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	<title>Travel, Skiing and Holiday Information for Australia and New Zealand</title>
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		<title>Fantastic Holiday</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 03:09:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi Cathy, Just a quick note to let you know that the holiday was fantastic. Hayman was outstanding. A well organised place. The Retreat room was just perfect &#8211; central but secluded an quiet! I&#8217;m still getting over the &#8220;turndown service&#8221;… Hamilton Island is also stunning. I managed to keep the children&#8217;s visit a secret, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Cathy,</p>
<p>Just a quick note to let you know that the holiday was fantastic.  </p>
<p>Hayman was outstanding. A well organised place. The Retreat room was just perfect &#8211; central but secluded an quiet!  I&#8217;m still getting over the &#8220;turndown service&#8221;…</p>
<p>Hamilton Island is also stunning. I managed to keep the children&#8217;s visit a secret, with them arriving at the hotel about half-hour after us with a knock on the door. My wife did not suspect a thing, a didn&#8217;t see there presence as an intrusion on our second honeymoon! In fact she said on our return that it had been the best holiday.</p>
<p>Anyway, thanks again for your assistance with suggestions, bookings etc. There were no glitches.</p>
<p>Kind regards,</p>
<p>Paul Mickan</p>
<p><a href="http://www.aunztravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/retreat-room.jpg"><img src="http://www.aunztravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/retreat-room-300x150.jpg" alt="" title="Retreat Room at Hayman Island" width="300" height="150" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-739" /></a> <a href="http://www.aunztravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Coral_Sea_View_Balcony-small.jpg"><img src="http://www.aunztravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Coral_Sea_View_Balcony-small-300x150.jpg" alt="" title="Reef View Hotel - Coral Sea Views - Hamilton Island" width="300" height="150" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-742" /></a></p>
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		<title>Holiday to Hamilton island for Kolar family</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 03:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi Cathy, I just wanted to write and say thank you very much for all your patience and help with planning our Hamilton holiday we are not seasoned travellers and it does get daunting but you really did alleviate some of the stress. We had a wonderful time the weather was overcast and a little [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Cathy,</p>
<p>I just wanted to write and say thank you very much for all your patience and help with planning our <a href="http://www.qldtravel.com.au/hamilton-island-resort.html">Hamilton</a> holiday we are not seasoned travellers and it does get daunting but you really did alleviate some of the stress. We had a wonderful time the weather was overcast and a little drizzly at times but the Island is so beautiful it really didn’t matter.</p>
<p>Thank you once again and you can be sure we will definitely use your services again when we next travel.</p>
<p>Happy Easter</p>
<p>Francesca Kolar</p>
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		<title>Airlie Beach Accommodation</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:08:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear Cathy, I was hoping to write to you from airlie beach but our days were so long and by the time we get back to sea star the office was closed. The accomodation was superb and the view was great except for the rain and cloudiness. Thanks for all your arrangements. we went to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Cathy,</p>
<p>I was hoping to write to you from airlie beach but our days were so long and by the time we get back to sea star the office was closed.  The accomodation was superb and the view was great except for the rain and cloudiness.  Thanks for all your arrangements.<br />
we went to the gr.bar. reef on the 19th and left on the 20th am.<br />
tomorrow we are going to sydney and then to NZ for a week.<br />
I f ever I come again I will contact you to make all my arrangements.<br />
Thanks again and with best regards,<br />
Mary</p>
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		<title>Hayman Island Resort</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:40:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[HAYMAN….. WOW!!! Just amazing. From the time you get off the plane at Hamilton Island you are made to feel like a VIP. You are escorted to Haymans luxury launch, where you are offered chamgpagne or beer and chef made canapes. There is a meet and greet escort to your room. The staff are like [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HAYMAN….. WOW!!! Just amazing.</p>
<p>From the time you get off the plane at <a href="http://www.qldtravel.com.au/hayman-island-resort.html">Hamilton Island</a> you are made to feel like a VIP.  You are escorted to Haymans luxury launch, where you are offered chamgpagne or beer and chef made canapes.  There is a meet and greet escort to your room.  The staff are like one big family, always caring for you and each other, nothing is to much for them.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.aunztravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/hayman-transfer.jpg"><img src="http://www.aunztravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/hayman-transfer-300x199.jpg" alt="" title="Hayman Transfer" width="300" height="199" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-724" /></a> <a href="http://www.aunztravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/hayman-aerial-resort-view.jpg"><img src="http://www.aunztravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/hayman-aerial-resort-view-300x199.jpg" alt="" title="Hayman Aerial Resort View" width="300" height="199" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-727" /></a></p>
