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Hi Friend and welcome to our first edition of "Secret Women's Business" for 2018.
After a great year of touring in 2017 I was excited to kick off 2018 with our first ever trip to Mexico, Cuba and Guatemala. What an amazing experience these countries were and so different and diverse both culturally and historically. From the magnificent Aztec and Mayan ruins and archaeological sites to the colourful religious festivals, the food, the people, the architecture and the artwork, Mexico has it all. Cuba is like stepping into a time warp (and not the Rocky Horror type). It's like someone stopped the clock when the Russians left and nothing has moved since except the paint slowly peeling off the magnificent buildings of days gone by. But it has. Looking at Cuba one might think that they are struggling and have nothing to offer as their people are doing it tough, however in many areas of medicine and technology they are leading the way especially in the area of biomedical science where they have had some incredible discoveries and breakthroughs. It's a challenging destination, but worth the effort. If you go to Cuba, remember it's a communist ruled country. It's nothing like home and you'll leave there knowing how privileged we are to live in a free country with almost everything at our fingertips. I personally found Cuba to be very humbling and very thought provoking.
If you live in or around Melbourne please check out the details of my Information Day coming up on 21st April at Hotel Rendezvous in the city. I'll also be heading down to Sydney in the coming months as 7 of the 12 ladies already booked on our 2019 Antarctica trip are from that area. If you live in or around Sydney and would be interested in catching up with me while I'm down there please email me and I'll make sure you hear more when I have a date and place locked in.
"You can't take the world with you, go and discover" Happy travels, Judy. |
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2018 and 2019 Touring Calendar Don't miss out on the wonderful adventures we have planned this year and next. Some of our tours are already sold out but there is still time to join the tours shown below.
2018 Croatia: Due to unforeseen cancellations there are now 2 places available on our 1st June departure for "Croatia and Treasures of the Balkans" with Evelyn. If you're interested please contact me, Judy on info@girlsontour.com.au asap as these places will be sold on a first come basis. There are also still places available on our 2nd Croatia trip departing on 15th June with Adey and both of these tours are guaranteed departures.
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| | | "High Arctic Explorer and Norway" 30 days dep 10th Aug, 2019 - $24,868pp twin share*
Join Girls On Tour for our first ever 'Arctic Adventure' encompassing The Arctic, Iceland, Greenland, Svalbard and Norway. Learn about Iceland's natural history and explore magnificent glaciers and lagoons for 6 days before experiencing the fire, ice and culture of the Arctic on board Australian operated "Polar Pioneer". During your 14 day Polar cruise we will go in search of Polar Bears, Walrus, Arctic Fox, Orcas and other polar creatures and some see of the biggest and most spectacular icebergs in the world. We'll visit Inuit communities on land and explore the waterways using zodiacs in several places. Where our polar adventure finishes our Scandinavia one begins as we explore Oslo, Flam, Lofthus and Bergen including one of the worlds most beautiful train journeys, The Flam Railway. This will be popular and only 16 places will be sold in total. Due to pre-sales there are now only 11 places left. **Please note** The prices advertised are 'Early bird' prices and valid for bookings made before 31st March. You only need to pay your deposit by 31st March to secure your place. Don't miss out!!
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| | "Antarctica, Galapagos and a Taste of South America" - Only 4 places left!
31 days departing 3rd Feb, 2019 - $26,997pp twin share*
After amazing adventures to Antarctica and Galapagos in 2014 and 2017 we are delighted and excited to be returning to the Great White Continent once again. This amazing adventure includes stays in Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Quito and the amazing Iguassu Falls. It includes a 10 day Antarctic Cruise onboard "Ocean Atlantic" and a 6 day Galapagos Cruise (5 days plus 1 land day pre cruise). For full details and pricing visit our website http://www.girlsontour.com.au/tour/2019-antarctica-galapagos-and-taste-south-america-31-days-departing-3rd-february-2019 - Now only 4 places left!!
