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NOVEMBER 30, 2012 | ISSUE 198 | $6.95 DISCOVER OAHU’S UNTAMED INTERIOR blue Into the CHINA AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE VOYAGES REVAMPS AN ICONIC ULURU PROPERTY TWY.NOV30.PG001.pdf Page 01 27/11/12, 5:11:50 PM Privacy. The ultimate luxury. Closer than you think. TahitiNow.com.au/Trade TT-0087_Australia_Travel_Weekly_fin.indd 1 11/19/12 2:48 PM AD_TWYRTENOV11_12.pdf Page 1 21/11/12, 4:40 PM Editorial Managing Editor: DAN UGLOW Tel: (02) 9422 2373 Fax: (02) 9422 2863 daniel.uglow@reedbusiness.com.au Production Editor: RICHIE KENZIE Tel: (02) 9422 8851 Fax: (02) 9422 2863 dEstinations Editor: CAROLINE ADAM Tel: (02) 9422 2827 Fax: (02) 9422 2863 sEnior rEPortEr: LOUISE WALLACE Tel: (02) 9422 2004 Fax: (02) 9422 2863 rEPortEr: TARA HARRISON Tel: (02) 9422 2978 Fax: (02) 9422 2863 art Editor: NICOLLE LAWSON Tel: (02) 9422 2714 Fax: (02) 9422 2722 travEl today Editor: STEVE JONES Tel: (02) 9422 2507 Fax: (02) 9422 2863 stephen.jones@reedbusiness.com.au travEl today rEPortEr: ANNE MAJUMDAR Tel: (02) 9422 2885 Fax: (02) 9422 2863 consulting Editor: DAVID CARROLL Tel: (02) 9438 3615 Production coordinator: PHIL WATSON Tel: (02) 9422 2756 Fax: (02) 9422 2722 Advertising account ManagEr: KELLY MCCANN Tel: (02) 9422 2119 Fax (02) 9422 8777 account ManagEr: ASHLEY HEATHER Tel: (02) 9422 2267 Fax (02) 9422 8777 travEltradE yEarbook & classifiEds: HUSSEIN AZZAN Tel: (02) 9422 2851 Fax (02) 9422 8777 subscriPtions: CUSTOMER SERVICE Tel: 1300 360 126 Fax: (02) 9422 2633 customerservice@reedbusiness.com.au Australia $149 incl GST New Zealand $169 Overseas $179 Contents RegulaRs travel weekly • friday 30/11/2012 03 Average Net Distribution Period Ending Sept ‘12 5097 Published by Reed Business Information Pty Ltd, Tower 2, 475 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood, NSW 2067 Tel. (02) 9422 2999 | Fax: (02) 9422 2977 ISSN: 1833 - 5179 24 Features 10 River Cruise Your ticket to some of the world’s nest cultural sites 16 Hawaii Exploring stunning Oahu via highway and horseback 20 China Five wonderful scenic regions that defy all the stereotypes 24 Technology How big name providers are embracing a mobile future 04 lightroom 06 editor’s letter 07 product 08 mystery shopper 26 classifieds 1300 133 001 info@interasia.com.au 12 day tour of Japan beginning in Tokyo on 3 April, 2013, and visiting Kamakura . Hakone . Matsumoto . Takayama . Shirakawago . Hiroshima . Miyajima . Okayama . Himeji . Kyoto . Nara . Osaka $5684 per person, twin share, land only Explore the traditions and culture of the land of the Samurai warrior, the exquisite Geisha and the Tea Ceremony, against a backdrop of glorious cherry blossoms and complemented by some tantalizing dining experiences. See our website for more group tours, our sensational private tours and river cruise options in Asia. 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Cherry Blossom Time AD_TWYI TI NOV30_12. pdf Page 1 19/ 11/ 12, 1: 58 PM 20 TWY.NOV30.PG003.pdf Page 03 27/11/12, 5:00:32 PM Lapland TWY.NOV30.PG004.pdf Page 04 27/11/12, 2:53:20 PM With the festive season upon us, feW places evoke the SPIRIT of this time of year as much as LAPLAND. this region, Which covers parts of finland and SWEDEN, is located almost entirely Within the freezing Arctic Circle, Where december USHERS IN PICTURE PERFECT yuletide scenes. it is a veritable winter wonderland of White landscapes, With trees boWing under the Weight of ENCASING SNOW and WILD REINDEER cavorting in the icy terrain. this northern region of the globe is very sparsely populated, With just 280,000 people inhabiting a region that extends nearly 300,000 square kilometres – meaning ISOLATION is a reality of life. but remoteness is nothing neW to the indigenous Sami people. for thousands of years they have lived in harmony with the open plains and sea, subsisting on fishing, TRAPPING AND REINDEER HERDING. but for the traveller, the STARK BEAUTY more than makes up for the BITTER WEATHER. those Who have marvelled at the stunning green and red hues of aurora Borealis, otherWise knoWn as the Northern Lights, Will certainly attest to that. if you Want to see lapland for yourself, bentours has a five-day CHRISTMAS IN LAPLAND tour starting from $1884. All images: Thinkstock TWY.NOV30.PG005.pdf Page 05 27/11/12, 2:56:22 PM A t this time of year Christmas decorations start popping up in shopping centres around Australia, mince