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    <title>Daintree Info.com Tourism News</title>
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    <description>Latest tourism news for Daintree and surrounding areas direct from the industry.</description>
    <copyright>Copyright 2008 Travstar.com Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.</copyright>    
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        <title>Postcards from the team!</title>
        <link>http://www.daintreeinfo.com/news.php#852</link>
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        Hi Guys,
I've just come back from a wonderful night at Coconut Beach Resort in Cape Tribulation. I'm a big fan of the rainforest and the Daintree region is by far my favourite place in the Far North, it just amazes me everytime I visit how beautiful this destination is.
Coconut is also my favourite resort, the restaurant is a hidden gem, as you walk along a boardwalk through the rainforest the trees open up and before you is a beautiful Indonesian inspired long house. The lagoon pool infront is a perfect place to relax after a lazy lunch and the beach is your own where you can take a wander and explore the fringing reef.
I chose a Rainforest Retreat Cabin this time around and I think this option is my preference. They are larger and much more private. No need for air conditioning or a fan, the rainforest is quite cool already at this time of year.
There is another pool infront of the Daintree Retreat cabins and we took a swim here, it was great for my 4yr old with shallow areas.
Apart from spending time at Coconut we also stopped in at the Fan Palm Boardwalk. It is a $2 donation or free if you purchase a snack. The Fan Palm Boardwalk is an easy rainforest walk, takes you right into the rainforest and took approx 20mins to complete the circuit.
The weather is great at the moment and creeks are flowing, such a beautiful time to visit!
See ya!
Emma        ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tuesday, April 29 2008</pubDate>
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        <title>Latest Launches!</title>
        <link>http://www.daintreeinfo.com/news.php#808</link>
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        Edit our Region Guide!
We need some help in the Travstar office to keep our region guide up to date. Its a big job and with so many beautiful areas and hidden spots we need the help of locals and tourists alike to ensure the information we provide is accurate and up to date.
For those who love the region as much as we do, polish up on your creative writing skills and hit the edit button on the category you would like to update. Your contribution will be sent through to us where we will check to ensure it is suitable before publishing on our website.
Share your ideas and experiences with the world!        ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sunday, April 20 2008</pubDate>
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        <title>Focus on Feedback</title>
        <link>http://www.daintreeinfo.com/news.php#800</link>
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        We recently booked some accommodation through yourselves at Daintree Views, we have just returned home from our adventure to Far North Queensland! We booked through Travstar and I found the staff extremely helpful and knowledgable of the local area and I wanted to say thankyou for your part in making our holiday as good as it was. I would also like to take this opportuinity to thoroughly recommend Daintree Views as a holiday destination! The house is extremely well set up for a family to relax and enjoy themselves - the hammock, outdoor spa and waterhole were particular favourites of the children - teenage girls. My husband and I loved just sitting on the verandah watching the day unfold, the butterflies as big as your hand and admiring the beautiful gardens. The home was left clean and tidy for us with loads of local information of things to see and do in the area- but it was hard to drag ourselves away from the house!! We did venture further afield and had some great adventures- crocodiles, exotic fruits, jungle surfing to name but a few. Cape tribulation is a truly amazing place, full of peace and natural beauty!&amp;nbsp;Thank you again both Travstar and Daintree Views for a wonderful holiday - we have already recommended your services to friends here in South Australia!! When - thats &quot;when&quot; not &quot;if&quot;- we return we will be in touch!ThanksCheryl Turner        ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thursday, April 17 2008</pubDate>
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        <title>Latest Launches</title>
        <link>http://www.daintreeinfo.com/news.php#787</link>
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        Welcome to Travstar and the official launch of our&amp;nbsp;NEW Travstar news! We aim to keep you updated on the latest tourism news in Cairns from regional updates to new launches, press releases and the latest advice. We also aim to keep you updated on the latest events here at travstar.com. We will feature our new incentives, new package deals, focus on the latest feeback from our clients and spotlight on our favourite tours and accommodation giving you our real thoughts and experiences.
Did you know Travstar is located right here in Cairns? We are Cairns' biggest and longest running online travel specialist servicing the whole of the Far North Region. Our team consists of 7 friendly Cairns locals all budding holiday enthusiasts, who are excited to share with you what our special region has to offer.
We want to make your holiday an experience of a lifetime and we can offer you the latest advice and recommendations to tailor make your holiday to your personal needs.
We are proud to be members of the Travel Compensation Fund, Australian Federation of Travel Agents, International Air Transport Association and Tropical Tourism North Queensland, so you can be assured your holiday is in safe hands!
Our office is open 7 days a week from 7:00am - 6:00pm. If you need some holiday advice just give us a call on 1800 663 396.
Happy Travels!
Travstar Team        ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Friday, April 11 2008</pubDate>
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        <title>Regional News!</title>
        <link>http://www.daintreeinfo.com/news.php#778</link>
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        Rainforest Rescue has launched its corporate campaign to save critical habitat for endangered flora and fauna in the Daintree rainforest of far north Queensland and invites Australias corporate community to join them in saving this great Australian icon. 
The Daintree Rainforest is loved by a great number of Australians and deserves protection. Many people believe the creation of the Daintree National Park and World Heritage Listing in 1988 secured the unique environment of the Daintree however two thirds of the tropical rainforest of the coastal lowlands, were excluded from protection. Now a large rural residential subdivision in the heart of the Daintree threatens the survival of 103 endangered plant and animal species. These include the rare and elusive Bennetts Tree-kangaroo and the Southern Cassowary, of which only 1,000 remain in all of Australia. 
The Daintree Buy Back and Protect Forever Project is protecting threatened freehold land by buying properties and placing them in a declared Nature Refuge. The Australian corporate community can play a big role in saving this national treasure for future generations. With each $2 of sponsorship saving one square metre of the Daintree imagine what your sponsorship can achieve!
Travstar.com is pround to be a part of this campaign. We have incorporated raising funds for Rainforest Rescue by purchasing 1 sq metre of Daintree rainforest for every Daintree holiday booking made through our website.         ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wednesday, April 09 2008</pubDate>
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        <title>Ocean Safari Replaces Odyssey H20</title>
        <link>http://www.daintreeinfo.com/news.php#74</link>
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        The Odyssey H20 vessel is being replaced by a new purpose built vessel on the 19th Nov 2007. The new&amp;nbsp;vessel has been buit with the&amp;nbsp;operational emphasis on the environment &amp;amp; Ocean Safari Cape Tribulation has also been awarded eco-accreditation.
Vessel Design:The Ocean Safari vessel has a very shallow daft allowing her to operate safely within the close proximity of the natural untouched Great Barrier Reef.New Technology Motors:The new technology motors burn up to 30% less fuel each day, therefore smaller amounts of fossil fuel are carried onboard.Energy Saving:Extensive propeller testing has determined the most fuel-efficient combination for the vessel.Small Groups:Small, guided tours of 25 guests at most have little or no impact on the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.Eco-Appreciation Presentations:Reef marine life and bird appreciation helps raise the awareness for a protected and sustainable environment.Self Regulation:A self-imposed speed limit is implemented in certain areas during the turtle breeding season and whilst in close proximity to dugong habitats.Eye On The Reef Program:Participation in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority study Eye on the Reef program, an ongoing exercise in collecting and documenting marine life, water temperatures and coral damage,Eco Friendly Operations:The technique of drift snorkelling will be used where anchoring could compromise the reef in any way.
Ocean Safari own and operate two moorings at Mackay and Undine reefs.        ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wednesday, October 10 2007</pubDate>
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