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Thank you for your reviews of Lizard Island Resort for the benefit of fellow travellers. Included here are some of your responses and we update regularly.

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• "Hi Gayle, It has been a wonderful holiday. Lizard Island was perfect.

The only issue was just at the beginning. We did not find anyone to pick us up at Cairns airport and we had to catch a taxi to reach the charter flight. Same thing on the way back, but this time the plane's pilot decided to drive us with his own car.

Lizard is the perfect holiday place. Again, with your professionalism we have had a very nice holiday. " Alfredo V., Italy (13 Jan 06)

• "Dear Kylie, Here is some information on the Queensland trip: as far as arrangements, everything went perfectly and everything that was programmed happened according to plans.

Lizard Island was great : we enjoyed the atmosphere : very personal but casual at the same time. The food was very good and the reef superb, finally we saw some live coral.. The Anchor Bay Suite was superb, well decorated, large, very confortable and luxurious. I would love to return, although it is extremely expensive.

Of course after that a "normal although luxurious hotel" is a let down though the Kewarra Beach Resort is magnificiently located in a rain forest. As far as the rest of the trip which you did not organize it didn't go that well.
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You will find two photos included : one of the big lizard which came to drink water out of the giant clam which is at the foot of the room terrace so we can clean our feet from the sand before entering our room, the other photo is to show that when one takes a dingy one has a whole beach to oneself...

Thank you very much for your help in organizing the trip. I was a little worried, doing everything on the internet, but there really was no reason to be." Beatrice T., Paris, France (19 Oct 05)

• "Hello Tina, We thoroughly enjoyed our few days on Lizard Island. Everything went very smoothly. I was very impressed with the speed and efficiency of your booking and documentation especially taking into account the very short notice I gave you.

Guidance I am an Amex Platinum card holder which gives us over 70s free travel and medical insurance (important for overseas travel). I therefore gave them first chance to book Lizard but they could not come up with the accommodation or the dates. I then found you in Google with excellent results and I hope I will be able to book again with you in the future.

This was our fifth visit to Lizard but first for nearly 20 years since the enlargements. For your info the staff were all very pleasant and helpful, the room excellent and the resort as delightful as ever.

The food was varied. A couple of desserts and entrees were mouth watering, but the two main fish courses were rather poor with the smallest imaginable serves of fish cooked hard and dry. Other guests remarked similarly. The food was certainly not five star but then we have to realise it is a remote island.. Hope this feed back is of some use for you." George H., Melbourne, Australia (16 Oct 05)

• "Hello Tina, We thoroughly enjoyed our few days on Lizard Island. Everything went very smoothly. I was very impressed with the speed and efficiency of your booking and documentation especially taking into account the very short notice I gave you.

Guidance I am an Amex Platinum card holder which gives us over 70s free travel and medical insurance (important for overseas travel). I therefore gave them first chance to book Lizard but they could not come up with the accommodation or the dates. I then found you in Google with excellent results and I hope I will be able to book again with you in the future.

This was our fifth visit to Lizard but first for nearly 20 years since the enlargements. For your info the staff were all very pleasant and helpful, the room excellent and the resort as delightful as ever.

The food was varied. A couple of desserts and entrees were mouth watering, but the two main fish courses were rather poor with the smallest imaginable serves of fish cooked hard and dry. Other guests remarked similarly. The food was certainly not five star but then we have to realise it is a remote island.. Hope this feed back is of some use for you." George H., Melbourne, Australia (16 Oct 05)

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Click to enlarge• "Hi there Tina,  We flew in our aircraft to Darwin and on up to Horn Island and down to Lizard Islandarriving at our advised time, 2.30pm to be nicely greeted on arrival by friendly staff. We were really looking forward to our stay and loved the island from the start. My wife loved the beaches and surroundings so much we extended another day.

