Australia
Biosphere Expeditions announces first Australian project
Biosphere Expeditions – the award winning, non profit making conservation specialist which is celebrating its tenth anniversary, has announced its first ever project in Australia. It is on one of the world’s most strikingly beautiful stretches of coastline, 130km south of Broome in Western Australia, and will survey the iconic flatback turtles.
Lily Allen to make cameo appearance on Neighbours this week
Britain’s very own Lilly Allen will be making a cameo appearance on Neighbours on Tuesday 10 November, following in the footsteps of Aussie talent such as Kylie and Jason and Bouncer the dog.
Jetsetting Beckham boys are flying high
As Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz Beckham continue to lead the kiddy jetset, ebookers.com, one of Europe’s leading online travel agents, today reveals that four out of five (81%) British children under the age of three have been on at least three holidays outside of the UK since birth.
A new era for luxury travel in Australia
The much-anticipated Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, Australia’s first luxury conservation-based resort and Emirates Hotels & Resorts’ first development outside Dubai, welcomed its first guests today.
Iconic Uluru to get new sunrise viewing platform
A brand new viewing platform will be unveiled at Uluru (Ayers Rock) on 8th October, allowing visitors to the sacred site in Australia’s Red Centre gain a whole new perspective of the iconic rock.
Cooking schools and gourmet retreats in South Australia
South Australia (southaustralia.com) is a gourmand’s dream offering an abundance of first class eateries, food and wine trails, markets bustling with fresh local produce and numerous cooking schools offering the opportunity of being tutored by top Australian chefs, a few of which are highlighted here.
Embark on your own rock star tour
The rock-star on tour: astonishing locations, the best hotels, wild nights, broken strings and hearts, and great music. For many, the celebrity road-trip is a dream, but with Flight Centre’s Round The World Experts, it’s a reality.
The world’s most popular beaches
Summer has nearly ended and the days are getting shorter and cooler. What remains are the best memories from the last beach vacation.
Cycling adventures in South Australia
Active, bike loving travellers will be impressed by the range of cycling tours available in South Australia through Adelaide-based operator The Adventure Collective, with options including an epic 30-day Gulf to Gulf trip, five-day food and wine lovers tour as well as something for Tour Down Under race fans.
Shark diving in South Australia
South Australia based adventure operator Calypso Star Charter has teamed up with the Eyre Peninsula's Port Lincoln Hotel to offer a new two-night accommodated shark diving package.