Holiday Destinations

Africa view

It’s a land of mystery and adventure; a vast continent where deserts and jungles are larger than many countries. As a holiday destination, Africa can’t be shoe-horned into a single category. An adventure destination, definitely. Come to Africa to commune with a staggering variety of wildlife in its natural environment. Come to Africa to meet ancient tribes of Bushmen and Bedouin desert nomads. Africa is equally a family holiday destination as a romantic Mecca for couples. From the pyramids of Giza to the wineroutes of Cape Town; from the bustling bazaars of Morocco to the breathtaking beaches of Mauritius, from the snowy pinnacle of Kilimanjaro to the dusty tracks of the Kalahari, Africa reveals itself as a complex and fascinating continent of rich cultural and ecological variety.

 

Antarctica view

The land at the end of the earth, the world’s last pristine wilderness continent, and the source of much of southern Australia’s winter weather, Antarctica is fast becoming a ’hot’ destination. A harsh land of frozen polar ice, it’s surprisingly also the driest continent on earth. We go to the Antarctic to experience Mother Nature at her wild untamed best, and we encounter wildlife thriving in the most extreme conditions on the planet. We get there by a number of routes, sometimes from Hobart or Lyttleton in NZ, but most expeditions leave from Ushuaia on the southernmost tip of Argentina, and getting there is an adventure in itself.

 

Asia view

This is Asia; a continent as diverse as any on earth with vastly different populations linked by a common smile. There’s no easy way to categorise our northern neighbours, they’re all so different, but wherever you decide to go you’ll be enchanted by the warm hospitality and the depth of culture you encounter. History stretches back thousands of years and nurtures antiquities of rare beauty and value, cuisines are as unique as the communities that produce them, but the welcome is as genuine in the hills of Bhutan as on the beaches of Bali.

 

Australia view

You’re standing in it. The wide brown land downunder; universally acknowledged as the world’s most desired holiday destination. And the reasons are self-evident. Vibrant, cosmopolitan and safe, our cities are the envy of the world for their multicultural, sophisticated and understated style. We’re awash with spectacular sights and unique flora & fauna right around the country and our laidback, laconic approach to life is admired by all. If we just spend ten seconds thinking about it, we could all come up with our own top ten Aussie destinations list. What are you waiting for?

 

Europe view

History, culture and romance are just 3 very good reasons for a European holiday. Lifetime memories are around every corner of this continent, and they’re waiting just for you. Paris is on every honeymooner’s wish list, London on a gourmand’s. See Rembrandt in Amsterdam or Michelangelo in Florence. Catch a bullfight in Barcelona or a salmon in Scotland. Walk along Dubrovnik’s city wall or sail around Stockholm’s waterfront, cycle around Belgium or cruise along the Danube; whatever you do, wherever you go, your holiday in Europe will become a memory you will carry forever.

 

North America view

It’s a big continent and it spans the frozen Arctic wastes of Alaska and Canada to the searing deserts of New Mexico and Texas. It’s home to the world’s most recognised city names, and some of the world’s most photographed scenic resources. Two countries side by side, collectively the largest source of our entertainment and ideas, and a holiday here will put you in touch with a history and culture much older than our own, but similar in many ways. This is a land where dreams do come true, where the pioneering spirit lives on; where big city sophistication gives way to small town innocence, and where your next holiday will be one out of the box.

 

South Pacific view

Think South Pacific and the colours blue and white flicker in your mind’s eye. This is where impossibly blue skies hang languidly over warm aquamarine seas, set off by a ribbon of brilliant white sand. Think a wide ocean studded with the sheer splendour of tropical islands fringed by sandy beaches with not a footprint to disturb the postcard beauty. Think warm, gentle people singing songs of welcome as they drape lei around your neck. Think endless summer and the kiss of sunshine on your face. Think about calling your Travel Counsellor right now.

 

Featured Travel Diaries

Magnificent Malaysia

Friday 7th May 2010

4 Stars

Travel Counsellor: Nathan Kenny

With only a short amount of time – we sure packed in as much as we could. For a great base we found ourselves at the amazing Westin Langkawi with stunning views of the Andaman Sea, amazing food and of course some local cheeky monkeys. With only two nights here we were lucky enough to have had the chance to stay for the famous outdoor seafood barbecue – with the biggest range of seafood I have ever seen. The food was undeniably amazing and the scenery was just as spectacular! The Langkawi Cable Car was stunning – a little shocking with the sheer height of – but stunning. The journey up the cable car will result in amazing view of the Island and its surrounds, including a view of some of Thailand’s Islands not too far away. No trip to Langkawi is complete without a visit to Bon Ton – self described as two resorts, one restaurant. The resort is built using traditional antique wooden houses and is nestled right amongst a picturesque lagoon with a plethora of birdlife! The restaurant is famous... view full story

 

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