Australia
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New Zealand travel update: Quake shuts Christchurch airport; facilities checked for damage
LA Times - Daily Deal Travel Blog &bull Yesterday
The huge earthquake that rocked New Zealand's South Island early Saturday damaged buildings, cut out power and shut the Christchurch airport, according to wire reports and the airport's website. At least two serious injuries were reported from the quake. Passengers… Full Story »
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Hostelling community welcomes Hyannis haven
Boston Globe Travel &bull Yesterday
HYANNIS - With nightly rates of $32 to $35 per person and views of Hyannis Harbor from several of its rooms, the Angeline Crocker Hinckley Hostel has attracted guests from all over the world since it opened in July. They've come from Australia, Ireland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Malaysia, and Sardinia. That's where Jackie O'Donnell is from,… Full Story »
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St. Elizabeth Seton shrine draws thousands to Maryland town
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Sep 2, 2010
EMMITSBURG, Md. Allen Knott has worked in Emmitsburg for five years and served as the treasurer for the town's business association over the same period. However, Knott had not visited one of the town's tourism icons - the National Shrine… Full Story »
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Singapore Airlines and Tourism Western Australia Sign MoU
Asia Travel Tips &bull Sep 2, 2010
Under the three-year partnership, Singapore Airlines and TWA will jointly fund marketing campaigns and actively promote inbound tourism to Western Australia by way of Singapore Airlines services between Singapore and Perth. Stephanie Buckland, TWAs Acting Chief Executive Officer, said that… Full Story »
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Northern Ireland: Tourism Officials Call Australia's Travel Alert an Overreaction
World Travel Watch &bull Sep 1, 2010Australia warned its citizens to be cautious about travel to Northern Ireland because of a series of bombings over the last month and rising sectarian strife. The warning addressed the possibility of being caught in violence directed at others or… Full Story »
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Longest Golf Course in the World - Travel to Australia to Play It
Mobissimo Blog &bull Aug 31, 2010
The Nullarbor Links concept is unique. The 18-hole par 72 golf course spans 1,365 kilometres with one hole in each participating town or roadhouse along the Eyre Highway, from Kalgoorlie in Western Australia to Ceduna in South Australia. Each hole… Full Story »
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Flight returns to San Francisco after engine problems
CNN.com Travel &bull Aug 31, 2010
San Francisco, California (CNN) -- A Qantas Airlines flight bound for Sydney, Australia, from San Francisco, California, was forced to return to San Francisco early Tuesday after experiencing problems with one of the plane's engines, the airline said. Flight 74,… Full Story »
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Qantas flight returns to SF with engine trouble
MSNBC Travel &bull Aug 31, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO - A Qantas jet headed for Australia returned safely to San Francisco International Airport early Tuesday after a problem with one of the engines forced pilots to turn back. Flight 74, carrying 212 passengers and a crew of… Full Story »
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Australia: $999 round trip from L.A. + three domestic hops with Aussie AirPass
LA Times - Daily Deal Travel Blog &bull Aug 30, 2010
The Aussie AirPass from Qantas Airways allows you to fly round trip to Australia and hop around the country for prices starting at $999 per person. To get the lowest price, you'll need to buy the pass by end of… Full Story »
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G'day mate: Cruise lines head Down Under
Gadling &bull Aug 28, 2010
Why would anyone choose to cruise Australia when there is so much to see in the interior? Cruise lines create these seamless excursions to allow passengers to have a full experience beyond the shoreline. Both Celebrity Cruises and Holland America… Full Story »
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Joshua Tree: Early bird passes on sale for Roots Music Festival
LA Times - Daily Deal Travel Blog &bull Aug 27, 2010
Would you attend a music fest that seems to be organized by Travis, Dino, Martha, Azzy, Sally and a whole bunch of other folks who apparently have no last names? If so, you're in luck. Early bird passes are on… Full Story »
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10 Best Adventures in South Australia Outback
Frommer's Travel &bull Aug 27, 2010South Australia's Outback can seem overwhelming, so we've narrowed it down to these top outback travel experiences. Australia - South Australia - Outback - Oceania - Travel and Tourism Full Story »
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Virgin Blue shuts down domestic operations in New Zealand
Journey Etc. &bull Aug 27, 2010
After experiencing from serious losses, Pacific Blue, a contributory Company of Virgin Blue by Richard Branson is pulling out the domestic flights in New Zealand. Staff and planes will be sent under Tasman forces to Australia. New Zealand's price of… Full Story »
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Etihad Airways launches Australia Skypass
Asia Travel Tips &bull Aug 27, 2010
Return fare deals from around Australia to Europe and the Middle East, inclusive of taxes and charges, start from A$1834, with comparable deals on inbound fares from Europe to Australia and New Zealand. Etihad is also launching the Australia Skypass,… Full Story »
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Airline Academy of Australia Partners SimJET Training Systems
Asia Travel Tips &bull Aug 27, 2010
Airline Academy of Australia Partners SimJET Training Systems. Full Story »
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Virgin Blue Group Partners Etihad; V Australia to launch Abu Dhabi Flights
Asia Travel Tips &bull Aug 26, 2010
Virgin Blue Group Partners Etihad; V Australia to launch Abu Dhabi Flights. Full Story »
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Adelaide's Central Market offers the flavors of South Australia
Gadling &bull Aug 25, 2010
This is what Adelaideans do," Mark Gleeson explained to me, as we wandered through Adelaide's bustling Central Market. "The Market is a part of how we live, and has been since 1869." Gleeson, a retired chef and owner of the Providore, a market shop selling pastry and picnic items, also leads public market tours. I'd hit the market on previous visits to South Australia's charmingly provincial capital city. This time, however, I was his willing disciple as introduced me to vendors and gave me a detailed history of the state's ethnic culinary influences. The indoor public market,… Full Story »
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Lynx Lodge: Like The Mustang Ranch, But Outdoors
Get Outdoors &bull Aug 25, 2010
Lynx, yeah the deodorant, either has the greatest mock advertising campaign or has stumbled on the genius of all mancation ideas. Think Hedonism, but it's a mountain lodge on a lake offering golf, biking, "water sports, fishing, massages, and general… Full Story »
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Katherine Wong Appointed General Manager of Prince Hotel Hong Kong
Asia Travel Tips &bull Aug 25, 2010
Ms Wong is a dynamic and experienced hotel operator who has worked in many Asian cities including Hong Kong, Singapore and some major cities in China. Prior to joining Marco Polo Hotels, she was the General Manager of the Mandarin… Full Story »
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Men-only Australia resort promises the ultimate 'mancation'
Gadling &bull Aug 24, 2010
What happens in Lake Macquarie stays in Lake Macquarie? Doesn't have the same ring as Las Vegas, but something tells us the theme is rather similar.The Lynx Lodge, a new resort under development in Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, will… Full Story »