More recently we flew with two friends to El Questro. It was my 4th flight there. I bring my friends there for a Barra lunch, Yes all the way from Broome! This last trip was the first time we all stayed there overnight. By contrast the staff there seem very happy and caring. The chef is legendary, I don't know him at all. Darren took us for our tour of Explosion Gorge; what a nice friendly helpful caring guy! Voyages, I believe, has just purchased El Questro.. Please remember the saying guys 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it!' " Eddie & Lily S., Broome, Australia (9 Sep 05)

• "Hi Sonia  We had the most wonderful time at Lizard Island, Silky Oaks and then the Sheraton Port Douglas!!! Everything was so beautiful, the people were so nice, and we loved all of our hotels and locations. All travel arrangements went perfectly & the Four seasons Sydney was ideal. We wouldn't have changed a thing! Thank you for everything." Patti S., Los Angeles, USA (4 Aug 05)

• "Sali YOU ROCK! I wanted to send a quick note your way to stop & say, THANK YOU! I really do appreciate the Herculean effort you put in over the past week to make my upcoming trip to Lizard Island happen. I fully appreciate & regret the amount of red-tape that was thrown your way from my end (Corporate) that at times seemed almost impossible to get around - Your patience and diligence in having multiple calls from India to the States was exceptional and above & beyond routine! Your dedication & professionalism is admirable..." Chad D., ex USA - Sydney, Australia (12 Jul 05)

• "Hi Zoe, Lizard Island was wonderful - everything (and more) than we expected. We would definitely go back. We then spent 3 days in the Port Douglas/Daintree area which was also great. A wonderful (if short) getaway! Thanks for everything - I'll be back in touch for our next adventure." Meg W., Sydney, Australia (15 Jun 05)

• "Sali, During our month long stay in Australia we stayed in some of the country's finest resorts as well as more modest establishments. We keep looking at our pictures and remembering a remarkable trip... we probably should have opted for the 5-day package at Lizard Island. It was hard to leave after three nights. Baroka Downs was beautifully executed and of very high quality. Thank you for all your efforts. We are so grateful to have found you." Dave and Joni H., Seattle, USA (11 June 05)

• "Hello Sali, We had a wonderful time. We very much liked Silky Oaks - and we LOVED Lizard Island. At Lizard Island our room was lovely, the staff was wonderful, the food was really special and the island is a slice of heaven. For the money - Lizard Island is our preference. Both Silky Oaks and Lizard Island are unique and luxurious - but for the money - we thought the amenities, the physical plant of the resort itself and the climate is more enjoyable at Lizard Island. We did enjoy the variety, however.

At Silky Oaks they did upgrade us - on our arrival - to a River House... same as the tree houses but with a view of the river. We enjoyed some of the other guests at Silky Oaks and they had a very nice menu as well. They also presented us with champagne and fruit in our room in both resorts - so, we were definitely treated well. We are very glad we did not miss the Great Barrier Reef. The combination of the Reef and the resort at Lizard Island - is something we hope to someday experience again.

The drivers for the car service were also very pleasant and informative. That service is something we would recommend. We had no travel or itinerary issues. It was an all around wonderful, memorable trip. Thanks so much for your help and insights." Mara C., Cleveland, USA (3 May 05)

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• "Hi Gayle, Everything with the trip went great and we had a fantastic time at Lizard Island. The island itself was breathtaking and the staff made it even better. We could have used a bit better weather - it was very windy so the ocean was rocky and we couldn't use the beach in front of the hotel and had bad visibility diving - but we still had a blast! We would definitely love to go back there and if so we will certainly keep you and GlobeNet Travel in mind. Please find attached a couple of our pictures. Take care and again thanks a lot for all your help with our travel plans." Flavia P., USA (10 Feb 05)

• "Hallo Sali, It was great at Lizard Island and your organisation was perfect! No remarks ! I do not have yet some pitctures. As soon as i will get them, I will send one of those to you. Regards, and let's stay in contact for future trips in Australia!" Evaristo P., Rome, Italy (14 Jan 05)

• "Thanks Tina. We had a good time at Lizard Island where meal times were one of our favorite times of the day. Unfortunately, the weather didn't get much better, although we did manage to have 2 1/2 days of good sun. The other days it was just a torrential downpour. I am now convinced that Sept-Nov time period is the best time to visit the Barrier Reef. The weather was perfect at Orpheus Island when we were there at that time. Thanks for all your help in arranging the trip. " Yolanda C., Los Angeles, USA (12 Jan 05)

