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Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa
- By Parker Travel Collection
- Published 23 April 2008
- Port Douglas & Daintree Accommodation
In harmony with Nature, in the essence of Nurture and in respect of Culture. Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa is the perfect rainforest hideaway, combining nature, nurture and culture in a unique rainforest experience offering boutique accommodation, innovative cuisine with a native twist, authentic Aboriginal culture, and the world-acclaimed spa. It is the perfect base to explore the majestic Daintree River, ancient rainforest, Cape Tribulation and Great Barrier Reef.
Voted “the world’s leading Ecolodge” and known as “the most pampering Ecolodge in the world”, it offers 15 individual villas nestled in a lush tropical valley, in the World’s Oldest Living Rainforest. In the world renowned Daintree Spa, succumb to the pleasures of unique Aboriginal inspired massages and wellbeing spa therapies bringing you in tune with the vibrations of the earth, using the unique natural and exclusive Daintree Essentials products. Julaymba Restaurant serves an exotic selection of traditional and tropical specials that satisfies even the most discerning palate. Guests can enjoy the unique dining experience overlooking peaceful fresh water lagoon. The authentic Aboriginal cultural experiences provide interpersonal and interactive learning. Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa is the ultimate destination for a perfect hideaway, romantic, secluded, easily accessible (only 40 minutes from Port Douglas) yet exotically remote. Experiences you can’t get elsewhere!

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Tangalooma holds perfect record for dolphin calf survival rate
- By Parker Travel Collection
- Published 20 April 2008
- News and Media
Tangalooma’s Wild Dolphin Provisioning Program has achieved a 100 per cent survival rate of bottlenose dolphin calves. Tangalooma Marine Education and Conservation Centre Director, Mr Trevor Hassard said he was pleased but not surprised with the results.
“From the inception of our program, Tangalooma Resort has been determined to create a sustainable dolphin feeding program and has strongly supported the scientific community and other experts to achieve this goal,” Mr Hassard said.
Co-author of the study and one time Dolphin Care Supervisor Bonnie Holmes said there had been much speculation over the years concerning the benefits of provisioning feeding programs. “Human intervention in the lives of wild animals should always be something we question,” Ms Holmes said.
“However, since working with the program and conducting additional research, I have come to understand that Tangalooma’s management arrangements for the program have been thoroughly researched over the past 16 years, and implemented accordingly.
"I have witnessed the feeding when a mother first brought in her calf, only two days after the birth. Given the bond between mother and calf is so strong, it was unbelievable to see them both so soon after the birth, indicating that the mother must have felt safe bringing her calf to the provisioning program.”
Tangalooma’s dolphin feeding provisioning program is conducted each evening with over eight regular dolphins participating in the program.
Portal Hotel, Brisbane
- By Parker Travel Collection
- Published 10 March 2008
- Brisbane Accommodation
Welcome to Portal, Brisbane's newest boutique Hotel. Situated in the fashionable inner city Spring Hill precinct, the Portal Hotel is set to make its mark as the modern 4 star alternative to traditional hotel chains.
Designed to provide relaxed, affordable accommodation without compromising style or service, the Portal Hotel is the ideal place to stay whether you are in town for business or leisure, or a little bit of both.
Guests will enjoy superb bedding and bathroom amenities, 37' LCD screens, WiFi & Internet access via LCD Screens, iPod docking stations, a friendly 24 hour desk, room service, undercover parking, luggage storage, a porter service, lifts to all levels, mini bar packages and even personal trainers.
The O Bar and Restaurant is indicative of the Portal's style. Designed to be an eating place of choice, it will provide an essential service for hotel patrons and Brisbane locals alike.

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CO - OPERATIVE PARTNERS
- By Parker Travel Collection
- Published 14 February 2008
- Aussie Specialists
NEW SOUTH WALES
- By Parker Travel Collection
- Published 14 February 2008
- Aussie Specialists
SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND
- By Parker Travel Collection
- Published 14 February 2008
- Aussie Specialists
TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND
- By Parker Travel Collection
- Published 13 February 2008
- Aussie Specialists
AIRPORT CONNECTIONS
AMAROO AT TRINITY
BALLOON WITH HOT AIR
BAY VILLAS RESORT
BLUE LAGOON RESORT
DAINTREE ECO LODGE & SPA
DISCOVERY CAIRNS
MAMU RAINFOREST CANOPY WALKWAY
MERCURE PORT DOUGLAS TREETOPS RESORT
OCHRE RESTAURANT & CATERING
PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL CAIRNS
PARADISE PALMS RESORT & COUNTRY CLUB
THE LAKES CAIRNS RESORT & SPA
AUSTRALIA/ NEW ZEALAND WIDE OPERATORS
- By Parker Travel Collection
- Published 13 February 2008
- Aussie Specialists
Down Under Tours
- By Parker Travel Collection
- Published 16 January 2008
- Trinity Beach Tours , Port Douglas & Daintree Tours , Kewarra Beach Tours , Cairns Tours
Renowned regionally, nationally and internationally, Down Under Tours is a highly successful premium tour operator in the Australian tourism industry. With so much to see in the magnificent Tropical North Queensland region, Down Under Tours offers a variety of options to suit every taste. Choose from a huge selection of cairns day tours and charter services to the Kuranda Scenic Railway, the Atherton Tablelands, Tjapukai Cultural Park, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Mossman Gorge, Clohesy River, Daintree River and Cape Tribulation tours - even the great Australian Outback!
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Out of the Way Experiences
- By Parker Travel Collection
- Published 4 December 2007
- Australia/ New Zealand Wide
Out of the Way Experiences presents one of the most comprehensive collections of unique getaways in the South Pacific. Holidays are sourced by travel industry veterans with an eye for the special holiday offerings which make Australia, New Zealand and Fiji stand out as holiday destinations with a difference. Avoid the ordinary, and enjoy an Out of the Way Experience!





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