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		<title>Types Of Alaska Tours</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:16:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many types of Alaska tours being offered the traveler on holiday.  You can enjoy all the sights and adventures of Alaska by booking through our travel agency.  When touring Alaska, there are many options available.  Consider options such as adventure tours, cruise and land packages, small or large ship package tours, private cruise [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many types of Alaska tours being offered the traveler on holiday.  You can enjoy all the sights and adventures of Alaska by booking through our travel agency.  When touring Alaska, there are many options available.  Consider options such as adventure tours, cruise and land packages, small or large ship package tours, private cruise tours, sport fishing tours, or wildlife tours.  There is truly something available to all tour enthusiasts when considering Alaska tours.</p>
<p>The first part of booking your tour is the most difficult; choosing which tour to take.  Individual tours such as fishing or wildlife tours, cruises or glacier tours are ideal for the traveler who knows exactly what they want from their tour experience.  You can pick your specialized area of interest and one of our expert travel agents will oblige you with their assistance in finding the best of that type.  However, what should you do if you&#8217;re uncertain about a specific tour or you want to cover more than one thing during your visit?</p>
<p>Our travel agency can offer you a variety of package tours that include the combination of things like a cruise and glacier hiking or nature walks.  Very often, small or large ship cruises are ideal for someone who wishes to have a variety of experiences with Alaska tours.  Generally, you can book day excursions from certain ports of call that will allow you to enjoy experiences additional to the cruise itself.  You might spend a day hiking, or fishing, or flying by helicopter to visit a glacier.  These excursions can be booked in advance and help make Alaska tours a thorough and varied experience.</p>
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<p>Of course, we can customize your Alaska tours any way you like by booking a private tour.  This might mean a fishing charter or even a small cruise vessel booked entirely for you and your party of adventurers.  Private charters and yachts are often booked for several days of whale watching, bear watching, or just cruising around enjoying all of the wonderful sights and delights of Alaska tours.  Of course, day excursions from ports of call can be arranged for private ship cruisers, just like package cruisers, and add an extra element of adventure to Alaska tours.</p>
<p>After choosing your personal favorite tour, and all the excursions you would like to enjoy, just let us do the rest.  We&#8217;re experts at making all the necessary arrangements for Alaska tours.  Once your tour is booked, you don&#8217;t have to do anything except to sit back and enjoy your adventure.  We take care of all of the travel arrangements for you, so you can concentrate on having fun and delighting in a once-in-a-lifetime holiday experience.</p>
<p>Alaska tours are always special and exciting.  There is no other place on earth like Alaska and no other experience like the Alaskan wilderness.  This trip is one that you will treasure for a long time to come, so make certain that you book your Alaska tours through us for a guaranteed sweet adventure. For more details, please <a title="Contact Pure Travel" href="http://www.puretravel.com.au/blog/contact-us"><strong>contact us here</strong></a>.</p>
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		<title>Take Advantage Of Discount Business Travel</title>
		<link>http://www.puretravel.com.au/blog/business-travel/186-take-advantage-of-discount-business-travel</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:21:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puretravel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[discount business travel]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[One of the advantages of using a travel agent for your business is the number of discount business travel options we can offer.  You would have to literally spend hours on the Internet or combing over other resources in order to come up with anything similar to the discount travel options our travel agency has [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the advantages of using a travel agent for your business is the number of discount business travel options we can offer.  You would have to literally spend hours on the Internet or combing over other resources in order to come up with anything similar to the discount travel options our travel agency has available to you all of the time.  Even so, you would be hard-pressed to find as many discount business travel offers with as great a savings potential.  Your travel agent is a wholesaler of sorts; representing more than just your business&#8217;s travel requirements.  As such, we are able to negotiate for and receive more discount business travel offers than you ever could.</p>