• "Hi Kylie, We had a wonderful trip to Australia. All of the accomodations and travel arrangements went really well. (Silky Oaks Lodge, Lizard Island, Four Seasons Sydney, Le Meridian Melbourne ) The only thing I would suggest is to let the clients know how much it would be to upgrade at the hotels during the planning process. That way the onus is on the client to choose whatever they want. Overall, you did a great job for us! Thanks, and regards," Jack F., Los Angeles, USA (30 Nov 04)

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Click to enlarge •"Thank you Gayle Our trip to Lizard Island was quite amazing! All flights and transfers went just as planned and Sandy and her colleagues on Lizard gave us a really friendly welcome. There were still old friends among the staff, including Julie Ryan who took our first ever diving video in 1998, and who now manages the watersports centre. The weather was superb and the diving just magical. Five fantastic dives - three of then at the world-famous Cod Hole. When we next come back - as we will very soon - we will be sure to book through you again Meanwhile, please find attached holiday snaps." Lynne & Tabi, London, UK (6 Oct 04)

•"Hi Sali, Thanks so much for following us up! We had a fantastic time - enjoyed both locations - but I thinkLizard Island was really outstanding - exceeded our expectations in fact. The right balance of things to do and time to relax. We both came back actually refreshed and relaxed. I'll definitely look for your assistance again when we come to organize a future holiday - thanks for all your assistance - smooth sailing all the way. Cheers " Catriona B., Melbourne, Australia (20 Sep 04)

•"Dear Rene, It was all wonderful. Flights etc were all on time, and we didn't lose anything. All your recommendations were excellent. Lizard Island was, as we expected, spectacular, and Basildene Manor in Margaret River very special. Thanks for all you help, and we will certainly be in touch when we plan another trip 'down under'. Best regards" Richard H., London, UK (20 Sep 04)

•"Dear Tina, All our flights went like clockwork! Macair were pretty good and the resort on Lizard Island excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there and feel very relaxed and rested. Thank you for organising it all for us with such good humor and patience throughout the "Macair Shuffles"! Regards," Sheila H., Brisbane, Australia (8 Sep 04)

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•"Hi Sali, Lizard Island was everything it was reputed to be and we simply could not have enjoyed it more. All your arrangements worked perfectly, the only problem was getting up to catch the 7a.m. flight to Sydney! We were totally relaxed and have many envious friends longing to repeat the experience.

We didn't really take too many photos but some of the digital ones are attached. #1 is the resort from the air, #2 is a lizard drinking from our footbath, #3 is a friendly frog on the shutter to our window and #4 is a seclude beach we visited for a picnic and snorkel - we also saw turtles!

Best regards, " Charles I., London, UK (27 Aug 04)

• "Hello Tosh, What a great trip. Really exceptional. Ended with one night only in the Blue Mountains and stayed at The Establishment in Sydney. Smallish beds but great rooms and incredible bar and sushi.

The only poor experience was theSheraton Mirage in Port Douglas which is a tired boring resort. Suggest you send people to Silky Oaks. Went for lunch and its very nice and an easy drive from Port Douglas. Lizard Island is top class and very friendly.

As for Ayers Rock I do recommend the flight and the Harley tours. Also I would recommend that people self drive there to avoid the crowds. The car rental is no more than the overpriced tours. Another tip, the room service at Sails in the Desert is better than the restaurant and the Gecko Cafe is better value than the hotel for food. We send the car hire back a day early so don't know if we will get a credit. Not important. Kate and I are really grateful for your help and we will recommend you happily. Best regards" Rob N., London, UK (13 Apr 04)

•" Zoe, Here's a picture I took on the Great Ocean Road tour. We also got great shots at Lizard Island. The latter was the most expensive place I've ever stayed but when you consider all we got for it, it was not that bad and definitely worth every cent. Thanks for the recommendation and for setting it up. By and large, the trip was well organized and made life easy for us. The Great Ocean Road 
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The one trip-up was that, because I made my own travel arrangements into Australia and didn't read the small print, we almost didn't make it on time! Because we hadn't obtained a visa. So my suggestion to you when you help people from overseas is to make sure they know a visa is required. Again, many thanks for your excellent help. We wouldn't have figured out such a good trip without you. As you remember, you helped us with the pleasure add-on to a business trip." Robin McW., Nashville, USA (7 Aug 04)

• "Gayle, The holiday at Lizard Island was great and we could not fault the arrangements. Itinerary was clear and accurate, and all went off exactly as predicted. We had a great time, and were impressed with your organization throughout.

