My family of 3 has spent one week in Port Douglas and one week in Fiji last month. My son has never been to Great Barrier Reef. We went out to different reefs at two separate tours. We saw many different kinds of reefs, fish and a few giant clams, so colorful! It’s remarkable and […]
Orpheus Island ~ An Award Winning Luxury Private Island Accommodation in the Great Barrier Reef Hand Selected by the Owner of Australia 2000 Travel
Welcome to the kindness, the beauty and the innate healing power of Orpheus Island… At Orpheus Island the accommodation is sophisticated, inviting and a stone’s throw from the water’s edge. During my recent travels to an invitation only Tourism Australia event I had the utmost privilege to off a stopover at tropical secluded Orpheus Island. I cannot […]
Thank you from 2 Happy Germans, Peter and Meggie and Their Family
It is exactly 15 years ago that I asked Karen to apply some of her magic and work out a trip to the Southern hemisphere for my wife’s and my 30th wedding anniversary. I thought it is about time to have the honeymoon trip we never had since, at that time, I was still attending […]
Lizard Island Reclaims its Position as One of the World’s Leading Premium Resorts
Known for its unrivaled Great Barrier Reef location, natural beauty, exceptional service and diving experiences, Lizard Island reopens its doors after a full year of restoration and rebuilding following the impact of Cycone Ita to welcome discerning travelers wishing to create their own unique experiences. Truly secluded from the rest of the world and located […]
Thank you from Heather and family
Dear Karen, Overall we had a wonderful time in Australia and didn’t want to come back! You did a great job of planning all the details. – The kids’ favorite activity was the Sydney Bridge climb. Such a beautiful view! – Our Sydney accommodation Radisson Blu was in a good location – The surfing lesson […]
Thank you from The Robinet Family
Dear Karen, We can’t thank you enough for putting together such a wonderful itinerary for us. Our trip to Australia and New Zealand was the trip of a lifetime and one that none of us will forget. From Green Island to Ayers Rock to Sydney to Queenstown, we have memories of the most beautiful places […]
Thank you from Ronita & John
It was our 25th wedding anniversary and my 65th birthday and I had my eyes set on Australia and New Zealand. But what a headache I got trying to plan it solo. I lucked up on Karen at Australia 2000 and what a breeze it became. It isn’t every day that you make plans and […]
Explore Paradise ~ 74 Islands Floating Like Jewels in Australia’s Coral Sea
Discovering Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is one of life’s must-dos. Photo Credit to Sarah_Ackerman In the heart of Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef, lie the Whitsundays – 74 Islands floating like jewels in the tropical warm waters of the Coral Sea. Sail, snorkel, dive, ski or swim in the calm blue seas or take off on […]
Australia & New Zealand Considered for New7Wonders of Nature
Surely most have heard of the 7 Wonders of the World and perhaps a lucky few have visited all of them all but did you know that there is a New7Wonders of Nature Campaign taking place right now? The New7Wonders Foundation is on a global search to recognize the 7 most wonderous natural sites as […]
Australian Islands
ORPHEUS ISLAND Orpheus Island is a true Great Barrier Reef island, located fifty miles north of Townsville, one hundred and twenty miles south of Cairns and fifteen miles offshore. It is fringed by sheltered bays and seven unspoiled sandy beaches, wreathed in spectacular coral gardens and invigorated with native flora and fauna. While snorkeling guests […]
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