<p>When it comes to discount business travel, you need the services of a professional.  Discount business travel is a tedious balance between the bottom line and professionalism.  While you want your business travel costs to be reduced as much as possible, you also want to maintain the type of professionalism that will make you look good to business associates and colleagues.  Your business travel agent is an expert at balancing this tightrope for you.  Sure, you may come across some Internet offers that seem good on initial inspection, but there is more to consider with discount business travel than just a reduced rate on rooms.</p>
<p>You need to determine if all of your necessary business support is easily accessible and readily available.  Will there be Internet access at your lodgings and meeting places?  Are business services like shipping and printing somewhere close on hand, should you need them?  No doubt, your business has custom concerns particular for your type of industry or service.  Who will arrange such custom details for you?</p>
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<p>If you are unfamiliar with your destination, you will need someone with a wealth of local information about how to get back and forth to meeting places or the best restaurants to entertain clients, and other such knowledge.  This sort of expertise can only be provided by an experienced travel agent like Pure Travel.</p>
<p>Discount business travel doesn&#8217;t have to be cheap business travel.  You can still travel in style and comfort, at a discount, if the right person is making the travel arrangements.  An experienced travel agent understands that you want to do your business travel in the most cost-effective way possible, but still maintain professional standards that will make you and your company stand out above the competition.</p>
<p>This seems like a difficult proposition to many people, but our travel agency is experienced with arranging discount business travel that maintains quality.  You will be surprised how much our travel agency can save you and still get you there, set you up, and maintain your functionality in an atmosphere of excellence.  After all, your goal is to appear as professional as possible for as little cost as possible.  Our experienced travel agents realize this is the main aspect of discount business travel, and they are expert at providing it.</p>
<p>For more details on our current discount business travel specials please <strong><a title="Contact Pure Travel" href="http://www.puretravel.com.au/blog/contact-us">contact us</a></strong>.</p>
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		<title>Arranging Small Business Travel</title>
		<link>http://www.puretravel.com.au/blog/business-travel/210-arranging-small-business-travel</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puretravel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business Travel]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you have to arrange small business travel, you should use a Pure Travel travel agent.  We can provide you with a wide array of assistance when you need to travel on business.  Just because you don&#8217;t own a large corporation is no reason to assume that you have to coordinate all of your business [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you have to arrange small business travel, you should use a Pure Travel travel agent.  We can provide you with a wide array of assistance when you need to travel on business.  Just because you don&#8217;t own a large corporation is no reason to assume that you have to coordinate all of your business travel yourself.  Small business travel is a specialty of ours.</p>
<p>We are very well suited for making the right small business travel arrangements.  After all, small business travel is not simply a case of getting to your destination and getting home.  The small business traveler is in need of many accommodations not necessarily typical of the holiday traveler.</p>
<p>Often, small business travel involves preparation for business support such as Internet access and meeting precise itineraries.  All of this can be handled, in advance of your trip, by our travel agency.  Perhaps your type of business or service will require the use of shipping or printing services while you are at your location.  Maybe your particular type of industry has requirements for custom services that must be arranged for yourself and/or your clients on location.  For these types of preparations you will need the services of a professional travel agent.</p>
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<p>When you have reached your destination, there is often much to get done before and after visiting with clients.  Having your small business travel handled by our travel agency ensures that you will have access to all necessary facilities and services to complete your business tasks competently and successfully.  With our resources to depend upon, you will never be left hanging in the wind when it comes to small business travel.</p>