We did have our usual agent give us a quote at he same time, and although the prices were the same we went with you due to the speed and quality of the service. Our confidence in that regard was well rewarded. We will definitely call you guys first for our next Qld Island holiday! Many thanks to you and the team, and a Happy New Year. " Richard C., Brisbane, Australia (5 Jan 04)

• "Dear Zoe, Thank you so much for helping me plan this most wonderful trip. Everything about it was great. We really enjoyed our stay at surfers with our son (and many of his friends) the condo was lovely. The Palazzo Versace was a real treat,the food was great and the pool was fabulous.. However Lizard Island was perfect, we got upgraded to an incredible room, we met a great couple from England and just had a real blast. I even loved the snorkelling. The whole trip was easy and relaxing. I really appreciate your input and attention, (this is something I never find with my travel agents at home) Have a great Christmas and New Year. I will send some pictures as soon as I can. Sincerely," Arlene M., Los Angeles, USA (12 Dec 03)

• "Hello David, We recently returned from a fabulous trip to Queensland Australia, taking in Cairns, Port Douglas, north to Daintree and last but not least beautiful Lizard Island. Thank you David for your help in booking the trip to Lizard Island for us.

Lizard Island is spectacular and the accommodations wonderful. It is a snorkelers delight with pristine beaches and spectacular sea life. It was everything I imagined and more. The entire trip to Australia was fantastic. Our stay on Lizard Island incredible. Thanks for the memories. We hope to return again someday." Katie L. & Marlene B., Forestville, USA (7 Oct 03)

• "Hi Sonia, Thank you so much - the Griffin's had a wonderful trip to Lizard Island, Palm Cove and Queenstown and a wonderful time. They said that everything went as planned and there were no problems encountered what so ever. They all wish to thank you for doing a superb job! They are all very impressed with you. They especially enjoyed the Milford Sound portion of the trip and said the plane ride was spectacular and one of the best experiences of their lives! Please do send me emails with your specials, as we'd be interested in knowing what is available. As always, Sonia it is a pleasure to work with you! Best regards," Michelle R., USA (18 Jun 03)

• "Hi Kylie, The trip is exactly what we wanted, well except for the rain in Sydney, but you couldn't have predicted that. We got to complete all of our activities except the skydiving and the zoo because of the weather. We'll have to save it for our next trip to Australia. The Four Seasons was absolutely wonderful. Everything was within walking distance.

Our flight out to Cairns was fine as well. Qantas sent our scuba diving gear case to Brisbane, but had it back in the airport for us within 10 minutes. The private charter was wonderful as well The SkyTrans pilot, Bob, met us and took us to their lounge and went back for the missing diving gear. Bob did some extra turns so we could get some great pictures.

Lizard Island was spectacular. The food was wonderful and the staff was very attentive. The only major complaint we both have was the island burning on Lizard. It was really bad. We landed on Tuesday and then on Tuesday we received a letter about 30 minutes before they started burning. Evidently Park/Marine services had worked out with the resort a certain area that needed the underbrush burned in case of a fire.

Instead of the resort closing for a few days they made the guests that were there deal with it and gave us a warning of a whole 30 minutes. It was a bit of a nuisance because you couldn't open the doors or go out on our veranda due to the smoke. When you went to dinner you came back smelling like smoke/charcoal. We had 2 nights of beachside dinning and our clothes, hair, etc smelled awful and you didn't want to stay outside.

The sunsets were hazed over due to the lingering smoke and winds and pieces of debris were all over the veranda everyday. Well despite the smoke we made the most of it and snorkeled and went diving and got very nice tans. Do you have a point of contact at P&O resorts that we can discuss this with?

