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10 DR CHRIS BROWN Our excusive chat with Australia's favourite vet 14 New year's eve How the world will celebrate the dawn of 2015 18 premium PRODUCE Farm gates are open for business this season 22 TRAVeL Island escapes 25 TRAVEL Mountain holidays 28 ENTERTAINMENT Outdoor cinemas

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lifestyle SECTION 34 FITNESS The great outdoors 36 Lifestyle Have a bright 2015 38 fashion Great summer looks and woven accessories 42 books Summer reads 44 Nutrition With Sharon Natoli Healthy summer skin 46 Recipes Tastes of summer

p18 Jamaica Blue 4 Jamaica Blue Golden Cuisine competition 6 Jamaica Blue International stores 8 Jamaica Blue Full steam ahead 49 Store locations

Welcome

Welcome to the summer edition of Jamaica Blue Escape. Keep this with you as a guide on how to feel, look and be your best this summer. From the latest fashions and tips, to the best outdoor cinemas, mountain holidays and island getaways - this issue truly lives up to its name with the best advice on how to Escape the daily grind this season.

If you love animals we have a treat for you too with our exclusive chat with Bondi Vet, Dr Chris Brown.

We hope you enjoy this issue of Jamaica Blue Escape.

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JB spotlight golden cuisine

Ashley Shappard, with Jamaica Blue's National Brand Manager, Drew Eide

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Renowned worldwide for our freshly brewed coffee, diverse menu and comfortable, stylish surroundings, Jamaica Blue’s reputation is one of quality and style.

And with our Jamaica Blue Golden Cuisine Champion recently crowned, we are proud to report that we employ some of the best kitchen staff going!

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he annual Golden Cuisine competition is not only a friendly-rivalry between colleagues; it's also “a means of celebrating the ‘best of the best’ kitchen staff from more than 100 Jamaica Blue cafés currently trading across Australia and New Zealand,” explains Danika Heslop, Jamaica Blue's Senior Food Consultant.

Following an intense day of competition held at Foodco’s Training Academy in Sydney in August, the 2014 winner of our annual competition was announced, with our congratulations going to 29-year-old Ashley Sheppard for

taking out the top prize!

Ashley aced various preliminary round challenges to beat almost 100 other competitors and take out the title of 2014 Jamaica Blue Golden Cuisine Champion.

“This year, I didn’t do a lot of specific preparation, I just tried to take a relaxed attitude into the competition and do my best,” Ashley says.

The Boronia resident has spent the past six years honing his craft at our Knox City café in Melbourne’s outer suburbs. He impressed the judges with his main course dish of chicken breast stuffed with brie,

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mushroom and onion on a sweet potato and cumin puree.

Of the various challenges thrown at him during grand final day, “the blind taste test was hardest”, Ashley confesses. “You think you know the flavours, but as soon as you put the blindfold on it becomes incredibly difficult,” he says.

Still, he managed to name seven out of 10 types of chocolate by using only his sense of taste, touch and smell, and he also scored highly in the chocolate focussed quiz and stencilling challenges.

Ashley further impressed during the “Mystery Kitchen Challenge”, where each group had to expertly prepare and serve a three-course à la carte menu of dishes featuring dairy as

the main ingredient.

“The most important thing to remember is stay calm,” he says of his winning strategy.

“Chocolate has a mind of its own so you need to be patient and let it do what it wants to do.”

The other five finalists (see boxout) were also scored on their knowledge of food, cooking techniques and the taste and presentation of the dishes served to the judging panel. Food safety compliance, hygiene standards and their workflow and teamwork efficiency also came into play.

As Golden Cuisine Champion, Ashley has won himself a KitchenAid Bench Top Mixer worth $750 and a $1,000 Visa Mastercard gift voucher, which he intends on using towards a

well-deserved holiday.

“Golden Cuisine is the pinnacle of our brand-wide culinary training program and an effective recap of the premium quality food standards and the simple yet innovative dishes freshly prepared daily at Jamaica Blue,” Danika says.

2014 Jamaica Blue Golden Cuisine Competition Grand Finalists: VIC Jamaica Blue Knox City 2 Ashley Sheppard

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Putting chocolate skills to the test

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Jamaica Blue can now truly lay claim to being world famous, following the grand opening of our newest café at Malaysia’s Mid Valley Megamall, and our expansion into seven countries around the globe, including the UK. Jamaica Blue OPENs at Malaysia’s Mid Valley Megamall Having swung open its Malaysian doors on August 18, Jamaica Blue’s latest dig just outside of Kuala Lumpur is already winning high praise

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from the locals.

“Jamaica Blue offers highly prized single-origin coffee from the Wallenford Estate in Jamaica's Blue Mountains, as well as a satisfying signature blend from five different regions,” wrote restaurant blogger Eat Drink KL. But it’s not just the coffee that has them talking. The food is also rating a mention, with the café boasting a menu similar to the Jamaica Blue offerings in Australia. To give our Malaysian debut a proper international introduction, we’ve combined some Australian favourites with a number of locally familiar goodies, including Lychee Iced Tea and refreshing Lemongrass Iced Tea. Overall, the menu has

been given a subtle Malaysian twist, with all meals prepared fresh on site using imported and locally sourced produce.

The Mid Valley Megamall, which includes 430 shops, a 130-storey office tower, two hotels and a convention centre, is our first foray into Malaysia, with another 10 Jamaica Blue stores expected to open in the country over the next three years.

Unveiling Jamaica Blue in the United Kingdom Having already ventured into New Zealand, China, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates, Jamaica Blue was already well on its way to becoming a truly international brand. But with our launch into the UK, we are

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coffee, while also using only the freshest (and where possible, locally sourced) ingredients. The same philosophy applies in the UK, and we are thrilled to offer our award-winning Jamaica Blue Signature Blend to a brand new audience.

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now taking our sensational signature blends and tasty Aussie dishes to the old dart!

Our first United Kingdom café is in good company, positioned within the prestigious Lion Yard Shopping Centre on St Tibbs Row, Cambridge.

The café features the latest evolution of the Jamaica

Jamaica Blue has experienced phenomenal growth and success in China since we opened the doors of our first café there in 2005.

Over the years, we have expanded into several different provinces throughout China, with Jamaica Blue Mid Valley our most recent café just launched in Shanghai in October 2014.

Located in truly unique surroundings – the café is housed inside what was originally the China Pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, and is now the China Art Museum – Jamaica Blue’s newest premises needs to be visited not only for its sleek, new design, but for its promising position as well.

Offering the most popular dishes on our menu from Australia, including our signature Eggs Benedict and moist and delicious Hummingbird Cake, our new Jamaica Blue Mid Valley café will also offer a range of comfort dishes unique to the Blue store design, creating a region, including Thai Noodle contemporary café environment Salad and Mango Chicken Salad. that showcases the brand's Combine our stunning food Jamaican heritage and delivers menu with one of our delicious the perfect place for customers Fruit Blendz or a Salted Caramel to escape.

Frappe, and you’ve got yourself If you’ve patronised Jamaica a tasty and terrific meal in a Blue café before, then you totally unique location. Drop in know we have a custom in our and say hi next time you’re in company to source the very best the region!

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Jamaica Blue boasts a vibrant network of more than 120 cafés around the world and is showing no signs of slowing down.

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rom humble beginnings as a single café in 1992, Jamaica Blue has grown to become an internationally recognised café brand with a network of more than 120 cafés across Australia, New Zealand, China, the United Arab Emirates and Singapore.

But becoming one of Australia’s most successful retail franchise companies didn’t happen overnight. Rather, it took more than two decades of focussed

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commitment to the two guiding principles of the company.

First and foremost, Jamaica Blue has been built on the company’s reputation for quality.

That means sourcing the finest coffee available in the world, and focusing on fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

But the company also owes much of its success to its flexible approach to the traditionally rigid franchising model.

Simply, Jamaica Blue listens to its customers. Rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all approach to café design, the company adjusts its product to fit the needs of the specific market – whether that’s a fullservice licenced café restaurant, a grab-and-go espresso bar or a

friendly high-street sanctuary.

And it’s that flexible, marketfocussed approach the company believes will drive its future success.

“At Jamaica Blue we never stand still, which means we are continually evolving our brand to meet customer demand and to remain relevant in our competitive set,” says Jamaica Blue Marketing Manager, Elisa Henry.

“We do this through forecasting health, food and consumer trends and will continue to change store design to renew our customers' journey and in-store experience.”

Henry expects to achieve that in part through an evolving digital media presence to

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WORDS FROM THE WISE… ELISA HENRY

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Elisa Henry left the fashion industry to take up the reigns as Marketing Manager at Jamaica Blue. Here’s what inspires her…

JB: What attracted you to Jamaica Blue?

EH: It's rewarding to work on a brand that embraces change and tries to push the boundaries as part of its philosophy.

JB: What gets you excited to go to work in the morning?

EH: No two days are ever the same! From website development, photo shoots and partner agency meetings, to meetings with our franchise partners, brainstorming food development or working on the next big promo, I get to work on a brand that is constantly evolving and that really excites me!

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JB: How did your experience in fashion prepare you for the role?

