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	<title>New Horizon Sail &#38; Dive &#187; Travel Tips</title>
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		<title>A Better Environmental and Travel Experience</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/07/a-better-environmental-and-travel-experience.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:33:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Environmental Awareness]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We do many things onboard our boats to make sure we minimize our possible environmental impact. That means you can enjoy your diving and snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef with the knowledge you are not impacting the reef in any detrimental way. One of the things we often talk to our guests about is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>It&#8217;s That Time of Year Again&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/04/that-time-of-year-again.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2010 01:55:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Great Barrier Reef]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s that time of year again and bookings are coming in fast for the upcoming whale, and scuba diving season. If you are thinking of heading to Australia this year, it is best to start finalizing your plans now to visit the Great Barrier Reef. Many of our trips are already full or nearly full [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Tips for Seeing the Most While You Scuba Dive</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/03/scuba-dive-seeing-the-most-fish.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/03/scuba-dive-seeing-the-most-fish.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:25:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Environmental Awareness]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[enjoying your dive]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Seeing many scuba divers from all around the world we get to educate our guests on the best way to experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. So to help everyone out wherever you are we put together these tips to help you see more and experience a more interactive diving experience. The best [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Small Fun Groups and Unique Reef Experiences</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/02/small-group-reef-experience.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/02/small-group-reef-experience.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:28:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Australia]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Great Barrier Reef]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Scuba Diving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Yacht Charters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[snorkelling]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Sailing the Santa Maria around the Great Barrier Reef is one of the privileges that we get to enjoy everyday. Experiencing the romance and character of the historic wooden yachts is a rare experience and something our guests cherish for years, many becoming &#8216;addicted&#8217; and returning many times for their fix. You can&#8217;t help as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Travel Tip &#8211; Don&#8217;t Miss The Boat</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/02/dont-miss-the-boat.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/02/dont-miss-the-boat.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Australia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cairns]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We want you to have the best experience and most relaxed vacation as you travel to Australia. So please heed the mistakes of others and make your trip the best it can be. Over the last few weeks we have had quite a few people miss out on the trip they wanted because they delayed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Scuba Dive, Me? No Way!</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/02/scuba-dive-me-no-way.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/02/scuba-dive-me-no-way.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:29:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Scuba Diving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Introductory Dive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Scuba Dive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Try Scuba Diving]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We hear this everyday as we meet guests on the boat, and they quickly change their mind after seeing the beautiful world below.  Well how do I get to experience this? I don&#8217;t have the time or never done anything like it before. The easiest and safest way is known as a resort dive, introductory [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Tips for Great Underwater Photos</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/01/10-tips-for-great-photos-diving-snorkeling.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/01/10-tips-for-great-photos-diving-snorkeling.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Scuba Diving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Tips]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;You Taking a Photo of Me?&#8221; At a request from Rob here is an article on how to take some great photos in the water. Thanks for the suggestion Rob and hope to see you back in Australia shortly. If you have a request for an article on one of our specialties please ping us [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Your Responsibilities as a Scuba Diver</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/01/your-responsibilities-as-a-scuba-diver.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/01/your-responsibilities-as-a-scuba-diver.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 19:43:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Informational]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Scuba Diving]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Environmental Awareness]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Diving Industry regulator for Queensland has produced a great poster outlining the responsibilities you have as a scuba diver. The workplace safety organization in Queensland, Australia engages with industry on a regular and consultative basis to ensure we remain the safest place to dive in the world. The poster is also a reminder for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Travel Price Comparison Tool</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/10/travel-price-comparison-tool.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/10/travel-price-comparison-tool.