island.

Located in the Maldives’ pristine South Nilandhe Atoll, Angsana Velavaru will unveil an exclusive cluster of 34 InOcean Villas on 1 July 2009 to complement its current 79 beachfront villas. The InOcean Villas constitute the first standalone collection of water villas in the Maldives, setting new standards in resort living, offering guests more to see and do via a series of signature experiences and service touch points.

Ranging in size from 175 square metres to 290 square metres, each of the spacious 20 InOcean Villas, 11 Premier InOcean Villas and three Sanctuary InOcean Villas offers guests an intimate oasis for blissful enjoyment and unparalleled solitude. All the InOcean villas are ideal for both couples and families with children above 12 years.

Introductory rates start from US$ 750++ per villa per night, including daily breakfast for two people, for the Premier InOcean Villas.

Exclusive experiences

A host of unique experiences have been specially created exclusively for guests of the InOcean Villas, leaving guests with indelible memories of the resort and ocean living.

The adventure commences with an exploratory 40-minute seaplane journey from Malé island – whereby guests are provided with binoculars and route maps to better enjoy the breathtaking views of beautiful isle formations and ocean blues.


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Guests arriving late in Malé in the evening will be offered the option of spending the first night onboard Banyan Velaa, the six-cabin classic flagged double-mast yacht. The 30-metre seafaring ketch is designed for superior sailing and comfort and will be docked off Malé International airport.

Arriving guests will be whisked via a 10-minute speedboat ride to spend their first night in Maldives on the luxurious yacht. “Champagne under the stars” and “breakfast in the reefs” will be served as part of the memorable experience of this “floating hotel”. The rate of USD320 per cabin rate at Banyan Tree Velaa is exclusive only to guests spending their first night in Malé in combination with stays at Angsana Velavaru.
Delectable Epicurean Delights

Aside from private in-villa dining, guests at the InOcean Villas can also head over to Azzurro, the dedicated Italian restaurant and bar located towards one end of the InOcean Villa cluster. Azzurro offers a delectable selection of Italian classics, sundowner evenings with in-house mixologists, as well as an extensive international wine selection that is showcased in floor-to-ceiling wine racks.

For more hands-on action, budding chefs and Maldivian curry enthusiasts can attend a cooking class where the chef will demonstrate the preparation of local Maldivian dishes. Cocktail lessons are also readily available at Kuredhi bar.


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Recreational Pursuits

Located one kilometre from Velavaru island, the InOcean Villas are perched on the edge of the Indian Ocean. To help guests better enjoy the proximity and direct access to the ocean, kayaks are provided for personal use. Snorkelling fins and masks are also placed in each villa for guests to take full advantage of the direct access to lagoon waters beneath. The lagoon waters will feature coral gardens that are cultivated by the resort’s dedicated Marine Lab team, offering guests a convenient and vibrant snorkelling experience at their doorstep.

The Marine Lab also organises hands-on eco activities like coral planting, reef cleaning, and marine biology classes. Guests are welcome to take part in these activities and do their part in preserving the marine life so vital to the natural beauty of Maldives.

For the sportive, an extensive range of water-based activities at Angsana Velavaru await. These include kite-surfing, kayaking, deep-sea diving, and snorkelling safari. The twice-weekly snorkelling safari excursion is led by the resort’s resident Marine Biologist, who will bring guests to two different locations to discover the diverse range of marine life such as turtles, sting rays and colourful corals in natural underwater gardens.

Get Your Dive Gear HereFor a touch of night-time adventure, guests can embark on a round of night fishing where they can hope to reel in barracuda and different kinds of snappers, through sustainable line fishing methods. Their catch is specially prepared for the next day’s lunch or dinner.

Get Your Surf Gear HereAdd a touch of romance with a sunset cruise on the dhoni (local Maldivian boat) while sipping champagne as the sky turns into a kaleidoscope of colours. For romantic proposals, set the stage on an uninhabited castaway island where a hearty picnic or sunset dinner can be arranged.