EH: Having spent 10 years in the fashion industry in various sales and marketing roles across both retail and publishing in Australia and the United Kingdom, I have

JB: How did you find the transition from fashion to food?

EH: Whilst challenging, it has been so inspiring. I absolutely love what I do and am able to apply all of my previous experience to my role as Marketing Manager for Jamaica Blue. My role has developed beyond traditional marketing and now encompasses all consumer touch points for the brand.

JB: What are your guiding business philosophies?

EH: Never stand still – make sure you and your brand are constantly evolving and embracing change.

Also know your customer and don’t be afraid to challenge the norm.

And love what you do – you can’t fake passion!

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“ensure Jamaica Blue is on the pulse of the latest in digital and social media spaces.”

In addition, Henry explains the company is focused on three key goals that it believes will continue to drive its ongoing success.

Providing customer satisfaction and maximising return on investment for Jamaica Blue’s stakeholders are high on the priority list, but they will only be achieved by maintaining focus on the company’s guiding commitment to quality.

“We strive to be the best in breed in everything we do,” says Henry. “And that’s offering consistently excellent coffee, food and customer service.”

gained invaluable knowledge in areas of consumer habits, trend forecasting, buying, advertising, sales and marketing.

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JB interview dr chris brown

The G o Bondi Vet's Dr Chris Brown has earned his crown as TV’s latest golden boy. Now with US success calling, will his love of the Aussie beach be a hard habit to break?

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elebrity vet Dr Chris Brown likes to share a telling tale of his university years that sheds a new view on his present career in the media spotlight.

Chris, the host of the medical TV series Bondi Vet, recalls studying veterinary science at the University of Sydney in the late 1990s. One year, Chris and some friends decided for a campus comedy revue to make a short film, poking fun at the vets on TV. “We made this mockumentary, sending up medical TV programs and hilariously taking the mickey out of TV vets and sending up everything they did,” he recalls with a laugh during a chat with Escape.

“That was the extent of my TV career, as doing this now was never, ever on my agenda. I was

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r o t c o D d o o G too happy on the land working with cows and horses and sheep.”

Thirteen years on from his uni days, Chris is still working with animals, only now with a much bigger audience. Aside from his work at the Bondi Junction Vet Practice in Sydney, his series Bondi Vet is now in its sixth season and the lifestyle show The Living Room also continues its hit run.

Chris has also won new success in the past year with Bondi Vet now screening in the US on the CBS network.

As a result of the success of the show, Chris has become something of the poster boy for Bondi. His athletic and chiseled frame has also become a regular target for celebrity snappers at Bondi Beach during his daily swims and paddleboard workouts. With his tall frame, blonde locks and boy-next door good looks, he cuts a striking figure and is hard to miss.

While Chris says he loves Bondi, there is one thing he likes to make perfectly clear; he is a proud Novacastrian.

Born and bred in the NSW steel city of Newcastle, Chris, 35, attributes his hometown origins to making him the man he is today. He claims the values of the beachside city remain with him.

“Even though Bondi Vet has become my thing, I am still very proud I am from Newcastle as it influences so much of who I am,” he admits.

“Newcastle was a very grounding place and a very outdoors lifestyle to grow up in. You were judged as much on your surfing ability as you were on your intellectual ability – and I was not a great surfer so it was hard work getting through those teenage years!” he laughs.

“But it is a town that knows how to work hard and encourages a spirit of doing things you are passionate about.

And if you can also get down to the beach or have a run, then that is a very good day. That outlook has always been a part of me.”

Such is his passion for his home turf, it is little surprise when he admits he gets home to see his family in Newcastle at least once a month. It is also at

“Even though Bondi Vet has become my thing, I am still very proud I am from Newcastle as it influences so much of who I am” the stunning Merewether Beach where Chris can have a surf with a little more privacy.

“I am really at my most relaxed when I am up there,” he admits.

“And I truly believe Newcastle has some of the best beaches in the world along that coastline.”

It was this same beachside

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Travel Favourites For his TV work, Chris regularly packs his bag for big adventures. He shares some of his favourites:

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city that was home for another Australian star – TV presenter and former Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins. The celebrity vet and the international runway star even mixed in the same Newcastle circles back in the day.

“I knew Jen from around town as we had mutual friends and we would bump into each other at parties,” he says.

“We now have the same manager and I see her at various work events and she always stops to say hi. We have that Newcastle connection.”

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small screen that Chris has been romantically linked with in recent times. His name has been associated with Home and Away star Kassandra Clementi, but the topic of anything personal is strictly off limits with the good doctor.

He is far happier to talk about his the success of Bondi Vet, which will continue with its sixth season on Network Ten in 2015. The factual series follows Chris and a team of vets as they attend to sick animals.

Bondi Vet won an international audience this year as it has began airing on the CBS network in the US. The success of the show quickly resulted in a number of US offers for Chris.

“Of course working in the US is something I would like to look at down the track, but it's a matter of being involved in the right show,” he says.

“To be honest, I struggle to get a week off to myself while working in Australia, let alone starting on a new project overseas. It would be difficult

JAPAN “It is not just another country, it is another world with its own sense of humour.”

ALASKA “I recently had five days off, so I spent three days in Alaska ice climbing and going through caves.”

BLUEYS BEACH “It is on the NSW Mid North Coast and such an easy place for me to just relax.”

LORD HOWE ISLAND “I went there to film for just a few days, but want to go back for a week. Such a relaxing place.”

to get it going over there as I am so busy here right now.”

The summer months at the veterinary practice are always the busiest time of the year for his team, with pets venturing back outdoors after the winter months. Not that a full work schedule stops Chris from getting to the beach to stay in shape.

He swims most days and does a gym workout twice a week.

“I try to mix things up as I get bored doing the same thing more than two days in a row,” he says.

“What has really worked for me is cutting down on sugar. I have such a sweet tooth, but limiting sugar has worked.

“It is a matter of making an effort to do something for fitness, to balance things out so a busy schedule doesn’t overwhelm you.

And when in doubt, just head down to Newcastle’s Merewether Baths. A swim there fixes everything!”

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Children in Greece are awoken on New Year’s Day with an onion – or ‘kremmida’ – tapped gently on their heads. The onion is hung on front doors around Greece on New Year’s Eve as a symbol of rebirth, and many parents practice the unique wake-up call to rouse their children for church.

But the onion is not a lone New Year tradition. Many Greeks also hang a pomegranate on their doors throughout the 12 days of Christmas, and breaking it on their doorstep before entering their homes on New Year’s Day is an ancient symbol of fertility that is thought to bring good luck and prosperity.

Taking a mossy stone plucked from a river into your home on New Year’s Day is another favourite good-luck sign. And much importance is placed on the first person to enter your home in the New Year. They should be loving and lucky – and the first step over the threshold must be made with the right foot.

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SPAIN In Spain, New Year revelers prefer their Champagne in its most natural form. Rather than toasting the New Year with a glass of bubbly, the Spaniards mark the midnight countdown with a handful of grapes. The tradition, which dates back to the 19th century, dictates that one grape must be eaten for each of the 12 chimes of midnight.

BELGIUM Known as Sint Sylvester Vooranvond in Belgium, New Year’s Eve is named for the country’s favourite Holy Saint. Children around the country spend New Year’s Day writing and decorating cards to their parents and Godparents, which are then read aloud at family gatherings.

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New Year’s Eve remains one of the most culturally important celebrations in Japan.

The New Year festival begins on the first of January and spans two weeks. It begins with the somewhat somber prayer offering to deceased family and friends, and several traditions are practiced to ward off evil spirits and welcome prosperity.

Straw ropes are hung at the entrances to houses to purify the home of evil and bring good luck. Many Japanese people also practice the curious tradition of decorating their homes with paper lobsters. It’s thought that the curved backs of the lobsters resemble elderly people and thus represent a wish for long life. And when the temple bells are rung exactly 108 times to farewell the old year, people burst out in laughter to banish evil spirits.

Of course, the Japanese people know how to party too. New Year’s Eve parties are called ‘bonenkai’ – or ‘year-forgetting’ – and involve lavish feasts centred around the star dish, Mochi – a traditional rice cake topped with a bitter orange.

Forget fireworks in the night sky, in Denmark, people celebrate New Year’s Eve with fireworks in their desserts. New Year’s dinners are finished with a traditional desert known as ‘Kransekage’ – a large cone-shaped cake decorated with flags and fireworks. And there’s no need to wash up after dinner – throwing dishes on your neighbour’s doorstep brings new friendships in the coming year.

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ESTONIA If your New Year’s resolution is to lose weight, don’t celebrate in Estonia.

Here, people spend New Year’s Eve feasting on seven, nine or 12 meals. It’s believed that for each meal consumed, you gain the strength of an additional person for the coming year.

However, it’s customary to leave part of each meal unfinished as an offering to the ancestors.

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The Chinese Lunar New Year is generally celebrated in late January or early February and is held over three to four weeks known as ‘The Spring Festival’.

Children are the beneficiary of one tradition that sees adults handing over cash in red paper envelopes – the amount given should be an even number and exclude the number four.

In fact, red is a major theme of the Chinese New Year. The ancient story of Nian tells the tale of a giant beast that could destroy entire villages with a single bite. However, the villagers discovered that Nian is afraid of the colour red, and many Chinese people still decorate their homes in the protective shade during the New Year festival to keep Nian at bay.

