Tag: Australia
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Mar 28, 2018Destination Down Under
Explore the Land Down Under with the latest offering from Extraordinary Journeys: Vibrant Neighborhoods, Culture and Wildlife of Sydney and Southern Australia. Highlights of the tour include four nights at Pier One in Sydney, including a lunchtime cruise on Sydney Harbour; art and food walking tours through The Cannery, Barangaroo and Tramsheds; a tour with an Aboriginal Guide; climb along the Harbour Bridge; and a dinner and private tour at the Sydney Opera House. Participants can also go full adventure with a surfing lesson on Bondi or Manly Beach.
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United Airlines First to Purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel for ORD
Chicago O’Hare International Airport will soon receive sustainable aviation fuel, all thanks to United Airlines, which became the first airline to purchase SAF for use at the airport, one of the largest in the United States. Neste, a producer of SAF, will provide up to 1 million gallons of its Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The first supply arrived in August.
The Sydney Opera House, Australia
You can’t think Australia and not think of its most recognizable monument, the Sydney Opera House. The white building has become synonymous with the culture of the continent, along with kangaroos, koalas and surfers. What makes this monument so special, and is it worth a journey inside instead of a notable photograph of its exterior when passing though Sydney?
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Apr 27, 2016Journey Back in Ecological Time
"With an increasingly developed world, primeval forests are becoming a thing of the past. These centuries-old woodlands grew untouched without any significant disturbances, resulting in an ecosystem marked by a high level of bio-diversity and rare species. Many are in danger of being logged out of existence, so be sure to visit these beautiful landscapes before they disappear forever..."
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Pick Your Paradise: Experience Bali at 3 Incredible Hotels
Bali is a name synonymous with island bliss. But there is more than just one side to this incredible place. Get a sense for the variety of experiences Bali offers by learning about three hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy® with distinctive opportunities for adventure and relaxation. With the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Card, earn points for free nights at each of these properties.
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Aug 11, 2015Tiny Tourism: Visiting Micronations
"Micronations are an interesting concept. By definition, micronations are simply an area of land claimed by the owner or residents to not belong to any particular government but their own. They elect leaders and establish their own currencies, national holidays and even postal systems. Most micronations are relatively small and many fail and become defunct. Some are still going, though, and are worth a stop by during your travels..."