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publisher’s

note.

Peace of mind It‘s good news for the whole of the tropical north, that when the
Welcome to another beautifully international destination diehards cannot escape around the world they
crafted edition of the Port switch to Port Douglas and the tropical north.
Douglas magazine. A special Travel group Flight Centre told Newsport, the local newspaper, in January
thank you to our editor Sarah this year that prior to Covid approximately one million Australians
and her amazing team. travelled overseas every month.
Bringing together the very best Now there are rumblings that international travel will not be the same
Port Douglas Daintree collection for some time. Confidence is one thing but the inside tip from agencies is
is a love affair the team here that international routes and carriers have been so disrupted that it may
continues to share. Every issue take 20 years to again reach pricing that was driven by frequently travelled
is a personal project ensuring flight routes.
they are read cover to cover and Bittersweet I know for us who need to see family overseas, but it’s a
return home with visitors for significant reason why Port Douglas Daintree may enjoy continued
their family and friends to enjoy visitation above its last 30-year averages for many years.
the same. So, we welcome the idea of us having both our existing long term travel
Boom - Fireball coming? lovers as well as what looks like a fair few first kisses. Port Douglas Daintree
Now as Issue 33 of the magazine lands there are at least two major has a unique ability to play host to the diverse guest list of tropical escapees.
Australian states in Covid lockdowns so the idea of a return to an 80’s style And from what we’ve seen many of these first kisses are turning into longer
boom might sound a little ambitious. But it’s being mooted in bars, car love affairs.
parks, cafe corners and even driveways in a town that depends 80+ % on Again, we thank the hundreds of businesses that participate in each of
its visitor tourism. these issues showcasing the region. Our readers know these operators are
Port Douglas Daintree continues to welcome Australians seeking escape trailblazers.
from the weather but now more than ever from restrictions to restore This issue we also move our readers’ attentions to welcome the magazine’s
peace of mind. partnership with the online search site Port Douglas Travel Planner.
Outside of lockdowns, this award-winning destination is recording There are some cool things happening here with fast access to every
five times its usual online interest according to the Port Douglas Travel experience, connecting live availability and booking services. Check it out
Planner, the region’s online availability researcher. Accommodation has if you haven’t already :)
been booked solid in and out of holiday periods six months in advance. Now, on a final note, please enjoy this issue everyone and relish this
For the first time, tours and now restaurants are turning to online booking magnificent region. Step into our world … It truly is an experience you
systems to help everyone ‘get onboard’ :) will never forget.

Sam

contributors.

Alana & Alex PHOTOGRAPHERS GUEST FEATURE WRITERS
Kirsty Burchill Catseye Productions Jacqueline Long
Bronwyn Dyer Darryn Lyons
Stephanie Elizabeth Port Studios Emma Tunnock
Adam & Namhee Ion The Raw Photographer The Ultimate Getaway
Devra King Katie Purling Photography
David Lloyd Karlie Brady READ ONLINE Experience 5-star beachside luxury in Port Douglas
Wendy Morris tourismportdouglas.com.au/magazine
Sherri Ottova Rainemaker Media
Deby Ruddell Sofia Cullen @sofiaacullen @port.douglas @sheratonportdouglas / sheratongrandmirageportdouglas
Sybella Salter Sarah Jenkins @ discovering_port_douglas /PortDouglasTravelPlanner BOOK VIA: sheratongrandmirageportdouglas.com | 07 4099 5888

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