<p>If you are traveling to an unfamiliar destination, it is good to have the services of someone with knowledge of the area to support you.  Perhaps you will need to know of good meeting places or fine restaurants to entertain or engage clients.  You might need to know how long it will take you to travel from one particular meeting place to another location, in order to keep on schedule.  Our small business travel experts can go so far as to help you with your daily itinerary while you are traveling away from home.  This sort of support is particularly handy to the small business that does not have the large corporate staff to handle travel necessities.</p>
<p>When it comes to small business travel, we become your partner.  Our travel agency can arrange every detail that you need to make your business trip a success.  You can feel free to concentrate on the business at hand, since the business of travel has been thoroughly handled.  Such reliability can be a real confidence booster to your sales and negotiation skills.  Knowing that the travel end of everything is managed allows you to direct all of your concentration on the business you have come to do.</p>
<p>When it comes to small business travel, there is no better asset than our experienced, expert travel agents.  <a title="Contact Pure Travel" href="http://www.puretravel.com.au/blog/contact-us"><strong>Contact us </strong></a>today to discuss all of your small business travel needs.</p>
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		<title>Family Holiday Packages</title>
		<link>http://www.puretravel.com.au/blog/holiday-travel/178-family-holiday-packages</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:38:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puretravel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Holiday Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family holiday packages]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[All sorts of family holiday packages are available from Pure Travel.  You can literally take your family anywhere in the world.  Or, stay right here in Australia, if you prefer.  No matter what sort of holiday you and your family might enjoy, family holiday packages feature a bunch of great opportunities and experiences for your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>All sorts of family holiday packages are available from Pure Travel.  You can literally take your family anywhere in the world.  Or, stay right here in Australia, if you prefer.  No matter what sort of holiday you and your family might enjoy, family holiday packages feature a bunch of great opportunities and experiences for your holiday.</p>
<p>It doesn’t matter if that holiday is a weekend, or a week, or two weeks.  We have family holiday packages available for any length of tour that you desire.  Whether you and your family are history buffs, nature seekers, ocean lovers, mountain climbers, cyclists, hikers, adventure lovers or just looking for a place to lay low and relax, Pure Travel can custom design family holiday packages for you.</p>
<p>Our team of professional travel agents will be able to help you with absolutely every component of your family holiday.  From making travel and accommodations arrangements to dining and excursion details, we can manage all aspects of family holiday packages, leaving you and your loved ones free to sit back and enjoy your holiday.</p>
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<p>Why worry about the tedious details, when a professional can handle them for you?  Why leave things up to chance when one of our experienced travel agents can pre-arrange everything and be right there for you, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, should you experience any problems or concerns while on holiday?</p>
<p>Don’t fall for those bargain rate Internet sites.  Travel agents still have the best deals to offer when it comes to family holiday packages.  Just check out the discounts we can get you on your next family tour and you will be presently surprised.  Nothing can take the place of having a real travel agent working on behalf of you and your family.  If you’ve ever had a bad experience arranging travel through those discount sites, you know what a drudgery a bad trip can become.  Your travel agent will manage your overall experience, not just grab you a couple of discounted rooms.  And should anything go awry, you have someone you can immediately turn to who will straighten it all out.</p>
<p>Contact your travel agent and tell them the type of holiday you are considering for you and your family.  Make them aware of your budget limitations and any special needs or considerations you have for your trip.  Your travel agent will get the ball rolling from there.  He or she will have lots of suggestions and, together, you can work to narrow things down until you have the perfect family holiday packages from which to choose.  It’s as easy as that.  Your Pure Travel travel agent will do all the work to help you find the most enjoyable holiday possible.</p>
