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May 23 2012

Fun water activities in the South Pacific

Lauren Burvill

Winter may be on its way soon, but that doesn’t mean all those fun water activities have to stop. Luckily for us, the sun shines brightly on our end of the world, meaning swimming, sliding and all sorts of water fun can take place … Continue reading →

Tags: Bali, Fiji, Vanuatu


May 22 2012

Kentucky Derby – a Brief History

Jason Dutton-Smith

The Kentucky Derby ran last weekend in Louisville, Kentucky – this is the Melbourne Cup equivalent. The Kentucky horse racing tradition dates as far back as 1783, marking the beginning of a long racing tradition with a rich and storied past. From “The Commons” … Continue reading →

Tags: Louisville, USA
May 21 2012

Celebrate Eurovision with a Euro Trip

Lyndon Barnett

First held in 1956 in Lugano, Switzerland, the Eurovision Song Contest is one of the great European traditions that brings together an entire continent to celebrate unity through song. In 2011, pop duo Eldar & Nigar won the competition for Azerbaijan granting the Euasian … Continue reading →

Tags: Düsseldorf, eurovision, germany
May 18 2012

Top 5 reasons to visit Japan

Flight Centre's Consultants

Flight Centre’s Japan specialist Laurence Baillie gives us his top 5 reasons for visiting this fascinating country. The People One of the highlights of visiting any country is meeting the people,  in this regard Japan is a standout. Even if their English is basic, … Continue reading →

Tags: Hiroshima, Japan, tokyo
May 16 2012

Australia’s Oldest Backpacker To Consider Couchsurfing in Europe

Lyndon Barnett

Australia’s oldest backpacker has been urged to try couchsurfing. In true backpacking spirit, fellow travellers throughout the world are ready to roll out the red carpet for 95-year-old Gold Coast pensioner Keith Wright, who is about to embark on his latest independent journey to Europe.  … Continue reading →

Tags: australia's oldest backpacker, couchsurfing
May 16 2012

The Snowy Mountains – Five Fantastic Attractions

Lyndon Barnett

With the ski season fast approaching, alpine enthusiasts eager for a ski fix are sure to be planning their trip to the Snowy Mountains. At Flight Centre, our friendly consultants are happy to arrange your Snowy Mountains hotel in one of the alpine resorts. Alternatively … Continue reading →

Tags: jindabyne, Ski
May 14 2012

Five luxury travel hotspots for 2012

Lauren Burvill

While Mauritius, Monaco and the French Riviera will always be high on the luxe list, some ‘off the radar’ locations have begun to emerge as the new face for luxury travel in 2012. From affordable luxuries, to lavish trends, here are five luxury travel … Continue reading →

Tags: alaska, eco-tourism, England, london, luxury, Tasmania, Thailand
May 11 2012

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Flight Centre's Consultants

Hayley Johnson from Flight Centre Paddington immerses herself in the world of “The Boy Who Lived”. Having visited countless theme parks, Hayley has found her favourite – Harry Potter World.  Islands of Adventure The mystical world of Harry Potter has always fascinated me. Now … Continue reading →

Tags: family holiday, Orlando, USA
May 10 2012

Keith Wright – Still Travelling at 95 – Australia’s Oldest Backpacker

Lyndon Barnett

When Keith Wright boards a plane later this year he will be embarking on his eighth trip to Europe – a fact that is made all the more extraordinary because of his age.  Keith was born at a time when Zeppelin and Sopwith aircraft battled it … Continue reading →

Tags: oldest traveller
May 9 2012

Guangzhou – Not just a Business City

Lauren Burvill

It’s big and crowded. Sky scrapers soar and crowds stream constantly. But this isn’t your average Chinese super city. While it may be overwhelming at times, there’s method in the madness. The streets are surprisingly orderly, taxi drivers rarely resort to their horns while … Continue reading →

Tags: Asian cuisine, China, food, Guangzhou, shopping