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		<title>Taieri Gorge Railways – one of the world’s great train trips</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 12:59:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I braced myself against the safety rail at the end of the carriage and squinted as the wind and splashes of rain caught my face. Nevertheless, I was determined to take a photo. The train was rumbling through a steep ravine. Tufts of green vegetation peeked out from the fissures in the rock and trailed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Discover the Hidden Gems of Fiordland</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:15:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nestled in the western corner of New Zealand’s South Island, Fiordland National Park is a World Heritage site and is the renowned home of breath-taking Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound. This region of New Zealand is present to a striking and dramatic landscape, making it the top destination to visit in New Zealand. A traditional [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Airlie Beach &amp; The Whitsundays – Tropical Paradise</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2013 04:45:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sail on the warm winds through 74 islands in the very heart of the Great Barrier Reef.  Drop anchor and discover white secluded beaches.  And, of course, dive the heart of the enormous Great Barrier Reef. The Whitsunday Islands are the essential experience for anyone who is fascinated by coral reefs and all seekers of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spectacular Beauty of Milford Sound Unfolds at Altitude</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2013 06:29:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With spectacular waterfalls, dramatic sheer cliffs, lush rainforest and piercing blue water, New Zealand&#8217;s Milford Sound is the pinnacle of natural beauty. Nestled on the south west of New Zealand&#8217;s South Island, Milford Sound&#8217;s dramatic primeval landscape is a particularly special creation of nature. Subsequently it comes as no surprise that a visit to this [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cairns – A haven for peace and tranquility</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 03:07:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Balmy…the moment you step off of the plane in Cairns and smell the moist sweet tropical breeze you know you’re in North Queensland. Sure,you can take a boat trip and scuba dive in the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef, but there are more than enough things in to see and do. In, Around &#38; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dunedin – a city of chocolate, hops and albatrosses</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2013 04:42:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you’re a chocoholic, beer connoisseur or budding David Attenborough, then Dunedin would be an excellent destination for you.  My family confess to being at least 2 out of the 3! We only had two days and chose to focus on Cadbury World’s Tasting Tour, Speights’ Brewery Tour and a guided tour at the Royal [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The curse of Hinenuitepo on Milford Sound</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:22:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Air Milford has formed a significant presence in The Southern Hemisphere’s adventure capital as a premiere operator to Milford Sound.  Mark Gwilliam checks out why Air Milford’s intimate knowledge of the Queenstown area ensures that guests who fly with them leave with an unforgettable experience that Milford Sound is voted as one of the world’s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Udaipur &#8211; Venice of the East, 007 and saris</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2012 03:58:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[India is a vibrant country steeped in tradition, culture and contrasts.  She boasts mountain ranges, sweeping plateaus (deccans) and deserts, and modern sky-scrapers developed next to slums and temples. Udaipur nestles in the south western part of Rajasthan and revels in its title of “The Venice of the East” and home to James Bond’s Octopussy. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Portugal’s rich culinary history:  Smoke filled eyes, emergency 112 calls and dentists</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:12:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kicking off your shoes and feeling the sand between your toes on some of Portugal’s finest golden beaches is an unforgettable experience. But you can work up quite an appetite!  Fortunately, the Algarve boasts some of Portugal’s best cuisine.  Tickle your taste buds with these three classic dishes when you’re next in the Algarve region. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rafting New Zealand serve up a white-water knuckle ride on Tongariro River</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2012 17:52:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Any final tips?&#8221; Vladimir nervously asks our guide, Lee &#8211; not entirely sure that he really expects an honest answer. With a smile the width of the Tongariro River, the response is quick and delivered with typical Kiwi humour &#8211; &#8220;Just stay in the raft&#8221;. Bobbing up and down like excited toddlers on a fairground [...]]]></description>
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