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Floriade and the Hyatt Hotel Canberra

By Paul Johnson on Sep 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Events, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany

See Canberra in its true colours during Floriade, Australia’s floral celebration of Spring. The theme this year is “Carnivale – The World on Show” and Hyatt Hotel Canberra is associating itself with the event by offering an accommodation package from $290.00 per couple during the celebration. It includes overnight accommodation in a luxurious Park Room,

Sydney Opera House guided tours

By Paul Johnson on Sep 15, 2006 in Attractions, Australia, Going Out, Oceania, Regions

Official tours of the Sydney Opera House are now being run at the famous Australian venue. The tours take begin every half hour between 9am and 5pm and take you on a journey through the extraordinary history and architecture of the building, and give you an overview of the Australian performing arts scene. Discounts are

Top yoga retreats

By Paul Johnson on Sep 05, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Australia, California, Caribbean, Florida, India, Indonesia, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, Turks and Caicos, USA, Worldwide

According to a recent Concierge.com article, the top yoga retreats to be found worldwide are: Wildflower Hall, Shimla, India Como Shambhala at Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos Chiva-Som, Hua Hin, Thailand Begawan Giri, Bali, Indonesia Adventure Yoga Retreats (all over the Americas) Esalen Institute, Big Sur, California LifeTime Private Retreats, Kangaroo Island, Australia Maya Tulum,

British Airways and The Naked Chef

By Paul Johnson on Sep 03, 2006 in Air Travel, Australia, Events, Food and Drink, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

British Airways has teamed up with the famous UK celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver, aka ‘The Naked Chef’. There are 10 pairs of BA tickets to see Jamie Oliver on tour in Sydney, Australia. All you have to do is sign up at ba.com/jamieoliver before this Friday (8th September 2006) for a chance to win the

Live in-flight TV

By Paul Johnson on Aug 28, 2006 in Air Travel, Australia, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel

Have you ever wondered why we can’t watch live television when we’re 40,000 feet up in the sky? Why’s it always pre-recorded in-flight entertainment? Don’t worry, it’s set to change. Virgin Blue are pioneering the way with their live2air product which is the culmination of 5 years’ work. It won’t be free,

The best of Best Western Australia

By Paul Johnson on Aug 24, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Hotels, Oceania, Regions

In a recent gala dinner, Best Western Australia celebrated the best of their membership in their annual Best Awards for Excellence. Best Western Madison Motor Inn, Newcastle NSW picked up the award of Best 4 ½ Star Property, whilst the Best Western Ballarat Suites, Ballarat VIC picked up the award of Highest Quality Assurance Score.

Tastes of Gold Coast festival, Australia

By Paul Johnson on Jul 31, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Events, Food and Drink, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany

The Tastes of Gold Coast festival gets underway today with the gala Awards of Excellence evening, hosted by Restaurant and Catering Queensland’s Gold Coast Branch at Royal Pines Resort. However, it won’t be until the 4th August 2006 that the festivities truly unfold, with the Seafood Paradise Weekend. Simply feast your senses at everything

Swiss Food promotion at Swissôtel Sydney

By Paul Johnson on Jul 27, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

There will be a Swiss Food promotion at the Swissôtel Sydney from 31st July to 13th August 2006. Among the delectable treats are over 10 different fondues, a Champagne and chocolate appreciation evening, and a complete selection of Nespresso gourmet coffee. The 2-week promotion can be found at JPB restaurant on the 8th floor of

Culture package at the Sydney Park Hyatt

By Paul Johnson on Jul 25, 2006 in Accommodation, Attractions, Australia, Celebrities, Going Out, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany

The Sydney Park Hyatt recently gained media attention as it was the hotel chosen for Nicole Kidman’s and Keith Urban’s wedding night a few weeks ago, before they travelled to Bora Bora for their honeymoon. The hotel is currently running a culture package which includes a one-hour guided tour for two of Sydney’s most famous

Crown Towers, Melbourne

By Paul Johnson on Jul 25, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Hotels, Oceania, Regions

The Crown Towers hotel sits on the southern banks of Melbourne’s Yarra River and is one of the main features of the Crown Entertainment Complex. It has a distinctive elliptical tower design made of stone and glass housing 482 spacious guestrooms including 84 suites and 31 villas. Bedrooms are more spacious than normal featuring panoramic

Holidays for Couples Readers' Choice Awards 2006

By Paul Johnson on Jul 21, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Australia, China, Cruises & Boat Travel, Fiji, Honeymoons, Hong Kong, Hotels, Indonesia, Magazines, Maldives, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Literature, Worldwide

The Australian magazine Holidays for Couples has unveiled the winners of its Readers’ Choice Awards for 2006. Here’s a summary of the gold award winners: Best Hotel/Resort South East Asia: Conrad Bali Resort & Spa, Indonesia Best Hotel/Resort Indian Ocean: Angsana Resort & Spa Maldives Ihuru, Maldives Best Hotel/Resort Pacific Islands: Sofitel Fiji Resort &

A year of island hopping: August

By Paul Johnson on Jul 18, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Central America, Europe, Honduras, Hotels, Madagascar, Malaysia, North America, Norway, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Western Europe

This is post eight of twelve in our daily look at the best islands in the world to visit, when to visit them and where to stay (where individual recommendations are made). For August, the following are recommended: Bay Islands, Honduras: Palmetto Bay Plantation and West Peak Inn Great Barrier Reef: Lizard Island and Heron

What's Kickin' at Palazzo Versace Hotel, Australia

By Tim Glanfield on Jul 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany

Originally conceived as a package to help expectant mothers through their pregnancy, the Palazzo Versace Hotel on the Gold Coast in Australia has announced an extension to its What’s Kickin’ package. Now the hotel is inviting anyone who has children in their life to the beautiful hotel to enjoy a luxurious pampering break in a

A year of island hopping: March

By Paul Johnson on Jul 13, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Bermuda, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Dominica, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Maldives, Mozambique, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

This is post three of twelve in our daily look at the best islands in the world to visit, when to visit them and where to stay (where individual recommendations are made). For March, the following are recommended: Benguerra, Mozambique: Benguerra Lodge Bermuda: Fairmont Southampston Dominica Maldives: Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa Rangali Island and

Best hotel in the Snowy Mountains of Australia?

By Paul Johnson on Jun 28, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

Following the completion of a $3 million renovation, The Denman at Thredbo has been given a four and a half star rating from AAA Tourism, making it the highest rated hotel in the Snowy Mountains. The addition of the new Thalgo Day Spa has no doubt been instrumental in the increased rating, as perhaps

53rd Sydney Film Festival

By Paul Johnson on Jun 08, 2006 in Australia, Events, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany

This year’s Sydney Film Festival will be the 53rd of its kind, showcasing Australian, international and alternative films over a 2-week stretch (9th-25th June 2006). There’s something for everyone here and you don’t have to be a film fanatic to enjoy it. Over 40 films will be shown at Sydney’s luxurious State Theatre and there

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