<p>When you put your family holiday in the hands of Pure Travel, you are entrusting it to a team of experienced professional travel agents who know exactly what you want to get out of your holiday and will make it happen for you.</p>
<p>A family holiday is meant to be pure fun and it can be just that, if you take advantage of the family holiday packages Pure Travel has available.</p>
<p>We are one of Australia&#8217;s leading and most experienced holiday travel agencies. To discuss all your family holiday travel needs, please contact Angela, Leigh-Ann or Daid on (02) 8814 7911, or use our <a title="Contact Pure Travel" href="http://www.puretravel.com.au/blog/contact-us"><strong>contact form</strong></a>.</p>
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		<title>Blog Update: Travel Specials -&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.puretravel.com.au/blog/travel/215-blog-update-travel-specials</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:58:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puretravel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Blog Update: Travel Specials &#8211; Princess Cruises, Malaysia Airlines, Cook Islands And More http://tinyurl.com/3y4nnb5]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Blog Update: Travel Specials &#8211; Princess Cruises, Malaysia Airlines, Cook Islands And More <a target="_blank" href="http://tinyurl.com/3y4nnb5" rel="nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/3y4nnb5</a></p>
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		<title>Travel Specials &#8211; Princess Cruises, Malaysia Airlines, Cook Islands And More</title>
		<link>http://www.puretravel.com.au/blog/travel-specials/213-travel-specials-princess-cruises-malaysia-airlines-cook-islands-and-more</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:58:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puretravel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Check out this week&#8217;s travel specials from PureTravel and contact us if you would like us to help you book your next holiday &#8230; Per Person and Include taxes From Cook Islands Sale Direct flight from Sydney, 6 night stay at Club Raro and transfers. Bonus: 2 FREE* nights, breakfast, plus an introductory dive in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Check out this week&#8217;s travel specials from PureTravel and <a title="Contact Pure Travel" href="http://www.puretravel.com.au/blog/contact-us"><strong>contact us</strong></a> if you would like us to help you book your next holiday &#8230;</p>
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<td valign="top"><span style="color: #990000;"><strong><span style="color: #a30234;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #a30234;"><a target="_blank" title="http://tmail1.travelscene.net.au/ch/30644/y3wxjb/1296253/d4cf010fv7.html Cook Islands" href="http://tmail1.travelscene.net.au/ch/30644/y3wxjb/1296253/d4cf010fv7.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a30234;">Cook Islands Sale</span></a></span></span></span> </span></strong><br />
</span><span style="font-size: x-small;">Direct flight from Sydney, 6 night stay at Club Raro and transfers.<br />
<strong>Bonus: </strong><span style="color: #444444;">2 FREE* nights, breakfast, plus an introductory dive in pool<br />
</span><strong>Why: </strong>You can purchase a unique souvenir &#8211; the lustrous precious black pearl.</span></td>
<td width="55" align="right" valign="top">$1035*</td>
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<td width="138" valign="top"><img src="http://tmail1.travelscene.net.au/download/files/30644/193722/ski_Canada.gif" border="0" alt="" hspace="0" width="138" height="34" /></td>
<td valign="top"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a target="_blank" title="http://tmail1.travelscene.net.au/ch/30644/y3wxjb/1296254/d4cf018fjs.html Canada" href="http://tmail1.travelscene.net.au/ch/30644/y3wxjb/1296254/d4cf018fjs.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Ski Big White, Canada</span></a></strong></span></span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #990000;"><br />
7 nights at Sundance Resort, 6 day ski lift pass, transfers<br />
<strong>Bonus: </strong>Includes 1 FREE* night &amp; 1 FREE* day skiing<br />
<strong>Why:</strong> Big White offers one of the largest international ski schools. </span></span></td>
<td width="55" align="right" valign="top">$1063*</td>
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<td valign="top"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a target="_blank" title="http://tmail1.travelscene.net.au/ch/30644/y3wxjb/1296255/d4cf05xp6.html LGK" href="http://tmail1.travelscene.net.au/ch/30644/y3wxjb/1296255/d4cf05xp6.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Langkawi Holiday</span></a><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #990000;"><br />
</span></span></strong></span><span style="color: #000000;">Airfares, 8 nights at Berjaya Langkawi Resort and transfers.<br />
<strong>Bonus:</strong> FREE* nights and breakfast<br />
