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• Effective Web Presence for Tourism Operators
  Submitted by Charlie on 1265921771
  1The 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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• 10 More Great Websites for Kids
  Submitted by holidayLOVER on 1264025257
  1Keeping 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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• Wharariki Beach Golden Bay
  Submitted by chasann on 1262751039
  0After repeated comments from many folk that we should go to this beach just down the road from Farewell Spit we finally did it. The wind was strong so we changed our car park thus affording us a little shelter as we exited the car and wondered about the wisdom of our decision before embarking on the 15 minute walk to get to the beach. The car park was almost full and a few vans were in the overflow car park so assumed all must be well and off we went. Once on the other side of the hill the walk was pleasant, no wind at all which lulled us into a false sense of security. On exiting the cover of some trees and the hill, the full force of the wind took us by surprise as did the beauty of the beach below which was a visual feast.
  
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• 10 Great Kids Websites for these School Holidays
  Submitted by holidayLOVER on 1260853108
  1Looking 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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• School Holiday Ideas for Your Kids
  Submitted by holidayLOVER on 1259894209
  1Keeping 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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• Car Rental
  Submitted by jmsjckl3 on 1259563913
  0The 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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• The Beautiful Village Of Geraldine
  Submitted by Dave on 1247059831
  0Geraldine Village, rated as "New Zealand's most beautiful town" and it's not hard to see why! We found this sub-alpine village has more than meets the eye. Highly recommended on our must see list when you visit or stay is the new 1066 Medieval Puzzle World, the Giant Jersey and Allison Art all found on Wilson Street. Kiwi Country complex and the "Four peaks plaza", which includes a boutique cheese factory, an Alpaca shop, Barker’s tasty conserves, sauces & beverages for which the village is well known, and of course the famous Berry Barn Bakery.
  
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• The Nelson Saturday Market
  Submitted by holidayLOVER on 1245892604
  1The fantastic artistic nature of the Nelson/Tasman region is truly reflected in the Nelson Market held every Saturday in the Montgomery Square right in the heart of Nelson. Visitors and locals alike flock to this market each weekend and it is arguably the most supreme market in New Zealand with over a hundred stalls offering up the best the region has to offer.
  
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• Why We Love Kaikoura
  Submitted by holidayLOVER on 1235883378
  1Located on State Highway 1 just two and a half hours drive north from Christchurch is the town of Kaikoura. Kaikoura is a very small district, with a population of just over 3600*, yet it attracts almost a million tourists annually. The wildlife is phenomenal and the scenery is breathtaking. Most people come to see the wildlife (namely; whales, birdlife, dolphins and seals), surf on the waves, or scuba dive below, and of course eat crayfish. My mother now lives in Kaikoura, so my husband and I visit about once a month. What follows below is a few of the things we love about Kaikoura.
  
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• Simple Steps to Improve Your Backpacker / Hostel Business
  Submitted by holidayLOVER on 1221798195
  1Running 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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