An Australian Vacation May Be More Affordable Than You Think

Perhaps you haven't had a chance to look at Sydney vacation homes yet, but you're dying to take a holiday down under. Where else in the world can you find such world-class diving, surfing and snorkeling? Where else can you see kangaroos, wallabies, koala bears and Tasmanian devils on their home turf? Where else can you eat vegemite sandwiches, play a didgeridoo or throw a handmade boomerang? An Australia vacation has a lot to offer American travelers, so plan one with the great deals you can find today!

It is a good time for an Australia trip. With $1 US Dollar worth $1.07 in Australian dollars, your cash will go further than in European Union countries, where $1.49 in American dollars will get you one euro. Qantas Airlines and V Airlines are giving cheap deals on airfare down under. For starters, you can fly round-trip from LA to Sydney beginning at $798 on Qantas or $539 on V Australia. Here are a few of the web's best prices to get Sydney hotels, tickets and tours cheaply.

Disney offers an enjoyable all-inclusive way to take a stress-free Australian adventure. "Discovery Down Under" is simply among the many Adventures By Disney trips available. If your family plans a 10-day trip departing on June 12, July 17, August 7 or September 4 (and booked by mid-January), then you will also receive a FREE 3-night Disney cruise to the Bahamas! Your Sydney trip will take you snorkeling by way of the Great Barrier Reef, hiking through the desert at Ayers Rock, jet boating around the Sydney harbor, learning traditional song and dance at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and eating breakfast with zoo keepers at Taronga Zoo. Trip packages include a stay at Voyages Desert Gardens, Grace Hotel and Sea Temple Palm Cove Resort, as well as 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners. Rates begin at $3,789 for children and $4,209 for adults, plus airfare. For more information, visit www.abd.disney.go.com/abd/en_US/destination?name=AustraliaLandingPage.

Another way to experience an Australia vacation is to take advantage of the "Work and Holiday" Visa program. Americans ages 18 to 30 can work and travel in Australia for up to a 12-month period through a partnership with STA Travel and V Australia. Vacation deals include round-trip airfare from LAX to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane on V Australia starting at $676. The Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney vacation package includes 1 year work and holiday visa, 2 nights of accommodations upon landing, orientation and job leads. Surf programs begin at $1,002 and reef diving programs begin at $1,572. For more information, visit www.australia.com/workandplay.

Cruises are a third way to experience an inexpensive Australia vacation. At Best Price Cruises (www.bestpricecruises.com), you can find Australia travel deals for Princess and Royal Caribbean International. Two night cruises departing from Melbourne or Sydney start as low as $143! You can visit places like Auckland (New Zealand), Tauranga (New Zealand), Christchurch (New Zealand), Port Chalmers / Dunedin (New Zealand), Fjordland (New Zealand), Hobart (Australia), Melbourne (Australia), Sydney (Australia). Once on board the ship, you'll be treated to Vegas-style casinos and shows, spas and swimming pools, concerts and theatrical performances, shopping and 24-hour feasts. Many people love cruising because they get resort-style accommodations for less than $100/day!

Article Source: TravelFreeGuides.com

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A vacation in Sydney is an opportunity to experience things not found anywhere else in the world. With its rich history and culture, there are so many things to do you could spend months visiting and not do the same thing twice. The best Sydney hotels aren't cheap, though, so you'll have to budget carefully.

by: Kim Allarie

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