You will be forgiven for thinking you're on the set of a James Bond movie when you step into the magical and unspoilt world of the Austrian Alps. In fact, skiing is one of the most popular sports in Austria and is famous throughout Austrian history. An Austrian citizen with no skiing ambitions cannot be considered a true Austrian! The skiing areas are very well organised, offering all sorts of transportation and many valleys are connected to one another.

The Canadian Rockies have always been on the list of 'great things to experience in your life'. A dinner party with friends who have just experienced miracles of the Canadian wilderness is all you need to vouch for that! Those who go forever speak highly of the unique experience. RACQ has a great package on offer currently that allows for you to experience the amazing sights of Canada and Alaska as you travel by coach, train and premium ocean ship.

Western Australia has one of the most spectacular displays of wildflowers anywhere in the world. At least 12,000 plant species live across the State, with more discovered every year. Yet the soils here are among the most barren in the world, and it hardly ever rains. The rugged landscape comes alive with a blaze of brilliant colours and lush scents from June to November. For six picturesque months the wildflowers carpet the state with their vivid beauty – and endless varieties are still being discovered!

Brampton Island is situated at the foot of the world famous Whitsunday Island Passage and is the perfect getaway for those seeking an idyllic tropical escape. The island is situated just offshore from Mackay and is mostly designated as Brampton Islands National Park, but there is also a resort on the island operated by Voyages. This large and beautiful island is part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and is surrounded by clear waters, twelve beautiful beaches, coral gardens and an array of National Park walking and jogging tracks.

Summer in Australia is tennis. Balmy nights, superstar tennis players, colourful fans and unpredictable matches that cause some to weep in sorrow and others to shed tears of jubilation. For two weeks in January, Melbourne Park has it all. The eyes of the world zone in on this vibrant precinct as the best tennis players of the day fight it out for one of the biggest Grand Slam titles the sport has to offer – the Australian Open.

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