Issue 35 Feb | Mar 2013

FEBRU A RY | MARCH 2013

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CRUISE GUIDE 2013

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Up close & personal

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN On tour

SUMMER FASHION

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LOVE THE PERFECT BACKYARD. LIVE SANCTUARY COVE. Sanctuary Cove is a resort-style masterplanned community, featuring two 18 hole championship golf courses, a 300 berth marina, Resort Hotel and Country Club including full fitness centre, tennis courts and 25 metre heated swimming pool. With 600 lots to be developed in coming years there is still plenty of opportunity to secure your piece of paradise at Sanctuary Cove. The gated community currently has on offer unique residential precincts, home to a vibrant mix of families, couples and professionals.

Sanctuary Cove offers a diversity of house and land packages at varying price points, as well as the opportunity to buy land on its own – a stunning canvas for your dream home.

Be amongst the first to inspect these exciting, new developer homes, built as part of The Winter Collection, endorsed by brand ambassador and Sanctuary Cove resident, Andrew Winter. These homes boast interiors, brought to you by leading design agency Lisa Christie Designs.

Sanctuary Cove is a completely unique place. It offers families and residents a standard of living you won’t find elsewhere.

It’s safe and it’s secure. Better yet, you can park the car and take the buggy.

FOR A PERSONAL INSPECTION, CALL +61 7 5577 6500 VISIT US AT WWW.SANCTUARYCOVE.COM

HILLSIDE HOUSE & LAND

Sanctuary Cove’s limited Hillside release in the Alpinia Precinct is located in a private cul-de-sac setting. The land here is large enough to build a sprawling home with a spacious family backyard.

GOLF COURSE HOUSE & LAND

Banksia at Sanctuary Cove offers some of the last remaining golf course frontage land on The Palms golf course. A choice of land or house and land packages are available to build your dream home.

ENJOY SANCTUARY COVE. Visit Sanctuary Cove, and indulge in a day of discovery in The Marine Village The heart of Sanctuary Cove, The Marine Village is your one-stop destination for dining, shopping, therapies and business.

Whether you fill your day with adventure or simply relax by the tranquil harbour, we guarantee your day will be one to remember.

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TREAT

SAVOUR

the cuisine in one of the many restaurants, cafĂŠs and bars - morning, noon or night.

in fresh seafood direct from the trawler, available every Friday & Saturday.

SHOP

yourself to a huge selection of fresh flowers available Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

INDULGE

for fashion, swimwear, shoes, jewellery, gifts. homewares, art and even designer dogwear.

FUN

for kids of all ages on the purpose built adventure playground located on The Village Green.

RELAX

MARVEL

with a magazine on The Village Green or The Rotunda Lawn overlooking the Marina.

at the amazing display at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show held in May each year.

EXPLORE

the wonders of the resort on a walking tour or with a golf buggy available for hire.

SPOIL

STAY

PLAY

LIVE

in a luxurious 5 star hotel or in a secure holiday home in our award winning gated community.

a round of golf at one of two internationallyrenowned championship golf courses.

The Marine Village, Masthead Way, Sanctuary Cove. Just 30 minutes north from the famous Gold Coast beaches. Take exit 57 off the M1.

yourself and unwind with a massage or beauty treatment at a day spa.

in our iconic master planned estate, with hillside, golf course and waterfront living options.

Contents 22

Competition 14

Win a 7-night tallship cruise

Preview 16 News, views & events

Feature 22 Hugh Jackman – Australia’s favourite A-lister

Iconic Labels 28 Walt’s legacy

Looking Good 30 A walk in the park 34 A sartorial journey 36 Fairway wedding

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38 Beauty duo 40 His & Hers

See & Be Seen 42 Polo in the city 44 Carols at the Cove 46 For the kids

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50 Silversea Expeditions 52 Princess Cruises 54 Viking River Cruises 56 Sea Cloud Cruises 58 Seabourn

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60 Holland America Line 62 SeaDream Yacht Club

Well Travelled 65 The Traveller – Lloyd Donaldson 66 Step by step across the Baltic Sea 68 Escape to the Kimberley Coast 72 London to Lisbon 74

A trail of words

76 Travel bucket list

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Cove Cuisine 78 Top Table – fine dining from Main Beach to Burleigh 80 Truffles – a magical, mystery food 82 Asian fusion recipe 84 Village fare 86 Chef’s choice

Wine Cellar 88 Love potion

At the Wheel 90 Pure prestige – introducing the Range Rover Evoque

On the Water 92 Moor at the marina

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Cove Living 94 Open house 96 Fashion house – Hayman’s DVF penthouse 98 A numbers game 99 Home style file

Entertainment 100 Bruce Springsteen – the boy from Jersey 102 Read it, watch it, view it, see it

Brainfood 104 Food for thought

Horoscopes 106 What’s next?

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Attitude 108 Bryan Matthews asks: Are you sitting comfortably?

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The New AsToN MArTiN DB9 The heart of Aston Martin. The art of Aston Martin.

Riviera express or continental cruiser, the new Aston Martin DB9 Coupe and Volante exemplify the Sports GT endurance, agility, grace and now even more power combine to deliver a seductive potion that once tasted, is hard to resist.

To experience the DB9’s powers of persuasion for yourself, contact: Paul Hewitt 179 Nerang Road Southport QLD 4215 07 5509 7111 www.sunshineastonmartin.com.au

Official government fuel consumption figures in mpg (litres per 100km) for the Aston Martin DB9: urban 13.1 (21.6); extra-urban 28.3 (10); combined 19.8 (14.3). CO2 emissions 333g/km

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tallships to stately ocean liners.

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CRUISE GUIDE 2013

WIN A CRUISE worth $20,000

HUGH JACKMAN Up close & personal

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN On tour

SUMMER FASHION with Megan Park Inside Hayman's

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features 16 pages of fabulous cruising options

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Our ‘Cruise Guide 2013’

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Model Paula Baskett wears Megan Park Deco Jewel Georgette Dress in Charcoal, Megan Park Flower Detail Bracelet in Silver Hair Kristy Gibson Miss Bliss Hair Boutique Location InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort

Welcome to our first issue for 2013 …

the cove team

To help get your New Year off to a good start we have put together a very special ‘magazine’ within the magazine.

publisher Clare E. Urwin | Sanctuary Cove Publishing

Our ‘Cruise Guide 2013’ features 16 pages of fabulous cruising options from European river voyages to Antarctic expeditions; majestic tallships to stately ocean liners. The comprehensive guide also includes information and itineraries from some of the world’s top cruise lines, along with stunning images and special offers.

And to further pique your interest, Terry, Patsy and I share our personal cruise experiences in our Well Travelled section. While Patsy travelled by ship from London to Lisbon and Terry waltzed his way across the Baltic Sea, I stayed a little closer to home and discovered Australia’s Kimberley Coast … and as you will see from all three stories, there really is something very unique about this relaxing form of travel!

If you would like the opportunity to experience a sea voyage for yourself, why not enter our competition? Thanks to Sea Cloud Cruises, the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show and Cove Travel, we are giving one lucky reader the chance to win a 7-night tallship adventure valued at more than $20,000. Be sure to see page 14 for details.

Still on the subject of cruising we have some gorgeous summer fashions that are perfect for travelling. The floaty fabrics, bright colours and artistic prints are equally at home lazing on the deck or attending the Captain’s dinner, as are the beautiful Megan Park designs which feature on our cover and in the Looking Good section.

Speaking of fashion designers, the iconic Diane von Fürstenberg has brought her unique sense of style to Hayman with the recent opening of the resort’s exclusive DVF Penthouse. Showcasing luxurious bespoke furniture and fixtures, this spacious suite is the epitome of style.

Of course, all our regular sections are also back for 2013 … food and wine, cars and boats, entertainment and the arts, to name a few.

And being an all female office, we just couldn’t resist the charms of Hugh Jackman so we have dedicated our first feature of the year to Australia’s favourite A-lister. Whether it is taking on the persona of a superhero (a.k.a. Wolverine) or singing for his supper (in the must-see musical movie Les Misérables) this down to earth Aussie really is a ‘Jackman of all Trades’.

Enjoy!

editor Rhonda Oxnam words@scpublishing.com.au art director Sandra Teissl designer Saida Anderson business manager Yvonne Marsden sales & marketing manager Jacqui Forrester marketing@scpublishing.com.au photographers Mark Burgin, Limetree Events, Rhydian Lewis fashion contributor Henrietta Dups beauty contributor Linette Gramstad food & wine contributor Tony Harper motoring contributor Chris Nixon editorial contributors Terry Hopley, Susan Lang-Lemckert, Madeline Marshall, Bryan Matthews, Patsy Rowe The Cove magazine is published and owned

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Imagine yourself on board a traditional windjammer sailing into the colourful Central American ports of Curacao and Costa Rica or the cosmopolitan European ports of Hamburg or The Azores …

To mark the 25th anniversary of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show to be

Cove Travel proudly offers:

held from 23 to 26 May 2013, Sea Cloud Cruises and Cove Travel, in partnership

• 7-night Sea Cloud Cruise aboard Sea Cloud or Sea Cloud II for two people to your choice of destination.

with Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, are offering readers the opportunity to enjoy a fabulous 7-night tallship cruise including airfares.

Choose from a selection of exotic destinations including the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and the Aegean. Visit www.seacloud.com for a full list of itineraries.

• Return airfares for two people from any capital city in Australia to Sea Cloud departure port.

Visit www.covetravel.com.au to enter or complete the form below and post to Cove Travel P.O. Box 12 Sanctuary Cove QLD 4212 *Terms and conditions apply. Entries close 12 noon on 26 May 2013. One entry per person (multiple entries will not be accepted).

Competition will be drawn at Sanctuary Cove on the final day of the 2013 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. Winner does not need to be present.

By entering this competition you agree to receive information from Cove magazine, Cove Travel, Sea Cloud Cruises and Mulpha Sanctuary Cove (Developments) Pty Limited.

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News Views Events

February

A Night in Naples Rocco Speranza – the new voice of the past – will showcase his unique musical talent in an exclusive performance at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort ballroom.

Returning to Australia direct from Italy, Rocco will perform the arias inspired by the life of Caruso. The evening will also feature a special guest appearance by soprano Emile Lemasson. Dinner and show package $150 per person.

0420 977 959 | +61 7 5577 8800 | info@ioesco.com.au

Luxury lingerie Known throughout Australia and New Zealand for its luxurious lingerie range and discerning clientele, IM Boutique’s new Marina Mirage store stocks an exciting array of French and Italian labels including La Perla, Nina Ricci, Lise Charmel, Aubade, Ravage, Lou, Christies, Naory, Argentovivo and Millesia.

Shop 137 Marina Mirage 74 Seaworld Drive Main Beach +61 7 5532 9055 | imboutique.com.au

BiN 12 Renowned Chef Daniel Ridgeway has opened the doors to his second dining venue on the Gold Coast. BiN 12 in James Street, Burleigh Heads serves wine, cocktails and bar food Tuesday through to Saturday from 5pm till late. +61 7 5535 3085

Winners Destination Dubai Congratulations to Paul Gyetvay who is the lucky winner of our luxury Dubai holiday competition (valued at over $24,000).

We were overwhelmed with the amount of entries we received. Emirates Regional Manager Queensland, Timothy Shepherd, visited the Cove Travel offices to draw the winner.

Paul and his wife Natalie will enjoy return Business Class flights with Emirates, along with 3 nights accommodation at the exclusive Grand Hyatt Dubai.

Timothy Shepherd & Susan Mallinson

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February

Rock ‘n Soul Medicine

The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) presents The Rock ‘n Soul Medicine Show, which brings together iconic Australian artists Tim Rogers (You Am I) and nine-piece soul/funk outfit The Bamboos for one night only. These talented artists will be performing songs, new and old, from their own extensive back catalogues, alongside some carefully hand-picked covers.

Poison Dart The limited edition HM3 Poison Dart Frog is inspired by the spectacular yellow-banded poison dart frog. Just ten of these unique timepieces have been crafted.

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Field of dreams Inject colour, creativity and fun into your camping space with this range of totally unexpected designs by FieldCandy. Allowing highly individual statements to be made at the camp site, festival, sports arena, paddock, beach or back yard, the environmentally friendly tents are strong, durable and totally waterproof. fieldcandy.com

Cute suits Frillie Millie. Lifesaver Logan.

Whirlwind Wylie. Lovely Lucie … the names are almost as cute as the designs of this innovative new swimwear range for children under the age of four. The gorgeous Little Valentine swimsuits give the clever impression that the kids are simply wearing a normal cossie when, in fact, they are covered to their wrists and ankles (or a shorter version if preferred) with a UPF 50+ flesh coloured material. littlevalentine.com.au

Market update Showcasing a tasty selection of farm-direct produce, the new Marina Mirage Gourmet Farmers Market caters for the discerning food lover. Choose from a delicious array of infused oils and vinegars, marinated cheeses and dips, locally farmed honeycomb, designer cupcakes, traditional Greek delicacies and many more artisan delights.

The Marina Mirage Gourmet Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 7am to 11am, and free undercover parking is available.

Marina Mirage 74 Seaworld Drive Main Beach +61 7 5555 6400

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The Idea of North: Music From the Movies As part of The Arts Centre Gold Coast’s 2013 Subscription Season, The Idea of North will present unique and breathtaking arrangements of some of the world’s most memorable songs from the movies. Four brilliant voices will take you on a musical journey ranging from such films as O Brother, Where Art Thou? right through to Beaches, Love Actually and Star Wars. theartscentregc.com.au

Kid’s collection Inspired by the charms of childhood, Kate Lauren Designs’ unique ranges include a mix of imaginative and original collections of children’s linen and matching decor suitable for any age. Manufactured from the highest quality materials, the soft, beautiful pieces will add a touch of grace and warmth to any space. katelauren.com.au

Breakfast at the Cove Enjoy the all new breakfast buffet in the familiar beautiful and relaxing surrounds.

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort welcomed Tamas Pamer, Executive Chef from InterContinental Sydney to the resort in January. Along with the implementation of a brand new dessert menu into Fireplace Restaurant, Tamas has worked with the team on making some additions to Cove Café’s daily breakfast buffet. Enjoy an expanded gourmet style buffet which is tailored to individual guest needs, offering fresh healthy choices along with some classic hot dishes.

Cove Café +61 7 5501 9840

A cultural journey Jellurgal is the Gold Coast’s first dedicated Aboriginal Tourism Cultural Centre. Located at 1711 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads, the centre hosts Aboriginal cultural tours of Burleigh Headland, and features Aboriginal artifacts and displays, the ‘Dreaming’ amphitheatre, interpretation centre, resource library and café. The walking tours focus on ancient Aboriginal sites located around Burleigh Mountain, which was named ‘Jellurgal’ by the traditional landowners thousands of years ago. Other drawcards include corroborees, ancient Aboriginal ceremonies, dance and art. jellurgal.com.au

Light the way Palm Beach Collection is an exquisite eco-friendly Australian lifestyle product consisting of beautiful hand-poured scented candles and reed diffusers in an extensive array of delicious scents including Vintage Gardenia, Coconut & Lime, Pear & Cinnamon, Honey & Peach Blossom and Mint Leaf & Avocado. palmbeachcollection.com.au

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The Sydney-born actor is friendly, engaging and, in typical Aussie fashion, charmingly down-to-earth.