Loud fireworks are also used to scare off evil spirits, and many people decorate their homes with lights and symbols of peace and prosperity.

Finland celebrates the New Year with a healthy dose of molybdomancy. This is the ancient practice of telling fortunes through molten metal. Tin or lead is melted in a ceremonial pan and then tossed into a bucket of cold water. The resulting metallic form is used to tell the future – bubbles on the surface are a symbol for wealth; a ship-like shape denotes upcoming travel; and a horse figure signals a new car.

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ISRAEL The Jewish New Year – known as Rosh Hashanah – is observed over two days in September. Translated from Hebrew as ‘Head of the Year’, key traditions are the sounding of the ‘shofar’ – or ram’s horn – as a call to repentance, along with the consumption of apple slices dipped in honey as a wish for a sweet year.

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Beginning on or around 21st March and celebrated for two weeks, the Persian New Year festival is known as ‘Nowruz’. It dates back to the reign of the Achaemendis from 550 to 330 B.C. and is celebrated in other countries including Afghanistan, Pakistan and India.

Preparation begins several weeks in advance with ‘Khaneh Tekani’ – or house cleaning – and the cooking of delicacies such as baklava and smoked fish. It is customary for young people to visit the elderly during the first 12 days of Nowruz and grass seeds are sprouted in water – referred to as ‘sabze’ – as a symbol of growth.

Troubadours sing and dance on the street, and on the 13th and final day of the celebration, participants gather to release the ‘sabze’ into a river. Many young people tie knots in the ‘sabze’ grass before releasing it as a wish for marriage.

In Ecuador, New Year’s Eve is literally an excuse to set the night on fire. Revelers construct elaborate effigies of politicians, pop culture icons and fictional characters that represent the misfortunes of the past year. At midnight, families gather outside their homes to burn the effigies in the street. The brave at heart may choose to leap the flames 12 times – once for every month – for extra luck.

SERBIA It seems Santa Claus arrives in Serbia a little later every year. The Serbian New Year is celebrated on January 13th when Santa – known as Deda Mraz – visits homes to place presents beneath the spruce tree. Feasts, concerts and fireworks are also part of the fun.

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ood, atmosphere, price, and experience everything seems that little bit nicer when you get it fresh from the Farm Gate.

There has never been so much focus on the ‘paddock to the plate’ process with our food, and buying produce direct from its rural roots is becoming an increasingly popular trend.

And when it is served up with some fresh air and some of the

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countryside’s most picturesque scenery, it’s not difficult to see why.

Many regional towns across Australia and New Zealand have established Farm Gate trails that give consumers a chance to embark on a delicious adventure, navigating country roads to collect the freshest seasonal produce.

A Farm Gate trail is a collection of farmers, producers and makers who open their gates to

the public, allowing visitors to go from farm to farm to collect produce straight from the land.

And visitors are hitting the rural roads to go shopping at the farm gates in an increasing number.

“Farmers markets and Farm Gate trails were established as a means of keeping urban farming sustainable,” Alan Eagle, secretary of Hawkesbury Harvest in NSW, says.

“They give growers the opportunity to provide the best

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e value in premium produce and enable customers to see where and how their food is grown.”

Briar Jensen, a travel writer for such publications as The Sydney Morning Herald and Get Up & Go, believes Farm Gate trails have become a popular trend in the tourism industry as they offer a unique way for people to connect with the areas they visit.

“Food is an important part of any travel experience, so seeking out regional produce and flavours is high on many travellers’ agendas,” she says.

“It’s also a great way to show city kids where their produce comes from and they’ll get kick out of munching into an apple they have just picked from the tree.”

One of the appealing things about Farm Gate trails is the day can be tailored to suit your own produce preferences.

“Depending on the farmer, there are various things you can do; you can pick your own, take a private or group tour of the farm, have a picnic or grab your

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RIPEN THE EXPERIENCE Before heading out to start a fresh adventure, Alan stresses the importance of remembering that farms are not retail outlets and don’t operate as such.

“Always ring ahead as we don’t know when the produce will be ready and farmers aren’t open seven days a week,” he says.

“It’s important to remember that farmers will only give you what’s in season.”

This season’s berries, citrus and stone fruits are ready to pick and crispy apples are set to ripen in early January.

“Don’t forget to take some boxes or recyclable bags to store your produce,” says Briar.

NELSON TASMAN, NZ Take a trip along the country roads of the Waimea Valley and Upper Moutere Valley in the Nelson Tasman Region, where fresh seasonal produce is abundant and Pick Your Own (PYO) berries are all the rage and ready for collection at locations like Berrylands and Lowes Orchard.

For the more adventurous, get on a bike and take off on the Great Taste Trail Tour, which takes five days and covers 175km but offers all the finest delicacies of this great part of the South Island.

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CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE

produce at the gate,” Alan says.

Briar suggests opting for some DIY planning to explore the region at your own pace with the aid of online resources.

Alternatively, if time is limited, join a tour and let locals show how it’s done.

“Local operators know what’s in season and what places are open when,” she says. “Plus they will know the producers and can often organise private visits outside normal opening hours.”

Hop to Kangaroo Island to open the farm gates and the cellar doors of a range of the island’s produce suppliers on the Central and South Coast trail.

Follow the pre-planned itinerary or a DIY tour, but allow about six hours to ensure you have enough time to savour the pleasures on offer. The Trail begins at Clifford’s Honey Farm to learn about the life of bees, see them at work and taste their sweet honey. From there, choose to see Kangaroo Island’s lavender farms or the aquaculture of the Oyster Farm Shop.

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Trek the trail and hear stories from the growers themselves as they work the fertile land of Manjimup in the Southern Forests of Western Australia.

A three-hour drive from Perth, Manjimup’s local growers provide everything from avocados, plums and kiwi fruits to black truffles.

A great place to kick off your trail is with the region’s specialty in farms like WA’s largest cherry producer Cherry Lane Fields, which has its gates open until January.

Get fruity with the Hawkesbury Harvest Experience, one of regional NSW’s most established trails and a few hours out of Sydney. It has over 45 stops along the way, with farmers selling fruits like apples, cherries, and vegetables ranging from zucchini to tomato. Nuts including pecan, walnuts and even corn are available roadside on this trail.

Many of the farmers offer their land for picnics and PYO fruit adventures. For those wanting to soak up the adventure, check in for a homestay and do your produce shopping at leisure.

The Huon Valley Farm Gate Trail, just south of Hobart, along the South Coast of Tasmania provides great opportunities to relish in the finest raw produce the state has on offer; from sweet summer berries and crisp apples, to quality produce of the land and sea, as well as the crystal clear mineral waters that spout from this area.

At Granvewe Sheep Cheesery, investigate the process of cheese making, while innovative Huon Valley Mushrooms has made the Huon Valley Australia’s fungi capital as the leading national grower of specialty mushrooms.

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If you love Indonesia, but the thought of battling the crowds in Bali has little appeal, then head north for the largely unspoilt beauty found on the pearly white beaches of Belitung Island on eastern Sumatra.

Roughly the same size as Bali, Belitung Island has one-tenth of the population and is probably the way you imagine Indonesia’s biggest resort island was 25 years ago. On Belitung, the beaches are never crowded, the water is clear and the coastline features the sight of dramatic granite outcrops of stone, which offers secluded swimming spots and caves closer to the shores and also tiny pockets of sand

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spits further out to sea. To call them islands would be generous – these are outcrops of sand and stone to stop at, to admire and to get the feeling of what it is like to be standing out at sea.

With the water this clear, the waters of the Java Sea are ideal for snorkeling to catch sight of the coral and the colourful sea creatures, which are in abundance.

Take a boat out to the Kepayang Island Conservation Centre, one of the most successful projects in this area to care for endangered species.

The turtle sanctuary rescues baby turtles and then breeds them until they are strong enough to be returned to sea.

There is also a coral garden that was built in order to restore the coral reef threatened by fishing activities.

Despite being such a huge Indonesian island, there are no resorts developments, and yet it is one of Indonesia’s biggest islands. But with this kind of beauty and easy lifestyle, it is unlikely to remain a well-kept secret for much longer.

Getting there: Garuda flies from Jakarta to Tanjung Pandan, the main town on Belitung. The trip takes about one hour.

Where to stay: The Grand Hatika Hotel is an easy walk to the beaches, restaurants and markets. www.grandhatika.com

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MEDJUMBE ISLAND, MOZAMBIQUE For the ultimate in luxury, Medjumbe Island in the Quirimbas Archipelago off northern Mozambique is a paradise escape. Just 1km long, this tiny island is reached by a 45-minute light aircraft transfer from Pemba International Airport on the mainland.

Under consideration for World Heritage Site status, the Quirimbas Archipelago is Mozambique’s best-kept secret – a 250 km string of 32 environmentally pristine tropical islands surrounded by coral reefs and a wealth of marine life.

In the tropical Indian Ocean surrounding the island is a pristine marine ecosystem. With coral reefs and a diversity of species, this stretch boasts some of the finest diving with 12 known dive sites. A dazzling array of fish like Moray Eels and Stingrays can be seen while diving here, and dolphins and humpback whales are commonly sighted, as are Green Turtles, coming ashore to lay their eggs on the sandy island beaches.

