TRAVEL: Guide to African safaris, cute penguins in New Zealand and Cook Islands gems

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vu, this is your NEWS.com.au Travel Newsletter for Wednesday, 23 May 12 Travel hot shots Deals of the Week Guide to African safaris YOUR guide to everything from luxury camping to when is the best time to go and how much you should pay. Charms of Akaroa in New Zealand ANTHONY Dennis delights in witnessing penguin colonies and Hector's dolphins during a nature trip. + more travel hot shots Latest travel news Holiday parks close to the slopes WITH the winter skiing and boarding season starting, we check out five holiday parks close to the slopes. Cook Islands shimering gems AN energetic 72-year-old guide leads David May on treks around the exquisite mountains of the Cook Islands. Escape photo competition finalists, week 14 VOTE for your favourite holiday snap in the latest round of finalists in Escape's 2012 photographic competition. Why Mark Trevorrow loves San Fran FOR someone who loves the nightlife as much as Mark Trevorrow, there's no city on earth like San Francisco. + more travel news   Sydney to Wellington, from $459 on Qantas Airways Melbourne to Wellington, from $323 on Qantas Airways Brisbane to Wellington, from $401 on Air New Zealand Adelaide to Wellington, from $354 on Virgin Australia Perth to Wellington, from $555 on Qantas Airways + more offers Travel Challenge: Ski holidays from Escape Five of the best travel deals from Escape Best cruise deals of the week from Escape + more offers What's new in travel FROM new Cook Islands homestays to sleeping under the stars in New York, here's our weekly wrap-up of what's new in travel.   The Aussie dollar and you DOC Holiday gets the insider tips on everything travellers need to know about the sliding Aussie dollar in his weekly blog. Top 10 NZ and Pacific Holidays Vintage island living in Vanuatu Cloudless bliss in New Zealand Cultural tour of Tuhua Island Wanaka tempts all the senses Touring New Zealand by train Ultimate surf spot Join the club and ski New Zealand Cool, calm and cultured in Rotorua Better than the brochures Tonga's island paradise Advertisement Special Promotions Real holiday deals The latest hotel, flight and package holiday specials. Go wild! Have an adventure! All the latest adventure travel news and ideas Explore the world Find stories, Lonely Planet guides, photos and maps for 270+ destinations Feedback? Tell us what you think - if you have a comment or suggestion about our Travel site, we'd love to hear from you. Do not reply to this email, as this email address is not monitored. To unsubscribe from the NEWS.com.au Travel newsletter click here Help | Contact Us | Advertise with Us | Job Opportunities | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy Copyright 2012 News Limited. All times AEST (GMT +10:00).