<strong>Why:</strong> You can ride in the Langkawi Cable Car &#8211; the largest single cable span in the world. </span></span></td>
<td width="55" align="right" valign="top">$1249*</td>
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<td valign="top"><span style="color: #990000;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a target="_blank" title="http://tmail1.travelscene.net.au/ch/30644/y3wxjb/1296256/d4cf083f.html Kimberley" href="http://tmail1.travelscene.net.au/ch/30644/y3wxjb/1296256/d4cf083f.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Kimberley Last Minute Tour</span></a><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #990000;"><br />
</span></span></span></strong><span style="color: #000000;">13 day Kimberley Complete APT Tour.<br />
<strong>Bonus: </strong>Save  $2000*per couple<br />
<strong>Why:</strong> APT&#8217;s most populr small group 4WD adventure.</span></span></td>
<td width="55" align="right" valign="top">$5395*</td>
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<td valign="top"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a target="_blank" title="http://tmail1.travelscene.net.au/ch/30644/y3wxjb/1296257/d4cf063k3.html Europe" href="http://tmail1.travelscene.net.au/ch/30644/y3wxjb/1296257/d4cf063k3.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">European Tour</span></a><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #990000;"><br />
</span></span></strong></span></span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #990000;">30 day Kumuka European Discoverer tour.<br />
<strong>Bonus:</strong> 15% ‘Book &amp; Pay’ Early Bird Offer^<br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><strong>Why:</strong> You can indulge in history, shopping and culinary delights</span></span></span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #444444;">.</span></span></td>
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<td colspan="2" valign="top"><span style="color: #990000;"><strong><a target="_blank" title="http://tmail1.travelscene.net.au/ch/30644/y3wxjb/1296258/d4cf0123f2.html Egypt" href="http://tmail1.travelscene.net.au/ch/30644/y3wxjb/1296258/d4cf0123f2.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;"><strong title="http://tmail1.travelscene.net.au/ch/30644/y3wxjb/1296258/d4cf0123f2.html">Grand Tour of Egypt</strong></span></a><br />
</strong></span><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #444444;">Everyone may be familiar with the Great Pyramids of Giza but Egypt offers so much more. Now you can experience it from Biblical Mount Sinai to Alexandria and poignant El-Alamein.<br />
</span><span style="color: #333333;"><strong>Top Tips: </strong><span style="color: #444444;">Make sure you have plenty of small notes handy for tipping. Wages are very low so many Egyptians rely on tips to make a living</span></span></span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #444444;">.</span></span><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #999999;"><a target="_blank" title="http://www.travelscene.net.au/site/Holidays_Details_New.aspx?id=41076&amp;ClientID=720 More &gt; Antarctica" href="http://www.travelscene.net.au/site/Holidays_Details_New.aspx?id=41076&amp;ClientID=720" target="_blank"><span style="color: #999999;">More »</span></a></span></span></td>
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<td colspan="2" valign="top"><span style="color: #990000;"><strong><a target="_blank" title="http://tmail1.travelscene.net.au/ch/30644/y3wxjb/1296261/d4cf09tx2.html Disney Paris" href="http://tmail1.travelscene.net.au/ch/30644/y3wxjb/1296261/d4cf09tx2.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;"><strong title="http://tmail1.travelscene.net.au/ch/30644/y3wxjb/1296261/d4cf09tx2.html">Disneyland Paris Accommodation Package<br title="http://tmail1.travelscene.net.au/ch/30644/y3wxjb/1296261/d4cf09tx2.html" /> </strong></span></a></strong></span><span style="color: #333333;">Discover a spectacular visual feast; magical realms beyond your wildest dreams; and rides to make you laugh, scream and fly! Discover Disneyland Park &amp; Walt Disney Studios Park.<br />
<strong>Top Tips:</strong> Wear VERY comfortable shoes. You could walk up to 5 or 6 kilometres a day! </span><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: xx-small;"><a target="_blank" title="http://www.travelscene.net.au/site/Holidays_Details_New.aspx?id=40866&amp;ClientID=720 More&gt; Disney Paris" href="http://www.travelscene.net.au/site/Holidays_Details_New.aspx?id=40866&amp;ClientID=720" target="_blank"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: xx-small;">More »</span></span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></td>
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		<title>Travel Malaysia For A True Asian Experience</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:30:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puretravel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you want a truly Asian experience, you should travel Malaysia.  Malaysia has a greatly diverse line up of tourist destinations that all bespeak the heart of the Asian experience. You can begin with Kuala Lumpur, which is the capital and largest city of Malaysia.  Its definition means muddy city or muddy confluence, as it [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you want a truly Asian experience, you should travel Malaysia.  Malaysia has a greatly diverse line up of tourist destinations that all bespeak the heart of the Asian experience.</p>
