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Expedia’s Sydney Area Manager Louis sets his sights on seeing Sydney the Merviale way. Eating and drinking in Sydney When comes to going out in Sydney, for casual, business or fine dining meals, drinks, people watching or live entertainment, the choices are endless. We’ve set ourselves the task of doing all this just at Merivale establishments.… Continue reading Expedia Expert: Eating and drinking in Sydney
The northern NSW coast is popular year round but next time you’re hitting the road, think about switching directions and heading south. Only 2.5-3 hours drive south of Sydney, Jervis Bay is a perfect place for a short getaway for couples or families. With the deepest natural harbour in Australia, Jervis Bay is largely protected by a… Continue reading Jervis Bay with the Kids
The Gold Coast. This busy stretch of coastline is just an hour south of Brisbane but a world away from Queensland’s quiet capital city. The tagline is “famous for fun” and yes, this is the spot plenty of Aussies and Kiwis flock to for a bit of frivolity. Between the beaches of Coolangatta and Stradbroke Island… Continue reading The Gold Coast: Fake and Fabulous
Unique Sleeps: Amazing hotels hand picked by Expedia Experts. 1888 Hotel, Sydney. In this day and age we’re all a little too connected to the web, but instead of being told to get off the phone or stop answering emails, at 1888 Hotel you’re encouraged to get out your phone and start snapping. A beautifully renovated… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: 1888 Hotel, Sydney
Hotels from some of Expedia’s top trending destinations for August, 2014 Como Shambala Estate, Ubud Bali Altis Belém Hotel & Spa, Lisbon Portugal The Driskill, Austin Texas Park Hyatt Tokyo, Japan Anantara Veli Resort & Spa, Maldives The Port Lincoln Hotel, Port Lincoln South Australia
I will never forget the first time I travelled to Europe and told someone it took five hours on a plane from Sydney to visit my family in Perth. “Five hours on a plane and you’re still in Australia?! I could fly to RUSSIA in that time!” they exclaimed. Yes, that’s Australia. While a long way… Continue reading The Family Friendly Guide to Perth
From Shotover Canyon Swings to Zipline adventures, Queenstown is home to plenty of adrenalin-inducing activities. Caleb Rider was our Kiwi #Outthere winner – he’s got $10,00 to spend on the trip of a lifetime and started off his spending with a bang. The first experience to tick off his bucket list was Queenstown’s terrifying Shotover… Continue reading Queenstown’s Top Adventure Activities
Expedia Expert and New Zealand Market Manager Selina sets her sights on the Bay of Plenty, with tips on where to eat, what to do and how to get there. Not to be confused with the Bay of Islands (which is north), the Bay of Plenty is on the East Coast of New Zealand’s North Island. Plenty… Continue reading Expedia Expert: The Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Mindfulness and healthy living are the buzzwords of 2014. Whether your intention is to get active, detoxify, de-stress or maybe you just need a little peace and serenity to regain balance on your next break, Australia has plenty of healthy destinations. Daintree, Far North QLD: oxygenate in ancient rainforests Spending time in the Daintree’s ancient Gondwana rainforest… Continue reading Listopedia: Australia’s healthy holidays