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Queensland’s exclusive Orpheus Island Resort

It’s hard to leave this private island with a feel of home — a very wealthy home, complains Rachael BurnettIt has become a cliche that exclusive tropical resorts have the power to magically dismiss the stressful detritus that builds up…

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Hagan to lead Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort & Spa

Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort & Spa has appointed Fiona Hagan as the new general manager.An Australian national, Hagan has 23-years of hospitality experience, working in various positions within the industry including, revenue manager, director of sales and marketing and general…

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Auckland Airport rewards $100,000 to growing tourism trades

Auckland Airport awarded two $50,000 grants each to two regional tourism groups as part of its fifth annual round of Tourism Development Grants.The grants, awarded to Haka Tours and EatNZ, will support both recipients to continue developing and enhancing tourism…

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Fiji to be the new medical hub for Pacific Islands

Fiji has now become an ideal interest of the Pacific Island for medical treatment provided by the specialists coming from India.The countries have been in contact with Sahyadri Specialty Pacific Hospital (SSPHL) Fiji that brings in Indian specialists for open…

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Bar review: Speight’s Brewery, Dunedin

The evolution of Dunedin’s Speight’s Brewery continues with a redesigned tour, writes Daniel Simmonds.Winston Churchill said it best: “History is told by the victors” and who better to learn from, than the brains behind New Zealand’s most popular beer, Speight’s.Keeping…

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Taking a Bondi break

Kris Shannon dons a wettie and heads out to master one of the world’s most well-known surfing spotsThe best experience at Bondi Beach comes standing atop a surfboard, senses alive to the picture-book surroundings: a gentle breeze caressing the face,…

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Virgin Australia launches Sabre Branded Fares

Virgin Australia has implemented Sabre Branded Fares, joining a growing list of airlines globally.The solution allows travel agents and online travel agents using the Sabre global distribution system to access enhanced branded fare functionality that simplifies the retailing of Virgin…

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Waiheke: Escape to the high life

Patricia Greig leaves the city behind and gets a taste of the good life on Waiheke.Maybe it’s the three-storey spiral staircase that makes The Treehouse Waiheke Island the reigning champion among New Zealand baches. It’s the ultimate Waiheke destination, and…

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