<p>You can begin with Kuala Lumpur, which is the capital and largest city of Malaysia.  Its definition means muddy city or muddy confluence, as it is located at the convergence of the Gombak and Klang rivers.  The city features a tropical climate whose temperatures tend to remain constant at between 88 and 91 degrees Fahrenheit.  The city boasts a combination of brilliant modern and traditional Asian architecture.  There are many modern sites, like the Kuala Lumpur Tower and the Petronas Towers and more traditional Asian sites like the Masjid Jamek Mosque.  Kuala Lumpur is a wonderful city to experience and it is a must see when you travel Malaysia.</p>
<p>Kelantan is located on the northeast corner of the peninsula and exhibits a vital culture and the unsullied beauty of verdant paddy fields and bucolic fishing villages.  It is remotely situated and offers great tourist opportunities for fishing and river cruises, jungle hikes, and bird watching.</p>
<p>Malacca is a peaceful seaside city on the western shores of Peninsular Malaysia.  When you travel Malaysia, you will want to visit Malacca to experience its unique combination of Portuguese, Chinese, and Malay cultural, architectural, and historical influences.</p>
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<p>Penang, translated “Island of the Betel Nut” is world-renowned for its natural beauty of glorious beaches, verdant greenery, and warm seas.  When you travel Malaysia, you will not want to miss this “Pearl of the Orient.”</p>
<p>Even though Perlis is the smallest state in Malaysia, it is abundant in color.  It is made up almost wholly of lush paddy fields that paint it a vibrant gold or brilliant green, depending upon the season.  When you travel Malaysia, Perlis will leave you with a true rustic Asian experience.</p>
<p>Sabah is the “Land Below the Wind.”  It is thusly named because it lies just below the typhoon belt, in the northeast crook of Borneo.  It is a tropical paradise, highlighted by cultural diversity and hardy landscape.</p>
<p>The prominent features of Sarawak are its vibrant rainforests.  This steamy jungle land is home to the orangutan and hornbill, and is the largest state in Malaysia.  This is the place to experience nature and adventure when you travel Malaysia.</p>
<p>Much more can be said about travel to Malaysia and the wide variety of natural, cultural, and historical experiences you can have on such a holiday.  Because of its great diversity, Malaysia is a single country wherein you might experience all of Asia, from its modern towering skyscrapers, to its lush paddy fields and exotic rainforests.</p>
<p>Here at Pure Travel we have a team of professional experienced travel agents who can help you thoroughly plan your holiday to Malaysia, so you do not miss out on any of the wonderfully diverse Asian experiences available to you.  You can build an itinerary featuring everything from an evening out at the hottest new dance clubs to treks in the rainforest.</p>
<p>Your Pure Travel travel agent will be able to custom tailor all your plans for the best experience when you travel Malaysia. Contact Angela, Leigh-Ann or Daid on (02) 8814 7911, or use our <a title="Contact Pure Travel" href="http://www.puretravel.com.au/blog/contact-us"><strong>contact form</strong></a>.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Take an Africa holiday for that special adventure you have always wanted.  An Africa holiday is a life long dream of many tourists and adventure seekers the world over. Everybody has wondered what it would be like to take a safari through the wilds of the great continent and shoot the legendary beasts of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Take an Africa holiday for that special adventure you have always wanted.  An Africa holiday is a life long dream of many tourists and adventure seekers the world over.</p>
<p>Everybody has wondered what it would be like to take a safari through the wilds of the great continent and shoot the legendary beasts of the plains, not with a gun, but with a camera or video equipment.  Imagine seeing elephants, lions, giraffes, and untold other species of magnificent animals in their wild, untamed habitat.  Truly, many of us have dreamed of such an experience.</p>
<p>Still, as well, consider the great mysteries of ancient Egypt.  An Africa holiday can take you to the land of the pharaohs, where so many mysteries are beheld, yet unanswered.  Tour the great pyramids of the once, unarguably, mightiest empire in the entire world.  Imagine the dazzling spectacles awaiting you on an African holiday to Egypt.</p>
<p>Did you know that you can caravan through the Sahara?  That’s right, you can caravan the great Sahara Desert in perfect safety.  You can be a modern nomad amongst the dunes of one of the most breath-taking wonders of the world.  You can even choose between the convenience of four-wheel drive vehicles and the bold adventure of a camelback journey.</p>