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:06:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There is a great new tool to help the US consumer compare the cost of a vacation in Europe compared to the vacation of a lifetime in Australia. Comparing all the staples of any good holiday such as a beer and a wine tour. Unfortunately they have forgotten about going for a dive on the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Enjoying Your Reef Dive &amp; Snorkel</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/10/enjoying-your-reef-dive-snorkel-trip.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/10/enjoying-your-reef-dive-snorkel-trip.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:09:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Environmental Awareness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Great Barrier Reef]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Great Barrier Reef Facts]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Understanding the reef and the ecosystem that it is part of brings a much better fulfillment to each dive or snorkel that you partake in.  Every reef is slightly different and the marine life and coral formations can vary a great deal with reefs just a few miles apart. Going with an operator that knows [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Book Before You Travel &#8211; Travel Tip</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/08/book-before-you-travel-travel-tip.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/08/book-before-you-travel-travel-tip.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Just a little heads up to the people trying to get some last minute bargains while traveling. We are getting a stream of people who arrive in town and trying to book a last minute trip to the reef on our boats. While we realize it is tempting to wait to see if there are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Things to Check Before Your Next Dive Trip</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/08/10-things-to-check-before-your-next-dive-trip.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/08/10-things-to-check-before-your-next-dive-trip.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Scuba Diving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Here are the Top Ten Things to Ask Your Dive Company Before You Book Your Trip with Them. Remember the difference in price is often the difference in quality.1. Is your dive equipment serviced by trained and certified technicians?This may seem obvious, but worth checking. Make sure the servicing is performed as per the manufacturers’ [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Responsible Reef Practices While Snorkelling</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/07/responsible-reef-practices-while-snorkelling.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/07/responsible-reef-practices-while-snorkelling.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Environmental Awareness]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Practices that you can do to help sustain the Great Barrier Reef for generations to come • Practice at first over sand patches and away from the coral:• Get comfortable with buoyancy control and finning techniques.• Be mindful of where your fins are to avoid accidentally hitting the reef or stirring up sand.• Snorkel carefully [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Miss Out</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/07/dont-miss-out.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/07/dont-miss-out.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Tips]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://newhorizondive.wordpress.com/2009/07/05/dont-miss-out</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With the peak season upon us there is very limited availability left on any of our cruises. Be sure that you don&#8217;t miss out and secure your sail and dive adventure as soon as you can. For that extra special group vacation, go on a private charter and enjoy cruising around the islands and reefs [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Responsible Reef Practices While Diving</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/06/responsible-reef-practices-while-diving.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/06/responsible-reef-practices-while-diving.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Environmental Awareness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Scuba Diving]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Great Barrier Reef and other reefs throughout the world are delicately balanced ecosystems and while they are spectacular as well as resilient, we must do our best to leave them as we found them. We compiled this list of reef safe diving practices to enable the reefs of the world to be enjoyed for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Be Sure You Don&#8217;t Miss Out!</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/05/be-sure-you-dont-miss-out.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/05/be-sure-you-dont-miss-out.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Tips]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://newhorizondive.wordpress.com/2009/05/01/be-sure-you-dont-miss-out</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With the upcoming season almost upon us trips are almost full. So make sure that you reserve your spot on New Horizon&#8217;s unique sailing and diving experiences to the Great Barrier Reef. Join the few that get to experience the reef in the most intimate and personal way. Fewer divers and snorkellers mean that the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Does the UV Index Mean?</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/03/what-does-the-uv-index-mean.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/03/what-does-the-uv-index-mean.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Tips]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://newhorizondive.wordpress.com/2009/03/17/what-does-the-uv-index-mean</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A lot of of our guests hear on the local radio and TV reference to a UV index and ask what it means. UV is what gives Aussies our tanned, rugged, good looks and, like everything in life, everything in moderation. So we have included the table here for a reference for travellers to the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Travellers Tips and FAQ for Cairns and the Reef</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2008/10/travellers-tips-and-faq-for-cairns.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2008/10/travellers-tips-and-faq-for-cairns.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cairns]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Being a North Queensland local, many of my friends and guests have suggested that we write up a quick list of travel tips for visitors to Cairns. I will start this and continue to add to it as we get different questions and suggestions. So send in your questions and I will endeavour to answer [...]]]></description>
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