Click Here for Your BEACH GEARAngsana Spa therapists are on hand to provide a full menu of blissful massages and scrubs against the backdrop of ocean waves. InOcean Villa guests have the choice of having their treatments at the designated spa villa or at the 12 garden pavilion treatment rooms on the main island. Angsana Velavaru Spa’s blend of treatments are based on the use of natural ingredients such as native flowers and fruits. The signature Angsana Massage comprises palm strokes and thumb pressure to strengthen inner qi, while using the specially formulated Euphoria Oil to enhance the experience.

For reservations and enquiries, please contact Angsana Velavaru on our Toll Free number 00800 300 200 00.or email reservations-velavaru@angsana.com . One-stop reservations at the best rates can be made online at www.angsana.com 


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Swire Hotel The Upper House in Hong Kong

July 13, 2009 on 5:34 pm | In Asia, China, Hotels | Comments Off


Preferred Hotel Group™ is pleased to announce its newest member – The Upper House – under the Preferred Hotels® & Resorts collection of luxury properties, featuring more than 185 of the world’s most desirable destinations and newly discovered havens.

Opening in October 2009, The Upper House is conveniently located within Pacific Place in Admiralty, Hong Kong Island’s premier integrated commercial and retail complex in the business district with the convenience of a range of efficient public transportation options at its doorstep. The intimate 117-room hotel is designed using natural materials, distinctive sculptures and original artwork. The contemporary Oriental design aims to provide a feeling of residential calmness and understated luxury.

The hotel’s 117 rooms, all featuring scenic harbour or island views, including 21 suites and 2 penthouses, start at 730sq ft – the largest in Hong Kong. Bathrooms of over 300 sq ft framed with panoramic windows, come with walk-in rain showers, separate dressing areas and deep soaking baths. Every guest can enjoy the complimentary in-room bar, dual temperature wine fridge, espresso machine, wireless Internet access and 2.1 surround sound with connectivity to PC, camcorder and MP3. The hotel will be the first in Hong Kong to provide Lexus hybrid cars for airport transfers.

The restaurant – Café Gray Deluxe, a 21st century ‘grand café’ located on the 49th floor overlooking Victoria Harbour – marks the return of celebrated chef Gray Kunz from New York to Hong Kong featuring his signature dishes from his experience in the finest kitchens of Europe, Asia and America. The vibrant restaurant is highlighted by a 14 metre long open kitchen and equally long bar. The Sky Lounge is a warm and inviting lounge with a fireplace on the same floor and there is an outdoor lawn on the 6th floor for intimate events.

“This partnership solidifies the Preferred Hotels and Resorts brand presence in Asia as our first member hotel in Hong Kong. A sister hotel of the award winning The Opposite House in Beijing, we are thrilled to be partnering with Swire Hotels on another outstanding property which will undoubtedly be one of Hong Kong’s finest luxury hotels. The Upper House will be a significant addition to the brand network where we already have member hotels in key Asian cities including Beijing, Tokyo, New Delhi, Jakarta, Shanghai and Singapore,” said Mark Simmons, Area Managing Director – Asia, Preferred Hotel Group.

“Leveraging the network of Preferred Hotel Group, The Upper House will be showcased as a highly individualised hotel with a dynamic restaurant. We are confident that our partnership will add synergy and value to our hotel,” said Dean Winter, General Manager of The Upper House.

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A member of the Preferred Hotel Group™ family of brands, Preferred Hotels & Resorts legendary commitment to quality ensures an unparalleled guest experience. All Preferred Hotels & Resorts embrace the award-winning Standards of Excellence™, an extensive 1,600 item annual quality assurance program that has been honored with the “Best Practices Champion Award” by Cornell University.

