Australia
Australian Ballet returns to Qualia
The Australian Ballet is to return to qualia, the luxury Great Barrier Reef resort on Hamilton Island, for an intimate sunset performance entitled ‘Pas de Deux in Paradise’ featuring a celebrated cast of Principal Artists.
Australia boasts most desired new resort
Australia’s first conservation-based luxury resort, Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, has been voted as the world’s most desired newly opened hotel/resort at the prestigious Australian Luxury Travel Gold List 2010 Awards.
Intrepid adventurers embark on epic voyage
This morning (April 9th), all eyes were on four brave, adrenalin-fuelled adventurers at the official launch of the Talisker Bounty Boat expedition in Sydney, Australia.
Winter sun and Aussie Ashes
Following the last home series Ashes victory, England is now looking to keep hold of the title on Aussie soil.
Ten activities on Hamilton Island
Travellers who include Hamilton Island (hamiltonisland.com.au) in their Australian itineraries will never be stuck for something to do – here is a top ten list of activities.
Overlanding Down Under
Overlanding is by far the best way to see Australia and New Zealand, according to Australasia expert, Austravel.
Top 10 places to visit in Adelaide
The international gateway city of Adelaide is not only South Australia’s capital, it is also renowned for its relaxed alfresco Mediterranean lifestyle boasting year round events and performances of international renown, not to mention access to over 200 cellar doors within an hour’s drive.
Whale sharks arrive early at Ningaloo Reef
The largest fish in the ocean – the mighty whale sharks – made an early appearance last week at Ningaloo Reef on Western Australia’s Coral Coast.
Spectacular hotels on three continents
In line with its goal to add 100 new affiliate hotels in 2010, WorldHotels, the leading group for independent properties, has welcomed 19 new hotels with 9,000 rooms since January.
Australia’s Northern Territory launches App
iPhone and iTouch owners can now learn more about Australia’s Northern Territory (NT) through a new application – OutbackNT - which is free to download.
Sydney Central YHA wins Best Backpacker Accommodation
YHA has again shown it leads the way in backpacker accommodation with Sydney Central YHA winning Best Backpacker Accommodation honours at the Australian Tourism Awards.
Virgin Blue to Uluru
Virgin Blue has announced this week that it will be commencing daily direct flights between Sydney and Ayers Rock (Uluru) from 2 August 2010, providing additional access to one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, Uluru.
Five star bush luxury in South Australia
Arkaba, one of Australia’s oldest Outback sheep stations, is situated in the Flinders Ranges close to the geological amphitheatre of Wilpena Pound, South Australia. Built in 1851, Arkaba recently reopened with new managers having undergone a complete refurbishment.
Qantas A330-200 takes first flight
Qantas' second new A330-200 aircraft operated its first commercial service between Sydney and Melbourne as QF415 this month (March 1st).
Exciting new hotel openings for 2010
With travellers always on the look out to be the first to experience a new hotel or resort, specialist tour operator Tailor Made Travel have added three new properties to their extensive portfolio for Spring 2010.