pies start lling cupboards and New Year’s Eve plans begin to take shape. Here at Travel Weekly though, we’ve been planning for 2013 since long before Santa even thought about taking his big red suit to the dry cleaners. The ever changing media landscape has seen your reading habits shift at an incredible pace over the past 12 months. For instance, nearly 20% of visitors to www.travelweekly.com.au now read our exclusive stories on a mobile device. But that’s not to say print is a dead medium. Just take a look at the shelves of your local newsagent for proof of that. The key is simple – remain relevant and provide content, stories and images that readers can’t do without. That’s exactly what we aim to do at Travel Weekly and that’s why we continue to be the most respected print magazine in the industry. Innovation and creativity are the things that have kept me in journalism for over 15 years. So, with the New Year approaching, I have some exciting resolutions to share. In January Travel Weekly will expand its reach and readership by dramatically ramping up its online presence with a new mobile-friendly website. In addition, a sustained social media strategy across Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest will be launched, as will an innovative new design for our email newsletter and sister title, Travel Today. Meanwhile, in response to reader demand, the magazine itself will move to a monthly frequency, increasing in size and offering you all the trusted features, analysis, cutting-edge design and agent-friendly content in a format that gives you more time to enjoy it. These changes are the result of months of reader research – both qualitative and quantitative. We’ve been busier than Santa’s elves working to provide you, the reader, with a variety of channels to access our ground-breaking content, be it in print, online, through email or across social media. Now that I’ve seen the prototypes, I’m positive you’ll love them as much as we all love a mince pie and a present under the tree. See you in the New Year. Ed’s Letter river cruise Some of the world’s greatest monuments and architectural triumphs can be taken in via waterways like the Nile, Volga and Yangtze. Check out which ones caught our eye. PICK OF THE ISSUE PAGE 10 Dan uglow Travel weekly eDiTor Getting stoned. More fun in the AD_TWYPHI NOV30_12. pdf Page 1 21/ 11/ 12, 4: 36 PM FrOnTlInE 06 friday 30/11/2012 • travel weekly TWY.NOV30.PG006.pdf Page 06 27/11/12, 3:59:18 PM Product “Customers often complained that it was old and run down, that it did not offer value for money, and that there was no connection with the local culture.” Koos Klein, Voyages Indigenous Tourism managing director Voyages Indigenous Tourism vowed to step up its commitment to the local Aboriginal community this month as it revealed a $30 million transformation of Ayers Rock Resort’s agship Sails in the Desert Hotel. Managing director Koos Klein admitted there had been a few teething problems, but he is committed to making it work, as Louise Wallace recently discovered Revealing a $30 million overhaul of the resort’s agship Sails in the Desert Hotel and conference facilities earlier this month, Voyages Indigenous Tourism managing director Koos Klein explained that the changes follow years of mismanagement and ongoing complaints from visitors who stayed at the resort without seeing one indigenous person on their journey. Re-emerging from retirement to take on the project, Klein also identied the need to repair the resort’s agging reputation and reconnect with the local community, who had long regarded Ayers Rock Resort as a foe. “When we took over the resort, it needed some tender loving care to put it nicely,” he told Travel Weekly in Uluru this month. “Customers often complained that it was old and run down, that it did not offer value for money, and that there was no connection with the local culture.” In just 18 months, Voyages has turned the resort around. There’s new rooms and restaurants, and a long list of activities such as indigenous storytelling, dot painting and dance performances. There are also guided cultural experiences and indigenous employees visible at every turn. Klein admits it has been a “sensitive” transformation with many teething problems, but has faith that the changes will repair the wounds of the past. Voyages’ track record is good, with its Mossman Gorge property now boasting 90% indigenous employment. And the