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"The Kimberley #2" 16 days departing 21st August - $4,993pp twin share*
If you missed out on our first departure date you're in luck as we have added a second tour to this spectacular Kimberley region. With your GOT tour escort Maree, you will experience impressive natural gorges such as Windjana, Bell and Galvan's Gorges, swim in crystal clear waters and stay at comfortable sites such as El Questro and Home Valley Stations and of course a highlight for everyone, The Bungle Bungle Range. For full details check out our website. Cost shown above is land only, excluding fares to Broome. |
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"Kenya & Tanzania"
19 days departing 21st August - $14,667pp twin share*
Join me as we search for 'The Big Five' and experience 'The Great Migration' and explore the game parks of Kenya and Tanzania including Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Amboseli. Travelling in long wheel base 4WD with a professional driver/guide this will be an adventure of a lifetime. Maximum of 14 travellers including your escort and as at today only 6 places are left!!
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| If you didn't see this incredible video on Kenya from Cee Roo you can check it out here. https://www.facebook.com/ceeroo/videos/10155145200156576/
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"Incredible India" 20 days departing 4th October - $8,807pp twin share*
After a sell-out first tour in 2016 we're delighted to offer this amazing tour to Northern India including the colourful states of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh including the cities and sites of Delhi, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Udaipur, Ranthambore and more and of course including the magnificent Taj Mahal in Agra. Join your escort Rosemary for this magical journey to this mysterious land of temples, tigers and The Taj. |
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"The Taj, Southern India and Sri Lanka" 25 days departing 19th October - $11,225pp twin share*
I'm excited to be returning to India and exploring this exotic country even further by revisiting some favourite spots but then continuing south to explore further. This amazing journey will start in Delhi, India and finish in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Highlights will include The Taj Mahal, overnight on a houseboat in Kerela backwaters, the port city of Galle, cultural show in Agra, forts and palaces of a bygone era and so much more. |
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This is what the travel gurus 1,000 Places to See Before You Die had to say about our Taj, Southern India and Sri Lanka trip today on Facebook!!
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"Northern and Southern India" For the first time, two Girls On Tour trips have been designed to meet up in the middle. If you've never been to India but it's on your bucket list, here is your chance to do both tours in the company of like-minded, adventurous women in a small group tour. Please contact me if you'd like more information about joining both "Incredible India" and "The Taj, Southern India and Sri Lanka" together for the trip of a lifetime! |
| | *cost per person twin share ex Brisbane. Other capital city departures are welcome and subject to availability and may incur additional costs. |
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You're invited to our next "Travel and Tours Information Day" on Saturday 21st April in Melbourne. Full details below on how to register. It's free to attend and I hope to see you there! |
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| | | My new best friend....For years now I've been on the search for a good neck pillow and have tried many different types, some better than others but until recently hadn't found 'the one' that was best for me. On a long stopover at LAX (Los Angeles) on our way home from Cuba I came across this one, a Cabeau Evolution Pillow. It is made of memory foam and comes in 5 different colours. It comes with ear plugs but they're useless but the pillow is excellent. It cost me about USD40 and they are available in Australia online from Travel Universe https://www.traveluniverse.com.au/Evolution-Pillow?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrMiwsOz62QIVWHq9Ch1WeA-YEAAYASAAEgJeH_D_BwE |
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More and more travellers love to take their own pillow with them when they travel, so those people will LOVE this new product from a Sydney inventor who has created the ultimate way to travel with your own pillow. Diane Tipper has created a new and innovative travel bag for travellers and their favourite home pillows. The ‘Go Pillow’ simplifies the way in which we travel with our own comfy pillows. Easily and effortlessly, it compacts the pillow to 1/3 of its original size. Designed in four travel-ready colours, Black, Navy, Royal and Red, the Go Pillow is durable and lightweight. A key feature of the Go Pillow is that it is made from 100% water-resistant nylon, keeping pillows clean and dry in all types of weather. While over 800, 000 short term travellers are departing Australia yearly, Go Pillow inventor Diane Tipper says, “The need for our own pillow is becoming evident. Not only are we packing our pillows for health reasons, we also do it for comfort.”
Diane has a wonderful offer for Girls On Tour readers on her website www.gopillow.com.au - Using the Coupon Code: girlsontour - in the checkout you will receive a discount of $5 when you buy and shipping in Australia is free!! Support an Aussie inventor and save your sleep and some money at the same time!!
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| Travel Tips:There was a good article published recently by THECONVERSATION.COM on medications that you might need to take with you overseas and making sure they're legal in the counties your visiting. Smartraveller reminds us that if you plan to take medication with you overseas, check with the embassy, high commission or consulate of the country before you go. Leave the medicine in its original packaging. And carry your prescription or a letter from your doctor. |
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