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iconic brands

Walt’s legacy It all started back in 1928 with an animated mouse named Mickey … today Disney is one of the most recognised brand names in the world. words Susan Lang-Lemckert

“When you wish upon a star makes no difference who you are anything your heart desires will come to you” – (©Leigh Harline/Ned Washington – Bourne Co. Music Publishers) These famous lines from the classic animated film Pinocchio have not only become synonymous with the magic of the Disney empire, but encapsulate the brilliance of founder Walt – the visionary’s visionary.

A direct descendant of Frenchman Robert d’Isigny, who’d voyaged to England in 1066 with William the Conqueror, Walter Elias (‘Walt’) Disney was blessed with an extraordinary creativity that allowed him to turn his dreams into reality, making him an icon of entertainment in the 20th Century in the process.

Walt’s gift for drawing – particularly animals – impressed others, and he received several artistic commissions when he was still a young boy. While at high school he also attended evening classes to further refine his drawing skills, and became resident cartoonist for the school newspaper.

A stint as a commercial artist was followed by a short-lived business partnership with cartoonist Ubbe Iwerks, which proved unviable and saw Walt leave to take paid employment with the Kansas City Film Ad Company, where his passion for animation was born.

Later setting up a partnership with another animator and a theatre owner, Walt then began producing Laugh-O-Grams, the earliest known ancestor of the modern short cartoon. Despite Laugh-O-Grams’ widespread local success in Kansas City, this second partnership also proved unviable, but for Walt the creative and entrepreneurial seeds had already been sown. So he and his older brother Roy moved to Hollywood to take their next tilt at the animation game, establishing Disney Brothers’ Studio.

After initial success with a series of animated shorts based around Alice in Wonderland, their distributor commissioned the studio to create a new series, which became the popular Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Unfortunately, it later transpired that the character of Oswald belonged to the distribution company (Universal), not to Disney Brothers’ Studio – a hard lesson that Walt would never forget.

Needing a new character, Walt created Mickey Mouse – originally named Mortimer – gifting not only his own personality and mannerisms, but also his voice, to the cartoon rodent. Steamboat Willie, the first animated cartoon with a fully post-produced soundtrack, launched Mickey Mouse’s film career in 1928, and has now been classified ‘culturally, historically or aesthetically significant’ by the National Film Registry for its audio innovations and for introducing one of the world’s best-loved characters.

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More characters and productions followed – Donald Duck, Goofy and Pluto; the Silly Symphonies series of cartoons, and The Three Little Pigs which, featuring the song Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?, ushered in a new era of musical cartoons. This inspired Walt to produce a full-length animated version of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which doubters dubbed ‘Disney’s Folly’.

But the gamble paid off for Walt, who not only saw this become the most successful film of 1938, but also collected one full-size and seven miniature Academy Awards for it. Indeed, with a cache of 22 regular and four honorary Oscars, no other man in history has collected more Academy Awards than Walt Disney.

While continuing production of animated films – giving rise to such classics as Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan and Cinderella, the studio also began producing live-action films like Treasure Island and educational and nature films, including a series about NASA’s state-of-the-art space exploration program of the day. And with television still in its infancy, the market was ripe for a weekly one-hour family show, hosted by Walt, that screened clips from Disney productions and other items of interest, like studio tours.

But having succeeded with animation, film, and now television, Walt’s fertile imagination was already off chasing new possibilities, including an ambitious plan to develop a Disney-themed amusement park that adults and children could enjoy together, and which he said he wanted ‘to look like nothing else in the world’. Opening in Anaheim, California, in 1955, Disneyland remains one of the world’s most popular theme parks, receiving more than 15 million visitors annually.

This timeless attraction for the young and young-at-heart has since been joined by other Disney developments in different parts of the world, including Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Tokyo Disneyland and Disneyland Paris. Most of these grace the list of the world’s top ten theme parks in any given year and, aptly, the two-billionth guest [to all Disney theme parks] was welcomed at Disneyland during its 50th anniversary celebrations.

The global magic created by Walt’s genius in 38 short years was so enduring that the sadness of his passing in 1966 was tempered by the richness of his artistic legacy, and the certainty the Disney empire would continue to create and innovate as it had always done.

The universal appeal of Disney characters meant they were perfectly suited for numerous entertainment and merchandising options – including live stage shows like Disney on Parade and Disney on Ice, recorded music and story books, licensed clothing and toys, games and jewellery. All proved perennially

popular with successive generations of children, as have the films that have since been re-released for home entertainment on VHS and DVD. Like all large corporations, The Walt Disney Company has diversified to meet new markets in a rapidly-changing world, and today maintains five business segments: media networks; parks and resorts; studio entertainment; consumer products; and interactive media.

As well as its 11 theme parks and 43 resorts throughout the world, The Walt Disney Company operates the Disney Cruise Line; the Disney Vacation Club; and Adventures by Disney, which offers guided family holiday experiences to sixteen countries including China, Peru, South Africa and Australia.

“The Walt Disney Company has diversified to meet new markets in a rapidly-changing world …”

Today the Disney brand – synonymous with laughter, fun and happy endings – is more widely known than the brilliant man whose dreams and vision sought to celebrate storytelling in ways not attempted before. But it’s unlikely that would bother Walt, as long as the work he began is continued in the same spirit of joy and wonderment.

As he said when dedicating Disneyland: “To all who come to this happy place – welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savour the challenge and promise of the future.

Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts that have created America, with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration the T h e B y r to o all nB y world.”

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Renowned for her artisan’s touch, Megan Park has created a collection that mixes the ancient traditions and craft of hand embroidery with modern cuts, shapes and fabrics to create heirlooms of the future.

Each collection she produces is a sheer delight to her loyal followers; the simple silhouettes, meticulous French-seamed finish and captivating surface detail of beading and embroidery are at the same time enticing, engaging, and enchanting. The garments – made of fine silks, cottons, and linens – drape elegantly on the form and flatter every female figure, bewitching the beholder with the fluid silhouettes and intricate detail.

From her upbringing in rural south-west Victoria, Megan moved to Melbourne to study fashion at RMIT. Upon graduation, she spent two profound years employed and mentored by bridal wear designer Mariana Hardwick.

“She spared no expense to teach me,’’ Megan says. “She’s one of those people in life who you know have led you to where you are.”

It was these formative years under Mariana’s tutelage that would shape Megan’s career. She shared with her mentor an innate passion for tradition and delicacy combined with perfectionism. She acquired skills, knowledge, and priceless contacts with some of India’s master textile manufacturers. In fact, it was one of these Indian manufacturers who headhunted Megan to design textile collections for fashion houses including Givenchy, Dries van Noten and Kenzo, after she had moved to London in 1993.

“I worked for them for six or seven years, based in London, travelling around Europe with my collection,” she says. “It was such an amazing experience I decided I wanted to start my own business.”

By this point a veteran of the fashion industry, Megan launched her eponymous label in London in 1997 with a collection of evening bags and scarves. Today the Megan Park brand has grown to include womenswear and accessories collections.

Perhaps Megan’s success lies in the fact that she has never subscribed to fashion stereotypes nor has she derived her inspiration from fashion.

Rather she is a talented artisan who looks to herself and at the colourful world around her for inspiration – always unearthing the past in the present, such as ancient bead markets in Delhi, antique textiles, Islamic art, or an old embroidery. >>

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Or perhaps it was her canny timing with the launch of her label coinciding with the new ‘boho chic’ trend poster-girled by Kate Moss and Sienna Miller in response to years of grunge and minimalism. Every editor and buyer had the word ‘boho’ on their lips in the summer of 97, which saw Park’s range picked up and sold by Barneys NYC, Liberty, Harvey Nichols and Neiman Marcus.

However, in reality her success can be attributed to much more than just luck in timing! Megan Park designs collectable garments for real women – she concentrates upon the aesthetic of her pieces, the craftsmanship and artistry that keeps her audience captivated. Let’s not forget her unwaivering integrity and dedication when it comes to the quality of craftsmanship that makes her collections a stellar standout every season.

Every item in Megan Park’s collection is designed and developed in-house and is exclusive. Each fabric is hand-dyed according to the season’s palette, before being stretched over a frame for embroidery. Finally, the garment is assembled by hand. Printing techniques employed include hand block and hand screen-printing, each colour individually applied under the trained eye of the printer who keeps up a steady, seamless pattern.

As The Independent Newspaper UK so eloquently put it – ‘Clothes like these are modern antiques and don’t go out of fashion. When they are not being worn, they are hung from a picture rail like a work of art. It seems almost philistine to hide them away.’

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Summer is my favourite time of the sartorial year as fashion houses across the globe collude in creating cruise/resort collections that suit the Australian lifestyle, temperature and culture perfectly.

Fantasies of luxury abound; sipping champagne in a silk chiffon jumpsuit aboard a super-yacht, enjoying mojitos in a cute romper on a private island, or partying the summer away in a mini kaftan in Ibiza.

London designer Matthew Williamson’s collection this season heralded his 15th anniversary in business; it did not disappoint and demonstrated that his design DNA is as present as ever with succulent corals and oranges, and soothing mints and purples, which instantly captured one’s attention. With a familial sense of déjà vu, his colour palette is reminiscent of the Capri glamour that Williamson evoked so successfully in his first collections. My favourite is the hazy zigzag print jumpsuit – just what I would wear out to evening drinks, dinner and dancing at Hayman or to the Limes Hotel rooftop bar in Fortitude Valley. Williamson’s ‘minimalist’ silhouettes of jumpsuits, kaftans, shifts and draped columns are just the tonic for balmy summer evenings in the Sunshine state. Matthew’s collections encapsulate the bohemian spirit and casual glamour which really embodies the Australian sartorial psyche.

Australian designer Lisa Ho can always be counted on to design a gorgeous jumpsuit or two for her spring and summer collections; this year she outdid herself with the stunning and very versatile muted tone Hawaiian print number.

It looks just as good worn with flat sandals by day as it does with a pair of strappy heels by night.

In Australia we live the dream … literally. Though we still have to work, our lifestyle is very holiday-esque, with evenings and weekends spent outdoors, entertaining, sailing, sipping, and sun baking. Our designers already incorporate this into their spring and summer collections; what we call weekend wear the rest of the world calls cruise/resort wear!

Brisbane label Alexis Dawn’s collection this season drew its inspiration from 1950s silhouettes and tropical island getaways. The adorable and very chic colour pop Hawaiian-print romper looks equally at home on a yacht as it does the surf club or a nightclub, just accessorise correctly for the location – sand shoes and a wide brimmed straw-hat; flip-flops and sunnies; wedges, wide bangles and chandelier earrings.

USA-based designer Diane von Fürstenberg’s Resort collection is pure holiday!

Along with her creative director, Yvan Mispelaere, Fürstenberg has conjured up a road trip across the U.S., starting at her 14th Street headquarters, heading south to the Everglades, back up to Memphis, through Las Vegas, and then on to sunny California. Each destination inspires a different set of prints: New York offered wet cobblestones; Florida, the palm leaves; and the Southwest, hot-air balloons.

Meanwhile, Gold Coast designer Lisa Brown took her journey one step further, and featured the atlas as the print on her floaty silk dresses, kaftans and harem pants, giving the wearer a roadmap to the world.

London-based designer, Daniella Issa Helayel, took her label Issa on a trip down memory lane – back to the hedonistic Studio 54 years. Her signature silk jersey wrap dresses (made famous by Kate Middleton) are printed with caricatures of a yellow haired Andy Warhol and other bold playful prints inspired by pop art, including a technicolour zebra and swarms of tiny multi-coloured butterflies. The piece de resistance from this collection is the very feminine and pretty 70s halter-neck cotton voile gown covered in butterflies.

Australian label Camilla can always be relied upon to feature vibrant, psychedelic prints on luxurious silks in both maxi dress and kaftan silhouettes. This season the designs are a fusion of vivid parrot hues and zebra prints with a Navaho dream-catcher element tying it all together. Designer Camilla Frank takes us on a journey with her ‘Gypset’ inspired spring and summer collection, an aesthetic that is best defined by the pioneering nomads; artists, photographers, musicians and surfers – Bob Dylan, Jimmi Hendrix, Veruschka, George Harrison, Frida Kahlo. These free thinkers simply loved to walk the road less travelled. The ultimate in resort wear, Camilla’s silk kaftancan take you from poolside to cocktail bar, shopping to socialising, all within 24 hours. It is a wardrobe staple for any fashion savvy femme who finds herself in the southern hemisphere this summer.

So whatever your lifestyle, you will find that you are well covered when it comes to resort fashion during the sultry summer months.

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Fairway wedding The Sanctuary Cove Country Club provided the perfect setting for the wedding of Helena Bailey and Mark Trew.

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Date: 16 June 2012 Bride & Groom: Helena Bailey and Mark Trew.

Location: Sanctuary Cove Country Club. The Palms golf course provided a stunning backdrop for the relaxed outdoor ceremony, while The Grille restaurant hosted an intimate reception for the couple’s 74 guests.

Styling: Jane from Down the Aisle wedding stylists, along with The Country Club staff, created a charming setting, complete with a whimsical wedding canopy, for the afternoon ceremony. The reception was also the epitome of elegance with white table swags and contemporary floral arrangements. Hundreds of party lights were strung behind the bridal table to form a dramatic backdrop for the wedding party.

Food: Guests enjoyed a tasteful selection of canapés on the lawn, before moving to The Grille, where The Country Club team had prepared a delicious specially selected menu.

Flowers: Florist Lenore Strydom used Helena’s favourite flowers – orchids, roses and lillies – to create the beautiful floral decorations including the bouquets, buttonholes, table arrangements and the cake topper.

Photography: Manfred Photography – manfredphoto.com.au Honeymoon: The couple enjoyed a relaxing ten-day break in Thailand.

The day: For Helena and her three bridesmaids, the day began at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, where they spent a pleasurable morning preparing for the ceremony. Meanwhile Mark and his groomsmen enjoyed 18 holes of golf on The Palms course, before making their way to the wedding venue.

From the stunning location to the impeccable service, Helena and Mark’s entire wedding was a truly memorable experience. The incredible attention to detail from all the staff at the Sanctuary Cove Country Club resulted in a perfect day for the newlyweds to enjoy with their family and friends.

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The Marine Village enjoys a health and beauty boost.

Belinda Piott & Chereen Smith

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Need help with that New Year’s resolution to look and feel better?

Two innovative new businesses in Sanctuary Cove’s Marine Village may have the answers.

