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People told us the South Pacific island of New Caledonia was a little piece of France with a lot of azure water, but we didn’t truly believe them until we touched down in the capital. Noumea is set on a hilly peninsula surrounded by sweeping bays and a handful of virtually untouched islets just off… Continue reading French Paradise: Noumea’s Food Trail
Day spas, showers, free food, comfy chairs, fine dining, free internet – all facilities you’d expect to find at the airport if you’re flying at the point end of the plane. These days the perks are not just for first and business class passengers. Airports have a lot more to offer than Duty Free shops… Continue reading Transit Tips: Airports you’ll want to spend time in
Between the December influx of schoolies, toolies and year-round Hippies, Byron Bay can get crowded. That doesn’t stop this seaside town being one of the most popular summer holiday spots along the NSW coast. There’s one spot where people will go out of their way to be in the crowds. The Byron Farmers Markets take place on… Continue reading The Foodie Playground in Byron Bay
Expedia’s South Pacific Market Manager Patricia shares her tips to finding the right pool for you in Fiji. There’s plenty of different options when it comes to choosing the right hotel for a holiday and the type of pool can make a big difference. Whether you’re serene or splashy, Fiji has a pool for everyone.… Continue reading Expedia Expert: Six of Fiji’s Best Hotel Pools
Drive just an hour and half north west of Sydney and you’d still be in the suburbs. Travel that distance from Melbourne and you’ve left the rat race behind. Sydney and Melbourne are hugely popular with Expedia’s Aussie Travellers for short city breaks. But sometimes it’s good to see more than a city. Hepburn Springs is… Continue reading Spa Country: Healing in Hepburn Springs
Unique Sleeps: Amazing hotels hand picked by Expedia Experts. The Henry Jones Art Hotel, Tasmania, Australia
“If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home” – James A. Michener Beyond the perfect white beaches, coconut groves and calm turquoise waters, Samoa is also one of the richest cultural regions in the world. A combination of culture, people and the… Continue reading The Spirit of Samoa
Borneo’s Mount Kinabalu has been on my bucket list for years and I decided that 2013 was the year to make it happen. Located in Kinabalu National Park, Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage site, the mountain is roughly a two hour drive from tourist friendly Kota Kinabalu. At 4095m, the mighty granite peak is one of… Continue reading One for the Bucket List: Climbing Mount Kinabalu
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