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Shop 2/70 Nicholson Street PO Box 116, Bairnsdale Vic. 3875Phone: 03 5152 6533 Fax: 03 5152 2984 Web: www.cooperstravel.com

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With the commencement of the 2018 year, we have been extremely busy with inquiries and bookings for travel for both thisyear and beyond. It appears confidence has risen and Europe has bounced back after some saddening events in the laterparts of 2017. A huge thank you to all who attended our Small Group Tours evening and we hope those attending gainedsome value from the event. It would be remiss not the mention the huge effort put in by our staff over the last twomonths. The office has been under extreme pressure to try and keep up with the work load, as you can imagine manyhours are required in Itinerary planning for many holidays, and in this age we all seem to require answers quickly. Thanksgirls for keeping your cool heads and happy faces and working so diligently to ensure clients needs are met. Our officehas been seeking the services of a full time experienced travel consultant for some time to assist in relieving some pressureoff the team.

Welcome

We are hopeful that it is not to long before we see TaniaReilly back in our office. Tania has been off on maternityleave. Whilst it was lovely to have Amanda Kennedy backin the office for a short term at the end of 2017, Amanda hasalso decided to add to her lovely brood with another childdue in April,2018.Sadly we farewelled Melinda Douglas from our office atChristmas time. Melinda has been an invaluable teammember of the office, and whilst a wonderful consultantinitially, Melinda has been working out behind the sceneswith Lynne Cooper over the last few years. Mel joined thebusiness in very early days, left for a while when her sonJake was born (back in the days before maternity leave!)returned again for several years. Leaving again to pursue acourse in Forestry, to return again and work another 10years and we refuse to say farewell this time - just in-case!!We do wish Mel every happiness as she ventures out to finda new career and are indebted for her service.

STAFF NEWS

Cruise SaleWEDNESDAY, MARCH 14

TO TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2018Your chance to secure Reduced Deposits

and additional Onboard Credits

Our office is Open from 9.00am to 5.30pm 5 days per week.Saturday Morning 9.00am to 12 Noon. We do encourageyou to make appointments with your preferred consultant.Outlined below is the normal working hours of eachconsultant. Please note: Saturday Mornings are worked on arotational roster.

Jenny Morris - Mon - Fri 9.00am to 5.30pmJenny Kater - Mon - Thurs 9.00am to 5.30pmKathleen Taylor - Mon - Fri 9.00am to 3.00pmLyndee Walden - Mon - Wed 9.00am to 5.30pmBrigette Richards - Wed - Fri 9.00am to 3.00pmGeorgia Somerville - Mon - Fri 9.00am to 5.30pm

OFFICE HOURS

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MAXIMUMGROUP SIZE

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Small groupsmake for amagical holidaywith less timewaiting and moretime enjoying!

Our maximumgroup size just 20

In-store at Coopers Travel:Wednesday, 18 Aprilbetween 4.00pm and 6.00pm

Please call our office to reserve your appointment

time if you wish to speak with our Bunnik

Representative Zoe Francis about any of the

wonderful Itineraries offered in their Programme.

Your chance to secure further information on our

Bunnik Tours Gippsland Departure to Sri Lanka

Departing June 16, 2018.

This quarter, we thought we would outline a perspective that makes Cuba such a one-of-a-kind destination. Cuba is a draw for showcasingits vibrant Caribbean culture, colonial architecture, with a sea of blue that's never far away from wherever you stand

To only opening its intriguing past to tourists in 2013, Cuba offers an immersive, enthralling and educational experience with the localCubans getting giddy by welcoming compelled international visitors. The island of Cuba is a hidden gem filled with revolutionary history, vibrant Caribbean culture and a breadth of colonial architecture. Alongyour journey you pass through glorious countryside, rich with exotic birds and flowers nestled in the Escambray Mountains. As theaccommodation is becoming a rising commodity, local stays in casas and home-stays are becoming more frequent, where there is noreplacement for the Cubans showing you their famous dancing culture. The government-controlled country is an emerging draw for tourists,with its people reverberating a feel-good factor. Visiting Cuba is like stepping back in time as little has changed over the past 50 years. To fully enjoy the Cuban experience you shouldtravel with a willingness to expect the unexpected and, above all, an adventurous spirit. In our opinion go now and experience this uniquedestination before it changes.

WIN UP TO $10,000 WORTH OF TRAVEL

Unmissable2018 TRAVEL OFFERS

FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY

One lucky customer will WIN up to$10,000 towards the cost oftheir holiday.Simply book and deposit on ANYEvergreen cruise of tour between February 10 and March 31, 2018 and you will go into the drawfor a chance to win.Conditions apply.

You can still enjoy travel without having to join a group tour!

You love to travel. You've always delighted in exploring the world, seeing new wonders, experiencing new cultures, breathing new air.But there comes a time when our bodies can no longer keep up with our dreams.

This is the time for “Beyond Grey Nomads”.

We fill in all the gaps for you, so that all you need to do is choose your destination, accommodation style and travel mode and we willdo the rest.

We will listen to your wishes, research the holiday and trip you desire and come back to let you choose your preferences. Then we willarrange the bookings on your behalf.

And then...we accompany you on your trip, fully supporting you as much as you need. We drive the hire car, load the luggage, evencook your meals and wash your dishes! The only thing we don't do is tuck you in at night! Don't give up on your travel dreams justyet...hire an angel by your side and continue to enjoy the life you've worked so hard to experience.