Focussed on health, beauty and fitness, Lotus Lifestyle Spa and HYPOXI Body Boutique Sanctuary Cove have recently opened their doors and introduced a range of treatments and services aimed at sculpting the body and soothing the soul.

Lotus Lifestyle Spa’s Chereen Smith said she and co-owner Belinda Piott saw a niche at Sanctuary Cove for a high quality clinic offering a wide range of services, products and treatments never before seen on the Gold Coast.

“Our philosophy is to deliver the highest quality at the lowest price,” she said.

Book your wedding reception with us on or before 31 March 2013 to receive your choice of one the following bonus inclusions: Complimentary meals for the Bridal table* OR Complimentary venue hire for your ceremony including seating, red carpet and more* Ph. +61 7 5699 9025 | functions@scgcc.com.au | www.sanctuarycovegolf.com.au *Conditions apply. Valid for new wedding bookings for a minimum of 60 guests. Seating for up to 40 guests for ceremony offer.

Maximum 10 guests on the Bridal table to receive the Bridal table offer. Valid for new bookings made before 31.03.2013.

“The specialised knowledge and experience I have from 18 years in the beauty industry combined with Belinda having three years in the industry and eight years in nursing means we can perform a high standard of treatments at affordable and competitive prices.”

The spa’s services for women and men range from manicures, massage and make-up to ear candling, skin needling, weight reduction, facials and cosmetic surgery consultations.

At HYPOXI Body Boutique Sanctuary Cove, weight loss, skin toning and figure shaping for clients is the key objective for owner Kate Cavanough.

Kate said HYPOXI offers women and men a range of state-of-the-art treatment systems from Europe to target problem areas, improve skin tone and texture on the legs, bottom, hips and stomach as well as treating the visible signs of cellulite.

“We can help clients with a range of issues, as HYPOXI is for both men and women wanting to sculpt and tone their bodies. From mums struggling to lose baby weight, to men wanting to tone their abdominal area, as well as women preparing for their wedding and honeymoon,” she said.

“We can also assist people starting a detox program, those needing to improve their circulation and looking for a low impact exercise that delivers great results and women wanting to reduce the appearance of severe cellulite.”

HYPOXI was introduced to Australia in 2006 and is available in 69 locations across the country. The Sanctuary Cove studio is the first for the northern Gold Coast and is currently offering free trial sessions valued at $69.

HYPOXI +61 7 5577 8888 | Lotus Lifestyle Spa +61 7 5577 9777

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Polo in the City

Lucas Rogers & Michael Callow

Where: Doomben Racecourse When: 24 November 2012 What: Paspaley hosted a glamorous polo party at the Paspaley Polo in the City event. Guests in the VIP marquee enjoyed a fabulous three-course meal and sipped Veuve Clicquot as they watched the unique polo competition, the third to be held at Doomben in Brisbane.

Rob Archibald

Belinda Johnson, Natalie Decorte & Amrita Jebamoney

Brooke Black, Emma Dalziel, Allana Gregson, Tracey St George & Lyn Williams

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Emanuel Klimiantis & Jacqueline DeLacy

Annie Devilee, Carolyn Lewis, Sammi Kinsella & MimHolt Murphy Edith Lazonde, Leica Theodore, Maree Swan & Andrea

Stephanie Lewis & Anna Hollingshead

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Carols at the Cove

Where: The Village Green, Sanctuary Cove When: 2 December 2012 What: Sanctuary Cove welcomed the start of the festive season with its annual Carols at the Cove event, hosted by popular media personalities Paul Burt and Libby Stone. The Les Wilson Swing Force Big Band and the Australian Girls’ Choir headlined the community event, which was sponsored by Mulpha Sanctuary Cove and Gold Coast City Council. Much to the delight of the crowd, Santa arrived in a JetLev jetpack, while a stunning fireworks display capped off the night’s entertainment.

Keith & Grace Allardice with Cameron & Caralee Caldwell

Isabella, Angie, Melanie & Nicholas Krepts

Roland & Jane James

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McKenzie, Owen & Leanne Todd Edith Lazonde, Leica Theodore, Maree Swan & Andrea Holt

Desmond & Isabelle Murphy

Ian, Matt & Jody

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For the kids photography Limetree Events Vicky & Stefanie Chisholm

Corinne Grant & Carys Courtney

Ken Mclachlan & Madison Hebbard

Chloe Maxwell & Megan Gale

Where: Peppers Salt Resort and Spa, Kingscliff When: 15 December 2012 What: Hosted by Chloe Maxwell and an entertaining panel of guests including Megan Gale, Wayne Cooper and Charlotte Dawson, the Chloe & Friends Ladies Brunch was a feature event of the 4 ASD Kids Weekend, which raised much needed funds for the 4 ASD Kids charity.

Jo Cooney & Shona Watchorn

Yosette Smeele & Camilla Maxwell

Kym Rankin & Shayne Locke

Melinda & Sharday McAvoy

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Silversea Expeditions gives adventure-seekers with discerning taste rare access to the world’s most remote, remarkable destinations. Voyage across the Polar circle, explore the Northwest Passage, visit the Galapagos Islands or trek through Central American jungle. Then return to the comfort of the world’s most luxurious, all-inclusive expedition ships, Silver Explorer and Silver Galapagos.

On a Silversea Expedition, you will not only enjoy day after day of remarkable wildlife and cultural encounters but also Silversea’s many all-inclusive indulgences including ocean view accommodations, personalised butler service and superb dining.

Silversea Expeditions – bound for distant shores and bound to change the way you explore the world.

Silver Galapagos A new species of adventure cruising. Silversea’s newest ship boasts sleek lines and a proven skill for navigating the waterways throughout the Galapagos Islands. Due to their remote location, the Galapagos Islands are home to an abundant variety of unique wildlife – species found nowhere else on earth. Silver Galapagos, accommodating just 100 guests, offers two distinct 7-day itineraries that can be ideally paired with a multi-day pre- or post- Cruise Land Adventure.

Silver Explorer Silversea’s purpose-built Silver Explorer, accommodating just 132 guests, easily navigates waters in some of the world’s most remote destinations, including both of the earth’s polar regions.

A strengthened hull enables Silver Explorer to safely push through ice floes with ease.

All-Inclusive Lifestyle • Intimate 100- and 132-guest expedition ships • Outstanding expedition team of expert guides and lecturers • All ocean-view suites and staterooms • Butler service for every suite, every guest • Complimentary wine and spirits • In-room bar with your beverage preferences • Fine dining • Included shore and Zodiac excursions • Included gratuities

Antarctic excursion

For more information or to order a copy of Silversea’s 2013 Voyage Atlas and Expedition brochure visit silversea.com

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Veranda Suite

Sun Princess - Fiordland National Park, New Zealand

Sailing out of Brisbane from October 2013, Sea Princess is a firm favourite for many Princess Cruises passengers. At 77,000 gross tons and 261 metres in length, she can be found transporting her 1,990 passengers to various destinations around Fiji, South Pacific and New Zealand, gracing some of the world’s most spectacular cruising ports with her presence.

Christened in 2005 by actress Joanna Lumley, her design was based around sister ship, Sun Princess, meaning she offers a remarkably high percentage of balcony staterooms. When it comes to dining aboard Sea Princess, the options seem endless. Traviata Dining Room offers the traditional dining experience which so many enjoy while cruising. Being seated at the same table, at the same time, each evening means passengers can better get to know their wait staff. For a small cover fee, try the specialty Sterling Steakhouse, known for its premium cooked-to-order aged beef, along with other steakhouse favourites. For those wishing to maximise their pool time and minimise their meal time, there are a number of Casual Dining eateries including Horizon Court buffet, Sundaes ice cream bar, Café Corniche and Riviera Grill for burgers and hot dogs.

Between ports, passengers can be entertained by any number of activities. There’s the special Princess Cruises ScholarShips@Sea* with courses ranging from scrap booking and ceramics, to wine tasting and ship navigation. Make your way to Deck 15 and relax in The Sanctuary* – an adult’s only haven where you can have a massage and sample specialty spa cuisine. There’s Movies Under the Stars for you to enjoy feature films, concerts and sporting events poolside with a drink and complimentary bag of popcorn. Unwind in Lotus Spa*, head to the Princess Theatre for any number of performances and enjoy tippling your way around the ship’s bars and lounges. (* Additional charges may apply.)

Sea Princess is as much a destination in herself as the ports she visits.

For more information please contact Cove Travel on +61 7 5577 9211, email info@covetravel.com.au or visit covetravel.com.au

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Viking river Cruises a b e t t e r way t o e x p l o r e

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Nothing compares to the river. Where else, but on the river, can you journey into the heart of the world’s greatest cities and towns, and discover the true nature of the land? Comfortable and convenient, it offers a great variety of destinations that you could not encounter any other way. Spend less time getting there and more time being there.

SEE THE WORLD’S GREAT CITIES Amsterdam, Vienna, Cologne, Budapest ... so many wonderful cities and towns developed along waterways. Sail directly to the heart of every destination and walk right off the ship into the vibrant centre of town.

Budapest

TRAVEL WITH EASE After boarding the ship, unpack (just once) in your spacious river-view stateroom. Relax in comfort for the duration of the cruise. And because the rivers offer smooth sailing, there is no motion sickness.

CULTURE, HISTORY & PEOPLE Sometimes when you travel, you want to dig a little deeper. You want more answers, more stories and information, for a more rewarding experience.

When it comes to showing you the world, Viking has unrivalled depth of knowledge and expertise.

Watch a local glassblower from Wertheim.

Listen to a concert of Austrian classics. Learn how to make Rudesheimer coffee.

Cologne Christmas market

MORE CULINARY EXPLORATIONS With a Viking river cruise, food is never just for sustenance, it’s a joy to be shared. Our tastings, cooking classes and hands-on demonstrations are the perfect way to expand your mind, and satisfy your taste buds.

ALL-INCLUSIVE NATURE At Viking, the price you pay covers port charges, gratuities, internet access, meals, lectures, activities and shore excursions, as well as hotel accommodations on our cruise tour itineraries.

Plus, complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks are included with on board dinner and lunch service.

The new Viking Longship on the Rhine

Moscow

LATEST NEWS Despite 2013 staterooms selling quickly, there is still availability on the itineraries in Europe and China with more dates added on the Christmas Cruises in December. Why not book today, call 1300 VIKING. Or if planning a holiday in 2014, pre-register for a 2014 brochure to be one of the first to know of the generous Early Booking Discounts, visit vikingrivercruises.com.au/preregister.aspx

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Sea Cloud Cruises S m all i s b e a u t i f u l

Sea Cloud II

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Sea Cloud Luxury Owners Cabin no. 1

River Cloud II Dining room

River Cloud II on deck

River Cloud II on Deck

New ships are being introduced each year,

the Carrara marble bathrooms with gold swan taps, fireplaces, chandeliers and antique furnishings to the

becoming bigger and better it seems. Sea Cloud

oak and mahogany lined library and dining room; she is a seriously gorgeous sailing yacht. All 32 cabins

Cruises, however, make no apologies for upholding

are beautifully appointed and spacious, ranging from 20 to 38 square metres in size.

their tradition to stay small and beautiful.

Sea Cloud II, the younger sister, was launched in 2001 and accommodates 94 passengers in 47 cabins.

Guests aboard the two magnificent sailing ships of

Slightly longer than Sea Cloud she has only three masts and offers modern ship technology whilst reflecting

Sea Cloud Cruises experience the nostalgia and

the glamorous heritage that Sea Cloud Cruises is known for. There is a sauna and fitness centre on board

romance of a bygone era as these windjammers unfurl their white sails and cruise throughout the finest sailing waters of the world including Central America, the Caribbean, the ever popular Mediterranean and the coastlines of Europe.

Life on board is more like being on a private yacht than a ship, with relaxed days on deck sipping champagne and watching the crew at work or exploring picturesque ports often inaccessible by so many of the larger cruise vessels.

Each yacht is impeccably maintained to reflect the authentic and yet elegant maritime ambience on board. Each of the vessels in Sea Cloud Cruises fleet has their own personality but all share the same

and a swimming platform for passengers to enjoy snorkelling and swimming.

The 88 passenger river yacht River Cloud II exudes Mediterranean elegance with warm teak, sumptuous colours and soft fabrics setting a stylish, yet relaxed, atmosphere. Every detail is meticulously maintained and personal service is assured with chefs on board personally selecting fresh produce from regional markets and matching it with locally sourced wines. The cuisine on board is a culinary delight whether it be one of the elegant four or five course dinners or a barbecue or buffet lunch on deck. On the sun deck guests can enjoy a game of shuffleboard or deck chess or simply relax in their deckchair which becomes a box seat to observe the world’s theatre passing by.

River Cloud II glides along the most beautiful waterways of Europe, visiting cultural and artistic treasures allowing guests to immerse themselves in music, art, architecture or literature. In 2013 every river cruise will be accompanied by a guest artist or expert on board to enhance the experience of each destination.

There are also a number of cycling cruises offering a delightful way to explore European villages.

All three vessels offer an intimate, elegant and relaxed cruising experience. Free seating is the norm at

unique character and charm.

all meals aboard allowing guests to continually meet and mingle. Complimentary wines are included

When launched in 1931 Sea Cloud was the most

throughout lunch and dinner. There are six gourmet meals a day on offer with tempting European desserts

magnificent sailing yacht in the world. Today, the

that are not for those watching their weight!

original eight cabins on the main deck are still

A journey with Sea Cloud Cruises is a unique experience with many guests returning year after year to

preserved in the luxurious style of the 1930s and of

enjoy the relaxed pace of a journey on board one of these luxurious yachts.

her first owner, heiress Marjorie Merriweather-Post.

For more information please contact Cove Travel on +61 7 5577 9211, email info@covetravel.com.au or visit

Her extravagant touches remain to this day. From

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Seabourn Quest

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10-day Rivieras & Spanish Splendours • Seabourn Quest • 26 September 2013 • Monte Carlo to Barcelona Seabourn offers an extensive collection of over 250 ultraluxury cruise adventures aboard six intimate ships. We’ll visit 379 destinations, 103 countries and six continents. You can travel the world, and travel it well, aboard an intimate Seabourn ship.

Sailing with Seabourn is unlike any other form of travel. It’s like your favourite small hotel, where everyone knows you and knows what you like. They take the very best care of you.

Only this one moves, effortlessly, from one fascinating place to another, while you dine and dance and dream of what discoveries tomorrow will bring. Seabourn attracts interesting people, who seek to share experiences beyond the expected in places beyond the ordinary. Our acclaimed staff offers a unique style of heartfelt hospitality that is sincere, thoughtful and personal. This is the definition of travelling well.

It begins the moment you first step aboard. The warm smiles and chilled champagne that welcome you are just the first indication of the exceptional journey to follow. Because with a crew that is passionate about crafting a perfect experience for you, and with everything included – all-suite accommodations, extraordinary cuisine, and fine wines and spirits served anytime, – all you need to do is relax, enjoy and explore.