<p>I was lucky enough to stay in the gorgeous lagoon wing, however every room type from the pool wing to the beach wing are superb.  The gardens are sensational and cannot be captured on camera, in fact photos cannot capture the ambiance of this incredible resort.</p>
<p>It is truly an experience you must have.  We ate at Oriental that night and this has to be the best Asian food I have eaten.  Breakfast at Azure is amazing.  I was there for 2 hours as I did not want to leave the best view in the world.  Why would you holiday overseas when we have Hayman!</p>
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		<title>Whitsunday Holiday Apartments</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:38:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Whitsunday Holiday Apartments are located on Hamilton Island, a great location and style of accommodation for those wanting self contained apartments. Great for families! The apartments are quite large – 84sqm and can accommodate 5 people. The bedding is a a king and single divan in separate bedroom and then there is a lounge [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The <a href="http://www.qldtravel.com.au/hamilton-island-resort/hamilton-island-whitsunday-holiday-apartments.html">Whitsunday Holiday Apartments</a> are located on Hamilton Island, a great location and style of accommodation for those wanting self contained apartments. Great for families!</p>
<p>The apartments are quite large – 84sqm and can accommodate 5 people. The bedding is a a king and single divan in separate bedroom and then there is a lounge that converts to either 2 singles or a king. You have access to all facilities on Hamilton Island. The shuttle service is fantastic, runs every 15 mins, so if you had done some shopping and don’t want to walk over the hill from the marina, this service drops you at the door of your apartments.</p>
<p>The staff are very helpful and courteous. Tara is delightful and always prepared to assist you. The views are fantastic from the apartments and so close to pools and the beach.</p>
<p>Can definitely recommend these apartments! Very comfortable.</p>
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		<title>Hamilton Island</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:35:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hamilton Island has so much going for it, for the families to the exclusive couples style of accommodation. There is so much or so little to do on this island. Once you get off the plane you are on holidays. The staff are great and so many great restaurants to choose from. When I was [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.qldtravel.com.au/hamilton-island-resort.html">Hamilton Island</a> has so much going for it, for the families to the exclusive couples style of accommodation.</p>
<p>There is so much or so little to do on this island.  Once you get off the plane you are on holidays.  The staff are great and so many great restaurants to choose from.  When I was there, I was able to do an inspection on Qualia.  This is amazing.  You felt like you have entered your own private island, where no-one can disturb you.  Perfect for the honeymooners and the ones who want some luxury in their lives.  I cannot fault this resort. We stayed in the 4 star Reef View Hotel and this is such a great place.  Affordable and the views are amazing.   On Hamilton there are self contained options which are great for families.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.aunztravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Hamilton-Island_aerial.jpg"><img src="http://www.aunztravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Hamilton-Island_aerial-300x200.jpg" alt="" title="Hamilton Island Aerial" width="300" height="200" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-710" /></a> <a href="http://www.aunztravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Coral_Sea_View_Refurbished.jpg"><img src="http://www.aunztravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Coral_Sea_View_Refurbished-300x199.jpg" alt="" title="Reef View Hotel - Coral Sea View Room" width="300" height="199" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-711" /></a></p>
<p>Now if you are a golfer, Dent Island Golf Course is one you have to experience.  Just practice your drives as they have to be straight.  The Club House is sensational for lunch and the views…….The 18 holes will set you back $150, but so worth it.  I would rate if one of the best golf courses in Australia.  I don’t even play, I was just the buggy driver, but the views, the views!!!!</p>
<p>The pools are great, so many to choose from.  There are so many activities from watersports, tennis, squash to bush walking that will keep you occupied every day or you could just laze in the pool with the swim up bar and have a few cocktails.   There are also tours that operate from the resort to Whitehaven Beach and the Outer Barrier Reef.</p>
<p>This is a great island for all and I can highly recommend this.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.aunztravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/GOLF-49_JamesM_noadvertising.jpg"><img src="http://www.aunztravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/GOLF-49_JamesM_noadvertising-300x199.jpg" alt="" title="HAMILTON ISLAND GOLF CLUB" width="300" height="199" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-712" /></a> <a href="http://www.aunztravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Sails-Restaurant.jpg"><img src="http://www.aunztravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Sails-Restaurant-300x199.jpg" alt="" title="Sails Restaurant" width="300" height="199" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-713" /></a></p>