Other than the island burning we had a great time. Australia is a wonderful place, we will be back hopefully in a few years!! Thanks again and we'll forward you those pictures! Thanks for a once in a lifetime honeymoon! Warmest Regards," Bruce & Mary W., Washington DC, USA (3 Jun 03)

• "Mary, Just a line to thank you for everything that you did for us regarding the holiday that we have just had in Australia. Everything was first class. No travel or accommodation problems at all. Like clockwork.

Amazing memories. Lizard Island sublime! And as for the fireworks in Sydney at New Year………awesome!

Observatory and Four Seasons were excellent places to stay. And I promise that the next time we come to Sydney to see the New Year, that we will give you more notice! Thanks again. Top class service." Adrian & Sarah M., London, UK (28 Jan 03)

• "Hi Tina, We are back home after a fun-filled two and a half weeks in Australia & NZ. Everything went smoothly - even that little Skytrans plane - well except for that one time on our way back when it ventured into a dark cloud for half a minute or so :)). The vow renewal was great, the still photos and video are better than our expectations! Stuart and Dominic were very nice to work with, and it was clear that they enjoy their work a lot, and they can get very creative simply because of the fun they have while working. Keep it up, guys!

The stay at Lizard Island resort was luxurious to say the least, the beaches were excellent, the water activities (diving, snorkelling, beach-hopping on our own dinghy, etc.) were all fabulous, and the service and food were to die for ! We went for a day-long diving trip to Dynamite Pass and Cod Hole - and just had a blast! We would highly recommend the Anchor Bay Suites to your clients who would like to be within steps from their own beach.

Sails in the Desert at Ayers Rock was great, and the stargazing dinner (Sounds of Silence ) was one of the most memorable experiences of the trip. Sydney was beautiful, and especially the view from our room at the Four Seasons (clear views of both the Opera House and Harbor Bridge ), and thank you so much for recommending the Bridge Climb. The sights from the top of the bridge were amazing, and there was definitely a sense of accomplishment at the end of it. The Opera House event on New Year's Eve was great (though honestly I don't care too much for operas) - and more so the views of the Harbor Bridge NYE fireworks.

The other things we did on our own were also a lot of fun - drive from Sydney to the Blue Mountains, drive from Auckland to Rotorua, and in general just roaming the streets of Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland. The one thing I wasn't much impressed by was the Bay of Islands in New Zealand. I considered that a wasted day. Too commercialized, not so many fun activities.. Bad food, dirty plates in the only "good" seafood restaurant they had.

I would highly recommend the Ascott Metropolis hotel in Auckland for the nice rooms, tasteful décor, and fine service, but probably not the Grand Hyatt in Melbourne or the Tradewinds hotel in Cairns - though I don't think in those two cities there's much choice either. Now we are back in rainy and cold Seattle (though it has been sunny for us since we arrived - but still cold) with memories of a good summer holiday Down Under. It was very nice meeting and working with all of you guys.

And Tina, the drinks were supposed to be on us !!! Anyway, thanks a lot for all your help and the hundreds of emails, and thanks for the drinks as well. Next time, they are on us. Bye" R.S., Seattle, USA (9 Jan 03)

• "Zoe, Thanks so much for all of your help. It was one of the most awesome and easy vacations we've ever taken. We definitely plan to return within the next couple of years. Lizard Island was spectacular and the service and food were top notch. We didn't want to leave.

We liked Silky Oaks as a rest stop but it was a little hot and buggy during the summer for us. Bondi Beach was everything we expected it to be and the hotel location was perfect. Overall, the people and places in Australia should not be missed by anyone. We'll definitely recommend you to our friends. Have a happy New Year and if I do in fact download my pics I'll send you one. Cheers! " M. & M. B., Los Angeles, USA (9 Jan 03)

• "Hello GlobeNet, I wanted to drop you a quick email to tell you how pleased my husband and I were with (Consultant) Gayle. While researching travel to Lizard Island I came across your website and found Gayle right away. She was INCREDIBLY helpful both during the booking and in getting us our tickets....we had a pit of a tricky schedule as we were traveling, already on the road, and needed to reroute our original destination, Bali.

Gayle was really super and I wanted you to know we very much appreciated her services. We have worked with many travel agents, primarily in the US and Europe and none have been as professional and helpful as Gayle! Should we travel back to Australia or have friends who travel we will surely pass along her contact information." J.A., New York, USA (15 Dec 02)

• "Hi Joanne, Thank You! Safe to say, the trip was wonderful. Lizard and Bedarra were truly fantastic. The islands are beautiful and the service (and the bar at Bedarra!) outstanding. Very glad you recommended them.