There’s never been a better time to sail aboard the World’s Best Small-Ship Cruise Line. Book today to take advantage of our great savings.

The Seabourn Difference • Intimate ships with just 104 or 225 suites • Tipping is neither required, nor expected • Spacious all-suite accommodation • Award-winning gourmet dining • Complimentary champagne and in-suite bar • Complimentary open bars and fine wines

• Oceanview (A1) from $5,249 per person • Veranda (V1) $5,449 per person

10-day New England & Canadian Maritimes • Seabourn Sojourn • 04 October 2013 • Boston to Montreal • Oceanview (A) from $5,739 per person • Veranda (V1) $6,239 per person

10-day Mediterranean Island Quest • Seabourn Quest • 16 October 2013 • Athens to Barcelona • Oceanview (A1) from $4,749 per person • Veranda (V1) $4,949 per person

16-day Great Barrier Reef & Gold Coast • Seabourn Odyssey • 7 December 2013 • Bali to Sydney • Oceanview (A1) from $6,459 per person • Veranda (V1) $6,659 per person

For more information call Seabourn on 13 24 02 *All fares are in Australian dollars, cruise-only, for new bookings only, per guest, double occupancy, and subject to availability. Some suite categories may not be available. Certain restrictions apply. Information herein is accurate at time of printing. Seabourn reserves the right to correct errors. Fares are not combinable with any other offer, may vary by sailing date, are capacity controlled, and are subject to change without notice. Government fees and taxes are included. All savings amounts are included in fares shown. Ships’ registry: Bahamas. 2012 Seabourn.

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Oosterdam

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Step onto one of Holland America Line’s graceful mid-sized ships and be welcomed with a generous amount of personal space. Be treated to award-winning service, with nearly one crew member for every two guests. Choose from quality dining options as diverse as our enrichment programs, and on board activities that suit your every whim. Your convenience is our priority, with the luxury of unpacking once while visiting multiple ports.

For more than 135 years, Holland America Line has been a recognised leader in cruising, taking our guests to exotic destinations around the world. If you are looking for some of the most spacious and comfortable ships at sea, you’ve come to the right place. We are committed to our mission: through excellence, we create once-in-a-lifetime experiences, every time.

Today, Holland America Line’s fleet of 15 elegant ships offers more than 500 sailings a year visiting all seven continents. Cruises include both popular and less-travelled ports in the Caribbean, Bermuda, Alaska, Europe, Mexico, South America, the Panama Canal, Australia, New Zealand and Asia – as well as unique voyages to the Amazon, Antarctica and our extended Collectors and Grand Voyages.

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The traveller Lloyd Donaldson Group Head of Hotels for Mulpha Australia

Most frequent destination: Hayman.

Must-see destination: Hayman.

An essential travel item: BlackBerry and a tooth brush.

Favourite hotel: Other than the obvious … Hotel Santa Caterina (Amalfi, Italy).

Tips for avoiding jet-lag: Don’t travel! But if you have to, water on long flights,

Best overseas dining: Balthazar NYC

get into the zone before departure and plan overnight flights with morning

Most exotic dish I’ve tasted: Ox penis soup (and spat it out as I was told

arrival into destinations.

what it was after the event).

Window or aisle seat: Don’t mind, just not a middle seat.

Favourite overseas purchase: Carven de Vetiver fragrance.

Who would you most like to sit next to on a long flight? Diana, my wife,

I would spend my last $100 on: A one-way limousine to Nimbin (with my family).

or Monica Lewinsky.

I pass the time by: Reading emails on my BlackBerry.

Favourite piece of technology: BlackBerry/iPad. Best/strangest travel story: When I was running a hotel in China we had planned a trip for Warren Buffett and Bill Gates to Yangshou (down the Li River

My favourite iconic landmark is: The Great Barrier Reef.

Best thing about travelling: The phone doesn’t ring on flights, not yet anyway …

I spend my spare time: With family but I’d love to be a single handicap in golf.

Before I go: Planning and anticipating.

in Guilin). We left behind the Cherry Coke so yours truly had to make a two-hour

Car, coach, plane or ship? Plane.

dash by bus, bicycle and raft to get the Coke to Buffett.

Where to next: Probably a cruise through the Mediterranean to Istanbul.

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Step by step Terry and Jean Hopley danced their way across the Baltic Sea on this leisurely 15 day cruise.

Arcadia in Copenhagen

Day One - Southampton

Day Five - At Sea

The normal buzz of excitement as we step aboard Arcadia on a nice sunny

Another addition to my C.V. Today I was asked to TEACH Cha Cha Cha to 50

afternoon. The ship is very modern and very British and – for a pleasant change

enthusiastic beginners and a very good job I made of it, even if I say it myself.

– child free. Unusually, only a few hours at sea before we arrive at our first port

Much of Finland is inside the Arctic Circle but as we make our approach the

of call, just time for a beautiful dinner and to catch up with our regular dance

sun is shining and many of the passengers are sunbathing on deck. We sit on

teachers Avril and Terry McCrum. They will be teaching throughout the cruise,

our balcony to watch a spectacular sunset at 1 a.m. followed by an equally

which is the main reason we are on board.

memorable sunrise just a couple of hours later.

Day Two - Zeebrugge

Day Six - Helsinki

A day in Bruges is never to be forgotten. How can there be such a beautiful city

What a lucky day. To enjoy one of the world’s most underrated cities,

right on the doorstep of the UK and I have never discovered it before? If you

temperatures in the mid 20s and all the designer shops are closed because

are a lover of Venice you have to visit Bruges. Its fresh water canals are cleaner

it is Sunday! Helsinki boasts a fascinating blend of architectures, tree lined

and just as fascinating. The buildings that line them may be a thousand years

avenues and fashionable pavement restaurants and at this time of the year

old but they have mostly been lovingly restored and now house 14 museums,

there is a clarity about the air that leaves you feeling happy and exhilarated. I

countless little restaurants and superb private homes. The city is beautifully

watched with a contentment that only a man would understand as Jean gazed

balanced right down to having 22 churches and 22 pubs! If you have never

with awe through the windows of Louis Vuitton knowing we would be long gone

been – go there.

before the doors opened again. All I had to buy was two lattes and a pastry to

Day Three - At sea

share (plus a cap because the top of my head was getting burned in the sun).

The two healthiest things you can do ... Laugh and Dance. And today there

Day Seven and Day Eight - St Petersburg

is lots of both. The sky above the North Sea may be grey but the atmosphere aboard Arcadia isn’t. The unhappy people are sweating in the gym with shocking expressions on their faces. We are busy improving our dancing skills, perspiring just as much but doing a lot more laughing as we try to master the intricacies of the Mambo. Dinner tonight in Oceans Grill (the £10 surcharge is well worth it). Delicious Gloucester Old Spot pork chops, delightful wines and impeccable service.

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There are cities you don’t want to approach from the sea and this is one of them. I first came here when it was still Leningrad. It hasn’t changed that much.

Thousands of grey, run down apartment blocks and just as many grey faces.

Granted the architecture and palaces are stunning but so they were back in the 60s. It’s just that Kruschev used the Cathedral as a vegetable warehouse back then and all the cars were made by Moskavitch. Just getting into the place was a nightmare. The immigration queue stretched the whole length of the terminal

Day Four - Copenhagen

building and out into the open air half way down the quay. I thought it was a

Denmark has long been famous for its pastries, bacon and beer. Now her

coincidence that the music they played over the public address system was ‘If

most delicious asset is the graceful Princess Mary. You have to visit Denmark

it takes forever, I will wait for you’. But it wasn’t. Some considerable time later

to appreciate how our Tasmanian Princess has won the hearts of the people.

while we still queued outside in the cold it began to drizzle. Quick as a flash

They truly love and respect her and she is now the most popular member of

the CD was changed and on came ‘Raindrops keep falling on my head’. By the

one of Europe’s oldest Royal families. It is worth visiting Copenhagen just to

time our turn came to present our passport, visa application, ship’s pass and

see the palace she lives in and maybe dine at Noma, voted top restaurant in

excursion ticket (you were not allowed ashore unless you were on an ‘official’

the world for the past three years.

excursion) they were playing ‘Midnight in Moscow’. Who said the Russians

don’t have a sense of humour. I have been to many other places with difficult immigration procedures but here they were in a league of their own for when we returned to the ship in the afternoon we had to go through the same procedure again. I was taking Jean to see Swan Lake that evening and by the time we got back on board there was no time for food or to change.

I should have guessed but leaving for the ballet meant going through the whole business again and when we returned around midnight we did it again with another queue because there was only one officer on duty at this time.

St Petersburg is nice ... but it’s not THAT nice. P.S. we enjoyed the ballet.

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Day Nine - Tallinn Tallinn has become one of the most popular ports in the Baltic since Estonia freed itself from the Soviet Union and we approach together with four other large cruise ships. How life has changed for the Estonians. And what a discovery. Not many ports in the world can cope with 10,000 passengers disembarking at the same time but Tallinn, with its maze of colourful streets, its parks, fashionable shops and restaurants does it with ease. No immigration formalities and it is only a short walk to the old town, passing many historical buildings along the way. We predictably lost ourselves as we wandered round all morning in brilliant sunshine, then walked into a tiny backstreet restaurant to ask the way and finished seated with a dish of caviar, complete with blinis and vodka – total bill 20 euros. Please put Tallinn on your bucket list.

Day Ten - Stockholm Having spent several long holidays in Sweden I know what a magnificent unspoilt country it is. A single day in Stockholm on a cruise ship doesn’t really do it justice, apart from the four hour approach through some of the most spectacular waterways in the world. It really is a boating paradise which stretches into the heart of Stockholm itself. The city is fascinating with a deep contrast between the old and new. But be sure to take a loaded wallet ... you will need it.

Day Eleven - At Sea The Baltic is flat calm, the weather warm and sunny and it’s time to relax after so many successive port days. Arcadia is a very British ship so it’s fitting we should enjoy steak and kidney pie and spotted dick and custard for lunch.

We­ burn off a few calories in the afternoon as we brush up on our Rumba routine then it’s time to don the finery for a black and white ball.

Day Twelve - At Sea I have it on good authority that the three healthiest activities for body and mind are laughing, eating good food and dancing (if you want a fourth I will tell you in private). Today is a good day for all four … Sorry I mean three!

Our friends Avril and Terry provide lots of smiles and we spend two hours learning the Alpine Stroll and the Melody Foxtrot. The breast of partridge with a glass of Lanson goes down well. Still flat calm seas and blue skies.

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Day Thirteen - Oslo Another memorable approach through 60 miles of the breathtaking Oslo Fjord. I first came here 40 years ago when it was dominated by pretty wooden houses, painted in pastel shades of cream, pink and blue. The threat of fire has gradually seen them replaced by brick and stone and apart from the old town it is much like other major European cities, albeit with a great collection of museums full of Viking antiquities. The harbour itself is looks distinctly familiar with its magnificent white marble and glass opera house taking pride of place.

Day Fourteen - At Sea The North Sea doesn’t live up to its reputation. The sea is kind as we pass the many wind farms and gas rigs that decorate the coastline and finally we round the Dover Straits and into the English Channel.

Day Fifteen - Southampton The end of a memorable cruise. To sum up, the Baltic offers an outstanding itinerary provided you are not a sun worshipper.

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Time to escape Looking for a quintessential Australian travel experience? The Great Escape Charter Company may be the answer. words Rhonda Oxnam

How many of us say ‘I must see more of Australia’ and then go ahead and book a trip to Europe, Asia or some other overseas destination?

I, for one, am guilty of this, so when the opportunity came up for Derek and I to spend some time cruising the Kimberley Coast with The Great Escape Charter Company we gratefully accepted.

Based in Broome, Great Escape offers a range of cruises from the four-night Quintessential Kimberley Coast Escape, which we did, to the longer 13-night Kimberley Classic Adventure. They can also tailor itineraries if you have something specific in mind.

One of the best things about all of these cruises is that the anticipation begins long before you step foot on the boat.

Firstly, there are the registration forms to complete and the alcohol order to put in. (The boat isn’t licensed but you can pre-purchase your drinks via the local bottleshop, who will deliver it to the vessel prior to departure.)

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Then, about two weeks out, the travel bags arrive by post. With a strict ten kilogram limit per person, the challenge is on! (For the record mine came in at 9.1kg – an achievement in itself given we were away for ten days in total.)

Next is the ‘rock star’ arrival on board. While our particular trip sailed out of Broome, normally you would be transferred to the boat by plane, then helicopter. This is just the first of many ‘helo’ experiences you will have over the coming days (but more about that later).

If you are prone to travel sickness (which I am) it is a good idea to take some sort of travel medication before you depart (which I didn’t). However, despite a somewhat dubious start, I soon recovered and the next five days on board the MV Great Escape provided some amzing experiences.

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and front and rear decks. The boat also has three tenders which were used for everything from fly fishing and accessing mangrove swamps to collecting driftwood for the ‘Survivor’ style bonfire we enjoyed on the final night. There is also a helicopter and pilot available 24/7 (but more about that later!).

With just 14 guests and six crew on board there was plenty of opportunity to mix and mingle during our cruise, especially at meal times when everyone sat together at the communal dining table to exchange stories and enjoy the culinary delights on offer. One of the highlights of the trip was watching our chef collect green ant nests in plastic bags during a hike which he then proceeded to freeze, boil, strain and turn into dessert.

(Who knew ‘Green Ant Sorbet’ would taste so delicious?)

Our fellow travellers were an eclectic bunch and included a couple who lost everything in the Victorian bushfires last year, two Broome locals, and the skipper’s mother, aunt and uncle. And that is one of the best things about these trips … no matter what your age, fitness level or interests there is always something to keep you occupied and enthralled.

And when the captain explains on the first night you are going on a wildlife adventure, you better believe him because that’s exactly what you get, with every day (every hour) bringing a fascinating new experience.

Fishing for barra, hiking to remote waterholes, discovering ancient Aboriginal art sites and the aforementioned bonfire on the beach are just some of the activities we enjoyed during our cruise … but, if you would rather sit back and watch the world go by that is also an option.

My words can never adequately capture the grandeur and beauty of this area. From the magnificence of the Horizontal Falls to the enormity of Montgomery Reef it really is something special. And if you feel you need

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to go to Africa to see the Big Five, then think again. Out here they have their own – barramundi, sharks, whales, turtles and crocodiles – and they are just as awe-inspiring.

The optional helicopter flights offer a unique sightseeing perspective (see, I told you there’d be more) – swooping low over the land mass to view the wildlife or choppering you in to the most isolated locations to enjoy a sunset picnic. While initially it can be a bit disconcerting when the pilot explains that he likes to fly without doors, you soon find yourself mesmerised by the picturesque vistas spread out below ... and embracing the feel of the wind in your face.

