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Jun 19 2013

Inspirational Images Of An African Safari

Flight Centre's Consultants

While it might be all about the big five game animals – the lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhinoceros – signing up for an African safari promises to be an experience unparalleled on our planet. There are many fantastic national parks and reserves in … Continue reading →

Tags: Botswana, Johannesburg, Kenya, South Africa


Jun 18 2013

Get Back to Nature in Alaska

Ashton Rigg

If your idea of the ultimate escape is settling into a cabin in the wilderness against the sound of a crackling fire and the glow of the midnight sun, look no further than Alaska. The Last Frontier is more than merely a gateway to … Continue reading →

Tags: alaska, anchorage, juneau, united states
Jun 17 2013

Famous London Bridges

Mike Tuckerman

The meandering River Thames flows through the heart of central London. Not surprisingly, bridges have spanned this urban stretch of waterway since the Romans first marched into town two millennia ago. Today more than 30 bridges criss-cross the Thames – symbolising the river’s importance … Continue reading →

Tags: london, United Kingdom
Jun 16 2013

Beautiful Australian Stately Homes

Lyndon Barnett

It’s great to see the beautiful stately home known as Camelot play such a pivotal role in Channel 7′s drama series, A Place to Call Home. The intrigue in the characters’ story lines are matched perfectly by the dramatic setting. The 55-room property, which is … Continue reading →

Tags: Australia, Melbourne
Jun 14 2013

Legend and Landscapes Come Alive at Te Puia, Rotorua

Ashton Rigg

Nowhere is New Zealand’s handle as the “land of volcanoes” more visible than in Rotorua, a town built on bubbling mud pools and naturally sweltering springs. Just under three hours from Auckland, Rotorua has some of the most animated geothermal activity in the world … Continue reading →

Tags: New Zealand, Rotorua
Jun 13 2013

Have An Awesome Adventure At Kota Kinabalu

Xanthe Coward

Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah and the “city overlooking the sea” on the island of Borneo, is a modern city surrounded by ancient land and sea. Natural beauty and adventure abounds in Kota Kinabalu, with its tropical rainforest, mighty mountains, pristine beaches, coral … Continue reading →

Tags: borneo, Kota Kinabulu, Malaysia
Jun 12 2013

Inspirational Images of a ‘Western Highlights’ Contiki USA Tour

Flight Centre's Consultants

Lauren Burvill, one of Flight Centre’s copywriters, recently returned home from the USA where she spent a week on a Contiki tour. “The tour I was on was the Western Highlights tour, a week-long tour that began in Los Angeles and finished up in … Continue reading →

Tags: Las Vegas, united states
Jun 11 2013

Food Personality Lyndey Milan Takes a Gastronomic Tour of Ireland

Lyndon Barnett

While Ireland is known for stones that you give the gift of the gab, tiny mythical creatures dressed in green coats and four leaf clovers – the Emerald Isle is not usually associated with culinary exploration. However, for food and wine personality, Lyndey Milan … Continue reading →

Tags: belfast, ireland
Jun 10 2013

A Slice of Brooklyn – Taking a Pizza Tour of New York

Lauren Burvill

Ten years ago it never would have occurred to me to venture over the bridge to Brooklyn. Isn’t that just where people from Manhattan move after they have kids a’la Miranda Hobbs from Sex and the City? Since that time though, it’s not just Miranda that … Continue reading →

Tags: New York, united states
Jun 9 2013

Top 4 Gatsby Attractions in New York

Ashton Rigg

Before it was a box-office blockbuster and an overwhelming visual banquet on the big screen, The Great Gatsby was, and still is, a classic of American literature. It stands as a tribute to author F. Scott Fitzgerald that his quixotic tale continues to earn … Continue reading →

Tags: New York, The Great Gatsby, united states
Jun 7 2013

Party Time This Weekend at Australia’s Ski Resorts

Lyndon Barnett

Australian ski resort event organisers are busy putting the final touches on their preparations for what is arguably the biggest weekend on the ski calendar – the season launch celebrations. Traditionally, the June long weekend is the start of the Australian ski season for … Continue reading →

Tags: Australia, new south wales, thredbo, Victoria
Jun 6 2013

Top Las Vegas Casinos

Xanthe Coward

What happens in Las Vegas doesn’t have to stay in Las Vegas. The lights are brighter, the bets are higher and everything is bigger and better in Sin City. Renowned for its iconic mega-casinos, famous hotels, spectacular shows and round-the-clock gaming and entertainment, Las … Continue reading →

Tags: Las Vegas, united states
Jun 5 2013

Inspirational Images of Auckland

Flight Centre's Consultants

Ashton Rigg, one of Flight Centre’s copywriters, was thrilled when the opportunity to explore New Zealand’s largest city arose last month. “Although I only had a couple of days to scratch the surface of Auckland, I instantly felt at home there. Tucked between two … Continue reading →

Tags: auckland, New Zealand
Jun 4 2013

Take A Shopping Holiday In Dubai

Xanthe Coward

One of the seven United Arab Emirates, Dubai offers some of the world’s best shopping with the top international brands proudly displaying their offerings in mega malls. While there is a firm focus on shopping in Dubai’s many malls, they are not just for … Continue reading →

Tags: Dubai, united arab emirates
Jun 3 2013

On the Road With The Socceroos

Mike Tuckerman

The bright lights of Tokyo are a world away from greenbelt Saitama, where Australia meets Japan in a vital World Cup qualifier on June 4. When Socceroos supporters step out from the gun-metal grey concrete of Urawa-Misono train station, they will find themselves surrounded … Continue reading →

Tags: Japan, tokyo
Jun 2 2013

Swirl, Sip and Savour – Auckland’s Villa Maria Winery

Ashton Rigg

The Villa Maria Estate winery is the last thing you would expect to see in the middle of a greyscale industrial area minutes from the Auckland Airport, but that first surprise introduction as uninspiring warehouses give way to the green and gold of the … Continue reading →

Tags: auckland, New Zealand
Jun 1 2013

June 2013 Festivals Around the World

Flight Centre's Consultants

Festivals are a great way to experience the unique culture of a destination. Here at Flight Centre, we’ve put together this festival guide to spotlight what’s going on around the world in June. Maybe you might like to consider arranging your travels so that … Continue reading →

Tags: Italy, verona
May 31 2013

Tackling Jetlag at Sheraton Universal in Los Angeles

Lauren Burvill

For those of us who have experienced a long-haul flight and lived to tell the tale, you’ll understand that those first few days finding your feet can make or break a trip. Navigating complicated subway maps, nightmare hotels and unhelpful staff as a post-flight … Continue reading →

Tags: Los Angeles, united states
May 30 2013

Top 5 Charles Mackintosh Buildings in Glasgow

Mike Tuckerman

Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city. Renowned for its football, curry houses and the distinctive Glaswegian accent of its down-to-earth inhabitants, the city also functions as a bustling reminder of 19th and early 20th-Century architecture. No architect left his mark on the city more than … Continue reading →

Tags: England, Glasgow, United Kingdom
May 29 2013

Inspirational Images of England’s Lake District

Flight Centre's Consultants

Martin Hymas, Flight Centre’s copywriter has been heading to England’s Lake District National Park for the past 10 years. His first trip at the age of nine was to be one of many spurring him on to explore the landscape and the secret treasures … Continue reading →

Tags: ambleside, England