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Gardens Galore in the Southern Highlands, Australia

The Southern Highlands in New South Wales, Australia, is a famous tourist spot in Australia. It is famous for many things like the Belmore Falls and the historical buildings like the Berrima Courthous to name a few. However, it is without doubt that the best attraction that lures in visitors from neighbouring places and other countries are the lovely gardens of Southern Highlands. Southern Highlands boasts of some of the most beautiful and well-tended gardens all over the world. In fact, it is here where you can find one of the biggest flower festivals in the country. There are private…

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Top 5 Honeymoon Ideas Fit for the Royal

So your wedding is fast approaching but you’re still not sold on the usual honeymoon destinations? Well, we’ve got five of the most upscale and unique honeymooning ideas to satisfy even the royal tastes. Private Island Escape Fregate Island, of the Seychelles, is a private island paradise where high-profile honeymooners come for seclusion and romance away from prying paparazzi. The whole island is split amongst just 16 thatched-roof luxury villas, and has seven of the world’s most pristine beaches, but if you’re really looking for privacy whole island rental is available. It’s a haven for nature lovers, teeming with life on the ground, in the skies…

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4 Excellent Reasons to Go Surfing

There are untold benefits to surfing and we should all pay attention when someone who is a seasoned surfer imparts their words of wisdom, as they’ve experienced the sea in ways we can’t understand. It might not be something you’d normally think of, but there are plenty of reasons to give it a go, especially if it’s something you’ve never tried before. I was once given a lecture – albeit an inspiring one – by an ex surfer from Wales that led me to get onto my first board and I’ve been surfing many times since as a result. Below…

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Australians should consider travelling when the dollar is so high!

The Australian dollar over the past couple of years has been very strong, this is basically due to demand from Asia for what’s in the ground. So with a booming economy and traditional expensive destinations like Europe in an economic downturn, what does it actually mean to the average Aussie punter who may be considering a range of personal loans to fund their latest travels? Asia has gotten cheaper Let’s face it most of Asia has been cheap forever… well Japan, Hong Kong and more recently Singapore aside. It’s not just the seasoned travelers who are going over by flocks…

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The Land of Sheep and Kiwis – New Zealand Myths Busted!

The beautiful land of New Zealand is home to many misconceptions throughout the world. Some would even say that this island is one of the best kept secrets that offers one of the most fulfilling journeys ever. Whether you are looking to stay at a hotel in Queenstown while doing extreme sports or take a scenic drive down the coast New Zealand will be a rewarding adventure. However, not it is time to sit back and bust some of these myths, hopefully without too many explosions. While many stereotypes have a grain of truth within them, in most cases they are incredibly exaggerated. Let’s…

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Queenstown, New Zealand – An Adrenaline Rush

Are you an adrenaline junkie? Then Queenstown, New Zealand is without doubt the place for you. Set in a most idyllic location on New Zealand’s south island, this pretty city is surrounded by majestic mountains and on the shores of the clear Lake Wakatipu. New Zealand is a beautiful country and Queenstown does not disappoint. For what seems such a gorgeous town, it is the place to be if you like your  adrenaline based activities. Oh and by the way, it is a serious party town! So you better get yourself sorted for a wild ride, in every respect! 1.…

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Experience the Vibrance of Australia

Australia is massive, and sparsely populated: in size, it rivals the USA, yet its population is just under 22 million. It is an ancient land, and often looks it: much of central and western Australia – the bulk of the country – is overwhelmingly arid and flat. In contrast, its cities, most founded as recently as the mid-nineteenth century, express a vibrant, youthful energy. The most memorable scenery is in the Outback, the vast desert in the interior of the country west of the Great Dividing Range. Here, vivid blue skies, cinnamon-red earth, deserted gorges and other striking geological features…

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