One of the things that struck me most about the Kimberley, other than the beauty of the ever-changing panorama spread out before us, was the vastness of the area … and the isolation. Besides the occasional Fisheries Dept boat or private charter, we had the entire Kimberley Coast to ourselves for the duration of the cruise, leaving plenty of leeway in the itinerary to fish for that elusive barramundi and explore the many creeks and tributaries that feed the waterways.

Even our departure at the end of the cruise extended the experience for just a little longer, with the obligatory helicopter and charter plane transfer back to Broome providing yet another chance to view the region from the air.

So, if you are willing to hike through pristine bushland to swim in the most tranquil swimming holes, harvest the freshest oysters straight from their beds or drop a line so your fellow passengers can enjoy a delicious seafood supper then I highly recommended you get in touch with The Great Escape Charter Company – as we discovered, there’s nothing better than a holiday at home!

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London to Lisbon Patsy and Bill Rowe enjoyed the local culture and cuisine while cruising from London to Lisbon.

My four days working in London ended with an evening of murder and

This graveyard had the longest grave in the world (70 feet) for 15 sailors who

mystery at The Mousetrap, the longest running play in history with over 25,000

had perished when their boat foundered off the coast. We were later amazed by

performances. It was a wonderful end to the working week and a suitable

five strange-looking round houses built by a loving father for his five daughters.

beginning for our 14 day cruise to Lisbon.

He’d designed them round so the devil couldn’t hide in the corners! (He must

The next morning, as we boarded the ship in Dover, ominous clouds swirled overhead but as we sipped a glass of champagne a few minutes later (the first of many to come) the sun broke through making the ‘Sail Away’ party on the upper deck the place to be.

Our first port was Le Havre with many others to follow including: Guernsey, Cork, Cornwall, Isles of Scilly, Bordeaux, St-Jean-de-Luz, Biarritz, Gijon and La Coruna in Spain.

Every port was interesting, but in Cornwall we visited the most beautiful cemetery I’ve ever seen. Lining the banks of a river, the tombstones date back

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have had suspicions his daughters would be easy targets.)

We had an exciting river crossing in a chain-pulled punt and drove along the Cornish coast admiring the castles built by Henry VIII to ward off Spanish invaders as he feared invasion after divorcing his Spanish wife.

One of the most surprising ports was when we went by tender into Le Palais on Belle-Ile-en Mer, a French island off the coast of Brittany so tiny it can be covered by bus in a very short time. We discovered a quaint café on the foreshore where we sat in the sun and ate moules with enough garlic to ward off any devils lurking in corners, and French crusty bread washed down with a carafe of Colombardo.

hundreds of years and are placed randomly amongst superb exotic shrubs and

In complete contrast to tiny Le Palais, Bordeaux was a very grand city with

massed flowers. The tiny church was beautifully decorated and the petit point

a population topping one million, with the historic part of the city declared a

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After several failed attempts to get into the tender during the rough weather we finally made it to shore at St-Jean-de-Luz 20 minutes north of Biarritz.

What an unexpected delight to go through the massive stone fortress entry into a harbour where multi-coloured fishing boats bobbed around in the choppy water. We decided against a guided tour and headed for a restaurant at the top of the headland overlooking a golden sandy beach and half an hour later we were elbows deep in succulent mussels. We mopped up every last trace of the delicious sauce with thick slices of baguette and polished it off with Tarte Tartin and espresso coffee strong enough to keep us awake for the rest of the cruise.

It was blissful to sit in the warm sun after so many grey cloudy days but my joy was short-lived as it turned into stormy weather and high seas that night. However, rugged up against the wind coming off the Atlantic Ocean, we joined a tour of Gijon in the north west of Spain. A pretty town with narrow cobbled streets lined with quaint shops met us as we descended from the bus and headed to watch apple cider being made. At the door of the ‘cidery’ was a trio playing the Spanish version of bagpipes made from the stomach of the cow. It was an ear-splitting sound which I’m sure we’d have enjoyed more if we’d had a dial to adjust the volume. They seemed delighted with their performance and keen for an encore but we assured them (regretfully) that our bus wouldn’t wait for us!

We drove to the Roman Baths and walked through the old town before returning to the ship for yet another meal. This time it was High Tea at four before cocktails at five.

Our last port before Lisbon was La Coruna, a pretty town where we enjoyed a Tapas Tasting in a ‘local’s’ bar, sampled some Spanish wine and ate the biggest olives I’ve ever seen!

Without a doubt cruising is an eating marathon, but it is also a wonderful way to get a bird’s eye view of a lot of places (and eat the local food) or simply stay on board (and eat the chef’s food). Either way, it makes for a great holiday.

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A trail of words In his book, Memoirs of a Pilgrim, Australian author Brad Kyle recounts his enlightening journey across the Camino Trail. words Madeline Marshall

Brad Kyle

Signs along the Camino Trail

Generally soul searching and adventure travels are simply a waving thought that occurs to us during a lunch break or on a particularly dull Saturday afternoon. However for Melbourne-born accountant Brad Kyle, setting off to unfamiliar territory in search of identity and spirituality became a reality.

It was a series of seemingly unrelated events that sparked Brad’s interest in walking the Camino Trail, a 780km stretch of forests, farmlands, beaches, mountains and rivers spread across Spain.

He first heard of the trail on a summer’s day during a visit to London. In true English style, words exchanged with a stranger in a local pub led Brad to discover Paulo Coelho’s The Pilgrimage.

Eight years later, Brad was reminded of his night in London when he encountered a second book – Shirley MacLaine’s The Camino – A Journey of the Spirit. The discovery came after the sad news that his father had been fatally injured in a fall from a ladder.

“With the clarity of hindsight, my first Camino steps started that fateful night,” Brad recalls.

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Armed with guidebooks, a very old backpack and the knowledge that Paulo Coelho and Shirley MacLaine had successfully trekked before him, Brad flew from Melbourne to London and then across the water to the starting point of his pilgrimage where he dove head first into the Spanish unknown.

Documenting his journey along the way, Brad tells of his triumphs and tragedies in a very personal manner, with a touch of Aussie humour thrown in for good measure.

Take day one, for example, when Brad soon realises that the trail may be a little more challenging than he anticipated.

“It is hardly a triumphant beginning. Here I stand feeling alone, lost, stressed, confused and more than a little embarrassed. It starts to rain. Perfect!

Just perfect! I open my backpack and my poncho gets caught in the zip, tearing a substantial hole in the top of the shoulder … At this point I realise that I am woefully unprepared for the wet weather, with not even a rain cover for my backpack, and now of

course, a cheap, ripped poncho.”

Despite this inauspicious start Brad soldiered on through physical pain (‘oh the blisters!’), snoring cotravellers and hostel curfews to discover a wealth of life-changing experiences.

“Each day on the Camino trail provided me with memories to last a lifetime,” Brad says. “Still, it’s hard to go past the first couple of incidents that happened early on. Getting lost about five minutes into the whole journey, and walking through a foot of snow in the Pyrenees ... in my shorts!

“But the biggest physical challenge – apart from coping with the multitude of snorers at each hostel – was dealing with my rapidly deteriorating legs.

Within a few short days of walking, the front of both my legs were bruised and swollen, and the best I could do was to shuffle along with tears of pain flowing down my cheeks.

“As for the biggest emotional challenge, that’s an easy one. It came at the end of the pilgrimage,” he admits. “Saying goodbye to this magnificent life-changing time in my life (and the friends made

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along the way) was one of the toughest things I have ever done. All I wanted to do was turn around and start the 800 kilometres again.”

Having completed his five-week pilgrimage, Brad says he emerged a completely different person, with a newfound appreciation for all life has to offer.

“It is fair to say that the Camino was the catalyst in turning my life upside down. Before heading to Spain, I lived a very controlled – and boring – existence. Upon returning from Spain, my heart was wide open in the sense that I was far more willing to fully experience life in all its forms. Within a year of reaching Santiago, I had found myself a lovely wife and my previously unfulfilled dream of being a writer was well on the way to fruition.”

Brad’s journey across Spain is a remarkable tale of perseverance and self-discovery set against the majestic Spanish countryside … and his book, Memoirs of a Pilgrim – Footprints on the Road to Santiago (roadtosantiago.com.au), that came about as a result of that journey makes for a truly wonderful read.

“Whilst I realise that an 800 kilometre pilgrimage is not everyone’s cup of tea, I cannot sing the praises highly enough of the experience. So, what makes it so special? The beautiful Spanish scenery? A simple existence of walking, eating and socialising? The trail itself, empowered by the billions of pilgrim footprints over time? The answer is different for every person.

I encourage you to find out for yourself.”

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An alternative way to see Europe Imagine exploring Europe’s oldest waterway, the Canal du Midi in the South of France on your own boat, at your own pace – for as many or as few days as you like.

Le Boat operates ‘self cruising’ boats for small groups on Europe’s best waterways – with no experience required.

The boats can accommodate from two to twelve people and there are 200 itineraries to choose from on the picturesque rivers and canals of France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Scotland and England.

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The Pantanal Tracking the elusive jaguar in South America If you want to see wildlife when visiting South America, then put on your safari hat and set out into Brazil’s spectacular Pantanal.

The 50-million acre Pantanal wetlands are home to between 4,000 and 7,000 jaguars and also offer the best wildlife experience in South America, as the open landscapes make it easier to see the unique and rare species that live in this natural world.

Some of the animals you may see include caiman, tapirs, monkeys, marsh deer, giant otters, armadillos and ocelot. About 650 different species of birds come here to breed, turning the Pantanal into a giant open-air aviary.

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Cuba The heart of the Caribbean

The largest and most fascinating island in the Caribbean, Cuba is a land where the people are warm, the sun is shining and the sand is white.

Seductive turquoise Caribbean waters beckon you, while the music never stops! To visit Cuba is to step back in time; back to the 1950s with its glamour, leisurely pace and classic Chevrolet cars.

Endless words have been written to describe Havana, however, this city has to be experienced to be understood and we strongly recommend a few days here to absorb the atmosphere of this unique city.

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Christmas in Europe Snow bells, sleigh rides and Santa Imagine gliding across the snow-laden Alps on the magnificent Glacier Express train and then enjoying Christmas high in the Swiss mountains being pampered in a stylish spa hotel.

Alternatively spend the festive season in a castle dating back 2,000 years located in the Italian Dolomites, or celebrate by sipping champagne in an 800 year old coaching inn deep in the heart of the snow-covered mountains of Austria.

Now paint a picture of sleigh rides with snow bells, mulled wine and ginger biscuits at the festive Christmas Markets and you will have just a taste of Christmas in Europe.

Amazon Haute Cuisine

Savouring the fruits of the forest

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Peru’s capital city of Lima has fast become the gastronomic capital of South America.

World-renowned chefs are creating a food sensation with the creative fusion of traditional Peruvian dishes with native foods from the Amazon.

At the forefront of this is Malabar Restaurant owner and Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino.

He is one of Peru’s Top 10 chefs and his restaurant in Lima has been listed as one of the world’s 100 best dining experiences.

Noted for his expertise, Pedro has also created the exclusive menus for luxury Amazon riverboat company Aqua Expeditions, who have two boats: MV Aqua and MV Aria.

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Mississippi Mark Twain did it … now you can too!

Mississippi. The word alone evokes images of grandeur, old world charm and historical significance.

For many years the era of the Mississippi Steamboat disappeared and the opportunity to explore and enjoy this fabled waterway also vanished … but not anymore. You can once again experience the majesty and luxury aboard the greatest sternwheeler to ever cruise the Mighty Mississippi. Launched in August 2012, the Queen of the Mississippi allows you to step back in time to the grand era of steam boating, with all the modern safety features of a brand new vessel. Cruise from the vibrancy of New Orleans to Memphis, Tennessee, the legendary home of the Blues and Elvis Presley’s Graceland.

There’s only one Mississippi River and you must cruise down it once in your life.

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Top table Main Beach

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Surfers Paradise

Broadbeach Waters

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Vie Bar + Restaurant delivers a contemporary, waterside drinking and dining experience.

Awarded One Chef's Hat by the Australian Good Food Guide, Vie Bar + Restaurant matches fine food with a stunning backdrop overlooking the Gold Coast Broadwater and Palazzo Versace's private marina. Led by Chef de Cuisine, Craig Wright, Vie Bar + Restaurant offers a fresh and diverse menu featuring only the finest locallysourced produce.

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Recently awarded a coveted 2013 Chef’s Hat, Verve Restaurant Café & Bar serves modern Australian cuisine in welcoming and intimate surroundings. The restaurant also has a wide selection of Australian and international wines and has been awarded a 'Glass' rating in the in the recent Wine List awards by Gourmet Traveller Wine for the second year in a row.

Benihana Japanese Steakhouse, located on Level 3 of the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa, offers a uniquely entertaining dining experience, and is a must for lovers of teppanyaki cuisine. The highly trained chefs are known as entertainers, as well as culinary masters, and always create an unforgettable dining experience right before your eyes.

The service at Verve is professional yet warm and friendly. It is truly a hidden treasure.

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Magical, mystery food

For serious restaurateurs and obsessive food-nuts the cooler months of the year bring a precious bounty … truffles. words Tony Harper

Arriving by plane from Perigord, Piemonte, Tuscany and Provence, cold-packed and coddled at ridiculous cost to be shaved sparingly over risottos, eggs and pasta, truffles are not just a culinary experience to like: it’s about love and obsession.

These precious fungi can sell for as much as $5,000 per kilo, and you can double that amount for the rare white truffles from Alba. It may seem like a ridiculous amount of money, but a little goes a long way and a truffle costing around a hundred dollars can be used for up to twenty dishes. That five dollars worth of truffle shavings can transform a dish from mere food to heavenly cuisine.

In 1999 Perigord Truffles of Australia produced our first truffle. It was a small but seminal moment that has seeded an industry that – while still in its infancy – has grown to a collective of more than 200 growers in Western Australia, Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales, Tasmania (of course) and … Queensland. If all of them were producing we would be awash with truffles, but the crop is fickle and it takes dedication and years of cultivation for the trees to bear.

The Australian Truffle Growers Association has forecasted that by next year Australia will produce ten tonnes of truffles: almost half of what France (with its centuries of growing) manages.

Growing truffles needs either oak or hazelnut trees, soil with a high pH and a great deal of time and effort. That first Australian truffle took seven years to arrive, and it is unlikely that a new venture will manage one in less than five. And they won’t grow everywhere: cool winters are necessary to develop the aromas and flavours without which the truffle would merely be a useless lump of fungus.

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The Australian truffles of the early years were somewhat disappointing: They just didn’t seem to have the heady aromas and flavour intensity of the good European versions. But with time things have improved drastically, and these days they can be super, with their asking price of $300 a kilogram entirely justified.

For fanatics and chefs it is terrific: the Australian season runs from May to September, fading as the imports begin to come on line.

Michael Conrad is a Brisbane restaurateur who has a long association with the magical fungi.

