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TRADE SECRETS THAT BOOKING SITES DON’T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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I’m going to let you in on a little secret that big Booking Sites try very hard to disguise from you!     Did you know that calling an accommodation establishment directly will almost certainly guarantee a significantly cheaper rate? Booking sites such as Booking.com and Expedia (and the Search engines that operate on their behalf to allow you to search and compare the best rates such as Wotif.com or HotelsCombined) are all provided rates by the individual accommodation establishment? This means that quite simply, a Hotel, Resort or Motel NEED to provide these entities with rates so they are actually able to sell rooms on our behalf. I’m sure this all makes sense so I’ll move on to the next and most important point. These entities charge a commission (and rightly so) for us to provide our rates on their site and gain exposure to a large amount of potential guests.   …now, stick with me here as I do have a point!     Selling rooms through our own website, we don’t ne
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Travel Makes You Modest

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  TRAVEL MAKES ONE MODEST. YOU SEE WHAT A TINY PLACE YOU OCCUPY IN THE WORLD. -      Gustauve Flaubert   We came across this quote while looking for inspiration for a promo at work, mission accomplished. For those fellow Wanderluster’s out there – you will know the feeling well.   Don’t be fooled into thinking that this is a negative suggestion, it is a pure statement to explain that we are one small but amazing part of a much bigger picture. There are literally thousands of aspects I love about travelling that I’m sure many of you can identify with.   Smells, sounds, space, no space, wild extremes in weather patterns, architecture, history, landscapes, culture, mouthwatering produce and the people. Where there is people, there is CONNECTION.   This connection comes from the ultimate fact that we are all someone’s son or daughter, father or mother, grandfather or grandmother, friend or lover. I find great excitement in that no matter where I am in the world, we are all part o
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AMALFI RESORT - STEEPED IN ITALIAN HERITAGE

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  Nestled by Geographe Bay – Amalfi Resort Busselton has a rich Mediterranean history     The Resort was built almost 20 years ago by a group of legendary Italians with a passion for tourism.   Their Italian heritage inspired the name Amalfi, after the famous Amalfi Coast in Italy.   The similarities are worth noting – our Resort is also built by one of the most striking coastlines in Australia.   Sparkling azure waters and a Mediterranean climate, it is truly a playground for the young at heart! For those that aren’t aware – here is a little bit of background to one of the most stunning coastlines in the world - the Amalfi Coast, Italy. Old movie buffs may recall the 1963 Old Hollywood Movie ‘Escape to Campania’ which starred the likes of Humphrey Bogart and Jennifer Jones – a classic cult movie set in the now famous (and sometimes infanmous) Hotel Le Sirenuse in Positano.   Positano is arguably by far the most picturesque towns on the Coast. The pools scene from one
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LIVE LIKE A SOUTH WEST LOCAL FOR A WEEKEND

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  I’m sure you’ve heard the Australian term ‘seachange’ at one time or another, ultimately adopted from Shakespeare's The Tempest’ which describes a type of human migration whereby we abandon city living in favour of an easier rural/coastal life. For many wanderlusters – this is an unattainable dream because of family, career or financial commitments; and so instead we take little bite-size chunks of time to immerse ourselves in the SEACHANGE dream for a matter of only days. Here at Amalfi, we like to share a few of our secrets – so to my South West buddies, block your eyes because I’m about to let out a few of them! What locals do in the morning and often even before work Walk, jog, walk the dog, cycle, swim, fish, SUP boarding or kayak along the gorgeous calm Bay.  Geographe Bay has one of the most stunning beaches in the country and with silky white sand and clear azure waters.  With ample parking every 500m – 1km along the stretch of coast and boat ramps to allow for easy a
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  What can you expect from Amalfi Resort’s self-contained villas What is a self-contained villa? Self-contained villas are much like fully furnished apartments, available for both short-term as well as long-term stays, perfect for corporate stays or holidays away with the family. No more sharing of bathrooms or heading out to a restaurant for your meals, you can do it all from your accommodation! Whether day-tripping to Busselton’s amazing beaches, or simply immersing yourself in the cultural experience that is the Margaret River Region, our Villas have all your family accommodation needs covered. Amalfi Resort’s serviced apartments come fully equipped with a full kitchen, because what is better than being able to wander out to your fridge and cook up a storm in the kitchen? Have your meal on the balcony or in the dining area at any time of day! If you love your privacy and freedom, a self-contained apartment might just be your best go-to on your next holiday. The best part a
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WANDERLUST… The overwhelming desire or impulse to travel and discover the world.

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  At Amalfi Resort, we are all ‘Wanderlusters’…. Sounds a bit naughty doesn’t it! As I’ve written above, wanderlust means that you have a strong desire to see the world, discover and experience life outside your urban environment.   Just sounds pretty awesome now doesn’t it! I’m calling on you to find out if you share the same passion.   Ask yourself the following questions and if you agree, you are officially a part of a global club of like-minded people that just downright LOVE LOVE LOVE Travel!   10 Signs you are a WANDERLUSTER too: 1.    You value experiences, not just things; 2.    Your first question is “where are you from?” not “how are you?” when meeting someone for the first time; 3.    You’ve mastered the art of beating jetlag; 4.    You know many currency conversions without looking them up; 5.    You can say “hello” and “thank you” in multiple languages; 6.    You answer “where did you get that from?” with a country instead of a brand; 7.    You pla
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