All the travel arrangements went off without a hitch...well apart from the charter plane that 'broke'...but that was before we were in the air and we had beer on the next one, so it was all good, plus it's a good story to tell!!! Thanks again for arranging everything for us, and for the little 'package' that arrived at Bedarra for us.

By the way, just something I found interesting. At Lizard I think I was the only Aussie guest, mostly Americans and a few English. At Bedarra though it pretty much all Aussies. Do you know if that's normal or it was just coincidence? Regards," C.B., New York, USA (14 Nov 02)

• "Hi Kylie, We had a great time- Stamford Plaza Brisbane was a great suggestion ;also the Radisson treated us very well (the marina is a real building site, however);and Lizard Island was brilliant as usual-our rooms were superb). You did a really good job by us and we'd like to thank you for your help. Best regards," C.F., Edinburgh, UK (7 Nov 02)

• "HiTosh, Well, what a blissful holiday, our best so far. Lizard Island was superb! Everything you mentioned and more, the view, the food, service, decor and the Reef, was exquisite. Fit for a king and queen. Pretty hard to top this holiday, yes keep us informed (occasionally). Thank you again for your excellent service." N.G., Sydney, Australia (1 Nov 02)

• "Dear Sonia The honeymoon was wonderful and everything went extremely smoothly. Both Silky Oaks and Lizard Island were fantastic and I would recommend to absolutely anybody! Finally I would like to say how pleased we were with the exceptionally friendly, helpful service you provided to us in organising our trip, it was excellent and I will certainly be using GlobeNet Travel again. Kind regards," E.C., London, UK (7 Oct 02)

• "Hi Sonia, 350 sleeps until we're back on Lizard Island. Overall we had a fantastic trip. Lizard is an exceptional experience. The quality of the accomodtion, staff, quiet and calm, and food is outstanding. Being on the Great Barrier Reef obviously makes it that much more of a great location since Sue loves the water and snorkeling. we expect to go back there next September.

The rainforest and Daintree Lodge were also a great time. The Eco-Lodge isn't for everyone. It is run on a much smaller scale, and while it is a quality experience it is not for those seeking real "luxury" or an upscale experience. I'd called it "funky" upscale. Is is a very authentic rain forest experience, I believe more so than Silky Oaks (which we visited for dinner). Silky Oaks felt more like a resort, while Lizard felt like a hideaway or special place.

The spa at Daintree is excellent. In fact that is my one criticism of Lizard....apparently keeping staff on island resorts (in certain functions, and not only at Lizard) is a challenge and as a result they often get more junior staff. I felt this to be true of their spa staff, and the quality of massage was not comparable to the overall standards of Lizard, or other resorts I've been to. I shared this on my feedback form there...

Thanks again for your help in plannng a great holiday. Best regards," J.M. Los Angeles, USA (18 Sep 02)

• "Hello Kylie...thank you for all your efforts to arrange our trip to Sydney and Lizard Island -- we loved it all! We climbed the Sydney Harbor Bridge -- what a fantastic, and expertly organized experience. One of the highlights of our trip.

Lizard Island is gorgeous, we had a marvelous room just steps from the beach, and we loved our time there. Food terrifc, varied and beautifully presented -- the dining room open to the sea view and air is truly special. Especially enjoyed their dinghy being available to take to other beaches for private picnics. FYI - the only negative of the Lizard experience is that their dive program is too rigid and repetitive to the same sites for people with as much dive experience as we had -- turns out they mostly cater to beginners and resort divers and go to the same sites every day.

At least we did get to experience the outer Great Barrier Reef - now we will go back for a live-aboard trip (maybe Mike Ball's boats) and really get to dive the way we are used to.

