Oceania
Unique Sleeps: Amazing hotels hand picked by Expedia Experts. Crown Towers, Melbourne. Crown Towers is the New York of luxury hotels: everything you need is right there. Literally. From world famous restaurants and live shows to shopping and mega-spas, you can easily spend a weekend without ever leaving the property. Built 21 years ago, the Towers… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Crown Towers, Melbourne
Are you a fan of the fast and the furious? Watching the Formula One as it travels around the world is fun but it’s got nothing on seeing a race live. If a hot lap gets your blood pumping and the sound of a finely tuned engine is music to your ears, this is the… Continue reading Listopedia: The Racing Bucket List
My main purpose for a visit to Port Lincoln is to experience an animal encounter. One I can’t find anywhere else on the planet. The Australian Sea Lion is an endangered species; only around 14,000 are reported to remain, due to a history of large scale hunting, and a long and complex breeding cycle. And here, in… Continue reading The Port Lincoln Sea Lions
Flour, butter, oil, yeast and sugar. Five simple ingredients are all it takes to create one of the world’s most universal desserts, but these days the doughnut has gone from a simple deep fried dessert to a culinary delight. From the markets in London to the beaches of Sydney, here’s our guide to the best… Continue reading Listopedia: the best doughnuts of the world
Cairns is a travel triple threat. Where else can you find reef, rainforest and rich culture all within striking distance? With the Kuranda State Forest and Barron Gorge National Park to the west, the Great Barrier Reef to the east, and wildlife and Indigenous culture in between, you won’t be bored on your Tropical North… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Cairns
There’s something about the fresh country air – crisp, always with the hint of sizzling bacon and a crisp white wine. Oh wait, that might just be the air in Orange. Arguably the most fashionable, foodie town in NSW, Orange is a four hour drive from Sydney and worth every minute of the scenic trip out… Continue reading The Orange Weekender Guide
You’ve hopped over to Australia for a long weekend – but don’t just stick to the big cities. Here’s our long weekend guide – five destinations within two hours drive of Melbourne and Sydney where you can escape the grind and recharge. Melbourne Hepburn Springs Spa country. Just an hour and a half away from… Continue reading The Melbourne and Sydney Long Weekend Getaway Guide
Having grown up in Brisbane, for me the Gold Coast was one of the places we visited all the time for some family fun. As an adult I realise how lucky I am to have lived my whole life near one of the most amazing destinations in the world, but as a kid I had… Continue reading Coolangatta for Kids
Once a destination reserved for year six school excursions (hello, Questacon!), Canberra has more recently undergone a renaissance, with new hotels, shops, cafes and galleries popping up all over the city. Just a few hours drive from Sydney and a quick flight from Melbourne, Canberra is a great spot for a speedy weekend getaway, with Expedia’s Kiwi… Continue reading Cool in Canberra