Even before they were allowed to be imported into Australia he was thrilling a small band of clientele with menus based around the occasional clandestine windfall. Then when the imports began in earnest, he took them to a wider audience, with annual ‘truffle menus’ over the season.

Eggs, he reckons, are the ultimate conduit for truffle-magic. I’d have to agree. Scrambled eggs (preferably made with a mountain of good butter) bathed slowly in a baine-marie with a shaving of fresh truffles makes for an extraordinary meal.

For some reason the flavour of the eggs seems to intensify that of the truffle, and they work together in extraordinary harmony. Even better is when you hide that truffle in with your eggs for a few days before cooking: its aroma permeates the shell and can imbue a dozen eggs with its essence long before you feel the need to shave it.

Forget truffle oil! Most brands have never been near a real truffle and are produced using synthetically flavoured olive oil. And, while good oil imitates the aromas and flavours of truffles it is a clumsy substitute, like instant coffee is to a good espresso, or cordial to fresh-squeezed juice.

Philippe Reboul – The Truffle Man – sells both Australian and imported truffles. He currently has Australian truffles (frozen) in 100gram packets for $190 (thetruffleman.com.au). That’s pretty good buying, and a pack that size can be stretched over weeks or even months.

Finally, here’s a recipe to make the most of your truffle: I warn you … it’s rich!

Scrambled eggs with truffle Ingredients 6 eggs (duck eggs are twice as good as hen if you can find them) 120 grams of top-notch butter A good dollop of double-cream 60 grams of shaved fresh truffle Salt to taste Method 1.

Crack the eggs and whisk lightly.

2.

Chop the butter into smallish chunks and add to eggs.

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Add cream, truffle and seasoning then whisk gently to combine.

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Stick the whole lot in a ceramic bowl, and rest the bowl in a bath of hot water over low heat.

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Stir continuously until it thickens (but don’t let it set completely … it should always be slightly runny and moist).

Enjoy!

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Saturday 23 March – The Marine Village For one night only dine under a canopy of stars in the streets of The Marine Village, Sanctuary Cove. Run in conjunction with Earth Hour, richly adorned tables will line the village streets and guests will enjoy dinner from the participating restaurant of their choice while being entertained by roving singers, musicians and street performers.

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Asian influence

Enjoy these fresh flavours from Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa’s Benihana Japanese Steakhouse.

Seared salmon & yuzu sushi maki (1 roll) Ingredients 1 sheet dry Nori seaweed

Utensils Blow torch Sushi mat wrapped in plastic (cling wrap)

5 slices oraw salmon (nigiri cut)

Method

1 long piece raw salmon (same length as Nori) 2 long pieces fresh ripe mango

1. Cut a Nori sheet in half. Flip the shiny side down. On the dull side, spread the sushi rice, without squashing it.

1 tablespoon of shiitake mushroom

2. Place the long piece of salmon, shiitake, mango and asparagus in the middle.

3 tablespoons sushi rice

1 thick cooked asparagus

3. With the help of a sushi mat, roll it tight (without squeezing it), giving it the desired shape (round or square).

2 tablespoons soy sauce

4. Remove the sushi mat and place the slices of salmon on top.

½ teaspoon yuzu juice

5. Sear it with a torch (the same as used for creme brulée).

Pickled ginger

6. Cut the roll in 8 even pieces.

Wasabi

7. Serve with soy mixed with yuzu, pickled ginger and wasabi.

(sautéed with a teaspoon of teriyaki sauce)

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Henry Bongay, head chef at the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa’s Benihana Japanese Steakhouse, has a real flair for entertaining.

To the delight of diners, tables at the award-winning teppanyaki restaurant are transformed into a stage when the talented chef dons his apron.

Originally from the Philippines, the hospitality industry has taken Henry around the globe in a career that has spanned 35 years.

While Henry originally commenced a Bachelor of Science in Criminology, his love for teppanyaki style cooking and sushi making won out and he decided to embark on the lengthy training process that is required of all teppanyaki and sushi chefs.

Henry refined his skills in a string of popular restaurants throughout Europe and the Middle East before leaving a position as head chef in a Manila restaurant to move to Australia in 1994.

A position at the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa awaited the talented chef and he quickly moved up the ranks to his current position as head chef, overseeing a team of chefs at the Benihana Japanese Steakhouse and the Sake Bar. The secret to his success is his genuine love for his job.

“My favourite part of my job has always been the customer interaction – I love meeting new people,” he said.

Regulars at Benihana are equally fond of the head chef whose warm smile and sense of humour make diners feel instantly welcome.

And his enthusiasm for the art of teppanyaki is infectious.

“With teppanyaki you never stop learning so it’s not something I will ever get tired of,” Henry said. “It takes a lot of training before you’re even ready to cook in front of a customer but even now I’m learning new tricks all the time,” he said.

“My favourite trick has to be where I throw the salt into my hat. Benihana is a fantastic place to work, it’s just such a friendly atmosphere and I’m doing what I love,” he said.

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Village fare Enjoy these fresh summer recipes courtesy of the restaurants and cafés at The Marine Village Sanctuary Cove.

This succulent marinated spatchcock recipe from ioesco café cucina bar will tempt your tastebuds.

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Marinated spatchcock

Ingredients 4 No. 4 whole spatchcocks 4 lemons, zested 4 cloves of garlic, crushed 4 large sprigs of rosemary, finely chopped 250ml extra virgin olive oil Pepper 50ml white wine 1 tbls butter

Method 1. Open bone spatchcock:

Step 1 – Using a pair of poultry shears; remove the backbone

and neck of the spatchcock.

Step 2 – Lay the spatchcock skin side down, then carefully remove

the rib cage and breast bone with a small knife.

Step 3 – Remove wishbone.

Step 4 – Remove thighbone.

2. Mix together olive oil, lemon zest, rosemary, garlic and pepper.

Rub mix all over spatchcocks, let marinate for 8 hours.

3. Heat oil in a hot pan then gently lay the spatchcock in the pan on a medium to high flame.

4. Sear for about one minute then turn over.

5. Cook for another minute, and then add white wine and butter.

6. Place in a high oven for 10 minutes.

7. Serve with a rocket and Parmesan salad dressed with olive oil.

Alternatively Parmesan can be finely grated and baked in a thin layer on silicon paper for seven minutes to make Parmesan wafers.

8. Drizzle the plate with Vincotto. Pour a little of the pan juices over the spatchcock to serve.

Serves 4

A flavoursome combination of seafood and spice, this pasta dish is on the menu at Cove Tavern.

Ingredients 400g tagliatelle pasta 400g peeled prawns 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced 1 long red chilli, sliced 1 brown onion, finely diced ½ bunch flat leaf parsley 1 lemon, juice & zest White wine Salt White pepper Olive oil Method 1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to packet instructions.

2. About 5 minutes before the pasta is ready, heat some olive oil in a large pan and add garlic, chilli and onion, then sauté for 1 minute.

3. Add prawns and sauté for 3 minutes, deglaze with a splash of white wine and add cooked pasta, lemon juice, zest and parsley.

4. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Serves 4

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Salad Rocket Grana Padano Parmesan Vincotto

Chilli & prawn tagliatelle

Marinara Restaurante serves a selection of authentic Italian flavours, including this tasty seafood risotto.

Ingredients 200g mussels 200g prawns 100g scallops 120g baby clams 200ml water 300ml dry white wine 800ml fish stock 2 tbsp olive oil 40g butter 200ml cream 100g cherry tomatoes, diced 1 shallot, peeled & chopped 1 garlic clove, peeled & chopped 350g risotto rice Finely grated zest of 1 lemon Sea salt & cracked black pepper Flat leaf parsley leaves, chopped Parmesan cheese Method 1. Heat the olive oil and half the butter in a large pan. Add the shallot and garlic and fry for about 6-8 minutes until softened.

2. Tip the rice into the pan, stir well to coat and cook for about 2 minutes until the rice starts to turn translucent.

3. Add 50mls wine and let it bubble until all the liquid has been absorbed.

4. Add a ladleful of hot stock and stir until it has all been absorbed.

Continue adding the stock in this way until the rice is creamy with a slight bite. (You may not need all the liquid.)

5. Sauté all the seafood in garlic butter and olive oil. Add tomatoes, a cup of wine and stock and simmer for 2 minutes until they are just cooked through.

6. Add the cooked rice to the seafood.

7. Add the cream at the last minute, and then let it rest.

8. Finally stir in the grated lemon zest and remaining butter and season to taste.

9. Take the pan off the heat and leave to stand for a few minutes.

10. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve at once.

Serves 4

Seafood risotto

Panna cotta

This delicious panna cotta is just one of the tantalising desserts served at Black Angus Bar & Grill.

Ingredients 600ml cream 300ml milk 100g castor sugar 75g white chocolate 50g hazelnut compound (or 50ml hazelnut syrup) 2½ gelatine sheets 1 vanilla bean FOR THE Wattle Toffee Jelly 200ml Wattle Toffee liqueur 200ml sugar syrup 2 gelatine sheets FOR THE Coffee Granita 500ml espresso coffee 200ml water 150g sugar Method For the Panna Cotta, start the day before 1. Heat milk, cream, sugar, white chocolate, hazelnut compound and vanilla in a pot. Bring up to 65°C (simmer) and leave to infuse for 10 minutes.

2. Soak gelatine sheets in ice-cold water until soft.

3. Add soft gelatine to the cream mixture and whisk.

4. Pass mixture through a strainer to remove any lumps or undissolved gelatine.

5. Pour mixture into a serving cup, stem-less wine glass or any nicely shaped glass.

6. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.

For the Wattle Toffee Jelly 1. Warm Wattle Toffee liqueur and sugar syrup in a pot on the stove and bring to the boil. Take it off the heat and leave to cool for 3 minutes.

2. Soak gelatine sheets in ice-cold water until soft.

3. Add gelatine to mixture and whisk.

4. Pass mixture through a strainer to remove any undissolved gelatine.

Leave to cool at room temperature.

5. Pour jelly on to the readymade panna cotta and refrigerate for 6 hours.

For the Granita, start the day before 1. Dissolve sugar in the water on the stove and heat.

2. Add espresso and stir, then leave to cool.

3. Place in a metal container and store in the freezer.

4. Every 2 hours break up ice crystals with a fork (repeat 4-5 times).

To serve Remove granita from the freezer and scrape with a fork to break up the ice into crystals. Pour granita over panna cotta. Serve with biscotti and fresh berries.

Serves 6

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Busy bees The latest effort to ensure Brisbane is a sustainable and eco friendly city has arrived in the form of The DownTown Honey Co. Following in the footsteps of other urban beekeepers in cities such as Melbourne, New York and San Francisco, the company was founded by three local ‘foodies’ David Shakespear, Scott McCutcheon and Dave Grayson, and is committed to introducing beehives to rooftops and other city environments.

Paddington dining venue, Kettle & Tin, and New Farm restaurant, Vespa Pizza, currently host a hive, with both venues reaping the benefits. Vespa Pizza’s chefs are hard at work creating a new dessert pizza, while the guys at Kettle & Tin are thinking about a honey infused cocktail! downtownhoneyco.com.au

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Amuse comes from amusebouche, a French term which can be translated as ‘mouth amuser’.

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Love potion Tony Harper takes a step back in time to discover the romance behind madeira wines.

Madeira is a magical island. Once it was thought to be the gateway to hell, a mass in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean perpetually shrouded in mist and mystery. Today the mists are gone, replaced by a thriving tourism trade and abundant agriculture, but over the 700-odd years since its discovery it has built a rich history and a place in the global hierarchy that belies its remote location and relatively small size.

Much of that reputation is due to its wine.

In Australia that wine is, these days, virtually unknown. The stuff that gets peddled to go into madeira-cake and veal scallopini is either locally made, sweet fortified wine with little resemblance to the real thing, or (very occasionally) the cheapest import from Madeira.

At the other end of the spectrum are the longestlived, most heady and complex wines on the planet.

They can sell for thousands of dollars per bottle.

The oldest (and no doubt most valuable) bottle of wine I own is a Moscatel Madeira, vintage 1900.

The plan was to drink it as we changed millennium, but somehow I couldn’t bring myself to break the wax. It’s a special bottle, but in terms of the madeira genre it’s small-fry: bottles still exist that pre-date it by a century or more, and there is nothing – no Grange, no champagne, no bottles of vintage port or vouvray that can claim similar longevity. And it isn’t only longevity; it’s the fact that madeira wine gets better and better with age, whereas most others merely sustain or slowly decay once beyond twenty years.

But let’s rewind for a moment to look at two accidents that made the island what it is today.

The first is somewhat sad: sometime during the mid 1300s a young English nobleman, Robert Machin, fell in love with Anna d’Arfet, and she with him. The trouble was that she ranked a higher rung on the ladder and according to the feudal laws their marriage would never be allowed. So, naturally, they eloped.

Robert was a seafearing trader with ships and men at his command. The ill-fated couple took off on board Robert’s ship with a bunch of loyal men as company. A storm blew them off course

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and thirteen days later they came ashore an island shrouded in mist. Both Robert and Anna died, but Robert’s men took the tale of the island and its whereabouts back to Europe and, eventually, the Portuguese court and Henry the Navigator. The island remains a Portuguese outpost to this day, despite a brief stint in the hands of the Spanish. The mists were dispelled when the island’s forests were razed by a purpose-lit fire that burned for seven years. Its wines were made famous by even more bizarre circumstance.

Grape vines were planted on the island in the early years and they flourished in the warm climate and volcanic soils. Its wine was famous,

considered the best on the planet by the late 1500s and was commonplace in England by the time of Shakespeare. When Captain Cook docked Endeavour at the island in 1768, he took aboard 3000 gallons of wine – by that time fortified – in order to fight scurvy. But the formative discovery was still to come.

Crossing the equator in the hold of a ship, rocking to and fro, subjected to air and heat is a death knell to wine quality. But not, it was discovered, to the wines of Madeira, given their high acidity and alcohol. In fact … it improved them.

So much so that during the 19th century, when the wine was the height of fashion in North America, its price was decided not only on its origin and quality, but also on the route and duration of its ocean voyage.

These days those ocean voyages are simulated by either artificial heating or ageing the wines in hot lofts.

They are extraordinary wines. Obviously out of kilter with the fresh, fruity styles we tend to drink today, they resemble most closely good sherry, but with extra complexity from their heat-treatment.

They are for sipping and quiet contemplation; for accompanying consommé and game, for long evenings with a good book.

The dry wines are sercial, verdelho and rainwater; bual is richer and occasionally slightly sweet, and malmsey is the richest, most complex and majestic. Ordinary madeira can be good. Ten year old is better, but it is the serious, vintage wines with decades in barrel that have the capacity to thrill, and can only be found through specialist dealers.