Getting there: South African Airways flies into Pemba from Sydney, Melbourne and Perth Where to stay: The Anantara Madjumbe Island Resort is picture perfect romantic luxury. www.medjumbe.anantara.com

VANUATU Vanuatu is one of the favourites of all South Pacific destinations, with its 83 topical islands of stunning geographic beauty and rich cultural experiences.

Snorkel over coral reefs, visit a custom village or walk up the black volcanic ash planes to the summit of an active volcano and watch the dramatic molten fireworks display.

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Efate, Espiritu Santo and Tanna are the ‘mustsee’ islands with the major centres being the capital, Port Vila, on the main island of Efate.

This cosmopolitan centre offers an insight into Melanesian Culture, with lush fresh organic produce and tropical fruits at the local markets.

A trip to Tanna Island is worth it to climb the 361 metre peak of Mount Yasur, which is said to be the world’s most accessible volcano. It is also claimed that the glow of the volcano was what attracted Captain James Cook to the island in 1774.

Getting there: Qantas and Virgin fly to Port Vila from the main east coast Australian cities.

Where to stay: Eratap Beach Resort recently earned the TripAdvisor number one rating for hotels in Port Vila. www.eratap.com

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JB travel island escapes BORACAY ISLAND, THE PHILIPPINES Rediscovering The Philippines has been one of the big travel trends of the year, and Boracay is one of the country’s most popular islands.

Situated to the north of Panay, the beauty of Boracay is the powdery-white sand along 12 magnificent beaches, the most popular being White Beach and Bulabog Beach.

Boracay is divided into ‘boat stations’. Station One to the north is known for its high-end luxury resorts and the peace of its tranquil setting. Things get livelier in Station Two, while the budget end of the island is at Station Three, making this beautiful island suitable to accommodate the needs and budgets of a variety of visitors.

One travel writer recently dubbed the locale, ‘Phuket in its infancy’. So, don’t waste time and enjoy this great spot before the rest of the world does too.

Getting there: It is an hour flight from Manila to Kalibo, then a short transfer to Boracay.

Where to stay: Boracay Beach Club is near the night time fun, but steps away from the quiet beaches. www.boracaybeachclub.com

LORD HOWE ISLAND The World Heritage paradise of Lord Howe Island is not the place to party – and that is why Lord Howe remains one of the Pacific’s favourite escapes for its tranquility, coupled with its spectacular beaches.

Ned’s Beach is popular for its calm waters, perfect for family fun and snorkeling along the coral reefs.

Keen surfers head to Blinky Beach to experience what locals call ‘Champagne Surf’, catching some of the Pacific’s least crowded waves.

The sharp cliff faces contrasted against the ocean make for some of the best sights on the island.

Although only 11km long, nearly two thirds of the island is a Permanent Park Preserve with dozens of walking trails, ranging from strolls through forest canopies in the Valley of Shadows, up to Mount Gower, which rises 875 metres and is rated as one of the best day treks in the world.

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Getting there: It is a two-hour flight from Brisbane, Sydney and Port Macquarie to Lord Howe.

Where to stay: Pinetrees Lodge’s setting presents views of mountains running into the Pacific. www.pinetrees.com.au

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his summer, set your sights high for a great holiday - and then aim even a little higher. Once the snow of winter melts, the world’s best mountain landscape offers a veritable vacation playground with great walks, cycling and swimming, all from some of the most picturesque destinations.

Here are six of the best – from the rolling green plains of Australia’s Mt Kosciuszko to the roof of the world in Nepal.

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MT FUJI, JAPAN While it is the symbol of Japan, for most of the year Mt Fuji is an identity to enjoy from afar rather than up close. The off-season runs from October to mid-June and due to the snow, freezing winds, risk of avalanches and below-zero temperatures, areas of the mountain are closed. At 3776 metres, Mt Fuji with its almost symmetrical cone shape is one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. The mountain is divided into 10 stations with the first station at the foot and the 10th at the summit. Paved roads go as far as the fifth station, at about 2000 metres. In the open season during mid-year is where most people start their ascent, which can take up to 10 hours one-way. In July and August, there is serious foot traffic as ardent admirers take to the four main trails and make the steep ascent.

Even so, there is plenty surrounding the great mountain to make any visit worthwhile, like the extraordinary wall of water at Shiraito Waterfall, fed by the icy streams running off Fuji.

Getting there: Mt Fuji is a two-hour trip from Tokyo, accessible by train, bus and car. www.japan-guide.com

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It’s a twisting road from the city of Bandung – Indonesia’s third biggest – to the crown jewel of the West Java, the steaming Mt. Tangkuban Perahu. At 2084 metres, this dramatic volcano offers a complete range of experiences, with hot springs at its foot, lush tropical forests on its edges and a smoking crater at its peak. Tangkuban Perahu has erupted four times in the past 50 years, and it is the most accessible volcano in Indonesia.

For the intrepid explorer, the best way to experience Tangkuban Perahu is taking the 4.5km hike up the mountain road, which shows off the panoramic views of the surrounding rice fields and Bandung in distance. There is also an interesting side trail that climbs up the side of the mountains via the Kawah

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Domas crater and the boiling hot pools. It is steep and the air is thick with sulfur fumes, but it makes reaching the top feel like a real achievement.

MT KOSCIUSZKO, AUSTRALIA The Australian Alps National Parks are popular throughout the winter, but some visitors insist they are even better to visit during summer. Kosciuszko is NSW’s largest park and recognised as a UNESCO

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Biosphere Reserve. This huge area covers nearly 700,000 hectares and is divided into three sections; the Northern section with the treeless plains, Central with its sprawling alpine region and Southern with the

Getting there: Tangkuban Perahu is a 90 minute drive from Bandung. www.indonesia.travel.com

dry, rugged wilderness areas along the Snowy River.

The Summit walk in Kosciuszko National Park shows off an amazing display of wildflowers along the multi-use track, which is popular with both bushwalkers and mountain bikers. The track stops in at the famous Snowy River, winding upwards to Seaman's Hut, before carrying on to Rawson Pass, and then the final 1.4km to the peak of Mount Kosciuszko, at 2228 metres.

Getting there: Mt Kosciuszko is an easy two hours drive from Canberra and about six from Sydney. The nearest airport is at Cooma. www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

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MOUNT BATU BRINCHANG, MALAYSIA The highest point in Malaysia also offers one of the best views over the Cameron Highlands.

Mount Batu Brinchang is just over 2000 metres and is easy accessed all year.

At the summit of Brinchang, an observation tower provides panoramic views of the Titiwangsa Mountains. Also at the peak is the Mossy Forest, extending over the mountaintop and the nearby valleys. The forest earned its name from the moss that covers most of the trees, creating an atmosphere like a magical fairytale world. This is steep and dense countryside but striking in its beauty and adding to the adventure is a boardwalk.

While the road is the easiest

way to get to the top, there is also a nature trail that journeys through the forest all the way to the top.

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MT COOK, NEW ZEALAND New Zealand’s premiere alpine getaway, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park is where to find New Zealand’s highest mountains, largest glaciers and breathtaking scenery. But this is serious alpine country and climbing New Zealand’s highest peak is a long, physically demanding and serious venture for experienced mountaineers. In the summer season, however, the park offers the easier option of some great walks, like the Hooker Valley trail through the foothills of the Southern Alps and with excellent mountain, glacier and river views. The three-hour walk meanders as it winds around rocky hillsides and across swing bridges before finishing at the Hooker Glacier terminal lake. Another favourite is the Kea Point Walk, through sub-alpine terrain and historic land formations. Take in the beauty at the Kea Point viewing deck, with striking views of the Southern Alps and the Mueller Glacier Lake.

Getting there: The Aoraki Mount Cook National Park is just over a three hour drive from Christchurch. www.mtcooknz.com

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Nepal has eight of the top 10 highest summits in the world and some of the most beautiful landscapes which are only accessible by foot.

Trekking in Nepal has become big business and acclaimed as one of the unique experiences in Asia.

In the trekking hub of Pokhara, the streets are full of tour operators offering ways to climb the giant peaks of the Himalayas. The wellmarked trekking paths show off local life in the villages in this sky-high region as a parade of travellers climb high on the hill tracks. www.intrepidtravel.com

Getting there: Mount Batu Brinchang is a four hour drive north from Kuala Lumpur. www.cameronhighland.net

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ue to the warm climate we live in and the long days of summer, open-air cinemas have been a way of life for movie lovers in Australia and the Asia Pacific region since the earliest days of cinema.

Many early movie houses from those times had no roofs and allowed patrons to enjoy watching movies while the night sky of stars sparkled above and the evening breezes cooled the day.

But with the grand picture palaces of the 1930s and the later development of enormous multiplexes, the very idea of seeing a movie in the great outdoors became a novelty

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rather than a way of life.

Thankfully, some things run in cycles and the past decade has seen the resurgence of summertime open-air cinemas - from harbourside screens to favourite city parks to the beach and even city rooftop bars - there’s an outdoor screen somewhere showing new releases and favourite classics.

