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Say Bula to Fiji!
11/10/2021
Long stretches of golden sand beaches, stunning sunsets, warm azure-blue waters, popular surf breaks and relaxed and friendly locals – Fiji really is paradise on earth. Made up of more than 300 islands, this archipelago sits in the middle of the South Pacific ocean with people well-known for their warmth...
European River Cruising
21/09/2021
For a truly intimate and immersive holiday, look no further than a European River Cruise. Still one of the hottest trends in travel, demand for this style of cruising seems to be unstoppable. Read on to find out more about Europe's most popular rivers to cruise along. Danube, Main, Rhine...
Discover the beauty & majesty of New Zealand
06/04/2021
For its size, New Zealand packs plenty of diverse and awe-inspiring sights into its relatively compact package. While the North Island is mostly volcanic in origin, and best-known for its beautiful beaches and water sports, the South Island is mainly glacial with a cooler climate, and popular for snow sports...
4 Ways to Indulge in the Romance and Relaxation of New Zealand
25/09/2020
From secluded native forests to soothing thermal pools, to luxury lodges and everything in between New Zealand's vast landscapes offers so many remote escapes for you to explore 1. Indulge in a steamy escape in a warm geothermal spring Melt into a relaxation bliss at one of the many geothermal...
Must See Australia
04/08/2020
Australia has so much to see and do in with some spectacular scenery and natural beauties just waiting to be explored. Before you head overseas again, make sure you tick these stunning destinations off your travel bucket list. The Kimberley One of the most remote, wildest and most beautiful regions...
Why visit the NT?
04/08/2020
Occupying nearly one sixth of Australia's landmass, the Northern Territory is abundant with a variety of contrasting landscapes and experiences. From Australia’s spiritual heart - the Red Centre, to the lush, green and tropical Top End…there is so much to explore in the NT. Road trip through Australia’s heartland as...
Why travelling local needs to be on your now radar and not at the bottom of that bucket list.
25/07/2020
We are, arguably, the luckiest people in the world to call the beautiful and varied state of South Australia home. A quick 30-minute drive from the city and you can escape to another world! Visit the rolling valleys of the Adelaide Hills, the vast pastoral lands of the North, the...
Why visit Queensland?
09/07/2020
With year-round warm weather and sunny skies, Queensland offers the ideal holiday spot for the those not wanting to leave home soil, but keen on a tropical escape. Read on to learn more! Relax and reset Laze about watching the world go by in a hammock overlooking the lush rainforest...
One of the world's last great wilderness areas - The Kimberley & Broome
19/06/2020
The Kimberley in Western Australia’s remote far north, is a dramatic area of gorges, beaches, waterfalls and rugged, unforgiving outback. The unconstrained space, and wild and natural beauty of this region is unmatched and unforgettable. The Kimberley has an immense and complex landscape that encompasses spectacular gorges, waterfalls and cave...
All aboard… for a journey from Adelaide to Darwin on the prestigious Ghan
08/05/2020
Discover the romance and relaxation of rail travel, from the moment you step aboard you will feel worlds away. Everything is taken care of, first, you will be shown to your cabin; where your carriage steward will run through your itinerary for the following days of your journey, making dinner...
Laura Talks Italy
05/02/2020
Laura has travelled to many destinations its hard for her to pick a favourite, aside from her homeland of Wales the call has been made… Italy is her ultimate travel destination, read on to learn Laura’s tips, tricks and highlights of Italy. A country on most people’s bucket lists Italy...
Travel the world with Singapore Airlines
18/12/2019
With countless Worldwide awards, Singapore airlines is a favourite among many Aussie travellers! Their service, comfort, network and availability direct from Adelaide makes it a winner for us. Discover why below… Flying Business and Economy from Adelaide to Singapore and extending all over the world with the additional cabin options...
The fascination of Spain and Portugal
25/09/2019
Few places are as vibrant or charismatic as the countries of Spain and Portugal. Witness changing landscapes, experience fascinating cultures and revel in chaotic markets. Marvel at incredible art and architecture, feast on tantalising cuisine and be charmed by local hospitality. Spain is one of the most captivating countries in...
