Australia 'highly regarded for nature and wildlife'

Written on 25 March 2013

"We know from our global research that Australia is highly regarded around the world for its nature and wildlife," Tourism Australia managing director Andrew McEvoy told news.com.au.

Mr McEvoy was speaking about the country's "unique" fauna after it emerged that, out of the six 'best jobs in the world' being advertised by the organisation, the position of wildlife caretaker in South Australia is proving the most popular with global applicants....

Petra a must-see even for presidents

Written on 25 March 2013

Many things get labelled as must-see attractions, but when the president of the USA stops by to check something out, you know it must be worthwhile visiting....

Tanzania tops list of best places to see wild animals

Written on 22 March 2013

Tanzania has topped a list of the best places on the planet to see animals in their natural habitat.

Thousands of travellers making up the Virtual Tourist community placed the wildlife show on offer in the country's Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area ahead of the Bandhavgarh National Park in India and Kangaroo Island in Australia....

Cyprus banking on its tourism

Written on 22 March 2013

Cypriot officials are insisting that the country's tourism sector is not going to be affected by the economic crisis.

With its banks in desperate need of a bailout from the EU, Cyprus...

Can't switch off? You need an active wilderness break

Written on 21 March 2013

If you're one of the two-thirds of people who can't switch off while away, it could be that you're booking yourself onto the wrong kinds of vacation....

African safari experience 'unparalleled', say travel agents

Written on 21 March 2013

Africa has won high praise from the American Society of Travel Agents (Asta), which has named it the number one destination for unique vacation experiences. ...

Perfect stargazing conditions in the Chilean desert

Written on 20 March 2013

As anyone who lives in a big city will appreciate, light pollution plays havoc with stargazing....

Ultimate holiday raises interest in Unesco sites

Written on 20 March 2013

The announcement that a company has put together a trip of a lifetime comprising visits to all 962 Unesco World Heritage Sites has raised interest in these preserved locations....

Tango, gourmet food and religion mix in Buenos Aires

Written on 19 March 2013

The decision to elect Jorge Mario Bergoglio as the new pope has drawn attention not only to the Vatican City in Rome, but also to the Argentinean's hometown of Buenos Aires....

Follow in the footsteps of royalty in Oman

Written on 19 March 2013

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have been enjoying the famed Omani hospitality as part of a tour of Arabia....