Australia
The hottest nude beaches, literally
Swap the snow suit for your white bits in places where the sun does shine. As the UK plunges below freezing, Melbourne sizzles under a sweltering 94 per cent humidity rate.
Qantas remains confident in Jetstar Pacific
Qantas has confirmed that it remains confident in its investment in Vietnam's Jetstar Pacific and in the airline's maintenance and safety record.
Sydney on the cheap
Sydney’s laid-back outdoor lifestyle and physical allure make it one of the world’s easiest and most pleasant cities to visit.
Exploring Sydney’s Blue Mountains
The Blue Mountains are Sydney's greatest recreation area for people who prefer the bush to the sea. Part of the Great Dividing Range the area stretches from the Gippsland region of Victoria in the south, to the tropical rainforests of north Queensland.
Reasons to linger longer at Ayers Rock Resort
From Aboriginal story-telling in a traditional wiltja (shelter) to the Sounds of Silence dinner in the desert under the stars, Ayers Rock Resort offers visitors a superb range of touring, excursions and day trips to have them lingering longer in the heart of Australia’s aptly called ‘Red Centre’.
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.
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.
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.
Western Australia enjoys eco-tourism boom
With more than 12,000 km of pristine coastline and so many unique natural landscapes and ecosystems, it’s no wonder that many tourism operators are introducing sustainable principles to ensure Western Australia’s (WA) precious assets are protected.