Australia Holiday Travel and Accommodation

For your holiday in Australia the choice is hard on where to go as there are so many top spots available. Below we have collected some of the most popular and fascinating travel places to go to.

Sydney Travel Guide

With about 4 million citizens, Sydney is Australia's biggest city and although it covers a huge area of 1200 square kilometers, it is possible to navigate Sydney with ease. This stems from the fact that Sydney has an excellent public transportation system including train, bus and ferry services whic is perfect for your Australia holiday.

Melbourne Travel Guide

Melbourne will present itself as one of the most cosmopolitan cities you have ever seen on your Australia holiday. It has many things to love about it such as its bustling activity, cool people, best art galleries in the whole country, and other green areas. Melbourne is also known for its huge amount of superb restaurants which offer cuisines from all over the world in a staggering quality. Shopping in Melbourne is one of the most fun activities and there are many stylish boutiques to be explored.

Gold Coast Travel Guide

Gold Coast represents one of the most popular among Australia's tourist destinations. To the most outstanding features of Gold Coast belong the fantastic beaches, beautiful rain forests and numerous world class tourist attractions that make this city a prime destination for any Australia holiday.

For more hotel and accommodation options go to the following Australia Hotels.

Europa Technologies finds another Perfect Location for St. Valentines Day

Following the interest in the heart-shaped Tavarua Island (Fiji) last year, Europa Technologies has found another perfect romantic location for St. Valentines Day (14th February). Heart Reef is a natural formation on the Great Barrier Reef, off the east coast Australia. Only 15m in diameter, the reef can be seen from helicopter services operating out of the Whitsunday Islands.

About Europa Technologies Ltd.

Europa Technologies is a leading digital map data manufacturer with their flagship product, Global Insight Plus, widely recognised as the premier world reference map. Specialising in global mapping and mobile telecommunications, their products are now used by over 120 of the worlds Fortune 500 companies plus several missions of the United Nations. The company also offers professional services including software/data development and consultancy. The company is the official supplier of coverage map products and services to the GSM Association.

Europa Technologies can be found on the World Wide Web at: www.europa-tech.com

Thai Trips to Australia go off the Boil

while Thai visitor numbers may rise in 2007, astrong Australian dollar is deterring many travellers, who are looking for a cheaper deal. Growth of Slightly over 4% to reach 5.7 million arrivals, whille Tourism Australia's Thailand office manager claims the Kingdom's contribution will jump 10% next year.

A stronger Australian dollar compared to curred to currencies in its source markets, hight oil prices, the rapid expansion of low cost carrier routes in Asia, and a decline in aviation capacity are expected to dampen the number of visitors to Australia.

Tourism Australia's Thailand office manager, Thongchai Wibulsaksakul, expect a 10% growth in Thai departures to Australia next year due to a strength ening bath. Crude oil prices are also dropping, prompting more Thais to embark on long haul journeys, he siad.

However, this year's outbound tally might tumble to around 5% due to internal political problems, soaring fuel costs and flooding. In 2007, Tourist Australia will focus on an integrated marketing plan to be lanched in Feburuary. He said It would concentrate on experience seekers who could afford and preferred in depth travel. it would be supported by soft asventures exploring the country, its lifestyles and natural attractions.

There were 4,800 Thai visitors, during September 2006, bringing the nine - month 2006 total to 55,800 a decrease of 6%.

Source from: FR weekly