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<p>These are the sorts of holidays for adventurers, you say.  You are right, but even families can enjoy such adventures today, as part of a thrilling Africa holiday.  Imagine the things you will see and what you and your family can learn on such grand escapades.  Really, how can you compare the excitement of an Africa holiday to amusement rides and water slides?</p>
<p>By taking an African holiday, you will be giving yourself and your family adventures the likes of which they have only seen in Indiana Jones movies.  You won’t be doing it on any made up movie set, either.  You will experience, first hand, the adrenaline rush of the real thing.  These are experiences that will live with you all your entire lifetimes.  They are yours to be had while on an Africa holiday and shared for all of the years to come.</p>
<p>Arranging for such exotic adventures is no more difficult than arranging for that trip to amusement rides and water slides, even though it is so much more rewarding.  All you need do is to engage the services of a professional, experienced travel agent like PureTravel.  We will provide you with a wide range of adventures from which to choose on your Africa holiday.  We also make sure that your plans meet all of your expectations, while not exceeding your budget allowance.  What’s more, all of your itinerary can be arranged and successfully managed, from your departure and all of your adventures, right down to your return home from your exceptional holiday.</p>
<p>Don’t just sit on the couch watching those adventure movies on your television, give into your own adventurous yearnings and investigate the exciting possibilities of an Africa holiday today.</p>
<p>Please contact Angela, Leigh-Ann or Daid on (02) 8814 7911, or use our <a title="Contact Pure Travel" href="http://www.puretravel.com.au/blog/contact-us"><strong>contact form</strong></a> and we will take you professionally through each step towards booking an enjoyable, unforgettable and hassle-free African holiday.</p>
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		<title>South Africa Safari Destinations</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:22:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puretravel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most popular holiday venues in South Africa is the South Africa safari.  A South Africa safari is a truly once in a lifetime experience for those on holiday to this exotic destination. South Africa Safaris are an experience in ecological diversity.  From the western part of South Africa, which features lightly vegetated [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the most popular holiday venues in South Africa is the South Africa safari.  A South Africa safari is a truly once in a lifetime experience for those on holiday to this exotic destination.</p>
<p>South Africa Safaris are an experience in ecological diversity.  From the western part of South Africa, which features lightly vegetated coastal plains, to the subtropics of the east, the adventurer witnesses not only the assortment of the wild animal population but the varying array of flora and fauna as well.  Packed between these extremes, like the heart of a sandwich, are the wooded and open savannahs and mountainous terrain of the great continent.</p>
<p>The most frequented South Africa safari areas are The Kruger National Park and its Private Game Preserves such as, the Timbavati and the Sabi Sand.  On the Eastern Cape, you can experience superior safaris at Shamwari and The Addo National Park.  The famous Zululand can be traversed in Phinda and Hluhluwe.  Welegevonden and Madikwe have become popular South Africa safari sites in the northern country.</p>
<p>A luxury South African safari features exclusive lodges that rival the finest accommodations anywhere in the world.  These South Africa safaris feature access to the legendary African Big Five; the lion, the leopard, the African Elephant, The Cape Buffalo, and the Black Rhinoceros, in a habitat unspoiled by humanity and time.  The most luxurious surroundings possible in the wild are yours to be had as you build an itinerary of exploration and adventure that take you into the wilds everyday for new, exciting experiences, and return you to comfort at the end of your day’s discoveries.</p>
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<p>Standard South African safaris feature comfortable accommodations at the Rest Camps of the National Parks.  While not luxury lodging, the Rest Camps are quite comfortable and feature en suite bathrooms and air conditioning.  Guests are usually met at almost any location in Johannesburg and returned after completing their South Africa safari experience.</p>
