Australasia

Countdown to England’s battle Down Under

With less than 100 days until the Vodafone Ashes Series 2010-11, there is still time for fans to experience one of cricket’s most celebrated rivalries with a carnival atmosphere running through the stands.

The most beautiful beach in Australia?

When Whitehaven Beach topped a recent poll as one of the world’s most spectacular shorelines, it prompted Austravel to do a straw poll amongst its expert staff to find their top five beaches in Australia.

Experience the Great Barrier Reef in style

Hayman is set to introduce new levels of international resort excellence with the unveiling of an exclusive collection of magnificent beach villas at the premier Great Barrier Reef private island destination.

Luxury expedition cruises to Australasia

Qantas Holidays has introduced a new programme of luxury expedition cruises to explore remote areas of Australasia with Orion Expedition Cruises.

How to plan a gap year Down Under

Are you stuck in a studying rut? Always wanted to take a year out and see the world but wouldn’t know where to start? Organising a gap year in Australia may seem like a daunting task but with a bit of know how and lots of planning you’ll be on that plane before you know it.

Medieval merriment at Perth Racecourse

The countdown has begun for what promises to be the highlight of Perth Racecourse’s racing calendar.

Experience Fiji with Qantas Holidays

For the first time, Qantas Holidays is offering stand alone holidays to Fiji from August 2010, giving UK travellers the option to visit the destination that was previously only available as a stopover.

Cycling packages for Santos Tour Down Under

The Adventure Collective, (tourdownundertravel.com) one of the official tour operators of the Santos Tour Down Under, has announced a new range of great travel packages for avid cyclists, holiday makers and spectators alike.

Escape the winter blues in a Britz

There are loads of reasons to jump on a plane with your family this winter. Why not escape the cold for an unforgettable self-drive New Zealand summer family holiday, in a Britz camper rental?

Exotic new voyages from Celebrity Cruises

Like the iconic boomerang believed to have originated in Australia, Celebrity Cruises today announced plans to return to the region in 2011-12, with an enticing new series of cruises on Celebrity Century.

From France to Chile: 10 great ski chalets

With Eurostar recently opening ticket sales for its new services from London to the French Alps, now is the perfect time for ski lovers to book for the best deals. Apartments and chalets in prime locations also get booked up quickly, so travellers looking for a ski getaway should start looking now to secure their perfect ski holiday home.