Australia
Exceptional offer for Emirates passengers flying to Australia
Emirates has announced an exceptional offer for First Class and Business Class passengers travelling to Australia and New Zealand between now and the 15th December 2010.
YHA shortlisted for 9 Golden Backpack Awards
The Golden Backpack Awards are the only consumer-voted awards for Australia and New Zealand's backpacking industry and YHA has been shortlisted as a finalist for 9 awards including the prestigious best backpacker website for yha.com.au.
Wangaratta Jazz Festival comes of age
The premier jazz and blues festival in Australia has come of age. It is celebrating 21 years of superb musicians, gourmet food and outstanding wines.
Iconic luxury with free flights to Australia's heart
Book a 3 night stay by 31 August 2010 at Australia's most iconic and luxurious all-inclusive 5 star desert camp - Voyages Longitude 131 ° - for travel up until 31 December 2010 and get free flights from Sydney to Uluru (Ayers Rock).
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.
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.
Cricketing Christmas breaks
Escape the UK’s winter for the sunshine of Australia as England battle to keep hold of the Ashes title on Aussie soil.
See penguins on parade in Australia
Phillip Island, off the coast of Australia, plays host to a new BBC documentary charting the fortunes of its resident, charismatic little penguins.
Melbourne in its prime
As Austravel unveils its top five hidden treasures of Melbourne, it’s no wonder Australia’s first woman Prime Minister doesn’t want to leave.
Whale watching in Queensland
While you won’t see Melville’s legendary Moby Dick in the calm waters of Hervey Bay on Queensland's east coast, you may come across Nala, Roxanne, Cupid, Caesar, Merlin, Phantom, Venus and Raoul – who are just some of the humpback whales who’ve frequented the Fraser Coast in recent years and may make a cameo appearance again this season.