Before too long I’ll pluck up the nerve to crack the wax and lift the cork on my 1900 Moscatel and I have no doubt its aromas will fill my suburb and those beyond. I’ll think about what life must have been like back then, before my father was born; before the First World War; when Tosca had its premiere. And I’ll quietly toast Robert and Anna whose ill-fated love affair led to the creation of this wonderful wine.

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Pure prestige The Range Rover Evoque – combining style and substance. words Chris Nixon

In the best motor cars, form traditionally follows function. Ferraris look the way they do firstly through necessity – they need to be sleek to achieve high speed; Jeeps ride high to cover rough terrain.

But in recent times there have been more cars in which good visual design is its own end. And they aren’t necessarily the expensive luxury jobs.

The Mini, Volkswagen New Beetle, Peugeot RCZ, Citroen DS3, Fiat 500 and Audi A1 are examples of this chic breed that breaks the mould on conventional design.

And Range Rover has taken a refreshing approach to a compact SUV, the Evoque, with stunning success.

Since its introduction in 2011, the smallest and lightest Range Rover has won more than 100 awards, including World Design Car of the Year.

Its celebrity ambassadors are not Bear Grylls outdoor types, but fashion leaders like Victoria Beckham – who was invited to create her own special edition – and Aussie designers sass & bide.

Immediately, you know the Evoque is aimed at the High Street adventurer.

This is one cool SUV, extending the most prestigious brand in 4WD-land to a new pool of potential owners.

The design, featuring a high waistline and coupe-like sloping roof, is a close rendition of Range Rover’s 2008 LRX motor show concept car. It’s a good, but rare, thing when concepts make it through to production with little or no dilution of the designer’s vision.

Apart from a Tonka-toy profile, there are plenty of attractive details, from chunky wheel arches extending into the bonnet, to wraparound headlights, stylish exhaust pipe tips and two-tone paint schemes in interesting colours.

The body comes with three doors or five. The three-door Coupe’s sharper-

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sloped roof looks particularly sporty, at the cost of some head and boot space.

There’s a choice of two-wheel drive – a fuel-saver that’s really all that’s necessary around town, but a break from tradition for Range Rover – and conventional four-wheel drive.

While the Evoque is an urban cowboy, its 4WD credentials are sound.

It’s loaded with traction features and has reasonable ground clearance and approach and departure angles.

There are three engines. The least powerful, a 110 kiloWatt, four-cylinder diesel, is available only with the two-wheel drive manual versions but keeps the range’s opening price down to $49,995 for the five-door and $51,495 for the three-door (plus on-roads).

A 140 kW diesel or 177 kW petrol motor come only with 4WD Evoques. The most expensive Evoque costs $75,395, but options can add many thousands to the bottom line.

The ability to extensively personalise your vehicle is key to the Evoque’s appeal.

Complementing three basic design themes called Pure, Prestige and Dynamic are the choice of 12 exterior colours, three contrasting roof colours, eight alloy wheel designs, 16 interiors, four interior metal finishes and two wood veneers, three roof-liner colours, illuminated aluminium and chrome doortread plates, a fixed panoramic glass roof and black or chrome roof rails.

And then there are the non-cosmetic options, including an 824 Watt sound system, dual-view touch-screen, television, back-seat entertainment, automatic parking and a powered tailgate.

The interior is very smart and while not quite up to the sumptuous standard of a full-scale Range Rover, its contemporary style is equally distinctive.

The seats are luxurious yet shaped to support a sporting drive. The steeply-raked centre dash and console allow the controls to be easily read and operated.

Particularly smart is the selector for the automatic transmission – a large round knob where a lever usually is. Twist it to select the basic PDNR positions,

then manually select the six gears if required via fingertip paddles behind the steering wheel.

Behind the selector is a row of buttons to choose various electronic traction and off-road modes – known in Range Rover-speak at Terrain Response – and in our test car an optional Adaptive Dynamics system which provides infinite automatic adjustment of the shock absorbers for optimum ride comfort and roadholding.

You’ll never see a LandCruiser with one of the Evoque’s most beguiling cabin features, ambient lighting. This isn’t meant for reading maps (there’s sat-nav for that, anyway) or doing your make-up, but shines soft, coloured highlights around the dash, centre console and door panels.

It’s just for effect, but very nice.

But there’s something even cooler. ‘Puddle lamps’ don’t just light the ground near the front doors when you enter or exit the car, they project a profile image of an Evoque inside a bright circle. Think of Batman’s symbol on the wall of Gotham City Hall …

The Evoque’s sportiness is more than skin-deep.

The petrol-powered Dynamic Si4 provided for test offered very sharp acceleration for an SUV and relaxed cruising with ample overtaking reserves.

It was also very nimble, again above the SUV-norm for its ability to sit solidly on the highway and tackle bends with confidence.

The one anomaly in the Evoque’s technical credentials is a four-star crash protection rating. It doesn’t lack for safety features, but the maximum five stars is now the expected standard for new models.

Range Rover and its parent Land Rover have endured several different owners, including British Leyland, British Aerospace, BMW and Ford, and while the cars continue to be developed and built in Britain it appears they have at last found a stable and ambitious home with the Indian industrial group Tata.

If Tata’s aim was to knock a revered but inconsistent brand into shape, the Evoque suggests it has succeeded.

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Moor at the Marina Sanctuary Cove Marina – ideal for a quick stop-over or longer getaway.

Whether just passing through, or looking for a holiday spot with a difference

making a quick stop, who extend their stay for a night or two, or even stay long

to moor, the Sanctuary Cove Marina offers a world of convenience in a

term once they’ve arrived.

picturesque waterfront village location.

Sanctuary Cove’s award-winning Marina is a 300-berth deepwater facility capable of accommodating vessels from 25 feet to 120 feet.

Casual berthing is available for quick visits or overnight stays during which a range of goods, services and experiences can be enjoyed.

Boaties tying up at Sanctuary Cove can access premium unleaded and diesel fuel, bait, ice and oil, all conveniently located at the Harbour Master’s jetty.

Those wanting to refresh and catch up on clothes washing can also use the marina and laundry facilities in The Marine Village.

Security is extensive with 24-hour patrols on land and water.

Marina Operations Manager Helen Motteram says the Sanctuary Cove Marina offers a unique opportunity to stay on a day-to-day basis.

“At Sanctuary Cove we encourage our visitors to enjoy their time here and stay at their leisure,” she said.

“We have much to offer, so often we will have visitors with the intention of

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“Our ability to cater to everyone, from those looking to simply re-stock and move on to holiday-makers, sets us apart from other marina services and has allowed us to build a strong customer base.”

The marina’s backdrop is the picturesque and relaxing Marine Village which boasts a wide array of restaurants, cafés, boutiques and commercial services.

The Marine Village neighbours the stunning five-star InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort (formerly Hyatt Regency) featuring colonial decor, a stunning lagoon pool and beach, The Fireplace Restaurant and The Cove Café.

Sanctuary Cove also offers a variety of world-class leisure facilities including two championship golf courses – The Pines and The Palms – and a Country Club complete with fully equipped gym, tennis courts, pool and a kids club with crèche.

The Sanctuary Cove Marina office is open seven days a week. For bookings call +61 7 5577 6069 or email marina@sanctuarycove.com.au

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Open house The Winter Collection continues to attract interest at Sanctuary Cove.

Sanctuary Cove’s innovative Winter Collection release is continuing to take shape with the first residence open for inspection and the second nearing completion.

Prospective buyers can see and touch the Winter Collection experience at the display home which is within the Alpinia precinct, a hillside residential area with views north over parkland.

Boasting four-bedrooms, a media room and expansive al fresco entertaining area, the home is a showcase for the designer home collection endorsed by popular media personality, property expert and Sanctuary Cove resident Andrew Winter.

The Winter Collection will see six homes offered in Sanctuary Cove’s three land precincts, Banksia, Alpinia and Tristania, which boast golf course, hillside and waterfront living respectively.

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The second home is nearing completion on golf course-fronting land in the Banksia precinct.

Mulpha Sanctuary Cove (Developments) Pty Limited’s General Manager Sales John Hughes said visitors to the display home were able to appreciate the Collection’s design and finishes.

“Now it is tangible – they can step inside a Winter Collection residence and truly understand the lifestyle that is possible in this space,” he said.

“We are expecting plenty of inspections given the enthusiastic response to the inspired marketing campaign and the great design concepts.”

The Winter Collection was the focus of an interactive Facebook campaign which sought ideas from the public for the design, layout and finishes of the homes.

John said the social media approach had

helped Sanctuary Cove connect with a younger demographic than was traditionally associated with the resort.

“And the fact that Winter Collection homes are priced from $949,000 – a previously unheard of price point at Sanctuary Cove for such a home – may have come as a pleasant surprise to many prospective buyers,” he said.

All Winter Collection homes feature four bedrooms, open plan kitchen, family room and a minimum two-car lockup garage, with separate golf buggy parking.

The display home can only be inspected by appointment as the home is positioned behind the security-gated entrance.

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Fashion house Hayman’s recently opened DVF Penthouse is the epitome of style and sophistication. words Rhonda Oxnam

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The first lady of fashion, Diane von Fürstenberg, has brought her iconic sense of style to Hayman with the recent opening of the resort’s exclusive DVF Penthouse.

Located within Australia’s most celebrated island destination, the luxurious two-bedroom penthouse was personally-designed by Diane to capture the stylish ambience of the resort and reflect its premier Great Barrier Reef location.

“It was such a pleasure to work with Hayman,” she said. “It is such a special destination and I hope my design will enhance the beauty of the island and give the people staying in the DVF Penthouse a memorable moment.”

Ms von Fürstenberg has created a light, contemporary interior featuring bleach sand coloured walls with vivid white highlights and bleached European Oak timber flooring complemented by a vibrant mix of colours and textures.

The space includes many signature pieces with the unique furnishings designed and upholstered in striking bespoke fabrics.

Diane von Fürstenberg rugs and accessories and a selection of Diane’s personal photographic artworks add another personal touch to the interior, while the use of neutral tones throughout the penthouse creates a relaxing environment that integrates with the natural palette of its surrounds.

The spacious 160 square metre penthouse has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a generous living room and a secluded wrap balcony.

The master bedroom features an American Oak four-poster bed while the en-suite bathroom boasts a luxurious Apaiser stone freestanding bath and separate double rainwater shower.

The guest bedroom is decorated in a sunny palette of fresh lemon and delicate yellows, with the adjacent bathroom recapturing the relaxing, neutral tones that have been implemented throughout.

The luxuriously appointed living area features an eclectic mix of fabrics and furnishings and opens on to a vast balcony which offers sweeping uninterrupted views over the tropical garden landscape, Hayman Beach and the sparkling Coral Sea waters which lap the island.

The DVF Penthouse accommodates up to four guests and is priced at A$5,000 per night including a full Butler service and access to Hayman’s luxury amenities including first class restaurants, water activities and tropical landscaped gardens.

Hayman continues to present an incredible island experience and remains a favourite destination for a long line of business and political leaders, dignitaries and celebrities.

Mulpha Australia Limited Group Head of Hotels, Lloyd Donaldson, said the stylish DVF Penthouse added yet another element to the resort’s extensive range of guest and owner offerings.

“Diane von Fürstenberg has always been held in such high esteem and we are delighted she has chosen to bring her incredible style, elegance and creativity to this new premium accommodation on Hayman,” said Lloyd.

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A numbers game Sanctuary Cove real estate turnover continues to defy market trends.

Sanctuary Cove by numbers (2012) Sales by Product Type

30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%

Total sales % by price range

45.00% 40.00% 35.00% 30.00% 25.00% 20.00% 15.00% 10.00% 5.00% 0.00%

0 to $500,000 $500,000 to $1,000,000 $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 $1,500,000 to $2,000,000

Since its inception, over 25 years ago, Sanctuary Cove has been at the forefront of the real estate market, attracting buyers from around the globe and setting the benchmark for prices on the Gold Coast.

Local agent, Neil Paton, has been involved in the marketing and selling of premium Sanctuary Cove property since 2003, showcasing it in places such as the UAE, China, Japan, Malaysia, Hong Kong and New Zealand.

Now licensee principal of Sanctuary Cove Prestige Properties (SCPP), Neil says the master-planned community continues to attract interest from overseas buyers and generates strong sales based on its unique ability to offer a selection of waterfront, golf course and parkland facing homes.

“I have analysed sales within the resort for the current 12 month period, as well as the past five years, and the figures are very positive,” says Neil. “From a re-sale point of view, Sanctuary Cove is currently one of the most buoyant real estate markets in terms of consistent turnover.”

Neil, and fellow agent Trish Edwards, have tapped into this demand and continue to work exclusively, selling prestige properties within Sanctuary Cove.

Over the past thirteen years Trish has developed a wide understanding of the resort and what sets it apart from other master-planned communities.

“Sanctuary Cove remains one of Australia’s premier residential resorts, with a great range of amenities,” Trish explains. “Having two championship golf courses, a marina, a first class hotel and a retail village on your doorstep is very attractive to buyers, and one of the main reasons the prices have remained so strong.”

SCPP Investment/Property Manager, Jenny Jenkinson, is a resident of Sanctuary Cove and also has a wonderful knowledge of the resort.

“I have worked in the property management arena for 18 years and I fully appreciate the superb lifestyle Sanctuary Cove offers for owners and tenants alike,” she said. “Dealing exclusively with property within the resort, while also living here, provides me with a unique perspective and allows me to take a very personal approach to the management side of the business. sanctuarycoveprestige.com.au

$2,000,000 to $2,500,000 $2,500,000 to $3,000,000 $3,000,000 upwards

Data compiled by Sanctuary Cove Prestige Properties.

Trish Edwards, Neil Paton & Jenny Jenkinson

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Jersey boy Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are touring Australia in March 2013. words Susan Lang-Lemckert

He’s played for presidents and collegiates, for noble local and international causes, earned popular and critical acclaim, and collected just about every musical accolade worth collecting.

But at heart Bruce Springsteen is still a Jersey boy.

A son. A brother. A husband and father. And for most of his adult life, a troubadour and urban poet whose insights into the dark and complex realms of humanity have resonated with two generations, and counting.

‘I spent most of my life as a musician measuring the distance between the American dream and American reality’, is Springsteen’s own description of the musical commentaries that have drawn comparisons with Bob Dylan and span genres as diverse as rock’n’roll, folk, blues and soul. And sold millions.

It was a rocky road to fame for the quiet, brooding boy whose initial foray into guitar playing was abandoned as his eight-year-old hands were

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too small to fashion the chords. But his passion for music remained, and the older Bruce’s eventual mastery of the fretboard is now a part of history.

Progressing through a number of early bands, he cut his professional musical teeth through local club gigs, where he also earned his long-held soubriquet ‘The Boss’, as it was he who collected and distributed the playing fee to his bandmates.

As with most feted musicians, ‘overnight success’ took many years of hard work and consistent touring – often to small, little-known venues, where he developed a strong cult following while his professional reputation continued to grow.