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		<title>Daydream Island Resort Experience</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:03:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What a pleasant surprise! Way above my expectations. It was delightful and the staff so happy and helpful. From the time we arrived you were made to feel special. Greeted at the boat by staff with a shell lai and then escorted into the atrium where a complimentary drink is supplied. We were lucky enough [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What a pleasant surprise! Way above my expectations.</p>
<p>It was delightful and the staff so happy and helpful.  From the time we arrived you were made to feel special. Greeted at the boat by staff with a shell lai and then escorted into the atrium where a complimentary drink is supplied.  We were lucky enough to stay in the Coral Ocean Balcony rooms with gorgeous ocean views, however all the rooms are great.  The garden balcony rooms are fantastic if you are watching the budget.  The gardens are amazing. Every day we just wanted to walk through the tropical gardens and see the wallabies and birds.  The food was great and prices very reasonable.  The pools are lovely and the lounges in the huge atrium are very welcoming and an easy place to relax and read.<br />
I would have not hesitation in recommending <a href="http://www.qldtravel.com.au/daydream-island-resort-and-spa.html" target="_blank">Daydream Island Resort</a> to any age group.  Could not fault it!</p>
<p><div id="attachment_698" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.aunztravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/aerial2.jpg"><img src="http://www.aunztravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/aerial2-300x199.jpg" alt="Aerial view of Daydream Island Resort" title="Aerial view of Daydream Island Resort" width="300" height="199" class="size-medium wp-image-698" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Aerial view of Daydream Island Resort</p></div><div id="attachment_699" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.aunztravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/coral-ocean-balcony2.jpg"><img src="http://www.aunztravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/coral-ocean-balcony2-300x199.jpg" alt="Coral Ocean Balcony Room" title="Coral Ocean Balcony Room" width="300" height="199" class="size-medium wp-image-699" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Coral Ocean Balcony Room</p></div></p>
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		<title>Cairns Holidays</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:50:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi Cathy, Thank you for being so efficient and saving us some extra dollars which is most appreciated. I have downloaded all the prepaid travel vouchers and Beverley and I are looking forward to our trip up to Cairns. It has been a pleasure doing business with you and thanks again. We are flying down [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Cathy,</p>
<p>Thank you for being so efficient and saving us some extra dollars which is most appreciated.<br />
I have downloaded all the prepaid travel vouchers and Beverley and I are looking forward to our trip up to Cairns.<br />
It has been a pleasure doing business with you and thanks again.</p>
<p>We are flying down to Adelaide on the 5th May and returning on the 12th and will book with you on our return from Cairns.</p>
<p>Kind Regards John &#038; Beverley</p>
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		<title>Queensland Coast Holiday</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:07:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear Cathy, I&#8217;m back to work and back to reality already&#8230; I&#8217;d like to thank you kindly for the vacation arrangement, I&#8217;ve had a wonderful time in the Sunshine state with everything provided for mostly with nice accommodations and cool tour activities. Shame that the weather at the start of my journey, especially in Fraser [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Cathy,</p>
<p>I&#8217;m back to work and back to reality already&#8230;</p>
<p>I&#8217;d like to thank you kindly for the vacation arrangement, I&#8217;ve had a wonderful time in the <a href="http://www.qldtravel.com.au/sunshine-coast.html">Sunshine state</a> with everything provided for mostly with nice accommodations and cool tour activities. Shame that the weather at the start of my journey, especially in <a href="http://www.qldtravel.com.au/fraser-island.html">Fraser island</a> it was literally raining all day long&#8230; But the rest of the journey it was amazing fine, really enjoyed it.</p>
<p>Then again, thank you very much and wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!</p>
<p>Best,<br />
Jorge</p>
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		<title>Hamilton Island Wedding</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2011 22:53:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear Cathy, Scott and I would like to thank you for the organising of our guests and ourselves for our travel and accommodation to the beautiful Hayman Island where we celebrated our Wedding 11.11.11. The excitement from us all meeting at Hamilton Island on the launch to Hayman set the celebrations and we had the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Cathy,</p>
<p>Scott and I would like to thank you for the organising of our guests and ourselves for our travel and accommodation to the beautiful Hayman Island where we celebrated our Wedding 11.11.11. The excitement from us all meeting at <a href="http://www.qldtravel.com.au/hamilton-island.html">Hamilton Island</a> on the launch to Hayman set the celebrations and we had the most memorable stay, perfect weather and a  more than perfect wedding!<br />
We plan to go back for future anniversaries, and any QLD holidays we will plan thru you. You will hear from us in the future.</p>
<p>Thankyou for your services.</p>
<p>Alison &#038; Scott Russell(Plumb)</p>
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