“I just love the fact we have embraced a new way, which historically is really not that new at all, of enjoying a night out at the movies,” Kylie Pascoe, Director of the Gold Coast Film Festival, says.

“Seeing a movie while sitting outside in beautiful park or by the beach completely turns on

its head the traditional concept of being in a darkened room with your eyes just transfixed on a screen. In an outdoor cinema, the entire setting also becomes a part of the experience, and that is what I think people are really responding to so enthusiastically. Going to the movies has become something special all over again, just as it should be.”

Adds Craig Gilliver of Sydney Olympic Park’s Movies by the Boulevard, the largest outdoor cinema in Australia, “Summer is such a social time,” he says.

“Outdoor movies make the very most of the weather at this time of year. The effect is one of great ambience.”

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MOVIES BY THE BOULEVARD, SYDNEY In the shadow of the Stadium and Olympic Cauldron Fountain in Cathy Freeman Park, this outdoor cinema in Sydney offers the unique experience of a range of movies screening in the place where the world gathered for the 2000 Olympic Games. Movies by the Boulevard organisers boast it is the largest outdoor cinema in Australia with its giant screen attracting more people per night than any other. It has also made its mark with the added bonus of being free!

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MOVIES IN THE PARK, AUCKLAND This is a citywide movie program, offering screenings at locations all over Auckland - from Waiuku in the south to Long Bay Beach, and from Cranwell Park in the west to Lloyd Elsmore Park.

Auckland comes alive at night with the flickering pictures of movie screens across the city showing a mixture of local cinema, blockbuster movies, family favourites and the best classics. What makes this outdoor festival a real winner is it is free!

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ON THE ROOFTOP, BRISBANE & MELBOURNE High above the city streets of Melbourne and Brisbane, perched atop office buildings with dramatic city skylines as backdrops are these two unique outdoor cinemas. Rooftop Cinema above Melbourne’s Swanston Street on iconic Curtin House has become something of a summer institution as the crowds flock in to watch movies on a summer night. In Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, the Limes Hotel Rooftop Outdoor Cinema offers a schedule of favourite movies matched with fine cocktails, with the added offering of being able to watch the movies from the two spa pools. Now that’s cinema luxury!

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SUN PICTURES, BROOME Still in operation in its 99th year, Sun Pictures is credited as being ‘the world’s oldest open air cinema garden’ by the Guinness Book of Records and retains a vivid link to the glories of its past with a range of old movie memorabilia in its foyer.

Sun Pictures opened its doors in 1916 and has been in business complete with its open roof ever since, through everything from wartime bombings to king tides and cyclones. Movies are shown every night during the dry season. www.broomemovies.com.au

DECKCHAIR CINEMA, DARWIN Perched on the edge of magnificent Darwin Harbour on the site of the city's historic baths, Deckchair Cinema offers the ideal location to beat the city’s tropical heat and take in a range of screen gems. This is where the views of the location compete with the movies on the screen, and seeing the sunset while sipping on a cocktail is the perfect pre-movie entertainment.

Relax into a comfy deckchair for a movie experience that is unique to the Top End. Now screening www.deckchaircinema.com VILLAGE BOWL CINEMA, FALLS CREEK By sheer virtue of its lofty location high in the Australian Alps, Fall’s Creek open-air

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cinema at the Village Green can surely claim to be the country’s highest and the one closest to the stars in the skies.

Through summer, the outdoor mountain cinema is just one of the attractions of this sky high alpine resort, which also offers music and arts festivals, adventure events and sporting championships.

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THE TOP MOVIES UNDER THE STARS Breakfast at Tiffanys Grease Dirty Dancing Jersey Boys The Rocky Horror Show

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MOONLIGHT CINEMA: ADELAIDE, BRISBANE, MELBOURNE, PERTH, SYDNEY Heading into its 19th season, Moonlight Cinema offers a nationwide offering in iconic locations from coast to coast.

From December 4 | www.moonlight.com.au ST GEORGE OPEN AIR CINEMA, SYDNEY There is no other cinema location like it in the world, with the backdrop view of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour.

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SUNSET CINEMAS: CANBERRA, WOLLONGONG, NORTH SYDNEY Cult classics, new releases and award-winning favourites are on the schedule for the cinemas in these busy centres across NSW. Now screening | www.sunsetcinema.com.au

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“In the summertime, anyone who wants to get into shape just needs to get outdoors and get busy with what is already out there,” outdoor fitness trainer specialist Pearce Scammell says.

And creating an exercise regime that makes the most of the great outdoors does not need to cost a fortune. In fact, it doesn’t even need to cost a cent.

There’s no need to sign up for a fitness club membership when many of the same results can be achieved by following a regime that takes in your local park, beach or even walking the streets of your neighbourhood.

“All you need is to set a few goals, decide on the exercises and then make it a part of your schedule,” Pearce adds. “The key is it has to be achievable.”

Pearce offers this easy-tofollow routine, which he insists can get anyone into their best shape.

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YOUR ROUTINE:

The only equipment needed for a walking routine is a pair of good fitness shoes, and a distance to walk.

“This is so basic, anyone can do it, no matter what the state of your fitness,” Pearce says.

“Persistence is the key. You need to keep moving so the heart gets pumping and the calories start burning. And you set the pace with this - if you like to stroll, aim for an hour, but if you can push yourself to a good stride, try 30 – 45 minutes.”

At least 30 minutes, three times a week. “Then build from there, pushing yourself a little more every week,” Pearce advises.

RUNNING ON Once walking has been mastered, vary things by picking up the pace and start running.

“This is a great way to get the heart pumping and get the burn happening,” Pearce adds. “There is also an element of fun to it as you stride it out and see the world pass by.”

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fat and strengthens the core.

“The key with swimming is to start with one lap, then add another and go from there,” he says. “It engages every part of the body, and being out in the sunlight and the salt water of the ocean is not bad either!”

YOUR ROUTINE: Start with just a few laps of a 50-metre pool, aiming to add one extra lap per week. A goal to aim for is do 10 laps, a short break, followed by another 10.

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THE OCEAN POOL If you live on the coast, find the nearest beach swimming pool and add lap swimming to your routine.

“Swimming is an amazing workout and, no matter what your fitness level, anyone can do it – even just one lap will do you good,” Pearce says.

Swimming is a low-impact, allover body toning exercise that gets the heart pumping, burns

YOUR ROUTINE: Decide on five exercises and do one set of 10 repetitions each.

Then add an additional set each week as your fitness and strength increases.

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The impact of running on your joints has to be kept in mind.

“Try starting with two sessions each week, and be sure to run on grass, as that will be easier.

You might need to add some leg workouts to help build strength.

There are many ways to approach this, so if you need to slow down and walk for a while, that’s fine. Just keep moving.”

Outdoor gym equipment at the park or the beach is, Pearce admits, his favourite routine when it comes to outdoor exercises.

“Body weight training is the best as you are using your own weight to do the work through a range of dips, lifts, push offs and push ups,” he says. “Anything that makes you pull or push against it will work all kinds of muscles, adding strength and tone. It is a good way to keep the body strong.”

A regular routine might include a progressive series of dips, chin-ups, push-ups, and sit-ups. “When done as interval training – a routine with one exercise after another, each for a set amount of time – can be very effective.”

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t’s always the same story.

People head into the New Year with the best of intentions; to start anew, to change their lives and alter what they are doing wrong.

And within weeks, for most, those best plans have evaporated, not to be thought of again for another 12 months.

It is little surprise that findings from numerous university studies reveal between 80 and 90 per cent of all people fail in achieving goals.

The secret to making real change always boils down to two rules – make simple goals and have a reason for changing.

It is often just focusing on the small things that add up to making real change.

To offer some direction, we asked two of Escape’s favourite wellbeing gurus - Carpe Diem’s Jacquie Sharples and Momentum Management’s Joanna Gray – for a 2015 Six Point Plan on how to keep it simple, keep it achievable, and most of all, keep at it!

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“Lofty resolutions that sound so good at the time often feel difficult to achieve,” Joanna says. “So, start with a simple first step, such as opening a bank account if the intention is to save more for a car, or making an appointment with a dietician or a doctor if the goal is to be healthy. It is about taking one step, and then the next.”

“Having good relationships with family and friends is a pillar of good health and happiness. Yet how often do we sabotage the precious time we share with our loved ones by being physically present but mentally somewhere else by constantly being on the phone? Commit to putting your phone away and being fully present when spending time with your friends and family. This offers the best chance for more meaningful connections for everyone.”

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“Sleep deprivation is a form of torture,” Jacquie says. “Most of us are not getting the eight to nine hours sleep a night we need to function properly and everything is harder when we are overtired. Making better decisions, feeling energetic and being nice to our loved ones are always easier on a full night’s sleep. Make this a non-negotiable part of your schedule, and you will reap the benefits in all aspects of your life.”

QUIT DIETS FOR GOOD “Before you eat anything, ask yourself this simple question, ‘Will this food make me and my body feel good now and after I eat it?’” Jacquie says. “Often we need to think about how we will feel after we have eaten when choosing easy options that leave us feeling bloated, greasy or guilty afterwards. Get into the habit of asking this before you eat can help to make choices that leave you feeling good, adding up to a healthier body over time.”