What not to do in Tokyo, and what to do instead!
30/08/2019
Don’t, pay ¥2,500 JPY (AUD$35) just to visit the New York Bar in the Park Hyatt. Instead, bring your unwind time a little earlier and get in before the sun goes down! The cover charge applies Monday through to Saturday from 8.00pm and Sunday from 7.00pm, so if you get...
City Stay - Ho Chi Minh City
07/08/2019
Ho Chi Minh City is a thriving modern city and the economic powerhouse of the country. Beyond the bright neon lights and manic buzzing of millions of motorbikes, you can still experience the Vietnam of old, down its twisting alleyways and in the kind demeanour of the locals. Here you’ll...
Experience the best of New Zealand
11/05/2018
New Zealand is a unique destination with wild sweeping landscapes, mountainous backdrops and fiords; contrasted by sandy beaches, boutique shopping districts and an abundance of culture and history. The diversity and proximity of New Zealand make it a perfect holiday destination. Travelling New Zealand on a Grand Pacific Tours Coach...
Why go to the Maldives?
18/08/2017
Home to some of the most picture-perfect beaches in the world, a holiday on the Maldives offers everything you’d expect from a tropical island escape. Located in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean just beneath India, the Maldives is an archipelago of 1,190 islands grouped into a collection of...
Why visit Malaysia?
26/05/2017
Malaysia, one of Australia’s favourite holiday destinations, offers a wide variety of unique attractions. Whatever the reason for your visit – a romantic escape, a fun-filled family holiday, an all-out shopping spree or a quiet retreat at the heart of nature – Malaysia has it all! Listed below is the...
Ready to tick Canada & Alaska off your bucket list?
28/04/2017
Witness the stunning alpine beauty of the Canadian Rockies, explore the rugged terrain of Alaska’s interior, cruise alongside soaring glaciers on the Inside Passage and soak up old-world European charm in Eastern Canada. In Canada and Alaska, APT offers unforgettable experiences and trademark exceptional service featuring hand-picked luxury accommodation, quality...
Why I love travelling with Contiki!
22/02/2017
I have recently returned from my 5th Contiki tour. This time I thought I would head over to Europe and join the 25 day European Escapade. We started in London and made our way through Paris, the French wine region, Barcelona, French Riviera, Florence, Rome, Venice, Vienna, Tyrol, Munich, Swiss...
Hakuna Matata Kenya
20/07/2016
For its size, Kenya packs a lot in: a Great Rift Valley, plenty of mountains and deserts, lakes, beaches and coral reefs, colourful tribal culture and platinum wildlife viewing possibilities. There is a swag of different reasons to come here, and picking just one is impossible. Stunning landscapes set the...
Encounter Sri Lanka
30/06/2016
You might say Sri Lanka has been hiding in plain sight. Scores of travellers have passed overhead jetting elsewhere, but Sri Lanka is buoyant and the tear drop isle is ripe for discovery. Home to spectacular views over Sigiriya, beautiful sunrises over vast tea plantations, leopards and elephants in Yala...
Manhattan Transfer
23/06/2016
Manhattan Transfer - the 1970s band took the legendary city name and made it their own. Frank Sinatra sung about wanting to be a part of it, to stray across a city that never sleeps in a pair of vagabond shoes. New York can be anything you want it to...
Why go to Las Vegas?
12/05/2016
Always exciting, never ordinary, there’s a reason Las Vegas is known as the ‘Entertainment Capital of the World’. It’s once the sun sets that the city really springs to life. Stroll down the notorious Strip, visiting an endless amount of casinos, hedonistic bars, clubs and pool parties, decadent resorts, thrill-seeking...
Discover Norfolk Island
28/04/2016
Back in 1789, a chap called Fletcher Christian did a bad, bad thing. Disaffected crew aboard the HMS Bounty, led by Christian seized control of the ship from their captain William Bligh and set him and 18 loyalists adrift. The mutineers variously settled on Tahiti or Pitcairn Island. Fast forwarding...