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PICTURESQUE RAIL LINE A STAB IN THE DARK
David Ellis JOHN Robb knew how to turn a quid, and when the Queensland government couldn’t get anyone to finish a railway line from the mosquito-ridden port of Cairns to the wealthy, but remote, farmlands and mining areas “up the range” behind town, he decided in his largesse to come to their aid. It was […]
PICTURESQUE KURANDA RAIL LINE A STAB IN THE DARK
David Ellis JOHN Robb knew how to turn a quid, and when the Queensland government couldn’t get anyone to finish a railway line from the mosquito-ridden port of Cairns to the wealthy, but remote, farmlands and mining areas “up the range” behind town, he decided in his largesse to come to their aid. It was […]
Plancius – Oceanwide Expeditions new vessel afloat
This is the start of a new era in polar expedition cruising: the Dutch-flagged, expedition vessel “Plancius,” operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, is finally ready to set sail to Antarctica this season. “Plancius” is now freshly painted and alongside the dock in the Netherlands. While the ship is waiting for final sea trials, a team of […]
Focus on Facebook photos for travel promotions
Photos posted on social networking sites such as Facebook have significant but largely untapped potential as promotional tools for the tourism industry, a Victoria University researcher says. Marketing lecturer Dr Leanne White said more than 500 million photos are posted on Facebook each month, making it the largest source of online photographs. “Sites such as […]
Focus on Facebook photos for travel promotions
Photos posted on social networking sites such as Facebook have significant but largely untapped potential as promotional tools for the tourism industry, a Victoria University researcher says. Marketing lecturer Dr Leanne White said more than 500 million photos are posted on Facebook each month, making it the largest source of online photographs. “Sites such as […]
Focus on Facebook photos for travel promotions
Photos posted on social networking sites such as Facebook have significant but largely untapped potential as promotional tools for the tourism industry, a Victoria University researcher says. Marketing lecturer Dr Leanne White said more than 500 million photos are posted on Facebook each month, making it the largest source of online photographs. “Sites such as […]
The Top 10 Jucy-est Summer Camping Tips
Whether you’re a seasoned outdoor adventurer or novice camper, a campervan holiday is one of the most affordable, fun and easy ways to explore the diverse beauty and landscapes of Australia and New Zealand. In the first three months of 2009, Australian tourists spent $284.8 million on caravan park accommodation reflecting the high demand for […]
The Top 10 Jucy-est Summer Camping Tips
Whether you’re a seasoned outdoor adventurer or novice camper, a campervan holiday is one of the most affordable, fun and easy ways to explore the diverse beauty and landscapes of Australia and New Zealand. In the first three months of 2009, Australian tourists spent $284.8 million on caravan park accommodation reflecting the high demand for […]
CRUISE WEST UNVEILS THEME CRUISES FOR 2010
Photography, Alumni, Steinbeck, Chairman and President Cruises Cruise West (www.cruisewest.com), the world’s leading provider of small-ship explorations to the most fascinating destinations on earth, announces 18 theme cruises from a choice of 11 itineraries in 2010. Choose from breathtaking Alaska to the wild jungles of Costa Rica, marine rich waters of Sea of Cortés, exotic […]
Bonjour and welcome to New Zealand
TRAVEL BRIEFS John Crook Bonjour and welcome to New Zealand Little wonder that Wolfgang and Olivia have settled on Arrowtown as their home away from home’. In that quaint village the couple has, with their equally French-style staff, introduced the flavours of France to the local Kiwi’s and visitors from across the puddle. What […]
