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posted 15-7-2009 @ 03:37 PM
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Travel Suggestions??
I thought that perhaps since all our Lottos members are such a well travelled bunch, that maybe we could have a pinned thread with Travel Location
Suggestions??
I've noticed we frequently have suggestions requested, but they disappear after a few weeks, so I thought this may avoid duplicate writing.
Positives and Negatives and also any MUST SEE shops/sights or places would be good.
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posted 15-7-2009 @ 03:43 PM
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I think it's a great idea!
I love reading all the hints & tips from people who have been there!
Would love to see this on the forum!
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posted 17-7-2009 @ 11:37 AM
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Does anyone know anything about how I could go about this? Do I need a moderator assistance to make sure the thread doesnt disappear??
I'm going to be asking some Cook island Tips and Hints soon, so thought it might be a good start!
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posted 17-7-2009 @ 02:25 PM
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any tips on places to stay in fiji would be great  looking at going at the end
of aug, early sept or late oct |
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posted 17-7-2009 @ 02:30 PM
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Fiji - Captain Cook or Blue Lagoon Cruises are the absolute highlight of any Fiji holiday, usually plenty of specials on offer, check out the
websites.
Shangrila (Fijian) hotel is INCREDIBLY busy in Australian or NZ school kids holidays. We were very glad to have paid extra for an Ocean side room.
Separate quiet pool, huge nice rooms and a bit of peace!
If you have a choice, I personally would swap Fiji for Vanuatu. More to see, more to do, closer and some amazing special offers going atm.
Cook Islands - Just remember its closed on Sundays!
Most flights arrive and leave at ungodly hours, but there are a few with reasonable hours, put in the research and know what flights you want, so they
don't book you something truly ugly
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posted 17-7-2009 @ 05:03 PM
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we looked at vanuatu, but would prefer an all inclusive deal..(accom, food & drinks) and vanuatu didnt have much that way. We will be travelling
with friends, so hubby & I with our 2 daughters, and friends & their 2 sons |
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posted 17-7-2009 @ 06:17 PM
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Le Lagon has all inclusive its the sister of Naviti and the Warwick. I wouldnt go that way though unless you like to drink quite a lot, meals are
easily found elsewhere, better quality and cheaper.
I'm sure either the Warwick or the Naviti would suit you very nicely in Fiji, the Warwick is more upmarket, so depends on what you want.
Check the flight times. Air Pacific flies back in the morning most days and that means a VERY early start from the coral coast. We were at the
Shangrila so probably an hour closer to Nadi and I think our pick up was something like 5.30 or 6am. Worth a look!
Captain Cook cruises are all meals and we really did think it was an amazing way to see the real Fiji. We went on the week long northern explorer (or
called something like that.)
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posted 17-7-2009 @ 06:25 PM
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Just got this on an email seems very good value:
OUTRIGGER ON THE LAGOON FIJI's GREAT FAMILY SPECIAL
KIDS STAY** (in their own room!), PLAY & EAT FREE
(for a limited time only) UP TO 3 KIDS
FREE INTERCONNECTING ROOM (for the kids)
FREE ALL KIDS MEALS
FREE KIDS CLUB
And with these great rates, there is no better time to book than now!
SUPERIOR RESORT VIEW ROOM
from $150AUD** per room per night (plus FREE interconnecting room)
DELUXE OCEAN VIEW ROOM
from $195AUD** per room per night (plus FREE interconnecting room)
Bookings must by made by 31 July 2009, minimum 5 night stay. For travel to 20 December 2009.
BOOK NOW. Email reservations@outriggerfiji.com.fj and quote FAMFOC. For more information go to outrigger.com
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posted 23-7-2009 @ 06:21 PM
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A new one with the Shangrila, Warwick and Naviti all meals:
http://www.mail-hub.net/email.asp?id=A4C8062930240D55F29FC7C...
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posted 23-7-2009 @ 06:54 PM
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thanks for the input 3littlepigs We have booked at the naviti for 8 nights at
the end of august  cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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posted 23-7-2009 @ 07:52 PM
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We're off to Phuket on Monday!! Yippee!!! Have done Thailand before, but not this island. So, feel free to share your good and bad experiences in
Phuket please. |
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posted 24-7-2009 @ 10:39 AM
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Sounds great shandy...I guarantee you will have a ball!!!
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posted 26-7-2009 @ 12:48 PM
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We are off to Vanuatu on Sat. Everythings booked, Id love to hear of your experiences holidaying there. Any not to be missed sights??So excited..cant
wait. |
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posted 26-7-2009 @ 01:06 PM
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Sueprize, can't recommend highly enough the Coongoola day cruise. Takes you to a turtle hatchery and some of the best spots for snorkelling. Enjoy
your trip. |
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posted 26-7-2009 @ 02:51 PM
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Where are you staying sueprize?
We have been twice in the last year...absolutely love the place!
Hideaway Island is great fun for snorkling, my kids love it. We don't take a tour, just grab a taxi but ask the hotel how much you should pay before
you go. If there's no taxi hanging around when you get back to shore walk out to the main road and a bus or taxi won't be long in turning up.
We also loved the cascades at Mele, a long hot walk up hill but lovely for swimming and a great view when you get most of the way up.
Loved the church service on Sunday, but its probably best for regular churchgoers, fairly long and they will invite you to stand up and introduce
yourself. We were invited to stay for lunch afterwards but had a sick daughter so headed back.
Take a comprehensive first aid and medicine kit. We used ours!
Take hand sanitiser and use it regularly, there were some vicious gastro bugs floating around the second time we were there.
If you love snorkling and are taking your own gear you could also take a taxi to either Benjour or Paradise Cove, both have very accessible reefs that
are beautiful.
If you like a drink take your duty free, alcohol is very expensive. You can get mixers, soft drinks and french wine at the big Au Bon Marche Numbatu
supermarket near Le Lagon. If you go there have a pineapple crumble tart for me!!!
Which reminds me of the patisserie downtown YUM!!! Town side of the markets on the other side of the street.
Tarte Citron to die for, and a clean toilet right up the back!
The other pattiserie also has a clean toilet and AIR CONDITIONING! Although the airconditioning is probably not so critical at the moment, both times
we went were in summer.
The main thing to remember in Vanuatu is to slow down, nothing happens in a hurry and sometimes you have to ask several times for things to happen at
all...if you work with that you will have a blast!
There's lots more, if you have anything specific maybe u2u me!
All I can say is - You lucky duck!
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posted 28-7-2009 @ 06:42 PM
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Cruise - held needed for a last minute booking!
A window of opportunity has come up for a last minute holiday (between 01/08/09 & about 18/08/09) - I have my heart set on a cruise (preferably
departing from Sydney or Brisbane).
Does anyone know about last minute cruise deals, perhaps waiting lists for cancellation - where to get them etc?
Hubby went to a travel agent but don't think they even checked the computer! I have looked at heaps of cruising sites on web but nothing is even
close to these dates.
Any suggestions ? |
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