Membership in this distinguished brand allows hotels to maintain their individuality and distinctive methodology while benefiting from the sales, marketing and technology support that Preferred Hotel Group consistently delivers to its members.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts is a member of the Preferred Hotel Group family of brands which also includes: Preferred Boutique™, Summit Hotels & Resorts™, Sterling Hotels™ and Historic Hotels of America™. For reservations and a complete description of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.PreferredHotels.com


Sonaisali Island Resort

July 13, 2009 on 5:20 pm | In Adventure Travel, Australia, Beachbooker, Fiji Islands, New South Wales, Pacific Islands, Queensland, Sydney, Victoria | Comments Off

Sonaisali Island Resort is pleased to announce that is now wireless!! Vodafone’s New G technology has recently been installed and we are now able to offer wireless access points for our guests to use in the Main Complex of the resort.

Gone are the days of having to be in a room to stay in touch on line, whilst on holiday.

You can sit outside the conference room, in the lobby or even better still, in the Tale Bar enjoying a nice cocktail while being able to conveniently access the internet. What could be better than that!

Sonaisali Island Resort’s Managing Director, Aaron McGrath said “This is an exciting move for Sonaisali. So many of our guests these days rely on the internet to stay in touch with loved ones whilst travelling or are business people who still need to check email, and other applications while on vacation – this will allow them to do so without missing out on any of the action happening on the resort.

Guests will be able to relax, enjoy something to eat and drinks whilst being on line with their own equipment. The resort will continue to operate a full business centre facility with internet café services parallel with our wireless facilities offering our clients a wide range of technology and service choices.”

Vodafone’s Marketing Director Jude Tissera said, in line with adding value to our customers domestically or on an international front Vodafone as a global player offers the best in choice on voice and data not second to any other operator in the world.

The new G branded 3.5 G network offers, super fast & Super simple, Super Easy technology, this in turn offers the customers close to home facilities at very competitive rates.

Click Here for Your BEACH GEARIf you need a holiday away from the maddening crowd, yet you still need to (or have to) be in touch with reality …. Sonaisali Island Resort teamed with Vodafone Fiji offers you the perfect solution.

4½ Star Sonaisali Island Resort is a true island escape, a small green dot in the beautiful South Pacific Ocean – yet the world you’ve left behind is only a 3 minute boat ride across the lagoon from the Main Island and 25 minutes drive from Nadi International Airport.


Vacation with the JPT Tour Group

July 13, 2009 on 5:17 pm | In Adventure Travel, Australia, Beachbooker, Cabinweb, Gaming Resorts, Golf Resorts, Hotels, Motorsports, Museums, New South Wales, Night Clubs, Northern, Outdoors, Queensland, Rail Tours, Road Trips, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Shopping, South Australia, Spa Resorts, Sports Travel, Spring Break, Surfing Resorts, Sydney, Tasmania, Tennis, Theme Parks Zoos Aquariums, Western | Comments Off


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The largest day and specialty tour operator in Queensland, the JPT Tour Group, offers a diverse and exciting new array of themed tours in southern Queensland and Cairns in the tropical north, with a special interest in servicing international guests.

“We have rapidly built this company through a process of acquisition and are proud to be launching a new brand to simplify consumer choice, both domestic and international, under the banners Escape, Indulge, Immerse and Free ‘n Easy at the ATE,” said chief executive officer Bob Brett.

“With an experienced and professional team, the JPT Tour Group proudly guarantees the latest and best tour offerings, charters, ‘design your own itineraries’, eco-accredited guides with foreign language skills in Japanese, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian and Arabic, a versatile vehicle fleet and an agent online booking system to streamline and expedite customer service,” he added.

“The new brands aim to make consumer choice simpler.”

Below is a sample of some of the top notch tour experiences with JPT.

Escape and explore


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Croc Express: The ever popular Australia Zoo tour runs daily and is thriving under the management of Terri Irwin, drawing amazing crowds and offering a fine family day out and a memorable experience for animal lovers the world over. The zoo is growing to Disneyesque proportions with plans to expand its animal exhibits and incorporate accommodation of various styles and budgets. Guests are collected from their Gold Coast accommodation at 7.30am.