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ABANDON THE ‘ALL OR NOTHING’ APPROACH

“Sometimes the best way to make our lives better is to focus outside ourselves and on someone else’s life,” Jacquie says. “Science has proved being nice is good for our health.

Give someone a compliment, buy them a coffee or stop for a conversation instead of rushing on. It’s a win-win situation.

And it all adds up.”

“Many great resolutions fail because once a person has fallen off the wagon, they feel as though they've completely failed and they give up,” Joanna says. “A resolution like, ‘I'm giving up chocolate for a year’ can be too easily brought down by one Freddo Frog! A resolution that's more flexible, like ‘I'm going to be healthy’ is far more achievable and leaves less room for failure.”

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The approach to change can make all the difference, says Joanna.

“Language that's inspiring and motivating lasts a lot longer than the language of limitation,” she says. “So, it's far more effective to have a goal of ‘I want to be healthy’, or ‘I want to look great’ than I need to, ‘stop smoking’ or ‘lose all this extra weight’.

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$40 Boohoo boohoo.com

$89.95 Witchery witchery.com.au

$79.99 RVCA at Surf Dive’ N Ski sds.com.au

$139.95 Wittner wittner.com.au

$199 Ted Baker 1300 786 896

$149.95 Florsheim florsheim.com.au

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Bracelet set $140 Samantha Wills samanthawills.com.au

Hat $49.95 Seed Heritage seedheritage.com

Bag $69.95 Witchery witchery.com.au

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Accessories

Here are summer’s best picks for woven shoes and accessories that promise to add a little twist to your look.

Necklace $49.95 French Connection frenchconnection.com.au

Shoes $169.95 Florsheim florsheim.com.au

Necklace $49.95 Witchery witchery.com.au Visor $59.95 Mimco mimco.com.au Bag $99.95 Witchery witchery.com.au

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Shoes $139.95 Wittner wittner.com.au

Visor $29.95 French Connection frenchconnection.com.au

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DANNII MINOGUE

Dannii is one of Australia’s favourite stars. Not only is she a judge on the hit TV talent show The X Factor, but she has also created her own fashion line Dannii Minogue Petites which is stocked nationally at Target.

Dress $148 Boden bodenclothing.com.au Earrings $49.95 Mimco mimco.com.au

Hat $45 Lack of Color lackofcolor.com.au

Shirt $275 Karen Millen karenmillen.com.au

Clutch $24.95 Colette by Colette Hayman colettehayman.com.au

Necklace $29.95 Seed Heritage seedheritage.com

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EXACT MATCH Bracelet $110 Samantha Wills samanthawills.com.au Blazer $299.95 Signature by Sportscraft sportscraft.com.au

Boyfriend Jeans $59 Dannii Minogue Petites for Target target.com.au

Heels $139.95 Nine West ninewest.com.au

Heels $129.95 Nine West ninewest.com.au

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JB books

SUMMER READS

By Sarah Megginson

Fortune Reading Cards

Let Me Be Frank With You

By Sofie Laguna

By Sharina Star

By Richard Ford

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Publisher: Rockpool Publishing

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Sofie Laguna’s first book, One Foot Wrong, received rave reviews and was long-listed for the prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award. In The Eye of the Sheep, her second novel, Sofie delves into deep and unsettling territory as she adopts the point of view of her tale’s main character, Jimmy, an extraordinary young boy with an adoring mother and a violent, distant dad. Beautifully told, the story is at times harrowing in its realistic depiction of dysfunctional family life, and the intriguing and suspenseful plot makes this a genuine page-turner.

Created by renowned psychic Sharina Star, this psychic set contains a pocket-sized book and a deck of 36 fortune cards, allowing you to tap into your own intuition with DIY readings. Each card includes one short and sharp spiritual message, while the book offers a more detailed explanation of what each card represents. With instructions for performing onecard or three-card readings, this insightful set is ideal for those who are just starting to explore their spiritual side and who are keen to tap into the messages the universe is sending their way!

Frank Bascombe, the star of three of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Ford’s previous novels, is now, at the tender age of 67, living the quiet life in New Jersey with his second wife.

Suddenly, Hurricane Sandy hits and although Frank’s house is spared, the aftermath weighs heavily, particularly as Frank listens to the man who bought Frank’s beachfront house, which now lies in ruins; to his ill and ageing ex-wife, left disoriented by the storm; to the woman who turns up on his doorstep, left homeless by Sandy; and to an old acquaintance with terminal cancer.

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Easy Luxury

By Darren Palmer Publisher: Murdoch Books

Feeling inspired by the myriad of home reno shows competing for prime time TV viewers?

This stylish companion guide could be just what you need to turn your home design ideas and inspiration into your own reality. Interior designer and

The Block judge Darren Palmer aims to help you “expand your ideas of design” with dozens of decorating and design tips and solutions, all of which will help you create a luxurious yet comfortable aesthetic in your abode – without spending a fortune to make it happen.

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Mr Hong

By Dan Hong Publisher: Murdoch Books

After growing up and immersing himself in his mum’s kitchen at a Vietnamese restaurant in Parramatta, it was only fitting that Dan Hong went on to become a chef – and one of Australia’s most celebrated chefs, at that. He’s worked in prestigious kitchens including Tetsuya’s and Longrain, and has opened several of his own restaurants throughout Sydney, but in this tantalising recipe tomb, Hong draws on his life-long influences to curate a splendid selection of Vietnamese, Chinese and Mexican dishes that will surely surprise and delight.

Scattered Monkeys Publisher: Random House

Set in Hong Kong in the 1970s, Scattered Monkeys is inspired by author and former police officer Bruce Venables’ time with the Royal Hong Kong Police in the 1970s.

Much like himself, his protagonist Brendan Murray is thrown headfirst into a seedy underbelly where

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politics, sex, drugs and violence when he arrives in Hong Kong in the mid 1970s to serve in the Royal Hong Kong Police Force. What follows is a bitter tale of corruption, scandal and intrigue: What more could you want of a page-turning summer read?!

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By Bruce Venables

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y h t l a e H JB nutrition

Summer Skin

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During the summer months it’s easy to become more aware of the health of your skin. After experiencing sun exposure and the effects of the sand, surf and wind, it can be a time when you worry about the long term effects of the environment on your skin. While it makes sense that what you eat affects the health of your skin, this can sometimes be an important part of your lifestyle that is overlooked. Here are a few key ways to ensure your diet will be assisting in keeping your skin healthy during the warmER months.

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skin food Fruit and vegetables are by far the most important foods for the skin as they contain loads of vitamins and minerals to keep skin looking fresh and healthy, along with high levels of water which is essential for keeping the skin soft and hydrated. Brightly coloured fruit & veg such as blueberries, strawberries and dark green veggies are also loaded with antioxidants that help protect skin cells from damage and this is extremely important for long term healthy skin.

Outside of fruit and veg, foods that contain healthy fats are also important contributors to the maintenance of healthy skin as the types of fats we eat are directly used when making new skin cells. Including raw or dry roasted mixed nuts and seeds will provide a good source of healthy fats, along with plant based oils such as olive oil, sesame or sunflower oil. Add these to your summer salads or use in moderation in cooking. Other great skin foods are oily fish such as salmon, sardines and mackerel as they are high in omega-3s which are great for keeping skin cells supple and soft. If you don’t eat fish, you can obtain the same types of omega-3s from eggs.

Antioxidants & Skin Appearance

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drink at least six to eight glasses of water a day and more if you are outside in the sun or playing sport.

Carrying a water bottle with you is a great way to get into the habit of drinking lots of water through the day and remember don’t wait until you feel thirsty to drink water as thirst is not always the first indicator that you are dehydrated.

Do Sugary Snacks & Chocolate Cause Breakouts?

Although sugary snacks and chocolate don’t directly cause breakouts, they can play a role. For example the more of these types of foods you eat the less room you have in your diet for healthy foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains. This in turn can reduce the intake of essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other nutrients that are needed to help How Much Is Enough? keep skin healthy and fresh. A The most important thing to high intake of sugar also increases remember is to eat a wide variety the Glycemic Index (GI) of the diet of fruits and vegetables and try to and Australian research has found include some at every meal. Aim to that a high GI diet is associated eat at least two pieces of fruit and with acne, while a low GI diet can two and a half cups of chopped help reduce acne. This means, for vegetables or five cups of salad example, that eating wholegrains each day. For example, chop fruit and legumes, which are low GI on yoghurt for breakfast, enjoy foods, is better for your skin than salads at lunch and aim for half your eating foods made from refined dinner plate to be filled with veg or grains such as white rice or salad in the evening. crackers made from white flour.

Overall, a healthy eating pattern that includes enough fruit, veg, fish, Water, An Essential nuts, seeds, and low GI foods, along Ingredient Although you obtain some water with plenty of water, will see you from the foods you eat the best through the summer months with way to keep your body and skin a healthy, glowing skin! well hydrated is by drinking Sharon Natoli plenty of water every day. Not Accredited Practising Dietitian Food & Nutrition Australia drinking enough water will not only cause dehydration making Follow us on Twitter you tired and lethargic but it can @foodnutaus www.foodnut.com.au also lead to dry flaky skin. Aim to

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Certain antioxidants called carotenoids, found in high amounts in carrot, pumpkin, sweet potato and green leafy veg have been shown to have an effect on the appearance of the skin. Interesting new research published in The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology this year found that people with more

highly pigmented skin arising from the consumption of foods containing carotenoids, were rated as being more attractive.