(Please note: This service is being offered by a local lady who has been in touch with our office to outline her plans for anew business. If you would like further information on this service, please contact our office and we will be happy to pass on hercontact details to you).

“BEYOND GREY NOMADS” – ASSISTED HOLIDAYS FOR SENIORS

www.cooperstravel.comWe recommend you regularly check out our website for a quick update of Upcoming Events at Coopers Travel,

to view the full list of completed Itineraries for our Gippsland Departures and all the latest cruising deals.

DESTINATION: Cuba

Southeast Asia is one of the most beautiful places onearth. From the jungles of Vietnam to the temples ofCambodia and the beaches of Thailand, it seems thatevery road leads to an eye-opening experience. Soimagine then, what possibilities exist on the roads lesstravelled.

Bundle a few of those possibilities together and you'vegot yourself an immersive holiday experience with theBack-Roads Touring Company. You’ll get to enjoy aleisurely paced tour, dig in to delicious local cuisine,uncover authentic local experiences and stay in uniqueaccommodation ranging from eco resorts to charminghotels. There are eight new Asian tours, launching inSeptember, all of which follow the much-loved Back-Roads recipe.

NEXT

Solo TravellersMEETING:

Please note Amended Date: Saturday, April 28

Love travelling solo but not always being alone?Travel where you’ve never been with

friends you’ve never metSoloTours for Men & Women 45+

Guest Speaker: Liz Young, Director -INDIVIDUAL TRAVELLER. Outlining theirwonderful range of tours for the Solo Travellerand outlining their unique selling points. Lizwill travel from Melbournefor this Presentation sowe look forward toseeing many of youattending for thisinteresting session. Further details tofollow to ourregistered Solo Travellermembers.

If you are wanting the explore the Icons of the

Kimberley Coastline between Broome and Darwin.

Consider joining a Coral Expeditions small ship cruise

experience. You will marvel at the power of the

Kimberley's 'big' rivers and be moved by beautiful King

Cascades, the remarkable Montgomery Reef and the

unique natural phenomenon of the Horizontal Falls.

Need more information?

Join us for this Special Kimberley Coastline Presentation

Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 4.30pm - upstairs, Bairnsdale Club, Nicholson Street, Bairnsdale

RSVP essential by noon Monday, March 19

Full flyers available on Cooper Travel Gippsland Departure

Coral 1 Expedition Cruise Broome to Darwin

Departing May 18, 2019

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Group DeparturesINCLUDING FREE TRANSFERS

2018 GIPPSLAND DEPARTURESJun 16: SRI LANKA DISCOVERY TOUR 14 day Bunnik Small Group

Aug 3: COCOS & CHRISTMAS ISLANDS Fully Escorted Tour (No Passport required)

Oct 25: GOLDEN PRINCESS SOUTH PACIFIC CRUISE

Nov 18: NORFOLK ISLAND Fully Escorted Tour or " Free & Easy "Self Drive Option" (No Passport required)

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST IN OUR PLANNED 2019 GIPPSLAND DEPARTURES

Feb 10: QUEEN ELIZABETH CRUISE 7 nights South Australia & Tasmania ex Melb

Feb 10: NEW ZEALAND FLY/LAND & CRUISE AUCKLAND TO MELBOURNE - Free and Easy

Mar 18: QUEEN ELIZABETH CRUISE 12 Night Melbourne to New Zealand return

Apr 1: SPLENDOURS OF JAPAN with Hiroshima 13 Day Trafalgar smaller group journey.

Optional extension for 5 Day Hokkaido Discovery Tour

May 3: NEW ZEALAND 20 DAY COACH/RAIL/CRUISE TOUR

May: SOUTH AFRICA, BOTSWANA 7 KALAHARI SAFARI

May 14: KIMBERLEY LAND TOUR

May 20: BROOME TO DARWIN CORAL EXPEDITIONS - Small Ship Cruising

May 14: CANADA & ALASKA SMALL GROUP - Escorted by Lyndee Walden

May 14: SUN PRINCESS CRUISE 56 NIGHTS SYDNEY TO LONDON

May 29: GHAN SOUTHBOUND Darwin to Adelaide - 9 Day Rail Land Package

Jun 6: 21 DAY PARIS TO PRAGUE TRAVEL MARVEL EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISE

Jul: QUEENSLAND RAIL TOUR

Aug 14: 20 DAY BALTIC CHARM & TREASURES OF RUSSIA

Aug 29: SEA PRINCESS CRUISE - 35 nights Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific - Ex Sydney return

Sep: AMERICA'S DEEP SOUTH & MISSISSIPPI CRUISE

Sep: CANADIAN ROCKIES & ALASKAN CRUISE with Best of Eastern Canada

Oct: HAWAII including 7 Night Norwegian Cruise of Hawaiian Islands

Oct: Rail/Cruise/Air - Indian Pacific Rail Syd/Perth - Coral Coast Cruise Perth/Broome/Perth

Nov: MURRAY RIVER & KANGAROO ISLAND

NOV: CLASSIC CHRISTMAS MARKETS and ICELAND’S MAGICAL NORTHERN LIGHTS TOURS

With most of our 2018 departures now sold out, be sure to register your interest early for 2019. It should be noted that many of thesetours have early-bird deals available for a limited duration. e.g.

Early Bird Deals expire April 28, 2018 on our Brand New Baltic Charms and Treasures of Russia departing August 14, 2019 and an oldfavourite for many clients our European River Cruise from Paris to Prague.

Enquire now for full flyer and further details.

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