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Beyond snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef

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helmet, or spending the night sleeping on pontoon under sea of stars, there is more to the Great Barrier Reef than just donning

snorkel or diving gear.

See the Great Barrier Reef’s “Great Eight”. Whales, mantarays, giant clams, potato cod, sharks, Maori wrasse, turtles and lovable clownfish just head over to their favourite hangouts to tick off the box on your great adventure! There are options to ride

an underwater scooter, walk along the Australia seabed and travel in mini submarine

to see them all.

Tourism Ditch the snorkel or diving gear and

opt for the ultimate in reef romanticism.

Vlasoff Cay is small streak of sand in an ocean of blue. This tiny sand island appears only at low tide and is the perfect setting for castaway picnic.

You can be dropped off at your own stretch of Great Barrier Reef sand by helicopter or chartered boat and left alone with picnic hamper. SHOPIf you make your base in Cairns, there are plenty of shopping options to have from malls to markets and

indie stores. The great buys are always the opals and handmade items by the locals. Browse through the markets for potteries and printed shawls, or invest in an aboriginal craft.

TAY Recently named member of National Geographic’s Unique Lodges of the World, Thala Beach Nature Reserve in Port Douglas is made of series of bungalows built to blend in with the surrounding forest. The resort offers guided nature walks as well as information sessions run by the local indigenous community, the Kuku Yalanji, to help guests learn the stories and culture of these ancient rainforest people.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2018 Nov-Dec, pages 62-63. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Sheer Perfection

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Palawan Island is the Philippines’ hidden piece of paradise.

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The island is accessible by boat or plane. Coming by air, it gives you your first look at just how beautiful Palawan is. From above, Palawan’s stunning blue and emerald waters will hypnotise, as will the forest-covered mountains that seem to rise from the ocean. By boat, the small fishing villages dotting the island and limestone caves will greet you upon arrival.

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Seasonal turtle watching, caving, kayaking, bird watching, snorkelling, diving – these are some of the things you must absolutely do to take advantage of Palawan’s archipelago. It is also home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the underground Puerto Princesa Subterranean River, a two-hour drive from the capital.

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Guests can’t get enough of local handmade jewellery, shell craft, wood carvings and woven products from Binuatan weavers. There are also great local markets to explore local fruits and food. If you really need the mall, there are two on the main island of Palawan.

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Pangulasian Island Resort fronts a 750-metre white powder beach overlooking the bay, with 42 villas all with a private balcony that overlooks the beach or garden. The resort also has a secluded cove perfect for kayaking, and a marine sanctuary right at its doorstep. Snorkel, dive then go island hopping which the resort can arrange for guests.

For more information, go to: Experience Philippines

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The Great Barrier Reef

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Whether you’re picnicking on a tropical island that disappears with the high tide, walking along the sea bed in a modern-day diving helmet, or spending the night sleeping on a pontoon under a sea of stars, there is more to the Great Barrier Reef than just donning a snorkel or diving gear.

Credit(s): Tourism Australia

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See the Great Barrier Reef’s “Great Eight”. Whales, manta rays, giant clams, potato cod, sharks, Maori wrasse, turtles and lovable clownfish – just head over to their favourite hang-outs to tick off the box on your great adventure! There are options to ride an underwater scooter, walk along the seabed and travel in a mini submarine to see them all.

Credit(s): Tourism Australia

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Ditch the snorkel or diving gear and opt for the ultimate in reef romanticism. Vlasoff Cay is a small streak of sand in an ocean of blue. This tiny sand island appears only at low tide and is the perfect setting for a castaway picnic. You can be dropped off at your own stretch of Great Barrier Reef sand by helicopter or chartered boat and left alone with a picnic hamper.

Credit(s): Tourism Australia

Shop
If you make your base in Cairns, there are plenty of shopping options to have – from malls to markets and indie stores. The great buys are always the opals and handmade items by the locals. Browse through the markets for potteries and printed shawls, or invest in an aboriginal craft.

Credit(s): Thala Beach Lodge

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A member of National Geographic’s Unique Lodges of the World, Thala Beach Nature Reserve in Port Douglas is made of a series of bungalows built to blend in with the surrounding forest. The resort offers guided nature walks as well as information sessions run by the local indigenous community, the Kuku Yalanji, to help guests learn the stories and culture of these ancient rainforest people.

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