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Archive for January, 2010

£499 flights to Australia – cheap flights to Perth & Brisbane

Posted on 24 January 2010 | Related Categories: Flights, News, Travel

Great deal on offer for flights to Australia with Royal Brunei from £499 return.

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You can book your Christmas 2010 Australia flights NOW!

Posted on 23 January 2010 | Related Categories: Flights, News, Travel

It’s a rare day that I don’t get a question about flying to Australia at Christmas. It seems you are all obsessed with being Down Under for the festive season!

I’ve written about this LOTS so I will try not to repeat myself too much! BUT here’s my advice, and what’s out there to book NOW!!!

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Location Location Location – the best places in Australia?

Posted on 19 January 2010 | Related Categories: Beaches, Cities, News, Places to stay

Image of pelicans on Belongil Beach, Byron Bay, NSW
One of my favourite photos of one of my favourite places in Oz – pelicans on Belongil Beach, Byron Bay, NSW

I am a huge fan of Kirstie and Phil and their location/relocation on-screen shenanigans, so am doubly excited that this week sees the lovely Phil hot footing around Australia helping people to buy a house Down Under. Phil Spencer Down Under is on this Friday (22nd January) Channel 4 at 8pm.

There was an article in the Sunday Times at the weekend written by Phil where he listed some his ‘ideal’ places to live in Australia.

So where does Phil like (and do I agree?):

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Flight sale – under £600 to Australia with Cathay Pacific

Posted on 9 January 2010 | Related Categories: Flights, News, Travel

Spotted this deal from a couple of travel co’s today… sale is only on for 6 days so thought better write about quickly!

Cathay Pacific are offering flights to some of their Australian city destinations for under £600 in May and June 2010.

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So you love snow? Where to find the white stuff in Australia

Posted on 7 January 2010 | Related Categories: News, Sport, Things to do, Weather

Image of skier jumping off a snowy edge
Skiing the Snowy Mountains [image from visitnsw.com]

Now I realise that the first image you’re likely to conjure up of Australia does not include snowy peaked mountains, and at this time of year it will be very unlikely you’ll find any snow at all in Australia, it’s true. That said, it is possible to build a snowman in Australia…

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Australian School holidays 2010 (so you can avoid the crowds if you want to!)

Posted on 3 January 2010 | Related Categories: Children, News, Travel

Image of happy kids in snorkel gear
The Australian school holidays can mean busy beaches and expensive accommodation…

It’s that time of year again — holiday planning time! With the (freezing where I am!) cold weather upon us, and a year of resolutions to uphold (mine always include travel), January is well known as peak holiday planning time.

Something to consider when planning a trip Down Under is the school holidays in Australia, as like anywhere this will add to road, rail and air traffic, and of course to the price of places to stay.

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Happy New Year & the Australia airfare sales have started

Posted on 2 January 2010 | Related Categories: Flights, News

Image of sale sign
2010 bargain flights to Australia now available…

Now don’t get too excited — there are not the deals around that we saw in 2009. BUT there are some good fares for sale, so if you’re planning a trip Down Under this year it’s worth taking a look…

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