bottom line is promising, with forward bookings also showing healthy growth. The transformations will continue over the next two years, but Klein is committed to embracing indigenous culture as he promised that ownership has “nally come into the right hands”. Europe has architecture, Asia is home to some of the world’s greatest temples, and yet Australia’s cultural heritage is a mixed bag. We’ve adopted cricket and meat pies into our national identity, but indigenous culture is one of the few things we can claim as our own. And it remains one of the biggest drawcards for tourists. On the doorstep of the country’s largest indigenous population, Ayers Rock Resort has played a key role in indigenous tourism since it was rst established in the 1980s. But more recently, the resort has stepped up its commitment to Aboriginal communities as it looks to give something back to the locals. Breaking a three decade stint, during which time only two Aboriginal people were employed at the resort, indigenous engagement is now top of the agenda since Voyages Indigenous Tourism commenced management of the property in May last year. There are now 171 indigenous staff on the books and a national indigenous training scheme. Management has also added a bevy of free cultural activities that allow tourists to explore the local Anangu way of life. Voyages has also committed to hire at least 250 Indigenous staff over the next ve years. travel weekly • FRIDAY 30/11/2012 07 frontline VOYAGES PLEDGES INDIGENOUS SUPPORT Top left: Artworks by local Anangu artists decorate the walls of the refurbished Sails in the Desert Hotel Above left: Local Anangu women gathered in traditional dress for the ofcial launch of Uluru Meeting Place last month Above: Cultural tours and bush storytelling are now on offer for guests All photos: Voyages Indigenous Tourism TWY.NOV30.PG007.pdf Page 07 27/11/12, 3:36:07 PM MysteryShopper Recommend your clients take the Yarra Valley Wineries and Pufng Billy tour. Comprised of a ride aboard Australia’s oldest operating steam train, Pufng Billy, guests will also travel through the valley to three of Victoria’s premier wineries including Domaine Chandon for tastings and wine appreciation. Victoria is lled with cultural experiences and many involve close-knit aboriginal communities. Only a short distance out of Melbourne, your clients can visit the cultural centres Kirrit Barreet at Ballarat and Narana Creations at Geelong. Travelling further, there is also the Barmah State Park and Barmah State Forest on the Murray River oodplain – an area rich with indigenous heritage. Melbourne is renowned for its art, music, theatre, shopping and cuisine and with Creative Holidays’ Australia brochure you can easily book all your clients’ accommodation, tours and transport via this one-stop shop. Also worth a visit is the Wilsons Promontory National Park, in the Gippsland region of Victoria, 157km southeast of Melbourne and home to the most pristine wilderness in Victoria. Top Tips The purpose of Mystery Shopper is to raise standards across the industry. No information will be given out regarding visits. KEY TO GRAPHS PR PRESENTATION CC CUSTOMER COURTESY SS SELLING SKILLS OA OVERALL Top 5 places in Victoria to take your Campervan 1. Melbourne – Have a coffee and shop in the world’s most livable city 2. Wilson’s Promontory – Discover the most pristine wilderness in Victoria 3. The Yarra Valley – Home of Victoria’s wine producing grape vines 4. The Great Ocean Road – Stop at the amazing beaches and beautiful seaside towns 5. The Mornington Peninsula – Drive past the vineyards, olive groves and seaside villages AD_TWYCRENOV30_12. pdf Page 1 26/ 11/ 12, 9: 24 AM A SELF DRIVE HOLIDAY IN VICTORIA Mystery Shopper and their partner would like to hire a campervan and explore Victoria. They wish to drive along the Great Ocean Road to see the 12 Apostles and spend some time in the Yarra Valley. They are looking for some advice on route options and campsites. A few days in Melbourne before or after the campervan trip are also sought after, along with activities available in major cities. They plan to make it a 14-day trip with a budget of $4000 in total. WAnTEd! BROUGHT TO YOU BY FROnTline 08 friday 30/11/2012 • travel weekly CHERMSIDE, QLD TWY.NOV30.PG008.pdf Page 08 27/11/12, 11:21:03 AM Escape Travel, Westeld Shopping Town, Chermside, Qld On entering I was immediately greeted by Nicola who offered her assistance. I