Tag: "Australia"
Australia back on the tourist map as international visitors return
Qantas flights from eight overseas destinations are touching down in Australia today, bringing the first international tourists in almost two years and an eagerly anticipated boost for the country’s tourism industry. The Qantas Group will fly more than 14,000 passengers into Australia this week as quarantine and border barriers for international tourists come down. QF12
Australia's most indulgent hotel package will set you back $49,999 for just one night
By Paul Johnson on Feb 20, 2022 in Accommodation, Australia, Food and Drink, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany
Celebrate the new roaring twenties, in style, with the most indulgent hotel package in Australia at $49,999 for the night. Introducing the Grey Goose Hotel by Ovolo, a collaboration between The Inchcolm and Grey Goose Vodka which welcomes you and 39 of your closest friends to the most stylish and lavish event in the City. 
Australia’s first-ever Kimpton opens in Sydney (plus your chance to win the Ultimate Kimpton Experience!)
Australia’s first-ever Kimpton, Kimpton Margot Sydney, has officially opened its doors on the day of love, 14th February, and is poised to kick off a return to travel, rekindling the love that both local and international guests have for the city of Sydney. As IHG Hotels & Resort’s luxury boutique brand, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
Australia to re-open its borders to fully vaccinated tourists
Tourism Australia is excited to be welcoming back travellers to Australia, following today’s announcement that Australia is reopening its borders to quarantine-free travel for fully vaccinated travellers from 21st February 2022. The announcement is part of Australia’s planned re-opening of international travel and builds on quarantine-free travel arrangements with Singapore, which came into effect on 21 November
A new boutique hotel at Sydney's Darling Harbour
Sydney has an exciting new boutique hotel built for travellers by travellers and inspired by the people, produce and past of its local neighbourhood, with the opening of Aiden Darling Harbour. This inaugural opening marks the debut of the Aiden by Best Western brand in Australasia within the BWH Hotel Group (BWH) portfolio representing a
Rare sighting off Lady Elliot Island, Queensland
Master Reef Guide and Marine Biologist, Jacinta Shackleton, has seen in the New Year in style with a once-in a-lifetime experience, coming face to face with a rare blanket octopus in waters off Lady Elliot Island on 6 January 2022. The blanket octopus is so-called because of the sheets of webbing between its arms which,
Explore the spectacular wine regions of Tasmania
Are you a wine lover? Let’s explore the stunning wine-growing regions of Tasmania. Located on the southeast coast of Australia, Tasmania is the 26th largest island in the world. Named after the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, this beautiful part of the world is especially popular for nature lovers and hikers. But did you know that
10 of the ultimate pit stops along Australia's east coast
Although it’s home to some of the most vibrant vacation spots on the planet, Australia can offer a lot more than barbies on Bondi and croc hunting in Queensland. The best way to cover a vast proportion of the country is by self-drive. Not only does a car give you the freedom to stop where and when you like; you will
3 of the most romantic wine hotels in South Australia
By Jessica Festa on Nov 28, 2012 in Accommodation, Australia, Food and Drink, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany
For those looking for romance in wine country, South Australia is a perfect destination. Rolling hills of lush vineyards and golden wheat, wildlife and luxury boutique hotels await you in this pristine destination. To help enhance your enchanting experience, here are three romantic wine hotels in South Australia. Kingsford Homestead, Barossa Valley Located on the 
Dreaming of a white (sand) Christmas on Australia's Great Barrier Reef
By Paul Johnson on Nov 27, 2012 in Accommodation, Australia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Lizard Island’s new Executive Chef Anthony Healy is preparing a week-long culinary Christmas season celebration this year. While guests snorkel or dive the beautiful Great Barrier Reef or simply sink their feet into the island’s 24 powdery white beaches, Healy will be creating a specially designed Reveillon Christmas Eve Menu, a Christmas Day menu and a 
An Australian first: hot air balloon flights launching from Uluru
By Paul Johnson on Jan 10, 2012 in Adventure Travel, Air Travel, Australia, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Speciality Travel
For the first time ever, visitors to Ayers Rock – aka Uluru – will be able to enjoy one of the best views as dawn falls over Australia’s Red Centre. The service will begin in March 2012, courtesy of Outback Ballooning. Flights will last around 30 minutes and pass over the Patji region just outside 
Escaping to Australia's Heron Island just got easier
By Paul Johnson on Dec 02, 2011 in Air Travel, Australia, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel
Virgin Australia’s new twice-daily service from Brisbane to Gladstone, Mondays to Fridays, allows visitors to Australia even easier access to the tropical paradise of Heron Island. Renowned for wonderful diving and snorkelling right off the island’s beautiful white sandy beaches, Heron Island is the perfect introduction to the delights of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef with 
3 other jewels of Australia besides the usual suspects
When people think of holidays to Australia and tourist attractions or they tend to think of the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour bridge, Ayers rock (Uluru) and the Great Barrier Reef. However there are many more stunning jewels in the land down under which are equally as impressive as the above mentioned landmarks. The
Luxury air safaris over South Australia
Experience South Australia‘s vast vistas teeming with free roaming native Australian wildlife from the comfort of a luxury air safari, with three new tours available through luxury operator Chinta Air Tours. * Extended Outback Wildlife – see the varied wildlife of the Outback, including emus, kangaroos and native birds, staying in unique accommodation (4 days)
The greatest outdoor experience in the world?
By Paul Johnson on Sep 06, 2010 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Australia, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel
In the first ever Lonely Planet Awards to be announced this month, avid worldwide travellers voted swimming in the azure waters off Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia as the ‘Greatest Outdoor Experience’. High on the list for snorkelers and scuba divers, Lizard Island’s crystal clear waters, fringing reefs and shallow coral 