Skin coloration arises as a result of two distinct processes, that is, through tanning (melanisation) or the assimilation of fruit and vegetables (carotenoid ingestion).

In this particular study, it was shown that carotenoid coloration was a more important factor in a healthy appearance than melanin coloration when high carotenoid and high melanin faces were compared. In fact, 75.9 per cent of participants in the study showed a preference for carotenoid colouring over colouring arising from melanin. This highlights that a healthy diet may not only be more effective than tanning when it comes to skin colouration, it is also a safer option!

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JB recipe cards

SUMMER RECIPES

FOR

green risoni salad

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for 6 people

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Ingredients:  300g risoni pasta  3 tsp salt  1 tsps paprika  1 tbsp olive oil  1 cup frozen peas  2 bunches asparagus  100g snow peas  2 lemons  2 shallots (sliced)  4 tbsp toasted pine nuts  ¼ cup coriander leaves  2 cups baby spinach dressing:  4 tbsp olive oil  1 tsp salt  1 green capsicum (seeds & stem removed)  1 bunch coriander  1tsp garlic (crushed)  1 long green chili (stem removed)  1 tbsp white wine vinegar

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METHOD: 1. In a large pot, bring 2.5L of water to the boil. When boiling, add 1tsp of salt to the water and add the risoni. The risoni is cooked when it is soft (check packet instructions for cooking times).

2. When cooked, drain the risoni and run cold water through the risoni until cool. Strain out the water and set aside in a large bowl.

3. Add the paprika, the rest of the salt and the olive oil to the risoni.

Mix together to combine and set aside.

4. In a blender, add all the ingredients for the dressing. Blend until smooth and then add to the risoni. Mix the dressing together with the pasta.

5. In a medium pot, add 1 litre of water and bring to the boil.

Remove the woody stems of the

asparagus (about 3cm from the bottom of the spear) and discard.

Cut each spear in half on an angle.

When boiling, add the asparagus and peas and cook for 2 minutes.

Strain from the boiling water and cool the asparagus and peas in cold running water until cool so they keep their colour. Add to the risoni.

6. With the snow peas, remove the stem and cut into three pieces. Add to the risoni.

7. Zest the lemons into the risoni, then juice the lemons and add to the mix.

8. Finely slice the shallots and add to the risoni.

9. Add the toasted pine nuts, coriander leaves and spinach.

10. Gently mix together. Place salad on a platter and serve.

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Sweet Potato & Beetroot Salad FOR 6 PEOPLE

2 avocadoes 50g rocket  3 tbsp toasted pine nuts DRESSING:  1 cup olive oil  ½ cup balsamic dressing  1 tsp dried mixed herbs

Ingredients:  2 sweet potatoes  2 tbsp olive oil  270g baby beetroot (canned)  3 tomatoes  ¼ red cabbage

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METHOD: 1. Preheat oven to 180C. Peel the sweet potato then cut into small dice. Add 2 tbsp of olive oil and place on a baking tray. Roast for 30 minutes or until cooked.

2. Cut tomatoes and avocadoes into a 1cm dice then put into a bowl.

3. Finely slice the red cabbage and add.

4. Drain the beetroot and

cut into wedges. Add the beetroot, rocket, sweet potato and pine nuts to the tomato, avocado and cabbage.

5. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and gently mix together. Serve on a large platter.

Dressing: 1. Combine all ingredients together and serve in a bowl alongside the salad.

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Spiced Lamb & Chickpea Salad FOR 6 PEOPLE

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Cook in the oven for 15 minutes or until soft. Set aside to cool.

3. Drain the chickpeas from the can and wash under cold water.

Drain well and place on a baking tray. Add to the chickpeas the remaining olive oil, cinnamon, turmeric, paprika, cumin, garlic, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix together and cook in the oven for 15 minutes, stirring once. Take out and set aside to cool down.

4. When cool, add the onion, vinegar, roasted tomatoes, basil and feta cubes. Mix together.

5. Add the sliced lamb leg and rocket. Gently mix through and place on a platter to serve. dressing 1. To make the dressing, grate the cucumber into a bowl. Add the yoghurt, lemon juice, cumin and salt. Mix well and serve.

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METHOD: LAMB 1. Preheat the oven to 200C. 2. On a roasting tray place the lamb. Add the olive oil, salt and pepper to the lamb and rub into the meat.

3. Cook in the oven for 45 minutes or until the centre of the lamb reaches 65 to 70 Ingredients: lAMB degrees celsius.  1kg boned lamb leg  ½ tsp cumin 4. When the lamb is cooked, take  2 tbsp olive oil  1 tsp crushed garlic out of the oven to cool on the  3 tsp salt  ½ red onion (finely diced) bench for 15 minutes, and then  ¼ tsp pepper  ½ cup red wine vinegar place in the fridge. (This can be  ½ bunch basil (chop finely) done the day before) .

SALAD  2 punnets cherry  2 cups cubed feta 5. When the lamb is cool, slice  60g rocket tomatoes the meat thinly into small pieces  ¼ cup olive oil DRESSING and set aside.  2 tsp salt  ½ cucumber SALAD  500g chickpeas (canned)  250g plain Greek yoghurt 1. Preheat the oven to 200C.  ½ tsp cinnamon  10mls lemon juice 2. Place the cherry tomatoes on  ½ tsp turmeric  ¼ tsp cumin a baking tray. Add 2 tbsp of olive  ½ tsp paprika  ¼ tsp salt oil and season with 1 tsp of salt.

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Advertorial

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JB LOCATIONS Come and visit us at over 120 locations across Australia, New Zealand, China, Singapore, Malaysia and the UAE

AUSTRALIA New South Wales Albury Myer Centrepoint Albury 525 David Street Albury, 2640 (02) 6021 0101 Bondi Junction Westfield Bondi Junction Bondi Junction, 2022 (02) 9386 9531 Blacktown Westpoint Shopping Centre 17 Patrick Street Blacktown, 2148 Burwood Westfield Burwood Burwood, 2134 (02) 9747 0719 Campbelltown Macarthur Square Shopping Centre Campbelltown, 2560 (02) 4626 6575 Campbelltown Private Hospital Macarthur, 2560 (02) 4626 8088 Castle Hill Castle Towers Shopping Centre Castle Hill, 2154 (02) 8850 5994 Charlestown Charlestown Square Shopping Centre Charlestown, 2290 (02) 4946 2746 Chatswood Victoria Avenue Chatswood, 2067 (02) 9415 4880

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Hornsby North Westfield Hornsby Hornsby, 2077 (02) 9476 3830 Hornsby South Westfield Hornsby Hornsby, 2077 (02) 9476 6685 Hurstville Westfield Hurstville Cross Street Hurstville, 2220 (02) 9585 2000 Kotara Westfield Kotara Kotara, 2289 (02) 4952 9395 Lake Haven Lake Haven Shopping Centre Lake Haven, 2263 (02) 4392 3693 Lake Munmorah Woolworths Lake Munmorah Shopping Centre Lake Munmorah, 2259 (02) 4358 8808 Lingard Hospital Lingard Private Hospital 23 Merewether Street Merewether, 2291 Miranda 1 Westfield Miranda 600 Kingsway Miranda, 2228 (02) 9531 0073 Miranda 2 *NEW* Shop 1160/61 Westfield Miranda 600 Kingsway Miranda, 2228 Mount Druitt Westfield Mt Druitt Mt Druitt, 2770 (02) 9625 7072 Nowra Stockland Nowra Nowra, 2541 (02) 4422 0022

Penrith Westfield Penrith Penrith, 2750 (02) 4732 4811

Gladstone Stockland Gladstone Gladstone, 4680 (07) 4978 7007

Roselands Centro Roselands Roselands, 2196 (02) 9740 3288

Hervey Bay Centro Hervey Bay Pialba, 4655 (07) 4124 2207

Shellharbour Stockland Shellharbour Lake Entrance Road Blackbutt, 2529 (02) 4296 8568

Indooroopilly Indooroopilly Shopping Centre Indooroopilly, 4068 (02) 3378 0852

Tamworth Centrepoint Tamworth Tamworth, 2340 (02) 6766 5438 Tuggerah Westfield Tuggerah Tuggerah, 2259 (02) 4353 0788

Ipswich Ipswich Riverlink Shopping Centre Downs Road Ipswitch, 4305 (07) 3281 1666

Wagga Wagga Sturt Mall Wagga Wagga, 2650 (02) 6971 7691

Kingaroy Kingaroy Shopping World Cnr Youngman and Alford Streets Kingaroy, 4610 (07) 4162 4611

Warringah *NEW* Shop 2341, Westfield Warringah Mall Old Pittwater Road Brookvale, 2100

