Tag: Australia
Hotels from some of Expedia’s top trending destinations for April, 2014 FAENA Hotel, Buenos Aires You don’t go to Buenos Aires without expecting a little dramatic flair and this design hotel doesn’t disappoint. Housed in a grain storage silo built back in 1902, Faena Hotel was designed by interior guru Philip Stark. He has gone… Continue reading Top Trending Destinations – April 2014
The Northern Territory may have a lot of wide open spaces, but it’s also home to some of Australia’s top tourist destinations. Here’s a few of Expedia’s Kiwi travellers’ top activities in the NT: Spirit of Mount Gillen Heli Tour Soar high above the dramatic MacDonnell Ranges and their famous ochre-colored sandstone cliffs on a… Continue reading The Northern Territory’s Top Activities
Are you travelling with a teen to Melbourne? The big kids know this cultural hub has some of Australia’s best art, culture and food but how do you communicate the joy of an Italian Masterpiece exhibition to your fifteen year old? Yes, you don’t want them to miss out, but it won’t be fun for anyone… Continue reading Melbourne for Teenagers
Gucci, Fendi, Prada, Chanel and Hermes. Sydney’s high end shopping can compete with any fashion capital. There’s plenty of fine dining restaurants, museums and art galleries too. So what sets Sydney apart? If you’re in Sydney for just a few days and enjoy the finer things in life, Sydney Harbour is the perfect backdrop for… Continue reading Sydney’s Ultimate Luxury: One Night on the Harbour
Every single year, fans of acoustic music are faced with a dilemma: where to spend the Easter long weekend? If you’re a diehard fan of folk, acoustic and roots music, you’re either at the Byron Bay Bluesfest or Canberra’s National Folk Festival. So here’s everything you need to know about The Easter Dilemma. The Lineup Bluesfest: Always guaranteed to pull… Continue reading The Easter Dilemma: Aussie Music Festivals
What’s the point of taking your teenager on a holiday if they spend the entire time glued to their phone or video games? We take our families places so they can experience the world, or at least more than the inside of a hotel room. Marriott Australia has come up with the very clever idea… Continue reading The Gold Coast Guide for Teenagers
The Northern Territory – for many people this place conjures images of red dirt, dust, and horsemen, even possibly Hugh Jackman in an Akubra hat. No, the Australian Outback isn’t straight from the set of a movie, nor is it just a dry, dusty place. Yes, in some pockets you could drive for hours and see nothing… Continue reading Into the Wild: The Mary River Wetlands
You don’t go to the Gold Coast to sit in your hotel room – white sand, good waves, theme parks, farmers markets, shops, cafes, restaurants, bars and clubs – there’s plenty to do whether you’re young, old, with the family or travelling solo. When Justin Bieber was in town during November, he stayed at the QT Gold Coast and… Continue reading Justin Bieber Makes his Mark on the Gold Coast
Planning a trip to Tasmania anytime soon? From touring the famous Cascade Brewery gardens to getting up close with the Tasmania devil, here’s some of the most popular activities for Expedia travellers heading to Australia’s island state.