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June 21, 2018

Thank you from 2 Happy Germans, Peter and Meggie and Their Family

Welcome Back to Fiji – Photo Credit to Peter Schmitz

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 university and we didn’t have the money.

And what a trip Karen proposed!

It started on Fiji’s Nukubati Island, a small private island off the Northern coast of Vanua Levu, an hours drive from Labasa. It is a paradise for those who like a quiet and peaceful time to relax and recharge batteries. Luxurious service, pristine waters, outstanding scuba diving, fishing and so many more things to do and last but not least, being pampered by the wonderful Fijian people.

We spent Christmas on the island and then went on to Sydney for the New Year celebrations.

Harley-Davidson Tour – Photo Credit to Peter Schmitz

Not surprisingly, Karen found what we believe- is the best location to experience this event: The Quay Grand Sydney Harbour hotel at Circular Quay, with a direct look at the Harbour Bridge and in walking distance from the Opera House and the center of the city. Sydney is a great place to visit, a truly wonderful city.

After a few days in Sydney we continued to the Whitsundays further North. Seaplane trips to Whitehaven Beach and out to the reef for some snorkeling are a must.

After four weeks, which were filled with lasting impressions and just flew by, we returned home and for weeks, we couldn’t stop talking about this miraculous trip, praising Karen’s magical work. As a result, we got our kids all wound up so that we promised to take them also on the same trip, which we did a few years later.

New Zealand – Photo Credit to Peter Schmitz

Since then Karen has organized 12, four to five-week trips to Australia, Fiji, and New Zealand.

Every trip was top notch and even in the places where we returned to, like Sydney, Karen made sure that there was always something new to see or experience. Not one boring minute in now nearly one full and exciting year of accumulated travelling time.

Australia, Fiji and New Zealand, their wonderful people, lifestyle and breathtaking nature are worth to sit 20+ hours on airplanes to get there and every dime spent, was worth spending thanks to Karen!

We have seen many wonderful places and met great people among them some very memorable:

Tasmania Australia – Photo Credit to Peter Schmitz

Cities: Auckland, Melbourne and Sydney.

Nature: The Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef, Nukubati’s Great See Reef, Flinders Range and Tasmania, North and South Island of New Zealand.

Locations: Nukubati with wonderful Jenny and the Nukubati family and The Manse in Hawkes Bay with the equally wonderful hosts Dietske and Gary.

Karen will never cease to amaze me with the magic she does. We cannot thank her enough and I hope that she will continue with this wonderful work for at least as long as we are fit for travelling those distances so that we can continue to put our travel plans in her expert hands.

Photo Credit to Peter Schmitz

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September 28, 2012

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 a scenic flight over the reef. The weather in the Whitsunday Islands is sub tropical making it perfect for beach side holidays. The Whitsunday Islands lie on the same tropical latitude as Honolulu in the northern hemisphere and Mauritius in the south. They have a year round warm tropical climate with an average temperature of 81?F .

While exploring the Whitsunday Islands, join one of our specialist guides and set sail on a snorkel or scuba adventure to explore the Great Barrier Reef, one of the seven wonders of the natural world.? Experiencing paradise is what it’s all about.? You?ll check it off of your “bucket list” and return from your adventure with memories to cherish for a lifetime.

Contact us! We are Aussie Specialists drawing on our passion for the GLORIOUS South Pacific to create once in a lifetime journeys for discerning travelers.

Article by Hillary / Blog / Aussie Specialists, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, South Pacific Specialists, Travelers, Whitsundays

June 8, 2011

Australian Beaches

The Australian coastline is approximately the same length as the circumference of planet Earth. Along this vast coastline you will find endless idyllic beaches.

BONDI BEACH

Sydney, Beaches, Bondi, Surfing at Bondi Copyrighted Image Tourism Australia

Bondi Beach in Sydney is one of Australia’s most famous beaches and one of the worlds most well known. It is quintessentially Australian; you will find bronzed bodies and lifeguards ensuring the safety of the many that flock to Bondi to surf in the local waters.

 

CABLE BEACH

WA, The Kimberley, Towns, Broome, Camel Rides, Cable Beach Copyrighted Image Tourism Australia

With 15 miles of turquoise Indian Ocean and dazzling white sands Cable Beach, in Broome, Western Australia is one of the worlds most beautiful beaches. Surely there cannot be a more enchanting means of watching the huge red sun sink below the horizon on the Indian Ocean than when riding a camel on Cable Beach at sunset.

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WHITEHAVEN BEACH

Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Islands, QLD Copyrighted Image Tourism Whitsundays

With its whiter than white silica sands and crystal clear water Whitehaven Beach is one of Australias most beautiful beaches. It is the ideal Australian beach in the Whitsundays to enjoy a secluded champagne picnic on the beach, swim in the sparkling water and if you are particularly lucky to be visited by the hungry goannas. Perhaps climb Hill Inlet to see a school of stingrays below in the azure water of their breeding ground. Exquisite Whitehaven Beach can only be reached by boat or your privately chartered light aircraft.

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June 8, 2011

Australian Cruise Destinations

SYDNEY HARBOUR

Sydney Harbor is known as one of the most beautiful harbors in the world. We have just the person to help you explore The Harbour aboard his luxurious 40 ft yacht. You will sail under the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge to be confronted by the magnificence of Sydney Opera House. You will pass the historic Rocks, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Mrs. Macquaries Chair and Fort Dennison. When Colin sails past the spectacular private homes lining the foreshore and you explore some of the picturesque harbor coves you will instantly understand why Sydneysiders measure quality of life as life by The Harbour.

THE WHITSUNDAYS

With its magnificent coral reefs, tropical rainforests, pristine beaches and crystal clear waters The Whitsundays are one of the most beautiful sailing and cruising destinations in the world. The Great Barrier Reef provides protection for the numerous sheltered coves and safe anchorages and ensures idyllic calm water sailing and cruising. You might enjoy cruising this glorious area on your privately chartered crewed yacht, aboard a lovingly restored traditional 23 meter square-rigger sailing ship, aboard a windjammer that was designed along classic lines of the trading schooners of yesteryear or aboard a mini cruise ship that combines the amenities of a luxury yacht with the versatility of an expedition cruise. Accomplished sailors often enjoy exploring the islands via bareboat charter.

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Article by Hillary / Australian Travel Highlights / Australia, Great Barrier Reef, Kimberley, South East Australia, Sydney, Whitsundays

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