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January 2nd-5th – For the best New Year bargain sales (Hatsuri) in all of Japan, Sendai is the place to be. People travel to Sendai from all over Japan to buy what is called fukubukuro (bags with presents inside). You won’t find deals better than these anywhere else in Japan. Thousands of people line up in the early hours of the morning to rush into the department stores. The best bargains are usually gone by the midday of the first day so it pays to be in early. Items on sale range from clothes and souviners to cars and houses! Anything left over usually stays on special for two weeks. Read the rest of this entry »

Port Douglas Australia, is located in far North Queensland. Idealy situated in a tropical mountain setting and surrounded by lush vegetation, this once small village is now a popular international tourist destination. Population ~ 3,650 ( 1792 km North of Brisbane, 65 km
North West of Cairns ).

Port Douglas has the enviable position of having the closest boarding point to the Great Barrier Reef. This has made it a very popular holiday destination for big game fishing enthusiasts and divers from all over the world.

A variety of outdoor activities can be enjoyed within the pristine environment of Port Douglas such as: Read the rest of this entry »

Sunshine Coast Australia, is a diverse region of coastline and inland towns extending from Rainbow Beach to as far south as Bribie Island. Famous for its unspoiled beaches and adjoining native bushland,the Sunshine Coast is an unforgettable holiday destination for overseas and local visitors alike.
Average daily temperature ~ 26 degrees C.

The Sunshine Coast offers a huge variety of activities to satisfy everyone. If your a sports lover then you’ll get to choose from mountain climbing,hang gliding at Cooloola, abseiling in the Glass House Mountains, kite surfing, golf, go kart racing, windsurfing in Caloundra, four wheel driving at Noosa, paragliding, canoeing, sea kayaking, house boating, camel riding, horse riding along the beach or you can learn how to surf at one of the many spectacular beaches along the coast. Read the rest of this entry »

Cairns Australia, known as the capital of tropical far North Queensland,boasts a spectacular array of colourful gardens, parks and beautiful city terraces that overlook Trinity Bay.
Population ~ 92,300 ( 1717km North of Brisbane )
Average daily temperature ~ 29 degrees C.

Cairns is the gateway to some of the best scenic and adventurous locations in the world.

To the east of Cairns lies the Great Barrier Reef, a playground for all forms of boating, swimming,scuba diving and fishing – ( Cairns has been given the title as one of the premier black marlin fishing locations in the world ). There are plenty of experienced and friendly tour operators that cater for all tastes and age groups, with daily cruises to the Reef itself and and to surrounding islands. Read the rest of this entry »

Noosa Australia, is a sophisticated coastal resort town located on the Sunshine Coast. Charming and elegant, Noosa offers luxury beach side accommodation with ocean view dining.
Population ~ 17,776 ( 146km North of Brisbane ) Average daily temperature ~ 26 degrees C.

With the Pacific Ocean on one side and an estuary on the other,Noosa residents and visitors get to enjoy year round swimming, fishing, boating, surfing and bush walking in the over looking Noosa National Park. The Park itself comprises of native forests with high cliffs offering panoramic views of the surrounding ocean and rainforest. Read the rest of this entry »