<p>A Family South Africa safari can be enjoyed almost anywhere when traveling with older children.  A wide variety of accommodations are available for the safety and comfort of your family.  When accompanied by older children, Kruger National Park is one of the very best destinations for viewing game in the country.  If your children are too young to take the anti-malaria medications, then travel to one of the malaria-free zones for safari is your ideal option.</p>
<p>Whatever South African holiday choices you make, you will want to do your planning well in advance of your holiday.  The best way to do this is to choose an experienced travel agent like PureTravel to help you with booking your South African safari adventure.  We are one of Australias’s most experienced taylormade adventure travel agencies and we will help you review the very best options for your circumstances and budget, plus arrange all accommodations and itinerary from the moment you leave the front door of your home until the moment you return from your South Africa safari.</p>
<p>To discuss booking your South Africa safari holiday, please contact Angela, Leigh-Ann or Daid on (02) 8814 7911, or use our <a title="Contact Pure Travel" href="http://www.puretravel.com.au/blog/contact-us"><strong>contact form</strong></a>. You will then be able to just relax and enjoy the adventure, knowing that everything else has been properly and professionally handled for you by our team of experienced travel professionals.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Following are some tips on Alaska cruises.  These are just a few frequently asked questions you might want to consider when planning Alaska cruises. When is the best time to take an Alaska tour? The warmest time of the year for any Alaska travel is between the months of May and September.  The days will [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Following are some tips on Alaska cruises.  These are just a few frequently asked questions you might want to consider when planning Alaska cruises.</p>
<p><strong>When is the best time to take an Alaska tour?</strong></p>
<p>The warmest time of the year for any Alaska travel is between the months of May and September.  The days will be longest during the months of June and July.  If you are hunting the best bargains, you will find those during the shoulder seasons of May or September.</p>
<p><strong>How do I pick a ship for Alaska cruises?</strong></p>
<p>There are more than 30 ships from over 13 cruise lines prowling the Alaskan waters during cruise season.  The ships range in size from small, specialized tours of less than 200 passengers to ships of 800 to 1500 passengers and even those of 2000 or more.</p>
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<p>The small ships are generally focused on natural and cultural activities.  They can get to shore in spots were the larger ships cannot.  Of course, they rarely feature five star cuisine or casino gambling.  The large ships have features like nightclubs and spas as well as formal dance and dining.  Therefore, Alaska cruises offer a variety of ships and you will want to choose yours based upon what it is you desire in your Alaska cruises experience.</p>
<p><strong>What about shore excursions?</strong></p>
<p>A wide variety of shore excursions are available as part of Alaska cruises.  You can take a helicopter ride to the top pf a glacier or experience king salmon fishing in Ketchican.  Many of these excursions can be booked, for additional fees, on board your ship and some can be pre-booked as part of your cruise package.  Talk to your travel agent for information about on shore excursions.</p>
<p><strong>Is Alaska cruising costly? </strong></p>
<p>Compare a week on board Alaska cruises with a week at a resort.  Alaska cruises are all-inclusive; meals, entertainment, drinks, accommodations can all be part of your cruise package.  This arrangement makes it much easier to stay within a budget.  Your cruise will also feature a number of destinations as opposed to staying at a fixed locale.  There are many benefits to an Alaska cruise and one can be saving money on holiday.</p>
<p><strong>Can I take the whole family on Alaska cruises?</strong></p>
<p>Many Alaska cruise packages are geared specifically for families.  There are all sorts of activities available to children of all ages and excursions can be enjoyed as a group event.  Several of the cruise lines offer discounts for touring families.</p>
<p><strong>Do I pack differently for Alaska cruises?</strong></p>
<p>Pack just as you would if you were staying at any resort.  Make sure that your clothing is seasonally appropriate and be aware that different events require different attire.  For the Captain’s Gala, men will want to have a dark suit and ladies an evening gown or cocktail dress, but no one needs to rush off and buy a tuxedo.</p>
<p>The best suggestion is to make a list of these and any other questions you have and be certain to discuss them with your travel agent at the time you consider all the various options of Alaska cruises.</p>
<p>For an unforgettable Alaskan cruise, contact <a title="Contact Pure Travel" href="http://www.puretravel.com.au/blog/contact-us"><strong>Pure Travel</strong></a> today.</p>
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