Yours Australia — Issue 97 2017

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Lord Howe Island’s

Pinetrees Lodge is

an idyllic place to

rest your head. With

sweeping views,

it offers guests an

array of activities

such as snorkelling,

fishing, golf and

birdwatching. Joining one of the regular

Ocean Swim Weeks, led by former World

and Australian Ironman champion Trevor

Hendy, makes a great start to the day.

These 2km daily paddles are a terrific way

to see the coastline, coral, underwater

volcanic cliffs and beaches.

And if that’s not enough to tempt you,

there’s the food – kingfish is a speciality

here, caught daily by the island’s fishermen.

Pinetrees Lodge is also famed for its

“Fish Fry” buffet and sunset canapés

and champagne on the boatshed deck.

Foodies will love the Food and Wine Weeks,

while the Wellness Weeks focus on yoga,

fitness and health eating. For more details,

visitpinetrees.com.au

TRAVEL NEWS

Why we LOVE

Lord Howe Island

Nature Lying between Australia and

New Zealand, Lord Howe Island is a remnant of

a long-extinct volcano, graced with thriving wildlife

and hiking trails with astonishing views. Explore the

forests and beaches, or grab flippers and a snorkel

and dive into the crystal-clear waters.

Leisure & pleasure

From kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and cycling

to a snappy game of golf, tennis or lawn bowls, there’s

something for everyone. If snorkelling’s not your

style, head out on a glass-bottomed boat tour of

the lagoon or hand-feed the fish at Ned’s Beach.

Wildlife It’s home to the rare Lord Howe

woodhen and providence petrel, and birdwatchers

will marvel at the more than 200 species in and

around the isle’s dense forest and coastline. Beneath

the water, abundant coral gardens and 500-plus

species of fish lure divers, anglers and photographers.

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When travelling, medical issues

can be a cause for concern but

diabetes needn’t be one of them.

Regina Cowie, a pharmacist from

Priceline Pharmacy, shares her

travelling tips for diabetics:

1

Be prepared:It’s important

to continue with your hard work

to manage your diabetes while

on holiday. Being prepared will

ensure you can travel knowing

you’re able to stay healthy and

safe. Always let your doctor and

pharmacist know ahead of time

to ensure they can help you get

fully prepared.

2

Travel kit:All diabetics should

have a travel kit to take – and

this is something your Priceline

pharmacist can help you put

together so you can enjoy your

getaway safely. A travel kit

contains items such as a medical

alert bracelet, glucometer, test

strips, needles (if needed), finger

wipes, jelly beans, glucagon

hypokits, thermometers and

sharps containers, as well as vital

phone numbers you may need as

contacts in case of an emergency,

3

Manage your diet:This is key

• everything in moderation.
  So, for example:
  4 Enjoy one or two glasses of
  wine, rather than the whole bottle.
  4 If drinking spirits, always go for
  the sugar-free mixers/soft drink.
  4 Share a dessert with your travel
  buddy instead of ordering one each.
  4 Stay active by walking to your
  destination rather than hopping
  on a bus or train, where practical.

Regina Cowie

Pharmacist

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