Australasia
12 reasons to visit Hamilton Island in 2010
Hamilton Island offers many different, compelling reasons to be included in an Australian itinerary, no matter what the time of year.
Lap up the action at the Australian Grand Prix
Qantas Holidays is offering various packages to transport racing enthusiasts to the high-octane world of Formula 1 as it hits Melbourne for the second round of the 2010 Grand Prix season.
Brits wasting up to £2.4 billion on left over holiday money
Britain is a nation potentially missing out on lucrative currency exchange on return from a holiday, according to an independent survey commissioned by the global leader in banknote trading and travel money technology solutions, IMX.
Queenstown rafting company gears up for summer
Queenstown rafting company Family Adventures is looking forward to a busy summer as a ‘soft adventure’ option for holidaymaking families in the region.
Blanket Bay wins Enviro Award
Multi-award-winning Blanket Bay lodge in Glenorchy has added yet another award to its impressive line-up for 2009 - the Qualmark Enviro-Gold.
Live the dream in Queenstown
Those looking to ‘live the dream’ in Queenstown will get the chance to see five-star living at its finest when Millbrook Resort launches its stunning new show home this month.
Queenstown marketing manager is flying high
Nicky Busst’s feet haven’t touched the ground since she zipped up the job of marketing and sales manager for Queenstown’s newest adventure tourism activity.
A restive festive
If the thought of cold, steely skies and being in a confined space with not-quite-distant-enough relatives this Christmas has you reaching for the panic button, let us guide you to a Christmas with a difference.
Australia Day extravaganza
Sydney is famous for its New Year’s Eve celebrations, however for equally spectacular fireworks displays, music festivals, boat and ferry races, beach BBQs, street parades and a great party atmosphere, then a trip during Australia Day, on 26 January, is an ideal alternative – and much more affordable!
Hamilton Island reports best visitor numbers for six years
Hamilton Island (hamiltonisland.com.au) in Queensland, Australia enjoyed amazing visitor numbers in November 2009, recording the highest number of arrivals in six years.
Discover Victoria’s secrets
Not only is the state of Victoria in Australia the land of wild, wonderful and unique animals, but it is the filming location for soon to be released, 'Where The Wild Things Are'.
Qantas Holidays expands Australia and New Zealand offering
Qantas Holidays has introduced a whole raft of special offers, new tours and new hotels to their 2010/11 Australia & New Zealand brochure, offering travellers more choices than ever before, as well as greater value for money.
Millbrook Resort continues refurbishment programme
Queenstown’s five-star Millbrook Resort is continuing to invest in its high standards of accommodation product with a dedicated refurbishment programme.
Hands on ecotourism experiences in South Australia
Thanks to a growing number of ‘voluntourism’ projects across South Australia, giving up time to take part in conservation is no longer something reserved solely for gap year students.
The Australian Ballet delivers a perfect performance at Qualia
The Australian Ballet recently performed to a maximum capacity audience at Hamilton Island’s luxury resort of qualia.