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Travelzoo Australia Weekly Top 20 Every week we search more than 1,000 companies worldwide for their very best deals and compile this Top 20™ list. Thank you for subscribing. Please forward this to a friend! Compare and save on your Travel Insurance and receive a $50 wine voucher http://www.comparetravelinsurance.com.au/naked-wines-voucher.html ************************************************************ TOP 20 DEALS * -- 22 January 2014 ************************************************************ $165 -- Luxury Hilton Surfers Paradise Stay w/Lounge Access http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1667505 Source: Hilton Surfers Paradise $1690 -- Hawaii: 6-Nt Break ­inc Flights & Bonuses, $675 Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1670663 Source: My Hawaii $169 -- 5-Star Pullman Cairns w/Upgrade & Spa Credit http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1668697 Source: Pullman Cairns International $765 -- 4-Nt Daydream Island Getaway w/Flights, $239 Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1670760 Source: Travelonline.com $826 & up -- Return Flights to Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh­ City http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1669727 Source: Malaysia Airlines $369 -- For 2: Sunshine Coast 3-Nt Short Break, 39% Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1667509 Source: San Marino by the Sea $425 -- 5 Nights in New Bali Hotel w/Extras, Reg. $668 http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1667491 Source: Ossotel Legian $1599 -- 6-Day Myanmar Tour w/Meals & Pilgrimage Site Visit http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1669737 Source: Southern Breeze Travel & Tourism $135 -- Swan Valley Resort Stay w/2-for-1 Spa Voucher http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1668695 Source: Novotel Vines Resort & Country Club $445 -- 5-Star Khao Lak: 3-Nt Thai Beach Escape, 41% Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1669610 Source: Le Méridien Khao Lak Beach & Spa Resort $1090 & up -- Flights to LA & San Fran on Sale, Save 37% http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1669742 Source: SuperSearch $128 & up -- South East Asia Beach Resorts Sale, 50% Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1669655 Source: Hilton Hotels & Resorts $440 & up -- 8-Day Kenya Safari inc Masai Mara, Save 20% http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1669749 Source: Geckos Adventures $419 -- Snowy Mountains 3-Night Break, 1 Night Free http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1669740 Source: Alpine Habitats $78 -- NZ: Waitomo Glow Worms & Ruakuri Caves, 28% Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1669743 Source: Discover Waitomo $126 -- Suite at Vegas 'Top 10' Hotel, Save 35% http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1669652 Source: Platinum Hotel and Spa $965 & up -- Flights to Japan during Cherry Blossom Season http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1668702 Source: Air China $444 -- Norfolk Island: Stay 4 Nights and Save 25% http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1669738 Source: Paradise Hotel & Resort $45 -- For 2: Celeb Chef Tapas & Cocktails at 5-Star Hilton http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1669745 Source: FIX Cocktail Bar $7803 -- Kimberley Cruise w/Helicopter Flights, $1377 Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1668647 Source: Kimberley Quest

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An Aware Traveler

Vacations 

(reproduced from DailyOM)

; by Madisyn Taylor

An aware traveler sees each new journey as an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of humanity.

As the technology of travel grows ever more refined, the world grows smaller. Whereas a journey of a hundred miles once took many days, we can now travel across the globe in mere hours. The four corners of the earth are accessible by plane, train, and ship, and there are few pleasures in life as soul-stirring and transformative as travel. In a new land, the simplest of joys can be profound—meditation takes on a new quality because the energy in which we are immersed is unfamiliar. Our sensory experiences are entirely novel. Yet the relative ease with which we can step out of our own culture in order to explore another means that we are ambassadors representing not only our own way of life but also the culture of the traveler. As a conscious citizen of the world, you can add value to the locales you visit while simultaneously broadening your own perspective.

A truly aware traveler sees each new journey as an opportunity to improve international relations, spread goodness, and gain a greater understanding of humanity. To immerse yourself in foreign cultures is to open your mind to fresh ways of being. Your natural curiosity can help you navigate the subtleties that define a culture. While you may not agree with all the traditions or laws of a country, abiding by them demonstrates that you understand and respect their value. Staying centered in another culture is often simply a matter of learning about your destination, being patient with yourself and others, and accepting that people may treat you as an example of your country’s attitudes. New worlds will open to you when you take part in the everyday life of a locale—the reality of a destination is in its markets, its streets, and its people.

Traveling presents a wonderful opportunity to practice being open-minded and grounded. The voyages you make help cultivate a worldwide community in which we as humans can acknowledge and appreciate our differences as much as we recognize and appreciate our similarities. Though you will eventually return home, the positive impression you leave behind will remain as a testament to the respect and amicability that marked your intercultural interactions.