4WD Moreton Island Tour: Moreton Island is the third largest sand island in the world and is accessible to the Gold Coast and Brisbane via a scenic ferry ride across Moreton Bay before bundling into a luxury 4WD vehicle to explore the National Park’s unsealed roads, pristine landscape, breathtaking sand hills and tranquil freshwater lakes. This tour runs daily departing Brisbane at 7am and the Gold Coast at 6am.

Indulge – pamper yourself!

Sirromet Indulgence: Prestige lifestyle wines from Sirromet Winery have earned a reputation at restaurants, hotels and resorts throughout Queensland and a trip to the cellar door is a unique and luxurious experience. The property offers breathtaking views across undulating hillscapes to Moreton Bay and a delectable menu at a la carte restaurant, Lurleens, complemented by Sirromet Wines naturally. The tour runs Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays with a private vehicle and chauffeur.

Get Your Sailing Gear HereO’Reilly’s and Lamington National Park: Take in spectacular panoramic views enroute to the cool, quiet rainforest of Lamington National Park where guests will discover the warm hospitality of O’Reilly’s Rainforest Guesthouse, home of the Lost World Spa. Guests will tour the rainforest canopy along the suspended tree top walkway, visit Canungra Valley Vineyard and shop for art and craft bric-a-brac on Tamborine Mountain’s Gallery Walk. Get back to nature for just $84 per adult seven days a week.

Immerse – nature tours

Sunshine Hinterland and Montville: Magical Montville and Maleny on the Sunshine Coast are a highlight for art, craft, fresh produce and country market lovers. Checkout some of the greatest charms of the Sunshine Coast in this village dubbed “the creative heart of the Sunshine Coast”.


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There’s the cheese factory, handmade jewellery, pottery, bric-a-brac and quaint coffee houses. Tour guests will be enchanted by the scenery, people, beaches, gourmet food and unique shopping options. This tour operates Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday departing the Gold Coast at 7.30am and Brisbane at 8.45am.

Tropical North Queensland’s Go Wild Tour: JPT Tour Group’s guests can make some unforgettable fury friends in Cairns, home of the Mabi Rainforest and the largest glow worm habitat in Tropical North Queensland. Experience World Heritage listed wet tropics, the incredible contrast of Granite Gorge National Park, an up-close-and-personal Birds of Prey and Animal Show and the chance to spot Australia’s elusive platypus in the wild on the banks of the Barron River. The tour runs daily ex Cairns and Palm Cove departing at 1.30pm.

Free ‘n Easy Value Packed Day Tours

Whale Watching: Marvel at the grace and enormity of Southern Wright Humpback Whales as they swim the east coast of Australia between the months of June and October. Tour guests will spot dolphins, sea turtles and other marine life and learn how they can help whale conservation. If no whales are sighted on the day, then return on another day free of charge, to ensure you don’t miss this awesome experience. Daily departures are 8am and guests enjoy morning tea, return transfers and a two-and-half to three hour cruise.

Cedar Glen Outback Tour: Uncover the secrets of the Lost World Valley during a truly authentic Australian outback experience on a working farm. Enjoy a sumptuous barbecue lunch, traditional Billy tea and damper, try boomerang throwing and whip cracking, get off the beaten track by 4WD vehicle and meet the farm’s domestic and native inhabitants. Horse riding is an additional extra.

This tour operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays departing the Gold Coast at 8.30am.


Kids Eat and Stay Free at O’Reilly’s

July 13, 2009 on 5:11 pm | In Adventure Travel, Australia, Beachbooker, Dine Drink, London, New South Wales, Northern, Outdoors, Queensland, Sailing, Scuba Diving, South Australia, Sydney, Tasmania, United Kingdom, Victoria, Western | Comments Off

In these tough economic times, O’Reilly’s helps make the most of your stay – and your dollar! – with great value new inclusions.

