The Great Barrier Reef is a magnificent sight and you can experience it in numerous ways. A fantastic way to experience the Great Barrier Reef is to take a light aircraft flight over the reef.
It is easy to drive to Whitsunday Airport, Queensland from Airlie Beach to catch the one hour pleasure flight over the Whitsunday Islands and ‘Heart Shaped’ Reef. You will be given a safety briefing before the pilot leads you to the 4-seater plane on the grass field runway. You will probably get the best seats if you can sit in the front of the aircraft! The pilot heads out over the Airlie Beach area and the views are stunning. A few minutes later the aircraft takes you over the very popular Hayman and Daydream Islands. It takes almost half an hour before the Great Barrier Reef comes into view. What a view it is! This is definitely a fantastic way to experience the reef because you can see how vast it really is as it stretches out for miles into the distance.
The highlight of the trip is circling the famous ‘Heart Reef’. The pilot tilts the plane both ways so that everyone gets a good view of the 'heart shaped' reef so have your camera ready. After leaving the reef the pilot takes you towards Whitsunday Island and the famous Whitehaven Beach. The Whitehaven beach stretches out for almost 4 miles and is arguably one of the ten best beaches in the world. The Hill Inlet sand formation at Whitsunday Island is a superb view from the air and is well worth seeing.
The aircraft then flies over the vacation friendly Hamilton Island and Shute Harbour before returning back to the airport. The Whitsunday Islands are a marvellous place for a vacation but don’t miss the chance to see them and the Great Barrier Reef from the air.
Manchester Summer Stay and Save
There is so much to do in Manchester, your visitors will be spoilt for choice! Enjoy shopping at the Trafford Centre, take in a show at the Lowry Theatre or visit the World Famous stadium of Manchester United. Or why not choose to visit the newly opened Legoland Discovery Centre!
Ramada Jarvis Discount Voucher Code:
P3NTAFC
Hotel:
Ramada Manchester Piccadilly
Start and end date:
22/06/10 - 05/09/10
Offer: Stay 3 Nights - only
£165 per room with Full English Breakfast.
Offer: On Safari with Ramada
Voted the Best UK attraction for Children, West Midlands Safari Park has a host of fantastic family fun on offer! There is a 4 mile self drive park where you can get up close and personal with a magnificent display of rare and exotic animals! The package includes admission to the Safari Park, overnight accommodation and breakfast the following morning.
Promo code: PSAFARI
Price: £49.50 Per person
Offer Expires: 06/11/2010
T&Cs: Full pre-payable, non refundable, offer available Sunday - Thursday
Offer: Whipsnade Zoo Package
Stay at the Ramada Hemel Hempstead/St Albans and enjoy bed, breakfast and dinner on the first night and day entry into Whipsnade Zoo.
Promo code: PFWHIPZOO
Price: Family Packages from £128. Adult Packages from £115
Offer Expires: 31/10/201
Offer: Have an adventure at Drayton Manor
Treat the family to a day out at Drayton Manor when you stay at Ramada Birmingham, Solihull. Rides such as ?Apocalypse? for the thrill seekers, and for the little ones there is Thomas the Tank Engine land.
Promo Code: PDRAYTON
Price: From £141 for two adults and 1 child
Offer Expires: 31/10/2010
Why not see the fabulous Dutch Bulb Fields at Keukenhof Flower Gardens - Take a Mini Cruise Break
Going on a ski holiday, but looking for a way to reduce the cost? Pack your car with all your gear and take the ferry to Europe & drive to your ski resort.
Take your car onboard one of
DFDS Seaways cruise ferries this winter, and save pounds travelling to your favourite ski-ing destination.
With no airport parking costs and baggage restrictions, you can pack your car with everything you may need for your perfect ski-ing holiday, whether its your favourite snowboard, or that extra jumper that thought you would have to leave at home.
Departing the ferry terminal early evening, cruise overnight to one or our ports in northern Europe. After a refreshing sleep in your en-suite cabin, continue your journey the moment you get off the ship.
With no hanging around at the airport to get your hands on your rental car, you are free to drive your own car with peace of mind that you are in a car you know.
Bob Buttercup Your friendly online holiday ideas consultant!
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