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Travelzoo Australia Weekly Top 20 Every week we search more than 1,000 companies worldwide for their very best deals and compile this Top 20™ list. Thank you for subscribing. Please forward this to a friend! ************************************************************ TOP 20 DEALS * -- 11 December 2013 ************************************************************ $145 -- Historic Sydney Hotel for up to 4, Save 33% http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1636944 Source: The Menzies Sydney $119 -- Brisbane Studio Apartment w/Parking & Late Checkout http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1638999 Source: Punthill Brisbane $5302 & up -- Fly Business Class to Paris with Air France http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639953 Source: Air France $1299 -- LA & San Fran 2-Nt Packages inc Flights, $669 Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639000 Source: My California $1399 -- 7-Nt Radisson Fiji Holiday inc Flights & Extras http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639028 Source: Spacifica Travel $539 -- 2-Day Halong Bay Cruise Pkg for 2 w/Extras, 35% Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639909 Source: Emeraude Classic Cruises $50 & up -- One Way Earlybird Flights across Australia http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639959 Source: Tigerair Australia $479 -- Siem Reap: Luxe Park Hyatt Break w/Extras, Reg. $914 http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639948 Source: Park Hyatt Siem Reap $119 -- 4-Star Canberra Hotel Stay w/Breakfast, 54% Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1636776 Source: Mercure Canberra $9499 -- 16-Day Antarctica Expedition inc Flights & More http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639888 Source: Adventure Destinations $419 -- Hunter Valley Short Break for 2, Save 37% http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639875 Source: Cypress Lakes Resort by Oaks Hotels and Resorts $1096 & up -- Non-Stop Flights to India in 2014 http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639936 Source: Air India $592 -- 3-Night Kangaroo Island Stay for 2, 33% Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639908 Source: Wanderers Rest $160 -- Dublin: 4-Star City Centre Hotel w/Meals, Save 46% http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639859 Source: Ashling Hotel Dublin $330 -- For 2: Margaret River Cottages, 1 Night Free http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639927 Source: Peppermint Brook Cottages $545 -- 2-Nt Luxury Eco Lodge Stay in New Zealand, $137 Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639807 Source: Rimu Lodge $9 -- Central Coast: Half Price Dive Permit http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639943 Source: Visit NSW $179 -- Central Budapest: 2-Night Stay w/Breakfast, Save 50% http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639018 Source: Mirage Fashion Hotel $99 -- Peter Doyle @ The Quay: 3-Course Dining w/French Wine http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639891 Source: Peter Doyle @ The Quay $2925 -- 8-Day 'Blue Danube' River Cruise, $570 Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639940 Source: Global Journeys

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Holiday Safety tips

5 Holiday Travel Tips from the 

National Security Institute:  

1.If you'll be gone overnight, be sure to secure your home. Remember, the holidays are a boon time for burglars too! You'll want to hold your mail and newspaper deliveries, and generally make the place look like somebody's there. You may use timers to turn various lights on and off. Or you may ask a neighbor to do the same.

2.Speaking of home: Take a look around at your valuables. Fine jewelry and other small, easily stolen items should probably go in a safe deposit box. So should critical documents such as auto titles, birth certificates, and Social Security cards.

3.If you're driving, prepare your vehicle for the trip. This is especially important if it's cold where you live and/or if you have younger kids. Make sure your fluid levels and tire pressures are correct (don't forget the spare!), and pack an emergency kit with coats, water, flares, snacks, etc. in case you end up broken down in the middle of nowhere.

4.If you're flying, prepare ahead of time. Make sure friends and family have copies of your itinerary, and bring all necessary ID to avoid delays. Do you have a supply of all necessary prescription meds? Also, when packing, obey all TSA guidelines regarding toiletries. This can spare you much hassle in security lines.

5.It's a good idea to have extra cash during travel, but you should sift through your wallet or purse to make sure you don't bring too much personal info. For example, you might bring your driver's license and a single credit and debit card, leaving the rest in a safe place so it can't be lost or stolen.

6.And one more tip from us:  Be mindful about what you share on social media.  Broadcasting your travel plans (or pictures) on social media to a wide audience can invite the unwanted attention of opportunistic burglers. Enable privacy settings to limit your audience so you can share the joy of your vacation, without putting yourself or your valuables at risk.

Have a great festive season

Whats on in Sydney - November 2013.

Mind Body & Spirit Festival

Dates: 31 Oct - 3 November Time: 10am – 7pm

Where: Darling Harbour Exhibition Centre

It’s a fantastic fun day out, filled with new experiences, entertainment, learning and expert advice.
At the MindBodySpirit Festival, you can learn to conquer stress in minutes, discover the latest herbal supplements, or realise your psychic powers. Perhaps you'd like to know how to find your soul mate, enjoy the mysteries of tantric relationships, find that highly prized work-life balance, or balance your chakra.
There is something for everyone searching for a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle.

For more details go to: http://www.mbsfestival.com.au/index.htm

Festival of Fishers Ghost

Dates: Nov 1-10

Where: Campbelltown

The legendary Festival of Fisher's Ghost will be back again in November (though really, who doubted it would, since it's been running every year since 1956), as Campbelltown celebrates Australia's most famous ghost, Frederick Fisher (you can find out more about the legend here).

For more details go to: www.fishersghost.com.au

Newtown Festival 2013

Date: 10 November Time: 9.30am to 5.30pm

Where: Camperdown Rest Memorial park

Celebrating and supporting vitality, originality, sustainability and a lively community, the Newtown Festival just keeps getting bigger and better with more arts, more music and more community. This flagship event in Sydney turns 35 this year.

For more details go to: www.newtowncentre.org/festival/index.html

Sydney Motorcycle & Scooter Show 2013

Date: 15-17 Nov

Where: Darling Harbour Exhibition Centre

For more details go to: www.australianmotorcycleexpo.com.au

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