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Cook Islands Tourism has launched a new travel microsite in Australia, intended to make booking holidays and accessing information about this destination even easier for consumers and agents.

The site, www.gocookislands.com.au, live from 1 August, will be used to launch a trade promotion in which agents will receive a $25 voucher for all bookings made until the end of October, with the top 30 consultants nationally to be rewarded with a trip to the Cook Islands. Read more »

For guests considering spending this holiday season overseas, COMO Hotels and Resorts has something for everyone, from a sublime Christmas day brunch for the whole family at COMO Shambhala Estate to a sparkling New Years Eve party at Uma Ubud.

For travellers wanting to get away from it all over Christmas and New Year, COMO Shambhala Estate represents the apogee of pure escapism. Read more »

A group of Melbourne agents were recently escorted by the Unique Tourism Collection’s Karen Hitchings to Thailand. Amongst the highlights were visits to The Sarojin, Khao Lak and X2 Koh Samui, part of the Astudo Group. Both are represented by UTC in Australia. Read more »

The Cook Islands, the country which recently legislated itself to become a “Recession Free Oasis” through an act of Parliament, is thriving despite the global economic downturn, thanks mainly to a new wave of Australians discovering its unspoilt charm.

This year has seen a marked increase in visitors, particularly as the region has positioned itself as a serious competitor to other Pacific Island nations, with a holiday experience which allows them to truly get away from it all in their own piece of paradise. Read more »

with new tailormade activities for children– and new deals to make it even better value

At Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos, families aren’t relegated to specific pools or parts of the property; nor are children confined to kids’ clubs. Here, whatever the age, little people are considered part of Parrot Cay’s spirit. In keeping with this approach, the resort has therefore launched new family-friendly deals for the summer, as well as a range of tailormade activities. Read more »

‘Strength Without Struggle’ – at Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos

From 8th to 14th November 2009, COMO Shambhala Retreat at Parrot Cay will be hosting a five-day, six-night restorative Pilates Retreat. This will be led by Parrot Cay’s popular and highly experienced resident Pilates specialist, Lynda Lippin, with the Retreat open to all, including beginners. Read more »

The latest issue of Travel + Leisure (USA) contains the coveted ‘Best for Service’ rankings via this influential annual readership survey and Huka Lodge, Taupo is considered top for New Zealand with a score of 92.19 out of a possible 100%.

Huka Lodge was placed second for service within the top 10 properties listed for Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific Read more »