“I have never been so overwhelmed by totally unknown talent,” renowned San Francisco music critic Philip Elwood enthused of a 21-year-old Bruce and his [then] band Steel Mill.

But they wouldn’t remain unknown for long. A record deal struck in 1972 saw the release of Bruce’s debut album Greetings from Ashbury Park, N.J.,

featuring the nucleus of what would later become the E Street Band.

Though slow to sell, Greetings was a critical success, drawing further comparisons between Bruce and Bob Dylan, most notably from Crawdaddy magazine’s Peter Knobler, who wrote: “He sings with an urgency I haven’t heard since I was rocked by Like a Rolling Stone.”

A second album – The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle – followed, and though critics again loved the ever-deepening lyrics and developing sound, sales were modest. The grand opus Born to Run was next, and despite a grand budget and 14 months’ production time, Bruce was said to have been so disappointed with the album that he threw the disc into a nearby alleyway.

But few, if any, shared his view. Released in August 1975, Born to Run – now considered an all-time classic – peaked at No. 3 on the album charts, with all tracks receiving extensive airplay on album-oriented radio. And if any further proof he’d finally arrived was needed, Bruce himself graced the cover of both Time and Newsweek magazines later that year.

As further albums followed, Bruce’s lyrics showed a deeper reflection of his intellect and politics, and his live shows became renowned for their energy and duration. His songs also provided hits for other notables like Manfred Mann’s Earth Band (Blinded by the Light); Patti Smith (Because the Night) and The Pointer Sisters (Fire). And in later years, for films – winning an Academy Award for Streets of Philadelphia and a Golden Globe for the theme to the Mickey Rourke film The Wrestler.

And his 1985 album Born in the USA was not only that year’s best-selling album, but with a string of seven Top 10 singles, it also became the most successful album of Bruce’s career. The cover, featuring an Annie Liebovitz image of Bruce’s Levi’d derriere with a baseball cap in the pocket foregrounding the American flag, also became one of the decade’s icons.

Bruce’s recognised role in popular culture has been mirrored by formal acknowledgement of his contribution to American literary culture through his receipt of the John Steinbeck Award, given to artists who capture ‘the spirit of Steinbeck’s empathy, commitment to democratic values, and belief in the dignity of the common man’.

His empathy for ordinary people has also been evidenced through his career-long dedication to worthy causes like Amnesty International, Vietnam Veterans, Autism Speaks and benefit performances for those affected by the Haiti earthquake and Hurricane Sandy. And in 2008 and 2012, he lent his unequivocal support to the presidential campaign of Barack Obama, who has described Bruce’s high-energy concerts as ‘communions’.

“While I am the president, [Bruce] is The Boss,” he famously said.

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read it Back to Blood

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As a police launch speeds across Miami’s Biscayne Bay – with officer Nestor Camacho on board – Tom Wolfe is off and running. Based on the same detailed, on-scene, high-energy reporting that powered his previous bestselling novels, Back to Blood is another brilliant, spot-on, scrupulous, and often hilarious reckoning with our times.

The third book in the Aussie Outback series, The Aussie Outback Songbook includes a sing along CD featuring ten original songs including the awardwinning The Aussie Outback School.

Perfect for the whole family to enjoy, the book features each song’s lyrics accompanied by beautiful illustrations in vibrant water-colour, pen and ink.

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Anna Karenina

In the year 2159, two classes of people exist: the very wealthy, who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined Earth. Can one man bring equality to these polarised worlds?

Starring Matt Damon, Jodie Foster and Sharlto Copley.

Stirringly adapted from Leo Tolstoy’s great novel, Anna Karenina powerfully explores the capacity for love that surges through the human heart, while illuminating the lavish society that was imperial Russia. Starring Keira Knightley, Jude Law and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

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Ralph RUCCI (designer) Vivienne Wong in Costume 2007 C. to C. (Close to Chuck), choreographed by Jorma Elo, American Ballet Theatre, 2007 American Ballet Theatre Collection, New York Photo: Jo Duck, makeup courtesy Napoleon Perdis © Ralph Rucci

Gold Coast City Gallery

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Basil Sellers Art Prize 3 – 15 artists tackle sport The prestigious $100,000 Basil Sellers Art Prize ambitiously breaks down the old battle lines between art and sport by inviting artists to make contemporary works of art that reflect on the culture of sport. Previously only exhibited at the Ian Potter Museum of Art in Melbourne, Gold Coast City Gallery is the only alternative Australian venue to present this prestigious exhibition, which will include exclusive new works by the 15 Australian finalists.

Ballet and Fashion The Australian Ballet and the National Gallery of Victoria present Ballet and Fashion, an extraordinary exhibition combining two significant artistic movements – dance and fashion. Showcasing some of the most successful collaborations between fashion designers and dance companies over the past three decades, Ballet and Fashion features the work of Giles Deacon, Christian Lacroix, Collette Dinnigan, and many more.

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Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse Presented under the White Big Top in the parking lot adjacent to DFO at Brisbane Airport, Cavalia celebrates the relationship between humans and horses, virtually reinventing the equestrian arts.

Involving 50 magnificent horses and featuring 42 riders, aerialists, acrobats, dancers and musicians from all over the world, this lavish production was created by Normand Latourelle, one of the co-founders of famed Cirque du Soleil, and showcases the equestrian arts, stage arts and high-tech theatrical effects at never-before-seen levels.

The internationally acclaimed theatrical production is set to open in Brisbane before touring to Sydney and Melbourne. cavalia.com.au

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2. What is the main religion of Bangladesh?

3. Who won the 2012 Clive Churchill Medal?

4. In Yahtzee, how many dice must show the same number for a ‘Yahtzee’?

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6. Espagnole sauce originated in which country?

7. Federation Square opened in 2002 in which Australian city?

8. Which musical features the characters Woof, Berger, and Hud? 9. True or false – Chickpeas are a main ingredient of hummus?

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ARIES

Stars

by Jackie Pope www.thewyrdsisters.com

21 March – 20 April

You really should be revising your situation, in all aspects. The surprising thing is that you are much better off than you thought emotionally, spiritually, physically and materially. There are one or two things that are stopping you living the dream totally, so do something about it. Timing is everything, and this is an excellent time of the year for you, especially in the intellectual and creative areas.

TAURUS

21 April – 21 May

This is a bigger picture period so leave the details to other people. Planning a major trip will be a breeze – you will point out where you want to go, and the travel people will fill in the blanks. This way of doing things will work very well for you. A financial matter is settled, but looking at the commission may be startling – make sure you have negotiated the fee before you sign.

GEMINI

22 May – 21 June

There is a real danger that you could become quite preoccupied with a personal project to the exclusion of all else. But is that a bad thing? Tell the family to let you get on with it, or help! There is a great deal of camaraderie, and younger family members will thoroughly enjoy themselves. A lover or partner surprises you with a small gift to enhance the proceedings.

CANCER

22 June – 23 July

A colleague has a rather awkward moment; you could laugh with everyone else, but that is not who you are. You will give this person a chance to recover their equilibrium. Your home is going to be ‘on show’.

This is not the time to paint and decorate because if anything can go wrong it will; and you do not want to be left with half painted walls. Besides, it is perfectly presentable as it is.

LEO PISCES 20 February – 20 March Having a crush on someone sounds a little old fashioned, and perhaps even amusing … until the crush that someone has is on you. You will need to let them know that the working or social situation you are in does not lend itself to this type of thing.

Also be ready to be a little harsh on a couple of people that are taking advantage in the workplace. Perhaps the expenses were a little high, or they stayed away a little longer than planned; whatever the situation they are seeing how far they can push it.

B A S A L A U S T I O P A L S Y L O P C A B U R G E S A F E I C O D D L E O O D E S R A I T N T L Y A

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B O S S Y O O P E O F F A L K E T P A I M C R E E P U C A S P E C T P I S A I N K D Y E A

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VIRGO

24 August – 23 September

Breaking new ground is usually quite an undertaking, but for you it is smooth and nothing goes wrong.

Someone will notice how you performed, and will ask you if you are interested in something similar. You will think about it, but usually once is enough for you. Once you have mastered something you are looking for the next new thing. And there are plenty of those to explore.

LIBRA

24 September – 23 October

You are not normally a suspicious person, but your intuition tells you that you are not being told the whole story. It will be one small detail that alerts you to the fabrication. What you do with the information is up to you; sometimes it is not worth exposing people right away. There are some whisperings around the family dining table. Don’t try to find out what’s happening, it will spoil the surprise!

SCORPIO

CROSSWORD answers M I D A S A E X H C A M E O E G O E U T U T E E N S I C H M O L L Y B R A E E B B R S A I

24 July – 23 August

Taking the lead is something you do on a regular basis. However, there is a rather large venture coming up that may cause you to pause for a moment. This will mean digging a little deeper, and you will relish the challenge. Remember that people adore you and will do anything for you, so ask! You know how good it feels when you do something for others? Well let them do what they can.

L A B O R N A I R U C L U B S K N O T K E Y R A I S E R O B R A C U L A R R L A V A E N E T R N E D A

24 October – 22 November

At the best of times the written word can be misunderstood, and in this day and age of textspeak and short emails, there is even more room for error. Draft out what it is you want to say and carefully check it over before you hit the send button. It will not be unusual to have to over-emphasise your point, people are just a little slow on the uptake.

SAGITTARIUS

23 November – 22 December

This period is going to be a little like a reunion, you will be hearing from people from your past, or reading about them, and you will be amused at where some of them have ended up. One or two have done very well indeed, and they were the last people you expected to succeed. One particular friend turns up on the doorstep and a great time will be had reminiscing.

CAPRICORN 23 December – 20 January There is a sense of having been painted into a corner. Every waking moment is organised down to the last detail, and you are craving some spontaneity. Make sure whoever looks after your diary schedules some spare time so that you can take advantage of those unexpected invitations. You have adventures to enjoy, and people around you need to appreciate that it is not all about work.

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AQUARIUS

21 January – 19 February

Everyone has very high expectations of you, but please do not expect the same of others. You are very focused and you do not like distractions or people who are not up to speed. There is a particular area where you have to collaborate with someone else, and if you keep an open mind it will work out better than you anticipate. Family-wise you will thoroughly enjoy the peace and quiet of home.

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attitude

Are you sitting comfortably?

Bryan Matthews offers some alternative health advice.

You might want to stand up first.

I’m risking my life writing this article – and yours

a soft landing face forward into a nice plate of

Anyway, my point (apart from suggesting you

may be in danger too if you’ve sat down to read it.

spag bol rather than a nasty fall which would add

finish reading this article standing up) is that, given

I know this because Australian researchers say

a painful bump on the head to the already rather

that the advice and expert research gets more

considerable inconvenience of dropping dead.

confusing all the time, I figure I’m just as qualified

so and the Archives of Internal Medicine (where do I subscribe?) thought this important enough to

The obvious extrapolation highlighted by print

as anyone to throw some health tips into the mix.

media reports on the research was that ‘watching

Apparently Australians who sit for more than 11

It’s still early in the year so not too late to make

TV shortens your life’. We already knew Kochie,

hours a day have a 40 per cent increased risk of

that ‘lifestyle change’. So take serious note of

Rove and the idiocy of any story on Today Tonight

dying within three years, compared with those who

the following:

or A Current Affair were doing our heads in but now

sit for fewer than four hours a day. Seriously, can

it appears they’re taking a physical toll on us too.

publish. Ergo it must be true.

anyone even work out what those figures mean?

(It’s no wonder we’re shipping our sedentary call centre jobs overseas; they must be dropping like flies as they man the phones all day in Mumbai and Manila).

What if I spend 11 hours a day on an exercise bike – surely that would count for something? Or would I be nullifying the effects of my workout by doing it on my bum?

At least there’s one clear upside to the research i.e. I will no longer have to offer an old lady my seat on the bus. “Sorry madam, it’s for your own good.

I’m taking a bullet for you.”

One theory put forward by the researchers – who, I assume sat at their desks to write up their study, ironically condemning themselves to an early grave – is that when seated we don’t experience the muscle contractions required for the body to clear glucose and fats from the blood stream.

The lead author of the study, Dr Hidde Van Der Ploeg – whose name is an anagram of so many things it’s giving me a headache – says the problem is that we sit while we eat, while we drive and while we work and that no amount of exercise can make up for this.

worked standing up at my keyboard – until I noticed people in the office looking at me like I was doing a bad Billy Joel or Elton John impression.

The problem is that we’re constantly being bombarded with information on what’s killing us or, conversely, what changes in behaviour could keep us alive. Very little of it adds up.

The ‘Australia Health 2012’ study says most of us aren’t eating our two serves of fruit or five portions of veggies each day; and 60 per cent of us don’t get enough exercise (would standing up while watching sport on TV be considered a step in the right direction?).

Even so, I take issue with its claim that Australia has the world’s second highest rate of obesity for males and the fifth highest for females.

The researchers from the Australian Institute of Health & Welfare may have spent a lot of time [sitting down I’d wager] to crunch the numbers but my own global study – anecdotally based on watching people waddling all over the world; from Micronesia to Manhattan – suggests we’re nowhere near the top of the chubby charts.

to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke; don’t drink two glasses of red wine a day if you want to reduce your risk of cancer or cirrhosis.

• Overall, if you’re a heavy drinker remember that alcohol won’t solve your problems; but then again, neither will milk.

• Eat cheese (with your wine) to help keep your bones strong; so they won’t break easily when you keel over from the heart attack caused by eating too much cheese.

• Try to laugh more (you could start by not reading this column).

• Avoid anxiety (for example, by not reading worrying articles about your health).

• Brush and floss your teeth twice a day. If you don’t have the time then take them out and ask someone to do it for you.

• Aim for at least one bowel movement each day – and aim to do it in the bathroom.

• If you’re really worried about your health consult a physician; unless you’re a physician in which case you’re welcome to consult me. I may not know what I’m talking about but I won’t keep

This is useful information. I’m sorry, I meant

If we’re the second fattest nation on the planet

useless. I could ditch the car and buy one of those

then how does the very same study explain that

stand-up Segway thingies. I could even eat erect

we have the sixth highest life expectancy in the

while driving it around (though ultimately this might

developed world? Surely that’s just making

I could go on but I’ve been sitting here writing

be hazardous to my health); but I need to work to

the case for kicking back with a pizza to watch

this for about an hour now and, with all due respect,

live and, much as I’d like to, I can’t just give up my

the footy?

you’re not worth me wiping further milliseconds off

deskjob to become a lumberjack or Sherpa.

Certainly, given the choice of a demise standing up or sitting down, I’d prefer the latter – possibly

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Anyway, I was so spooked that for a while I

• Drink two glasses of red wine a day if you want

you waiting long and all the magazines in our living room are less than a year old.

By the way, apparently Swiss men live the

my life. In any case, if you have any sense, you got

longest. I’d dispute that too. If you’re living in

up and went for a brisk walk after the second or

Switzerland it probably just seems longer.

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