Sydney Harbour Courtesy of David Soloshatz

Australia

Australia – only half a day from the West Coast.  Enjoy the inflight movies, meals, wine, and a couple of naps, and before you know it, you will be Down Under.  Here the seasons are reversed.  When it’s winter in North America, it’s summer in Australia.  Imagine; Santa delivering his goodies on the beach! 

Australia is the world’s smallest continent and largest island:  7,682,300 square kilometers, about the same size as the 48 lower states of the USA.  “Oz” as it is affectionately called has the lowest population density in the world – 2 people per square kilometer.

Snelling Beach on Kangaroo Island Courtesy of Tourism South Australia

The topography ranges from vast deserts to lush rainforests, stunning Great Barrier Reef islands, swirling azure waters, exquisite gorges, rock formations, to expansive isolated beaches, and undulating shore roads.

Australia is bright, both literally and figuratively.  It’s a place where colours are true, skies are tall, and the sunlight shifts perspectives wherever it shines.  This cultivates an infectious candour and optimism.  Much of the land is still untamed.  As Australia has different climatic zones, it is a year-round destination.  When is the best time to visit?  The answer depends on where you wish to visit and what you’d like to do.

Where else can you:

• Dive the world’s longest Barrier Reef
• Stare a great white shark in the eye
• Ride in a drover’s saddle on an Outback Station
• Watch in awe from the top of Sydney’s Harbour Bridge as the lights
  come on at twilight
• Board the Ghan for a fascinating journey through the Red Centre

Surfing at Bondi Courtesy of Tourism Australia

In two weeks, explore the cities, experience the Outback, dive the Great Barrier Reef.  Have more time?  Laze on a tropical island; snorkel with a whale shark; learn to surf.  Trek through ancient rainforests.  Make friends with the locals.  Explore the wine trails.  Sip fine Australia wines.  Revive your spirit at a holistic retreat, or be pampered in salubrious luxury at one of the world’s top spas.  Travelling with your family?  Ask us for fun-filled age appropriate activities for all members of your family.