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Hi Friend and welcome to our Autumn 2021 edition of "Secret Women's Business".
I can't wait to finally hit the road once again when we depart from Brisbane on 1st May on our first GOT "Way Out West" tour, our first Girls On Tour trip since the onset of 'you know what'!!
We will be travelling by private 38 seater coach from Brisbane to Brisbane going out as far north-west as Winton and as far south-west as Eromanga with lots and lots in between. Please follow us on Facebook on our 17 day adventure as I report daily on our activities and antics.
I visited many of the places we'll see on this tour as a child with my family but it will be wonderful to see them again with grown up eyes and appreciate the part they play in our history.
Our first trip is sold out but there are still places available on the second tour departing 5th July.
So very excited that New Zealand is back on the table and our March 2022 tour is all systems go.
Also excited to announce something new that's in the planning stages and that is an Antarctica Day Flight onboard the Qantas Dreamliner. See below for more details and to register your interest.
Thanks for your ongoing support. Stay safe and keep your travel dreams alive. “My favorite thing to do is go where I’ve never been”. - Anonymous ”
Happy travels, Judy. |
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| Way Out West #2
Our first trip out west departing on 1st May is sold out and a second tour is now open for bookings!
Departing Brisbane Ibis Airport Hotel on Monday 5th July, 2021 and returning Wednesday 21st July, this will be another wonderful Girls On Tour Oz Experience!!!
The cost includes 14 nights in twin share accommodation plus 1 night luxury ‘glamping’ at Mitchell Grass Retreat and 1 night ‘Shearers Quarters’ experience at Charlotte Plains Station.
Join our outback adventure from Brisbane to Brisbane with stays in Biloela, Emerald, Longreach, Winton, Mitchell Grass Retreat, Eromanga, Cunnamulla, Charlotte Plains Station, Charleville and Roma.
We’ll also pass through many historic and important towns along the way including Blackwater, Eidsvold, Monto, Comet, Barcaldine, Quilpie, Stonehenge, Windorah, Thargomindah, Eulo and so many more.
We will travel by private 38 seater coach and stay in motel accommodation, shearers quarters on a working sheep station and luxury glamping at the much sought after Mitchell Grass Retreat.
Visit our website for full details and to download brochure https://www.girlsontour.com.au/trip/girls-on-tour-way-out-west2-central-south-west-queensland-july-departure/
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| | "Antarctica Day Flight and SE Qld Getaway"
Antarctica from the ground level may a long way off but you can still experience the beauty of Antarctica from above on-board the Qantas Dreamliner on 23 January 2022 as part of this unique tour package.
The itinerary will start and finish in Brisbane and the flight will depart from the Brisbane Domestic Terminal so no passport required! At this stage the tour will include the following:- Own choice of level of class on flight. Select and pay for Premium Business, Business, premium economy, economy no wing, economy wing, economy limited view etc., All costs will be provided once tour is packaged and ready for release.
- 2 nights accommodation in Brisbane, 1 night before the flight and 1 night after the flight to Antarctica.
- 2 nights accommodation at Sea World Resort including entry to the theme park to visit the penguin encounter which houses both Gentoo and King Penguins and a night out at "The Australian Outback Spectacular Show".
- 3 nights accommodation at O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat including all tours, meals and activities as shown on final itinerary.
- 1 night accommodation in Brisbane and farewell dinner.
This 8 night tour is from 22nd January to 30th January, 2022. All prices and final itinerary to come but send your expression of interest here now to be first to receive the details. As usual this tour will have a maximum group size of 16 travellers including your GOT escort, me!!
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| | The Top End
If Uluru, Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and the national parks of The Northern Territory are on your bucket list then keep an eye out for details of our next Top End trip departing 23rd July, 2022.
Our first tour to this region in 2019 was awesome and I look forward to offering it once again. We will start in Alice Springs and finish in Darwin and will include Kakadu, Litchfield National Park, Katherine Gorge, Eastern and Western MacDonnell Ranges and more.
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| | New Zealand - Ultimate South Island Escape - departing 20th March, 2022
So excited that we can now cross the ditch! This tour departs 20th March, 2022 for 12 days on the Ultimate South Island Escape tour. Our tour will include airfares, taxes, transfers in NZ, Ultimate 20 seat coach travel in a full size coach with luxury leather reclining seats, 4.5 star accommodation, most meals, sightseeing and attractions, rail journey on the TranzAlpine railway, one of the great train journeys of the world and cruises on Lake Wakatipu and Milford Sound.
With 2 or more night stays in Christchurch, Queenstown, Te Anau and Dunedin this beautiful itinerary will showcase New Zealand's dramatic South Island. Price and detailed itinerary are now released on our website and bookings are open!!
https://www.girlsontour.com.au/trip/2021-new-zealand-ultimate-south-island-escape/
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| "The 5 Golden Stans"
This tour has been postponed due to Covid 19 and at this stage we are unable to provide a departure date however it will be announced as soon as we're able to.
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| | | "Wild Alaska and The Yukon" In August 2022 we'll go in search of the Northern Lights and Orcas as we head North to Alaska!
From the glaciers to the gold rush this will be an exciting trip not to be missed. The itinerary includes Denali National Park, Prince William Sound, Fairbanks, Anchorage and Yukon Territory. Departing 26th August, 2022 for 25 days. Limited places left! |
| | "Egypt, Jordan and Israel"
This trip is now postponed until further notice due to Covid19.
*** Limited places available** |
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| Coming to Brisbane -
Van Gogh Alive
You may not be able to travel to Carrières de Lumières in Les Baux-De-Provence in France, but you can see this multi-sensory experience in Brisbane and around Australia in 2021.
Some of my past travellers have seen it in Sydney and loved it and I have been fortunate enough to see a display from The Masters in France in the quarry as seen in this image above and it was mesmerising. https://www.mustdobrisbane.com/van-gogh-alive-brisbane?fbclid=IwAR3gFgnnFLzqCkY4QC_mPBddlfv5-Pop740BhmgdkzX5N5g4VgPEYeO2qJk
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| | The Pharaohs' Golden Parade
Egyptians and the world recently witnessed an historic procession of 22 mummies - 18 kings and four queens transported from the peach-coloured, neo-classical Egyptian Museum in Cairo to their new resting place 5km away at the new National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation. This brings Egypt one step closer to opening the new facility to the world. It certainly was a spectacular event and one that Egypt hopes will bring tourism once more back to their country. I for one can't wait to return to Egypt.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-56508475 |
| | Good news for Venice:After more than 10 years of cruise ships plowing through Venice’s historic Giudecca Canal, they’ve been permanently banned.
Italian Cultural Minister Dario Franceschini announced the news on Wednesday, stating it was in response to a request from UNESCO, and described it as “a correct decision, awaited for years.” They will now have to dock at the industrial port until a new solution can be found.
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| | Health Check:
Check yourself or get checked.
While most breast cancers occur in women over the age of 50, more and more young women 40 and under are being diagnosed.
Women in their 40s and 75 years and over are also eligible to have a breast screen with BreastScreen Queensland, if they choose, but are not actively encouraged to screen. This is because the evidence of benefits is less clear in these age groups. It is recommended that women in their 40s and 75 years and over talk to their doctor about whether breast screening is right for them. Don't let it go unchecked.
https://www.breastscreen.qld.gov.au/who-is-eligible.asp
For other states, check out:
https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/breastscreen-australia-program
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