Whatever our interests and passions, there’s always something happening in the world
that we want to be part of. Special event holidays are ways of indulging our passions
and engaging in the world in new and exciting ways. We’re guided by opportunity
and enthusiasm, and the world is our oyster.
Whatever and wherever in the world
From the Chelsea Flower Show to Canberra’s Floriade; the Dubai World Cup to the
Kentucky Derby, and let’s not forget our own Melbourne Cup Carnival; Madrid’s International
Gourmet Fair to watching Punxsutawney Phil appear on Groundhog Day, special events
are the wellspring of lifetime memories.
From the gay and lesbian Mardi Gras in Sydney to New Orleans’ own take on Mardi
Gras; Carnival in Rio de Janeiro to Toowoomba’s Carnival of Flowers; Pink Floyd
live in concert in the Forbidden City to the Copenhagen Jazz festival, everyone’s
unique passions can take flight.
Take advantage
Special Event holidays aren’t all about indulging passions, often they become
an extension to another event in our lives. Sent to Las Vegas to check out the Consumer
Electronics Show – a special event in itself? Why not hire a car and drive through
Death Valley and Lake Tahoe to San Francisco and down Highway 1 to L.A. for the
road trip of a lifetime. Maybe you find yourself in Perth at an old school friend’s
wedding. You could take off down the coast for an indulgent short break in Margaret
River. The possibilities to capitalise on other events in our lives are infinite.
Spontaneous or planned
Special Event holidays can be spontaneous or meticulously planned. From an impromptu
theatre weekend in Sydney to the once-in-a-decade Passion Play in Oberammergau;
star spotting at Cannes International Film festival to bar hopping at the Melbourne
International Film Festival; an Indy weekend on the Gold Coast or an octane fuelled
week at Indianapolis, whatever you want, your Travel Counsellor has the smarts and
the network to make your special event even more special.
Fun Special Event Holiday facts
The home of the Chicago Cubs baseball team, Wrigley Field, is named after the founder
of the chewing gum company
Peru has more pyramids than Egypt
The Eiffel Tower has 1792 steps