Category: Holidays
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Chasing the sun in Victoria
Despite the small size of Victoria compared to other states in Australia, there can be significant variations between the lengths of days, sunrise and sunset times, and actual periods of sunshine. Do you like things early? Then Mallacoota is the place to be. Of all the towns in Victoria, it has the earliest sunrise at…
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End of freeway destinations from Melbourne
If you’re in Melbourne, you may decide that for a hassle-free and non-stop drive into regional Victoria for a day out or extended stay, you’d like to travel to the end of one of the city’s several freeways. Let’s see where you can go. M1 – MONASH FREEWAY / PRINCES FREEWAY – to YARRAGON Follow…
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Off the beaten path in Melbourne & Victoria
Melbourne and Victoria offer a wondrous number of destinations ripe for exploration and enjoyment. While the city of Melbourne holds many different popular attractions, research the possibilities of going off the beaten path. Journey through the countryside and visit unique locations and experience once-in-a lifetime adventures. THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD Considered one of the most…
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Travelling with your dog when on holidays
In the past, dog owners who wanted to go on holidays had little choice but to either leave their pet at home with someone, take their dog to a boarding kennel, or leave it at a friend’s house. But did you know that many dogs enjoy holidays too, sometimes even more than their owners? So…
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The top 5 most under-rated places in Victoria that you should visit in 2013
Victoria is home to many famous sights and places. However, for the moment, let’s put aside its hugely popular icons such as glitzy Melbourne city with its many attractions, Ballarat’s Sovereign Hill, The Great Ocean Road, The Grampians and Phillip Island’s penguin parade. We reveal the top 5 most under-rated places in Victoria that you…
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Identifying those fake TripAdvisor accommodation reviews
The world’s largest and most popular holiday review site, TripAdvisor, publishes millions of reviews by those who have stayed at hotels and other types of accommodation around the world. The primary reason for its popularity is that one of the best ways to find out what to expect when staying somewhere is to actually read…
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Official tourism websites – Victoria vs. Tasmania
Each one of Australia’s states and territories has their own official tourism website. If you own or manage an accommodation property, it is certainly beneficial to have some exposure on these official sites as they are used by a wide range of travellers. Victoria’s official tourism website is Visit Victoria, while Tasmania’s equivalent is Discover…
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There’s more to accommodation reviews than just reading the review
When deciding on a place to stay while on holidays or away on business, many people turn to guest reviews published on the internet for a more realistic picture of what to expect. When looking at reviews, there’s a bit more to them than just the actual contents. You need to give weight as to…
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Use your website’s on-line booking facility to the max
More and more accommodation providers are adding instant on-line availability and booking facilities to their websites to ensure potential guests can quickly and easily find and book accommodation 24/7. The benefits to the provider and the consumer are numerous, some of which we’ve mentioned in our article why you need a real-time online booking system.…