Australasia

Countdown begins for Rugby World Cup 2011, New Zealand
As preparations get underway to finalise the England team for the Rugby World Cup 2011, New Zealand, fans begin the 100 day countdown to the start of the tournament.

Luxury eco-resort to open on Brando’s private island
Located on the French Polynesian island of Tetiaroa and a product of the late Marlon Brando’s vision, construction on The Brando is progressing steadily with completion set for late 2012.
Aussie residents tell visiting relatives where to go
It’s no surprise that the top three tours booked by traditional tourists to Australia include the rock, reef and Sydney but Australasia specialist Austravel has uncovered some unusual findings for those who travel to visit friends and relatives (VFR Market).
Try Austravel's Rugby World Cup cruise add-on
For sports enthusiasts who want to see Kiwi highlights in between World Cup fixtures, Austravel, the leading Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific specialist, is offering a special cruise departing from Auckland on 10 October 2011.

St. Regis Bora Bora partners with Tirisula Yoga School
Practice yoga with true masters from the renowned Tirisula Yoga School of Singapore at the St. Regis Bora Bora this June as Master Teachers Paalu Ramasamy and Satya Chong Wei Ling visit the resort as part of an exclusive partnership with the resort.

Karma Kiah – A new holiday experience for Australia
Imagine a holiday where you have the chance to do all those things you’ve ever wanted to do but never seem to have the time?

Pamper yourself in paradise at Tahiti’s spas
Visitors today are learning what Polynesians have known for centuries – the islands of Tahiti are really like a natural 24-hour spa.

Food safari on Kangaroo Island
Southern Ocean Lodge, one of Australia’s most lauded properties, has put together a new and exclusive five-night, food lovers’ safari (27th August – 1st September 2011).
Fiji - The perfect Rugby World Cup stopover
If you are travelling to New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup this September, why not consider an exotic stopover in Fiji, the jewel of the South Pacific.
Fly to Australia from just £549 return
Bridge the World is offering its customers the chance to fly to Australia for just £549, thanks to an exclusive fare from China Southern, China’s largest airline.

Jerry Hall cruises Kimberley coast on the True North
Well known actress and model, Jerry Hall was on board Australia’s own luxury adventure- cruise ship, The True North last week where she and her partner enjoyed a one-week Kimberley cruise.

Queensland – not just sun, sand and surf
While Queensland’s past summer may have been a wash-out, the State’s wines enjoyed a bumper season over the holiday season, with the popularity of Mercure’s pioneering Queensland Grands Vins wine list proving there are many more attractions to the Sunshine State than just sun, sand and surf.

Sofitel Queenstown - New Zealand's most 'exclusive' hotel
The Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa has been admitted into the aspirational Exclusive accommodation category of Qualmark - New Zealand tourism’s official quality assurance system.

Wilderness lodge reopens near Darwin
The Wildman Wilderness Lodge, which opened last week in Mary River Wetlands between Darwin and Kakadu, takes recycling to new a whole new level.
Austravel's added bonus breaks
Taking their cue from the Million Dollar Memo, milliondollarmemo.com, where businesses have the chance to win an amazing incentive travel prize for their staff, the leading Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific specialist, Austravel is offering leisure travellers special Queensland packages, saving them hundreds of pounds.