Australasia
Luxury homestead accommodation in South Australia
Travellers to South Australia seeking a traditional, yet luxurious Outback experience will be able to stay at two-bedroom Arkapena Homestead when it opens in April 2010.
The world’s most extraordinary taxi ride
Tourism Western Australia is seeking two outgoing Brits with a spirit of adventure and ability to play up to cameras to be part of the Extraordinary Taxi Ride, an epic nine week journey by taxi across Western Australia (WA).
Rock bottom deals for holidays down under
For bookings made now up until 28 February 2010 for travel until 30 April 2010, visit the heart of Australia and arguably the world’s most iconic and spiritual rock – ‘Uluru’ staying at Ayers Rock Resort and receive three nights accommodation for the price of two as well the award-winning ‘Sounds of Silence’ sand under foot, stars up above, outback dining experience, saving £148/person (A$260/person)*.
Queenstown gets ready to rumble
Queenstown is getting ready to rumble this June with a new addition to the American Express Queenstown Winter Festival programme that’s sure to be a knockout.
Qantas to increase flights from Perth to Western Australia
Qantas announced this week that it would increase capacity between Perth and the Western Australian mining and resource destinations of Karratha, Paraburdoo and Port Hedland from later this month.
A solar experience to eclipse all others
This summer’s solar eclipse in Tahiti will be the last opportunity for travellers to witness this remarkable natural wonder until autumn 2012.
Blanket Bay junior chef among best in the world
Blanket Bay’s commitment to nurturing the creativity and skills of young chefs has delivered yet another accolade on the world stage.
Australian resort offers carbon neutral luxury
Australia’s first conservation-based luxury resort, Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, has now become the first hotel in the world to achieve carbon neutral certification from an internationally accredited greenhouse gas certification scheme.
Queenstown’s Winter Festival appeal endures
The broad appeal of the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest winter party continues to attract strong commercial support with organisers again signing up a family of sponsors that includes several household name brands.
Travel around South Australia in luxury and style
South Australia has long been recognised for its abundant free roaming wildlife, its fine quality food and wine, and its laid back, alfresco lifestyle. Now it is developing a matching reputation for its luxury accommodation and touring opportunities.
Luxury on the move down under
New for 2010, Maui Motorhomes have launched a luxurious six berth motor home ‘Maui Platinum 6’ to have even the most discerning of couples and families holidaying in complete style down under this year.
Hamilton Island’s Great Barrier Feast
Hamilton Island’s (hamiltonisland.com.au) prestigious Great Barrier Feast series kicks off in 2010 with a very special culinary weekend event from 12th – 14th March hosted by famed Australian chef, Tetsuya Wakuda.
Adventure cruises to the Marquesas
Take advantage of a special offer on an adventure-filled cruise sailing from Tahiti to French Polynesia's wild and exotic Marquesas Islands onboard the freighter to paradise, 'Aranui 3'.
STA Travel to send interns on travel tips hunt
The internship to end all others is being offered from STA Travel with two lucky applicants set to jet off around the world on behalf of the specialist travel advisors.
Celebrate Australia Day with a visit down under
This Tuesday, 26th January, is Australia Day, a national event in Oz that celebrates what is great about the country aside from kangaroo’s, BBQs and neighbourly soap operas! It is a day that recognises cultural diversity, independence and those who have emigrated from over 150 countries around the world to call Australia their home.