Loganholme Logan Hyperdome Shopping Centre, Loganholme, 4129 (07) 3801 2980

Northern Territory

Mackay National Australia Bank Building, Mackay, 4740 (07) 4953 4544

Casuarina Casuarina Square Darwin, 0811 (08) 8927 1183 Queensland Cairns Cairns Central Shopping Centre Cairns, 4870 (07) 4041 0577 Carindale Westfield Carindale Carindale, 4152 (07) 3843 1455 Chinchilla Shop A, 25 Bell Street Chinchilla, 4413 (07) 4669 1757 Cooroy 2a Emerald Street Cooroy, 4563 (07) 5472 0065 Fairfield Gardens Shop 8, Fairfield Gardens Shopping Centre 180 Fairfield Road Fairfield. 4124 (07) 3255 3182

Mackay Caneland Caneland Central, Mackay, 4740 (07) 4944 1757 Mount Gravatt Shop 1347 Westfield Garden City Kessels Road Upper Mount Gravatt, 4122 Noosa Noosa Civic Mall Noosaville, 4566 (07) 5455 6145 North Lakes Westfield North Lakes Mango Hill, 4509 (07) 3482 2177 Rockhampton Stockland Rockhampton Rockhampton, 4701 (07) 4927 6244 Sunshine Plaza Horton Parade Maroochydore, 4558 (07) 5451 0350

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Chatswood Chase Chatwood Chase Shopping Centre Chatswood, 2067 (02) 9410 0522

Gosford Hospital North Gosford Private Hospital 9 Burrabil Avenue North Gosford, 2250 (02) 4324 3906

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Toowoomba Grand Central Shopping Centre Toowoomba, 4350 (07) 4632 1633 Toowoomba - The Ridge The Ridge Shopping Centre Toowoomba, 4350 (07) 4635 0005

Doncaster Westfield Doncaster Doncaster, 3108 (03) 9855 9454

Townsville - Castletown Castletown Shoppingworld Pimlico, 4812 (07) 4772 0793

East Preston Northland Shopping Centre East Preston 3072 (03) 9478 8213

Townsville - James Cook University Corner Mt Stuart Street & James Cook Drive Douglas, 4814 (02) 4728 8303

Epping Epping Plaza Shopping Centre Epping, 3076 (03) 8401 3477

Townsville - Stockland Stockland Townsville 310 Ross River Road Aitkenvale, 4814 (07) 4755 0381 South Australia Adelaide Myer Centre Adelaide Rundle Mall Adelaide, 5000 (08) 8410 3678 Colonnades Centro Colonnades Noarlunga Centre, 5168 (08) 8382 8101 Port Pirie Port Pirie Shopping Centre Port Pirie, 5540 (08) 8633 1541 West Lakes Westfield West Lakes West Lakes, 5021 (08) 8355 0211 jamaicablueescape | Spring 2014

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Forest Hill Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre Forest Hill, 3131 (03) 9878 1108 Frankston Bayside Shopping Centre Frankston, 3199 (03) 9783 8848 Greensborough Greensborough Plaza Greensborough, 3088 (03) 9434 0835 Point Cook Stockland Point Cook Town Centre Corner Main & Murnong St Point Cook, 3030 (03) 8353 9545 Richmond Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre, Richmond, 3121 (03) 9428 2322 Ringwood 1 Eastland Shopping Centre Ringwood, 3134 (03) 9870 9155

Wantirna South 2 Knox City Shopping Centre Wantirna South, 3152 (03) 9801 8926 Watergardens Watergardens Town Centre Taylors Lakes, 3038 (03) 9449 9444 Wendouree Stockland Wendouree, Kiosk 6 Cnr Norman and Gillies Streets Wendouree, 3355 (03) 5339 6382 Werribee Plaza Werribee Plaza S/Centre Shop F014, Cnr Derrimut and Heaths Roads Werribee, 3030 (03) 9749 2055 Woodgrove Shop T106, Woodgrove Shopping Centre 533 - 555 High Street Melton, 3337 (03) 9743 8812 Western Australia Armadale Armadale Shopping City Armadale, 6112 (08) 9399 6130 Belmont Belmont Forum Shopping Centre 227 Belmont Avenue Cloverdale, 6105 (08) 9477 2003 Broome Broome Boulevard Broome, 6725 (08) 9192 7000 Bull Creek Stockland Bull Creek Bull Creek, 6149 (08) 9312 2387

Gateway *NEW* Cockburn Gateway Shopping Centre Success, 6164 Hay Street Hay Street Mall Perth CBD, 6000 (08) 9322 2599 Hillarys Westfield Whitford City Hillarys, 6025 (08) 9403 5527 Joondalup Lakeside Joondalup 420 Joondalup Drive Joondalup, 6027 (08) 9300 0519 Karratha Centro Karratha Shopping Centre, Karratha, 6714 (08) 9185 4555 Leederville West Leederville Centre West Leederville, 6007 (08) 9388 8648 Midland Gate Midland Gate Shopping Centre Midland, 6056 (08) 9250 2151 Mirrabooka Shop K0012 Mirrabooka Square Shopping Centre 43 Yirrigan Drive Mirrabooka, 6061 (08) 9345 5663 Morley Centro Galleria Morley, 6062 (08) 9275 9561 Ocean Keys Shop 121, Ocean Keys Shopping Centre 36 Ocean Keys Road Clarkson, 6030 (08) 9407 9210

Ringwood 2 Eastland Shopping Centre Ringwood, 3134 (03) 9870 8211

Carousel Westfield Carousel 1382 Albany Highway Cannington, 6107 (08) 9358 3615

Riverton Stockland Riverton Riverton, 6148 (08) 9457 8081

Southland Westfield Southland Cheltenham, 3192 (03) 9584 2676

Fiona Stanley Hospital 102-118 Murdoch Drive Murdoch, 6150 (08) 9312 2771

Rockingham City Rockingham City Shopping Centre Rockingham, 6168 (08) 9527 2441

Wantirna South 1 Knox City Shopping Centre Wantirna South, 3152 (03) 9801 1865

Garden City, Booragoon Garden City Shopping Centre Booragoon, 6154 (08) 9316 1988

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Secret Harbour Secret Harbour Shopping Centre Secret Harbour, 6173 (08) 9524 9402 Warnbro Shop 59, Warnbro Centre 206 Warnbro Sound Ave Warnbro, 6169 Waterford Plaza Waterford Plaza Shopping Centre Karawara, 6152 (08) 9450 3980

New zealand Auckland Airport Ground Floor, Formule 1 Hotel 2 Leonard Isitt Drive +64 (9) 275 0492 Greenlane Kiosk Greenlane Clinical Centre Gate 1, Greenlane West, Epsom, Auckland, NZ +64 (9) 630 7239 Manukau Westfield Manukau Great South Road Manukau NZ +64 (9) 978 9939 North City, Porirua North City Shopping Mall Titahi Bay Road Porirua NZ +64 (4) 237 0345 Riccarton Westfield Riccarton 129 Riccarton Road Riccarton NZ + 64 (3) 348 2642 Silverdale Silverdale Centre 40 Hibiscus Coast Highway Silverdale 0932 Auckland NZ +64 (9) 426 5689

Park Avenue Shop Shop 115, Park Avenue 6 Chaoyang Park South Road Beijing, 100026 +86 10 8587 4568 Riviera Villa Club Villa Club lobby 1# Xiang Jiang Bei Lu Chaoyang District, Beijing +86 1 8450 6596

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Nanjing Road 719 Nanjing Road (East) Shangahi, 200052 +86 21 6351 3303

MALAYSIA Mid Valley Megamall Level 1, South Court Lingkaran Syed Putra Kuala Lumpur, 59200

UAE

Nantong

Abu Dhabi

Nantong Shop Building No.3, 101 Plaza Xinhu (Star Lake) Avenue Nantong Technology Industrial Park, Nantong, 226001

Al Ain Unit RB078, First Floor, Opposite Geant Hyper Market Wahat Hili Mall Baniyas Street Hili District, Al Ain

Wuhan Yosemite Lobby 1 Yosemite Club No.4 Yuyang Road, Houshayu Town Shunyi District +86 10 8041 3301 Shanghai Ambassy Club B Floor, 1500 Huai Hai Road (Central), Shanghai +86 21 3401 0814 BM Tower Store Lobby, 218 Wusong Road Hongkou District, Shanghai +86 21 6357 6066

1911 Plaza No.5, Ground Floor, Building B, 959 Xinhua Road , Wuhan +86 27 6583 7119 Wuhan Tiandi 1618 Zhongshan Avenue Wuhan +86 27 8270 8301 Wuhan Citizens Home Ground Floor (Lobby) Wuhan Citizens Home 117 Jinqiao Avenue, Wuhan +86 27 6583 7119 Xi'an

Chevalier Shop 82 Urumuqi Road Shanghai, 200052 +86 21 5404 7610 China Art Museum *NEW* No.161 Shangnan Road Pudong District Shanghai Corporate Avenue 222 Hubin Road Shanghai, 200052 +86 21 6340 6877 The Exchange Donghai Plaza 299 Tongren Road Shanghai, 200040 +86 21 6288 7308

Beijing Beijing Central Park Shop 107, Building No.16, Phase 2, Central Park Apartment, No.6, Chaoyang Menwai Dajie, Chaoyang District Beijing, 100020 +86 10 6533 6556

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