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Tuesday, 16 February 2010 10:31

Central Queensland’s Mon Repos beach has hatched the best turtle laying season in 28 years - and it’s not too late to experience this natural wonder.

Around 400 endangered Loggerhead turtles have visited the coastline this season to nest at the largest rookery in the South Pacific Ocean.

Every year from November to March, Mon Repos near Bundaberg usually welcomes back around 200 to 300 nesting turtles and their hatchlings but this season has seen a dramatic increase in turtle numbers

Big Trips On Small Budgets

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Wednesday, 03 February 2010 14:13

Fresh from celebrating the publication of its 100 millionth guide, Lonely Planet has announced it will release new editions of two of its iconic "Shoestring Guides" in March 2010.

For more than three decades, Lonely Planet’s Shoestring Guides have been the bibles for travellers planning big trips on small budgets. Southeast Asia on a Shoestring is the newest version of Lonely Planet’s first ever guidebook (1973’s Across Asia on the Cheap), while South America on a Shoestring has inspired travellers since 1980.

ESTA Now Mandatory For USA Travel

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Sunday, 31 January 2010 18:59

Electronic System for Travel Authorization Compliance Now Mandatory
International Visitors Reminded They Must Have ESTA
Must Be Organised Prior to Arrival at International Port of Departure

On the one-year anniversary of implementing the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reminds U.S.-bound travelers from Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries of the now mandatory ESTA requirement.

What is ESTA? ESTA is an electronic travel authorization that all citizens of VWP countries must obtain prior to boarding a carrier to travel by air or sea to the United States under the VWP.

Vanuatu's Pentecost Land Diving Ritual Opens Up

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Sunday, 31 January 2010 18:48

Vanuatu’s world famous Pentecost Naghol land diving ritual - which has typically only been performed on Saturdays between April and June - will now also be held on Wednesdays and Fridays during this period.

Annie Niatu, general manager of the Vanuatu Tourism Office, welcomes the move by the Southern Pentecost Tourism Association, saying it is an important step to boost tourism to Pentecost.

“The Pentecost land diving ritual can only be held from April to June and people come from all over the world to see it. These extra days will allow a few more fortunate visitors to witness the ritual,” Annie said.

Cairns Restaurant Of The Year

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Sunday, 31 January 2010 14:37

The Hotel Cairns’ Plantation Restaurant has once again been named Cairns’ Restaurant of the year. This outstanding haven of fun and relaxation has for the third time in 4 years been recognized as THE place in Cairns for lovers of good food.

Since the Baker family bought and refurbished The Hotel Cairns in 2004, the Plantation Restaurant’s reputation has been steadily growing.