Skip to main content

Posts

Showing posts with the label Australia

Sydney

Print Page Soak up Sydney’s gorgeous harbour, seductive outdoor lifestyle and great natural beauty. Kayak under the Sydney Harbour Bridge or wave at the Opera House as you ride a ferry across the harbour to Manly. Learn to surf at Bondi Beach or swim in the calm waters of Coogee. Lose yourself in the cobblestone cul-de-sacs of The Rocks or in the markets, boutiques, cafes and pubs of Paddington. As well as a world-famous harbour and more than 70 sparkling beaches, Sydney offers fabulous food, festivals and 24-7 fun. Five can’t-miss Sydney experiences Rocks Markets, Sydney 1. Explore the historic Rocks Discover Sydney’s colorful convict history in the harbourside quarter where it all began. Just five minutes from Circular Quay, you can hear stories of hanging and hauntings on a ...

Explore these great summer destinations

Nothing is quite like traveling in the summer. Everything seems brighter. People are nicer. And sometimes, cities just seem to come alive. So this year, if you have the opportunity, check out one of these hotspot summer destinations. They're guaranteed to relax and thrill even the most finicky traveler. 6. Out'n'About Treesort -- Takilma, Oregon Indulge the kid in you and spend some of your summer nights at this Swiss family Robinson-esque treehouse resort. What to do: Swim in the stone-lined pool. Learn how to build a treehouse. Take a walk through the forest and learn about ecology. Go on a guided horseback tour. Take harnessed tree climbs. Ride a 650-foot zipline. Look out for: Heights. If you're afraid of them, this may not be the adventure for you. 7. Victorian Alps, Australia Sure, you can ski in the winter, but have you ever skied in the summer ? Probably not. So take off to this ski village in Australia, where you can bomb down dozens of amazin...