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Local Travel Specialist Tours Australia for Extensive First-Hand KnowledgeFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dean Barreca Cruise Experts dean@cruiseExperts.com Local Travel Specialist Tours Australia for Extensive First-Hand Knowledge Returns with insider secrets and personal recommendations for clients
VISALIA, CA -09/03/10 – Dean Barreca of Cruise Experts was one of 22 travel professionals who recently returned from a 10-day trip to Australia. The in-depth travel experience is part of the ongoing Ensemble Travel® Group South Pacific Specialist Program, designed to train select travel agents as leading destination specialists in their respective markets. Due to Australia’s enormous size, the trip focused on three primary destinations: Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef, and Sydney. What can travelers expect when they vacation here? Says Barreca, prepare yourself for stunning beauty of the beaches, rainforests, and waterfalls in and around Cairns, plus an exciting array of shopping, dining, and vibrant nightlife to choose from. The Great Barrier Reef is unmatched in its natural treasures, delighting snorkelers and divers with more than 1,500 species of tropical fish and 400 types of coral. Birdwatchers will be in their element, too, with havens like small Dunk Island, home to more than 100 species of native birds. For city-lovers, there’s none better than Sydney with its laid-back outdoor lifestyle and physical allure. The bustling harbor is the hub of what the city has to offer – wide-ranging cultural life, dynamic food scene and outstanding contemporary and colonial architecture. Adding to the unforgettable experience are Sydney’s legendary beaches and five major national parks. “As travel professionals, it is essential to immerse ourselves in a destination so we can properly guide a client to their particular travel style and tastes,” says Barreca. Among the hotels and resorts visited during the Australia trip were Shangri-La Cairns, Thala Beach Lodge (near Port Douglas), and The Sheraton on the Park (Sydney). In addition, Barreca and colleagues sailed on a three-night cruise on the intimate expedition-style cruise ship, the Coral Princess, from Cairns to Townsville. Major activity highlights during the 10-day experience included touring the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, hiking the rainforests, snorkeling and diving, glass-bottom boat rides, and exploring Sydney’s truly global and vibrant offerings including the Opera House, renown opal showroom, and shopping and dining in the trendy neighborhood of The Rocks. Cruise Experts was able to participate in this in-depth experience because of its membership in Ensemble Travel Group, a leading international organization of approximately 850 professional travel agencies in the U.S. and Canada. Many of the unique and exclusive travel benefits that clients enjoy are due to its affiliation with Ensemble Travel Group. For more information about Australia, contact Barreca at 1-888-8042884 Ext. 115 or by e-mail at dean@cruiseExperts.com. About Cruise Experts Located in Central California with over 15 years serving North Americans with Cruise, land, tours
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ABOUT THE AUTHORAbout Ensemble Travel® Group Founded in 1968, Ensemble Travel® Group is a proactive, member-owned international organization of approximately 850 professional travel agencies in the U.S. and Canada. With a membership that represents billions of dollars in travel sales each year, Ensemble Travel Group has achieved a 40+-year record of boosting members' profits and delivering high-volume sales to its preferred suppliers. Ensemble members are known for creating extraordinary vacations for their clients traveling domestically as well as around the world. To learn more about Ensemble Travel Group or to locate a member agency, visit www.ensembletravel.com. 
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