Editors Note 25 July

This week, I’m off on an adventure of my own—I fly to Italy today for a two-week holiday!

We’ll be landing in Rome, catching a train to Florence, and then taking a taxi to a small village called Radicondoli, where we’ve leased a small holiday villa with our family.

It’s a special trip for us, as we’ll be sharing the villa with my brothers and their families, along with our beautiful mother, Jan.

While I’m incredibly excited for the travels ahead, I’m also a little sad to be missing the Great Barrier Reef Festival this year. It’s truly one of the most magical events on our annual calendar, and I hope you all head down to enjoy it next week.

As the major print media sponsor of the Great Barrier Reef Festival, we’ve been running regular updates each week to help build excitement—and now we’re taking it up a notch with two special features!

This week, you’ll find an eight-page feature packed with details on the many activities happening during the festival. Next week, we’ll follow up with even more exciting news and updates leading into the big weekend. Be sure to read both editions to stay up to date with the latest information and event highlights.

It’s definitely Festival Season—and in the following weeks, we’re shifting into Airlie Beach Race Week! We’ll also be publishing a special feature on this iconic event, which is perfect for sailing enthusiasts and anyone looking to soak up the vibrant atmosphere.

Race Week is just as much fun onshore as it is offshore. The Whitsunday Sailing Club will host evening events throughout the week, finishing with a spectacular fireworks display for everyone to enjoy.

Don’t miss our upcoming Race Week feature to find out how you can get involved and join in the fun!

Rach

Quote of the Week: "One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it's worth watching." (Gerard Way)

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