Australasia
Head to Australia or New Zealand and enjoy five-star luxury for free
Malaysia Airlines has launched its end-of-summer sale, with fantastic value return fares from London Heathrow to 25 destinations in Southeast Asia and Australasia available for bookings made between 24th August and 17th September 2012 for selected travel dates up to 30th June 2013.
Intrepid adds Whitsundays, Kokoda Track to 2013 Australia & NZ programme
Intrepid Travel has added sailing in the Whitsunday Islands and trekking the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea to its Australia & New Zealand programme for 2013.
Brisbane’s foodie scene resurges with new openings
Almost two years on from the wide scale floods that affected much of the city centre, Brisbane’s food scene has capitalised on the opportunity to regenerate its waterfront and embrace new restaurants and bars.
The only way is up for Down Under
Down Under is on the way ‘up’ with its most iconic city, Sydney, claiming the top spot as the nation’s most desired 'City Break' destination.
Flying Outback Pub Crawl
Visitors to South Australia can now whet their appetites on an authentic Aussie Outback experience - the Flying Outback Pub Crawl which serves up stunning scenery and a refreshing way to meet the locals over some 'amber nectar' at favourite watering holes.
Sydney to become home to newest Design Hotel, QT Sydney
Melding two of Sydney's grandest and most prominent historical buildings, QT Hotels & Resorts is excited to announce the city jewel of the QT crown, the opening of QT Sydney - set to open its doors in September this year.
Heston Blumenthal to headline culinary festival in Western Australia
Margaret River, one of Australia's top food and wine regions, will showcase its gourmet experiences at a new festival, the Gourmet Escape, from 22-25 November 2012.
Top jobs for backpackers visiting Queensland
With an 8.9% drop in UCAS applications for 2012, many are heralding the ‘return of the gap year’ for this year’s school leavers, who are faced with the new, higher tuition fees of up to £9,000 per year.
Top jobs for funding a trip to Queensland
With one in three (77%) young Brits enticed to follow their dreams abroad, and over two thirds (70%) of 16-24 year olds moving overseas to find adventure and new experiences, Queensland offers a variety of experiences to satisfy every UK backpacker.
Whales, reefs and wild Western Australia
Swim with whale sharks, spot saltwater crocodiles, and heli-picnic in the wilderness with Scott Dunn's new tailor-made itinerary to Western Australia.
Kangaroo Island Art Feast
Kangaroo Island Art Feast opens on Friday evening on the 28 September. The 10-day Art Feast celebrates the art, food and wine of Kangaroo Island.
An alphabet of adventure on Australia’s Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is the place to be in the upcoming months, with many choosing the region’s soothing winter sunshine to counter the cooler climates and drizzly skies of a UK “summer”.
Backpacking in Fiji: Dune boarding, river safaris and boutique cruising
Sweating over your final exams dreaming of being somewhere hot and sunny? There are a whole host of amazing places to explore and exciting adventures to be had in Fiji that will make your gap year something to remember.
Top five personal encounters with Queensland's marine life
From the Tropical North to the islands of the Whitsundays, Queensland has over 7400km of coastline inhabited by hundreds of species of marine wildlife.
Taste the world at Australia's largest food festival
Some of the highest ranked chefs in the world are heading Down Under in October for the annual Crave Sydney International Food Festival, presented by Citibank.