My Words Illustrated: 2012

DESTINATIONS - Darwin (WW2)

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Escape Darwin
Top End of wartime treastures
The Daily Telegraph - Thursday, December 27, 2012
The Courier Mail - Saturday, December 29, 2012

"Lasting tribute to heroism in World War II is close to home."

Use this link to see the online version of the story...
http://www.news.com.au/travel/australia/discover-darwins-military-past/story-e6frfq89-1226544675650

DESTINATIONS - Jasper

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Escape Jasper
One-track mind for grozen thrills
Escape (News Limited) - Sunday, December 16, 2012

"Canada's Jasper runs make snowboarding tempting, writes Sarah Nicholson"

Use this link to see the online version of the story...
http://www.news.com.au/travel/holiday-ideas/frozen-thrills-in-jasper-canada/story-e6frfqd9-1226536819206

DESTINATIONS - Wonthaggi

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Escape Wonthaggi
Going underground
The Herald Sun - Friday, December 14, 2012

"The State Coal Mine is a buried treasure, writes Sarah Nicholson"

JOURNEYS - Warsaw

JOURNEYS

Warsaw, Poland
December 2012

Use this link to see my Warsaw gallery...
https://picasaweb.google.com/116491940236006958570/WIWarsaw?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCJjIyqKJ6f3SowE&feat=directlink

DESTINATION - Fremantle

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Escape Fremantle
Take a deep breath
The Herald Sun - Friday, November 30, 2012

"Sarah Nicholson visits a music store with good vibrations"

DESTINATIONS - Rottnest Island

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Escape Rottnest Island
The best of Rottnest
The Daily Telegraph - Thursday, November 1, 2012
The Herald Sun - Friday, November 2, 2012
The Courier Mail - Saturday, November 3, 2012

"Cycling and cruising are the best ways to explore this wildlife destination, writes Sarah Nicholson"

DESTINATIONS - Yellow Water

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Escape Kakado
Snap happy in Kakadu
The Daily Telegraph - Thursday, October 18, 2012
The Herald Sun - Friday, October 19, 2012
The Courier Mail - Saturday, October 20, 2012
The Advertiser - Saturday, October 20, 2012

"Nature in abundance provides plenty of entertainment in the Top End, writes Sarah Nicholson"

IDEAS - Celebrity holidays

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Best for 2013 - Celbrity holidays
Mixing with the A-listers
Escape (News Limited) - Sunday, October 14, 2012

"Whether it's sea or ski, you can rub shoulders with the rich and famous at these destinations, writes Sarah Nicholson"

Use this link to see the online version of the story...
http://www.news.com.au/travel/world/best-celebrity-spotting-holidays/story-e6frfqai-1226494562970

IDEAS - Air travel (2013)

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Best of 2013 - In the air
Open skies call tourists
Escape (News Limited) - Sunday, Otober 14, 2012

"Airlines are tempting travellers to explore the world with more services and new aircraft, writes Sarah Nicholson"

Use this link to see the online version of the story...
http://www.news.com.au/travel/news/whats-new-in-the-skies-for-2013/story-e6frfq80-1226494568966

DESTINATIONS - Howlong

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Welcoming Howlong
Hidden gems uncovered
Escape (News Limited) - Sunday, October 7, 2012

"While away the hours in this hamlet on the Murray River, writes Sarah Nicholson"

Use this link to see the online version of the story...
http://www.news.com.au/travel/holiday-ideas/hidden-hamlet-on-the-murray-river/story-e6frfqd9-1226489213285

DESTINATIONS - Melbourne (Paul Mathis)

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Escape Melbourne
So much variety and so little time
The Daily Telegraph - Thursday, October 4, 2012

"One man's attempt to take the Melbourne food scene by storm"

JOURNEYS - West Gippsland

JOURNEYS

West Gippsland
Lillico Glass Studio, Nickelby at Darnum, Wild Dog Winery, Yarragon Village, Raglan B&B, Warragul, Mt Baw Baw
September 2012

Use this link to see my West Gippsland gallery...
https://picasaweb.google.com/116491940236006958570/WIWestGippsland?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCMXMocTWyoCdBg&feat=directlink

DESTINATIONS - Melbourne (winter warmers)

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Cool Melbourne
Head out for a warming experience
Sunday Herald Sun - Sunday, September 16, 2012
The Australian online - Sunday, September 16, 2012

"Don't let a bout of cool weather stand in the way of having an enjoyable time, writes Sarah Nicholson"

Use this link to see the online version of the story...
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/archive/travel-old/head-out-for-a-warming-experience/story-fn3025r5-1226474353145

DESTINATIONS - Mt Bundy Station

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Escape Mt Bundy Station
Beef up for Top End
The Herald Sun - Friday, August 31, 2012
The Courier-Mail - Saturday, September 1, 2012

"Sarah Nicholson takes to the land on a sprawling cattle station, one of the first pastoral leases in the Top End"

DESTINATIONS - Albany

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Escape Albany
No slouch in terms of tourism appeal
The Sunday Times - Sunday, August 26, 2012

"From its proud Anzac heritage to whale watching and country hospitality, Albany has plenty to please, writes Sarah Nicholson"

DESTINATIONS - Kendenup

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Escape Kendenup
Head inland for some peace
The Sunday Times - Sunday, August 26, 2012

DESTINATIONS - Avon Valley

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Escape Avon Valley
Many happy returns to a quaint spot
The Sunday Times - Sunday, August 19, 2012

"Accidental tourist Sarah Nicholson reflects on the Avon Valley's charm"

DESTINATIONS - Melbourne (Prohibition bars)

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Escape Melbourne
A night on the tiles in style
The Herald Sun - Friday, August 18, 2012
The Advertiser - Saturday, August 19, 2012
The Courier-Mail - Saturday, August 19, 2012

"Sarah Nicholson tries Melbourne's new breed of bars"