All stays in O’Reilly’s traditional Rainforest Retreat now include participation in their early morning bird walk, two hour guided rainforest walk and evening spotlighting tour – all complimentary!

Plus, a stay at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat now represents even better value for families as kids stay free and eat free. Conditions apply.

With over 80 years of experience raising three generations of family members on the mountain, the O’Reilly family are experienced at providing quality family entertainment.

O’Reilly’s new Eco Rangers program is an educational and entertaining way for children to learn about the rainforest and its inhabitants. Operating during Queensland school holidays, Eco Rangers gives children an appreciation for the environment, with activities such as ‘Rainforest Tree Safari’ and ‘Nature Detectives’.

Get Your Dive Gear HereSurrounded by World Heritage listed Lamington National Park, children can go wild with 160kms of walking trails to explore, a vast array of wildlife to discover and O’Reilly’s famous Tree Top Walk. O’Reilly’s new Reptile Encounter show allows kids to get up close and personal with snakes, turtles and a range of other native Australian creatures, under the watchful eye of experienced handlers.

For further information, contact O’Reilly’s Reservations on 1800 688 722 or visit www.oreillys.com.au


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SeaWalker Australia Green Island

July 13, 2009 on 5:08 pm | In Adventure Travel, Australia, Beachbooker, New South Wales, Northern, Outdoors, Queensland, Sailing, Scuba Diving, South Australia, Spring Break, Sydney, Tasmania, Victoria, Western | Comments Off

Can’t swim? Do snorkelling and SCUBA Diving look difficult and complicated? Try Seawalker @ Green Island – the QUICK, SAFE, and EASY underwater Great Barrier Reef experience everyone can enjoy.

Especially for those who do not want to or might not be able to participate in SCUBA Diving or snorkelling, Seawalker @ Green Island is an underwater experience for the family, couples, or anyone who just wants a quick, safe, and easy way to really EXPERIENCE the Great Barrier Reef. It’s a fully guided underwater optional tour where your face stays dry and you WALK underwater on the smooth sea floor (not on an artificial platform) surrounded by fish and marine life at our beautiful coral garden. It’s a low stress, fun, underwater activity that provides a natural experience at Green Island on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef – up close and personal.

Seawalker @ Green Island is quick, easy, and there’s no need to learn how to use complicated equipment. No experience is needed, and because you WALK on the smooth, clean sand of the sea floor, it’s perfect for non-swimmers or anyone else who might not be confident in water!

1. Quick – 45 to 60 minutes from start of guest briefing until finished and back on dry land

2. Easy – no new skills to learn, no swimming, no equipment to manipulate or get in the way.


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3. Safe – our guides are always in the water beside you to ensure it is great for non swimmers or anyone else who is not confident.

4. Low stress – no complicated equipment to use, no water on your face (you can wear glasses or contacts), your makeup stays on and your hair stays dry!

Click Here for Your BEACH GEAR5. A natural experience on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef – guests walk on the sea floor (not on an artificial pontoon), and are COMPLETELY SURROUNDED by colourful fish and coral.

There is also our ‘Underwater Viewing Chamber’ – available for friends and family of paying guests to use FREE of charge while guests are doing their Underwater Walk.

Light Sun Protection wet suits and walking boots are provided FREE of charge.


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Korea Talk Blog And Win Some Great Prizes

July 13, 2009 on 5:02 pm | In Asia, Korea, Webbandstand | Comments Off

Do you have any treasured memories of Korea?

Why don’t you share your story with people from all over the world? We are now looking for creative bloggers who have a genuine enthusiasm for Korea’s landscape, culture and cuisine. Register your blog, and prizes will be awarded to the 100 most popular and creative blogs. After being selected, keep blogging about Korea, and you could win even more prizes like a Korea tour package worth $20,000.

Prizes include 5 LG Netbooks, 15 Samsung Digital Cameras and 80 Iriver MP3 Players. So don’t delay and get blogging.

For more information log onto www.visitkorea.or.kr

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