asked what information she had regarding travel to Victoria. Nicola asked where in Victoria I wanted to visit and I explained what we wanted to go campervanning around, stopping here and there along the Great Ocean Road, seeing the Twelve Apostles and the Yarra Valley. Nicola retrieved an Innity Holidays Victoria brochure and explained that everything was listed in there before asking if I would like to go through the options with her. I agreed and took a seat. I was asked my budget, which Nicola said she could easily meet. I was then asked a series of questions to better understand my requirements. It was suggested we stay in Melbourne for two of the nights as that was where we would pick up the campervan. I was told that Mighty Campervans Australia is a good company and it was determined that I would not need a shower and toilet as I would be stopping mainly at caravan parks. A Britz campervan was also suggested as it included crockery and cutlery, along with linen and bedding, plus a camping table. Nicola got on the phone and began arranging a quote while I looked through the brochure. There were a lot of pauses in her phone conversation, so I was able to chat with her. We settled on Jetstar ights for their value and convenient ight times as well as accommodation at the Great Southern Hotel in Melbourne. The quote was then printed and Nicola suggested moving on it fast as the prices wouldn’t stay the same for long. Nicola also asked if I wanted to book it now and I explained that I would have to speak with my partner rst. I was thanked for my inquiry and given a fond farewell. In terms of meeting budget, discovering my needs and tailoring a trip to suit my personality, Nicola did a superb job. SUBSCRIBE NOW www.thenibbler.com.au The Nibbler is Australia’s newest, best and most innovative online newsletter aimed at business event professionals. TopAgent94% Nicola Carrington, Escape Travel, Westeld Shopping Town, Chermside, Qld How long Have you worked as a travel agent? 14 years. How long Have you worked at your present agency? Two and a half years. wHat’s your favourite destination to sell and wHy? Japan and the Cook Islands. Japan for the culture and UNESCO World Heritage areas, particularly Gifu and Takayama, and the Cook Islands and Aitutaki Lagoon for its beauty and the people. if you could book yourself a Holiday rigHt now (money is no object) wHere would it be and wHy? I would travel to South America and the Galapagos Islands with a cruise to boot. wHat destination do you sell tHe most of? Europe and Thailand probably. wHat was tHe last famil you went on? I can’t actually remember the last one, it was a couple of years ago. wHat’s tHe most embarrassing tHing tHat’s Happened to you wHile travelling? I was travelling with my family and thought we had missed a ight from Singapore and was running with all the passports saying the gates are closing. I went straight through to the attendant who said they hadn’t called the ight yet. wHicH four famous people (dead or alive) would you invite to a dinner party? Marilyn Monroe, Nelson Mandela, Michael Jackson and Leonardo Di Caprio. wHo is your dream travel partner? My boyfriend. wHat is tHe strangest place you Have ever travelled to? I haven’t visited any strange places really. if you were stranded on a desert island and only allowed one item, wHat would it be? A cigarette lighter. 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% PR CC SS OAPR CC SS OA 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% PR CC SS OA 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% PR CC SS OA PR CC SS OA 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% PR CC SS OA 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% PR CC SS OAPR CC SS OA 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% PR CC SS OA travel weekly • FRIDAY 30/11/2012 09 frontline 65% Harvey World Travel, Westeld Shopping Town, Chermside, Qld Soon after entering I was offered assistance and promptly made my inquiry. The agent retrieved a Sunlover Melbourne and Victoria brochure and handed it to me. I asked a few questions and was told that I would nd it all in the brochure. I then asked about ights, adding that we knew when we wanted to go. I was told this was best assessed online during sale time between 4pm and 5pm every day. I asked if they would get a better price on ights and was told they couldn’t and I would be better organising it myself. I then asked about caravan parks and the agent explained that they don’t do those and I would be better off looking at RACQ’s recommendations. Finally, I asked directly for a quote, explaining that we had a good idea already of what we wanted to do. We discussed the type of campervans we could hire and some other details about where to visit. The agent again made it clear that I could nd out everything I needed to know in the brochure. The quote I received via email did not include ights. 