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• 10 Great Kids Websites for these School Holidays
  Submitted by holidayLOVER on December 15th, 2009
  
  Looking for good safe websites these school holidays to keep your kids amused? Well I have put together a list of 10 great websites to check out.
  
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• 10 More Great Websites for Kids
  Submitted by holidayLOVER on January 21st, 2010
  
  Keeping the kids occupied over the school holidays can sometimes become a challenge. I've put together a list of 10 more great kids websites for all you parents out there. With a few continuous days of rain and your children stuck indoors these websites may offer a hand. Some websites are educational, some offer a lot of print and colour pages (printables), and others have some fun games.
  
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• Bird Watching in New Zealand
  Submitted by holidayLOVER on July 18th, 2008
  
  New Zealand was a land of birds before humans arrived on our shores between 800 and 1200 AD. The only mammals found in New Zealand prior to the arrival of Maori were two species of native bats and those that could swim here, for example seals and sea lions. Due to the lack of predators and the relative isolation of the birds in New Zealand, many endemic birds are quite unique.
  
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• Car Rental
  Submitted by jmsjckl3 on November 30th, 2009
  The rising fuel prices and poor economy, does not stop anyone from owning a car or renting one. Car rental offers a wide variety of transport including, sports cars, family wagons, vans and trucks. Whether it is a holiday or a business trip, you might want to rent a car so here's a few things you should know.
  
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• Effective Web Presence for Tourism Operators
  Submitted by Charlie on February 12th, 2010
  
  The internet has become the primary means of researching and planning a holiday or activity, so as a tourism operator, it's vital to establish yourself online with an effective web presence. In the current web climate, this means much more than simply having a website. You need to be actively involved in social media, creating an open dialog with past and potential customers.
  
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• Marlborough Sounds Seafood Bonanza
  Submitted by Charlie on February 10th, 2008
  
  The best way to explore somewhere new is with a local who knows the area, all the best spots that you won't find in a guidebook or on a map. For our Marlborough Sounds expedition, we were lucky enough to be shown around by resident 'Soundies' Rick and Mac.
  
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• Ponsonby – Caffeinated Cultural Capital
  Submitted by Krister on March 27th, 2007
  Soy latte, skinny flat white, double macchiato or just a full FAT white with extra shot to get your day rolling, Ponsonby has more cafes than you can shake a teaspoon at. Just shy of the central city, Ponsonby just happens. A well known funky area packed with cafes, funky boutiques, recording studios, galleries and great restaurants. Ponsonby is where its at …Daaaarling!!
  
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• Rafting in Roto-Vegas
  Submitted by Krister on June 25th, 2007
  Rotorua, locally referred to as Roto-vegas, is a geothermic wonderland of tourist features, activities and striking scenery. The drive into Rotorua is filled with New Zealand native greenery and a spectacular lake view as you drop into Rotorua.
  
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• School Holiday Ideas for Your Kids
  Submitted by holidayLOVER on December 4th, 2009
  
  Keeping the kids happy this school holidays is easy if you plan ahead. All parents can relate to the all too familiar "I'm bored" comment. Bored children are unhappy children, and unhappy kids can make the entire household miserable.
  
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• Simple Steps to Improve Your Backpacker / Hostel Business
  Submitted by holidayLOVER on September 19th, 2008
  
  Running a successful backpacker hostel is a fun and rewarding business. People attracted to running their own hostel normally are outgoing, social people with large personalities and smiles. Some people set up a hostel after being backpackers themselves. So what makes some hostels more financially successful than others? The key is to attract as many guests as possible and get guests to stay at your accommodation longer.
  
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