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Austravel has introduced new trips, resorts and holiday options, including a new cruise and the chance to ?live like a local? acrosss its Australia and New Zealand 2010/11 brochures.

The ?live like a local? concept in New Zealand offers visitors the chance to experience how locals live, with a new range of Kiwi accommodation.

Meanwhile, a 17-night cruise of Australia departs from Sydney Harbour, sailing along the east coast to Papua New Guinea before heading for Darwin and western Australia with the final port of call in Perth.

A ten-night Barrier Reef cruise has also be introduced along with a selection of five-star properties, including the new Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa in the Blue Mountains.

For details visit www.austravel.com or call 0844-826 0831.

The ?live like a local? concept in New Zealand offers visitors the chance to experience how locals live, with a new range of Kiwi accommodation.

Meanwhile, a 17-night cruise of Australia departs from Sydney Harbour, sailing along the east coast to Papua New Guinea before heading for Darwin and western Australia with the final port of call in Perth.

A ten-night Barrier Reef cruise has also be introduced along with a selection of five-star properties, including the new Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa in the Blue Mountains.

For details visit www.austravel.com or call 0844-826 0831.

Cox & Kings has revealed its predictions for travel hotspots this year.

easyJet has unveiled details of its expansion plans this year, with the introduction of 36 new routes across Europe and the introduction of a fifth aircraft to be based at Manchester, which will operate a further three new routes next spring to Mahon (Menorca). Sharm el Sheik and Zurich.

The Leading Cruise Agents of the UK (LCA) has introduced a new membership arrangement designed for consortia, alliances and miniples.

A survey by budget accommodation provider HostelBookers.com has found the under 20s to be the age bracket most likely to organise travel through agents.

?Cruise & Maritime Voyages has more than 50 Ex-UK cruises on offer for 2010.

The Mastermind final, an agents marketplace, lively sessions, a gala dinner and networking opportunities, will take place at the AITO Specialist Travel Agents? domestic conference in Warwick on January 16 & 17.

Long-haul specialist says Thailand?s where the best deals are and airlines to Australia are offering the most competitive prices in 2010, according to Travelmood.