Tassie – My Second Home

Pristine Tasmania

Cool weather, snow-topped mountains, wild beaches, untamed forests, small cities, wonderful people. Tasmania. I’m a Melbourne girl. I was born here, grew up here and now live my adult life on the outskirts of this beautiful city. But Tasmania is my second home, the place I spent every childhood holiday. My parents were both raised [...]

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My Roman Holiday – Romanticising Italy

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I had my first Italian language class in 1986. I was just six years old so I can only vaguely remember the teacher and, unfortunately, a minimal number of words he taught us (made even more unfortunate by the fact that I was to continue learning this language for the next decade, and then spend [...]

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The Place Where Dreams Come True – Anaheim Disney

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In 2008, my husband and I made the impetuous decision to snaffle the kids out of school and head to Disneyland. To abscond. To play hooky from life. Irresponsible? Maybe. Naughty? A little. Exciting? Oh yes! because we’re not talking Hong Kong Disney – oh no. Nor Paris, Tokyo nor Florida. Phhht. We’re talking the [...]

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Top Ten Attractions in Paris

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Paris Pass brings you their Top Ten Attractions including Free entry to The Louvre Museum: Free entry to Palace of Versailles – Save €20! The Palace of Versailles, is one of the largest and most opulent castles in the world. Boasting around 2,143 windows, 1,252 fireplaces, and 67 staircases, the Castle is one of the [...]

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Discover Australia: Airlie Beach, Queensland

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Airlie Beach is the gateway to the Whitsundays, a colourful, cosmopolitan and inviting holiday town lying on the shores of palm fringed beach and overlooking the calm waters of Pioneer Bay. Part of a picturesque peninsula that reaches out to the Whitsunday Passage, it provides the ideal mainland base for holiday fun and adventure in [...]

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Discover Australia: Wollongong, New South Wales

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Only a short drive from Sydney, Wollongong is a fantastic place with a very unusual name. Offering amazing outdoor options and interesting cultural pursuits, Wollongong is great for a short break for the whole family. This short break offers dramatic scenery – from the coastal escarpment and Sea Cliff Bridge to the myriad of spectacular [...]

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Travel: Rotorua New Zealand

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Whether seeking to experience Maori culture, geothermal earth forces, spa rejuvenation, thrills and adventure, beautiful lakes, some of the world’s best mountain biking trails, fantastic trout fishing or a myriad of forest walking tracks – Rotorua delivers it all. Any time of year is great for exploring the outdoor wilderness New Zealand – and especially [...]

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Discover Australia: Esperance in Western Australia

Esperance, Western Australia

For squeaky-white beaches, getting off the beaten track and gazing at the stars, head west to Esperance in Western Australia. Known for its wide sandy beaches, scenic coastlines and the panorama of offshore islands of the Recherche Archipelago, it is claimed to be the most peaceful and relaxing place in the world. This place is [...]

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Discover Australia: Port Augusta in South Australia

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Port Augusta is known as the crossroads of Australia – where roads from Adelaide, the Flinders Ranges, Alice Springs, Perth and Whyalla all intersect. This friendly city sits at the head of Spencer Gulf and is an excellent holiday destination with a number of world class attractions, a wide range of water activities, a relaxing [...]

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Travel: Experience an Arctic Cruise on the M/S Expedition

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Experience a small ship Arctic cruise on the M/S Expedition to remote regions and voyage into the land of the polar bear with Gap Adventures and you’ll save 50% if you book before 2 July 2010 (see below). High in the Arctic, Spitsbergen is an island within the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago that is ensnared in [...]

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