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Experience a Learning Holiday on Hamilton Island
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| According to recent research (read more), the number of travellers wishing to experience a learning holiday is increasing. Hamilton Island (www.hamiltonisland.com.au) in the Whitsundays, Australia is the perfect holiday destination for anyone keen to spend their holiday brushing up on existing talents or learning a new skill altogether. Activities include scuba diving, sailing, deep sea game fishing, painting, photography and cooking. |
1. Scuba diving (read more)
2. Sailing (read more)
3. Deep sea game fishing (read more)
4. Painting (read more)
5. Photography (read more)
6. Cooking (read more)
SCUBA DIVING: With the PADI Professional 5 Star Training Instructor Development Centre located at H20 Sportz, Hamilton Island guests can complete a number of different scuba diving courses ranging from four days to two weeks. Water temperatures vary from 21-28C, offering warm, comfortable diving in sparkling clear seas around fringing coral reefs. www.h2osportz.com.au
 SAILING: Hamilton Island based Sunsail Charters offer a variety of courses ranging from its own Marine Academy which includes an introduction to sailing, competent crew and inshore skipper certificates. Other qualifications include sea-radio operator. www.sunsail.com.au
DEEP SEA GAME FISHING: Renegade operates deep-sea game fishing charters with tuition and equipment. This is a popular local sport where billfish, sailfish and marlin are among the catches available. Alternatively, reef fishing for coral trout, sweetlip, red emperor and queenfish can also be enjoyed. www.renegadecharters.com.au
PAINTING: Hamilton Island’s resident artist offers Artist Retreatcourses focusing on land and seascapes, portraits and still-life using pastels, acrylics and water colours. www.hamiltonisland.com.au/photography-painting/
PHOTOGRAPHY: The year round five-day photography courses featuring studio and field classes, include sessions on digital photography, marketing, lighting and aerial photography. www.hamiltonisland.com.au/photography-painting/
 COOKING: Variousclasses and chef’s table evenings take place throughout the year including the famed Great Barrier Feast weekends. The next one is 26-28th November. www.hamiltonisland.com.au/feast/
TRAILFINDERS (0845 050 5871 www.trailfinders.com) offers a 10-night holiday featuring Hamilton Island from £1,789 per person. Price includes:
• International flights with British Airways and Qantas from London Heathrow
• 2 nights in a Brisbane hotel
• 5 nights in a Palm Bungalow, Hamilton Island, with breakfast
• 3 nights in a Sydney hotel
• All internal flights
Price is valid for selected November departures, is based on twin share and is subject to availability. Must be booked by 2nd August 2010.
Mintel reported last year that one in five adults said that they enjoy learning new skills while on holiday. In addition, the Association of British Travel Agents’ (ABTA) annual survey has revealed a growing trend for adventure holidays. Findings by The Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO) supported this reporting that people feel they want to be more active on holiday and learn a new skill.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/insurance/travel/7882332/Long-haul-insurance-on-the-rise-as-Brits-head-further-afield.html
http://www.comparecarrentals.co.uk/news/73927639.html
ABOUT HAMILTON ISLAND:
 Hamilton Island is located off the Queensland coast of Australia, within the Whitsunday Islands and at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Here visitors can experience everything that is great about Australia – natural landscapes, calm turquoise waters, secluded beaches, beautiful weather, fascinating coral reefs, diverse flora and fauna. Hamilton Island offers a wide range of accommodation options, including award winning qualia, restaurants, bars, pools and shops, not to mention over 40 activities and all within a short direct flight from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Cairns. There are also great connections from other Australian cities. |
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