Then we can always return to Lizard for rest and relaxation after being on the dive boat for a week! You were most helpful and we appreciated all you did to get us our documents ahead of time -- all was in order and all went smoothly thanks to Kylie. Overall, a fabulous time... Thanks again" L.V. Tucson, USA (2 Sep 02)

• "Hi Jo, The trip went very well, except for the Qantas strike the day we left Brisbane for Lizard Island. We did make it, but had to get up at 4 a.m., which reduced somewhat my love of Qantas. They also misplaced my bags twice flying into Sydney and Brisbane. We loved Australia, and thanks for the help." P.D. New York USA (21 Aug 02)

• "Joanne, The honeymoon turned out wonderfully - with Lizard Island being the highlight. The place was amazing. Thanks for all your help. We didn't have a single problem. ," J.Y. Los Angeles, USA (9 Aug 02)

• "Dear Zoe, Back in Madrid, I send you my Reviews about our travel to Australia. First of all, I want to tell you that the whole travel organized by you worked as a clock, without any problem at all... I think that, for the price, the Furama Hotel is a very good choice. It should not be the case if you are looking for a luxury hotel where spend your free time at the lounge or at the bar, but who looks for that in such an astonishing city as Sydney ?. The hotel is just at five minutes from the new development of Darling Harbour, where you can spend the whole day if you want, and in the heart of the Chinatown of Sydney, which is also very interesting... we flew from Sydney to Ayers Rock, and I find this flight very interesting...

You can see from the air some aspects of the landscapes of central Australia that I think difficult to appreciate in a quick visit to your country as it was our travel. The Sails in the Desert Hotel was very nice indeed. I had some concern about the possibilities of using our short time at Ayers Rock, but, fortunately, all is very well organized there. We booked a short visit at Uluru late in the afternoon to visit the rock at sunset, and another longer one for the next day, leaving at 5:30am, at sunrise, with a guided visit, that permited us to be back at 10:30am so we had time to take our flight to Cairns... to fly at 10:00 to Lizard Island, as reconfirmed with Skytrans.

One advantage of booking a chartered flight is that you can carry the luggage with you, and our luggage was not light indeed!. The flight to Lizard Island Resort is wonderfull. You can see the coral reefs, with their astounding colors and forms. Lizard Island is a must indeed. We arrived there at about 11:00am, and had a very warm reception. The checking in time was at 3:00pm, so we had our first swimming at the beach and a good lunch before a brief rest, and then we went to prepare the activities for the next days.

The resort is as nice as it could be, though it is clearly not intended to spend your time there, but to be the base from where go to enjoy the wonderfull beaches, including reefs, corals and any kind of fishes you can find in the island. And, of course, to sail to the barrier for wonderfull divings and snorkellings. We went one day to the outer reefs, where I made two scuba divngs, and the other three we took two dinghies and visited the whole coast of the island.

All is very easy there, and the picnic food you obtain for lunches in the dinghies is very good and abundant. The Sunset Point Villas are very nice, but the Anchor Bay Suites are much better, comfortable and ample... As allways, the service of Skytrans was flawless... Well, as you see, our travel had no any problem at all, and we enjoied it very much. You can be sure that if someone asks me, I shall recommend him to contact GlobeNet Travel, and, in particular, with you. I want to thank you again for all the time you have spent solving my doubts about our best itinerary for our travel. Always with my warmest regards," J.A.T., (23 Apr 02)

• "Hi Zoe! Well, it was fabulous - We truly enjoyed our holiday in your wonderful country.. By the way - Lizard Island was a real treat! I've never been so pampered. We even heard other guests who have frequented many other resorts say that Lizard Island was the best ever. WE HAD SOOOO MUCH FUN!!! Best regards, " K.W., Detroit, USA. (27 Mar 02)

• "Dear Gayle, Thank you so much for everything! We had a fantastic time. All your arrangements, from the Charter plane flight to the room assignments, were perfect as there were no hitches whatsoever. My only regret is that we did not stay in Australia longer. There is so much to see and do in such a fabulous country. Lizard Island is really wonderful ... The food is wonderful and the staff are very courteous and friendly...as all Australians seem to be! We never would have made it to Lizard Island without your help, and I have let many of my friends know it!

I am so happy that I found you and I will certainly look to you for your assistance when travelling to Australia in the future. Please keep me informed of occasional specials as they occur. Best wishes to you ..." G.P., Hong Kong. (31 Dec 01)
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