Down Under Answers' Jason Mesnick Shares Video About Tasmania and Tasmanian Devil

Top Reasons to Visit Tasmania, According to "Tassie": "Freshest Air in the World, Beautiful Scenery ... and Me"

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Nov 17, 2010, 08:40 ET

BELLEVUE, Wash., Nov. 17, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning travel wholesaler Down Under Answers (http://www.duatravel.com), widely known for their Australia vacation packages, is spotlighting Tasmania vacations with the help of Jason Mesnick, their intrepid travel ambassador.

As star of The Bachelor, Jason knows about traveling to exotic locations and being in front of the cameras: Although well-versed in Australia, he, like most, knew very little about Tasmania until recently. Accompanied by a videographer and - who else? - "Tassie," Jason hit the streets to share the news about Australia's smallest state. To see his hilarious video, click here.

"I was most surprised to learn that real Tasmanian Devils are called 'devils' for a reason; they're unpredictable and can fly into a rage in an instant. Watch the deleted scenes in the video - I get attacked!" says Jason.

An iconic symbol of the island, the Tasmanian Devil is an elusive, carnivorous marsupial native only to Tasmania. The Devils, an endangered species, are a major draw for tourists, so DUA is doing its part to broaden interest by offering a range of unforgettable Tasmania vacation packages.

Now's the perfect time to visit one of the best-kept secrets on earth. Thanks to "Roaring Forty" winds, Tasmania has measurably the cleanest air on earth. Furthermore, with more than 40% of the island protected as a World Heritage Area or National Reserve, Tasmania is dedicated to preserving its natural beauty for generations to come.

Visitors can experience Tasmania in a variety of ways, from walking tours to vacation packages that combine visits to both Australia and Tasmania:

Eco-conscious travelers will love the nature-based 3 Day West Coast Adventure (2-night land only, from $530 per person/double occupancy.)

Adventure to Sydney, Hobart & Cairns (12-night air and land, from $2,499 per person/double occupancy. Includes round-trip airfare from Los Angeles to Sydney, Hobart and Cairns.)

For a complete, detailed list of all packages, visit (http://www.duatravel.com/tasmaniawalks).

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Founded in 1992, Seattle-based Down Under Answers is the industry leader in travel to Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Tahiti, the Cook Islands, Vanuatu and Dubai. Voted Best Travel Wholesaler by Tourism New Zealand and Tourism Australia specialists, the company employs seasoned staff members to customize tours - ranging from unique, hands-on holidays to more traditional itineraries - for groups of any size. For further information email [email protected], or call (800) 889-1464.