91% Flight Centre, Westeld Shopping Town, Chermside, Qld As I entered an agent looked up from their paperwork and warmly greeted me before asking if I needed any assistance. I explained my desired holiday and said that I wanted to get a quote. The agent offered me a seat before retrieving an Innity Holidays’ Victoria brochure for me to look at. I was then asked a series of open questions. The agent said the Great Ocean Road was lovely and suggested a stop at Apollo Bay along the way because they had some excellent cafes. I was encouraged to talk about the campervan we wanted to hire for the majority of the visit. The agent said that Maui Motorhomes were the best value as they included extras, such as bathroom facilities, linen and proper cutlery. Most of our conversation took place while they were on the phone with the wholesaler establishing prices. I was given a print out of the quote and asked if I needed to check with my partner before making a booking. I found the agent to be friendly, professional and efcient. This was a high quality consultation. TWY.NOV30.PG009.pdf Page 09 27/11/12, 11:21:36 AM 10 friday 30/11/2012 • travel weekly DEPARTURE LOUNGE – RIVER CRUISE A river cruise allows you to take in a history that was fed by the very water you oat upon. Tara Harrison takes a room with an uninterrupted view of monuments that have shaped the world CRUISING THROUGH THE AGES T he sights come to you on a river cruise, as your bedroom sways with the tide, your luggage stays static and your window is parked in front of the emblems of religion, civilisation and war. These are three river cruises that voyage through the stuff of history text books, from the exoticism of China’s Yangtze River to the antiquities of Egypt’s Nile River and the culture of Russia’s Volga River. RUSSIA: Volga START: MOScOw Before you board your vessel, you may want to get the lie of the land, literally. This may sound bizarre, but bear with me – if you lie at on the cobblestones at the corner of Moscow’s Red Square you will see the earth’s curvature. Yes, it’s that big. Another communion with earth is possible if you stand on the brass plaque set in the middle of the cobblestones. This marks the centre of the square and the symbolic heart of Russia. Look up from this spot to be enthralled by the cupcake domes that dominate the World Heritage listed square. ThE JOURNEy This is a country that has evolved from tsarist to communist greyness and beyond. The Volga River is the longest river in all of Europe, and the perfect liquid avenue from which to make sense of the enigma that is Russian history. The Volga is crucial to the country’s mentality and has been called the main street of Russia but you won’t face any trafc as you oat past the touchstones of the country’s tumultuous political history. Citadels called kremlins sit beside communist era structures and wooden peasant cottages. The Old Russia is found en route at Yaroslavl, a golden ring city which dates back to the 11th century and feels like a lived-in museum. Street markets are book-ended by ancient churches and walkways are shadowed by the iconic onion domes. The uniquely Russian domes are also found in the ancient town of Uglich, marked by a sharp turn in the river where you can see the renowned architecture from the water. FiNiSh: ST PETERSbURG Called the Venice of the North for a reason, the European feel of this city comes courtesy of Italian architects who constructed baroque buildings around the network of canals. Renowned for its bohemian attitude, the best time to visit is during the white nights, when the sun never sets on the city. St Petersburg’s Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood might sound grim but it contradicts its severe name with a gingerbread house design complete with confectionary coloured tiles. Inside the church decadent religious paintings cover every surface, even the supporting beams. 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