Oceania articles

My wife and I took a 6-week trip to Australia and New Zealand, Sept. 9-Oct. 22, 2007.
Perhaps we do have this in the States, but we’re not finding it in my local home improvement store.
ADDRESS CHANGE — Since my article on AUSTRALIA’S Snowy Mountains was printed (Feb. ’07, pg. 24), the contact information has changed for the wonderful B&B where I stayed.
You can start the 13-day “Australian Highlights” tour anyday, as it is independent (you get a driver and guide each day). My wife, Helen, and I, took it Oct. 13-25, 2006, with AAT Kings Tours (U.S.
In response to the reader’s letter about using the Entertainment® Book for discounts in Australia (July ’07, pg. 14), I must caution travelers on my experience with Entertainment Publications.
My husband, Peter, and I joined 12 other snorkelers on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef for two weeks, Nov. 7-25, 2006, on a tour led by Ann Fielding of Island Explorations (Box 1107, Makawao, HI 96768; 808/572-8437, www.maui.net/~annf).
—The Discerning Traveler is written by Philip Wagenaar. (First of two parts)