Guest Post: Vanuatu the Luxury Destination by Danny Duric

Vanuatu the Luxury Travel Destination

If you’re searching for a unique holiday experience, Vanuatu is hard to beat. Once voted the happiest place on earth, it is easy to see why this island is a small heaven on earth. The gorgeous island is located in the South Pacific Ocean and offers many enchanting experiences. It is home to picture-perfect beaches that are a diver’s and snorkeler’s paradise. The world’s most reachable active volcano can also be found here in Tanna Island. You will be captivated by the unique cultural dances and ceremonies in Malekula Island as you explore primitive villages and witness ancient living culture.

Vanuatu the luxury travel destination has a lot to offer far away from the crowds. Remote villages, thunderous waterfalls, magnificent mountains, tropical islets, and huge lagoons are some of the things that make this island a paradise on earth. With a total of 83 islands, you’ll simply be spoilt for choice. Honeymooners and couples on holiday will love the island’s secluded aura and families will love the excellent selection of family friendly hotels. Vanuatu offers a wealth of attractions for all types of visitors. These include:

Port Villa

Port Villa, Vanuatu’s capital city is located on the island of Efate. The vibrant capital is a tourist hub with excellent restaurants and quality accommodation. If you want to sample the many attractions in the island, take advantage of Vanuatu holiday packages. The packages help you to discover the unique place that is Vanuatu. You can choose to have a relaxing holiday or try out some sporty options like parasailing over a spectacular harbour, abseiling down a waterfall, or exploring nature’s delights on a small offshore island. The local markets in Port Villa sell handmade carvings, mats, baskets, and necklaces made from sea shells. The capital is home to glorious sandy beaches that are perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing. Fishing trips are also available.

Hideaway Island

This Island is one of the most spectacular islands in Vanuatu. It is home to the world’s only underwater post office. There are many snorkelling safaris that offer an opportunity to sample the numerous tropical fish and wildlife found in the island’s waters.

The Secret Garden

Located in Mele just outside Vanuatu, the garden is a haven for nature lovers. It has a reptile park, a botanic garden and is a natural habitat for different types of wildlife. Crabs, foxes, birds, parrots, wild ducks, turtles, and lizards and other wildlife can be found here. Ancient houses that date back hundreds of years are also located in the area.

Travel Tips

Your visitor visa will last a maximum of 30 days. Upon arrival, you will be given an entrance visa as long as you show proof of a scheduled departure flight. You passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the end of your trip. Visa requirements change easily so you can contact the Vanuatu Department of Immigration in case you have any questions.

All drivers must have a valid Australian driver’s license. When driving, make sure you carefully monitor the driving conditions as pedestrians are always walking on the roadside.

Before you embark on a boat trip, ask the boat operator for life jackets and proof of insurance as all boats are required to be seaworthy.

Most local beaches are privately owned, so make sure you get permission before visiting one. You may be charged a few dollars for access.

Vanuatu holidays are spectacular and offer out-of-this-world experiences. During your stay, you will feel truly safe and happy. The locals love their country and offer a warm welcome to visitors. While there are many things being sold, there is no pressure to buy. Vanuatu the luxury travel destination is a truly refreshing place to visit.

All statements of fact and opinion are those of the guest authors. 

Guest Post: Great Walking Tours of Australian Cities

By Jessica Spencer

One of the coolest ways to see a city is by the ‘number 11 bus’. That’s code for walking.

Not only is it great exercise, but if you’re on an official guided walking tour, you’re guaranteed to be let in on some of the city’s most intimate and jaw-dropping secrets.

It’s also an excellent way to meet new folk. So what are you waiting for? Grab your hat and sunscreen and put on those walking shoes.

Darwin

The Top End of Australia is renowned for its flamboyant local characters, tropical climate and colourful past. To get an intriguing insight into Darwin’s history, book yourself into the all-popular Darwin Walking & Bicycle Tours. On the intimate walking group tours, the effusive guides will point out the bomb fragments and shrapnel scars in some of the city’s buildings – visible remnants of the Japanese aerial raids during World War Two. You’ll also be treated to fascinating commentary and anecdotes about Cyclone Tracy’s devastation, the Gold Rush and indigenous culture. The walk is at a relaxed pace taking in landmark buildings, parks, monuments, cathedrals and ruins. To experience Darwin through the perspective of its traditional indigenous Larrakia owners, Batji Tours is the top choice. Started by Larrakia senior Robert Mills as a way of preserving and promoting his culture, the illuminating tour focuses on the region’s Aboriginal history, art, wildlife and fauna. The itinerary loops through the Darwin Harbour and Esplanade to the historic Lyons Cottage, finishing up at the visitor information centre.

Sydney

No need to feel dazzled by the bright lights and chic vibe of Australia’s glam city. Free Sydney Walking Tours was started up by two young locals who wanted to share their passion for their stomping ground with local and international visitors – gratis. They run a daily twilight tour around the classic Rocks area as well as twice-daily walks around prominent Sydney sights. Some of their destinations include the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, St Mary’s Cathedral, Circular Quay and more. Plus your guides will reveal a whole list of freebie activities for you to enjoy in this spectacular city.

Tasmania

Hobart is charming, idyllic and ideal for exploring by foot. The city’s unique facets can be discovered through a variety of tours. Hobart Walking Tours, for example, offers a suite of slightly offbeat guided tours including an ‘Alcohol History of Hobart’, the ‘Hobart Rivulet & Convict Female Factory’ and ‘Springs & Pipelines’, which lays out the area’s history of water. These tours are suitable for all fitness levels, from relaxed to fast-paced. A more classic route is the Hobart Historic Walk. Offered by Hobart Historic Tours, this leisurely 1.5 hour tour weaves in all the prominent heritage buildings, gives a compact outline of the city’s warts-and-all history and delivers a good introduction to Hobart’s overall layout. The company runs an equally fascinating Old Hobart Pub Tour and historic Battery Point walk.

Melbourne

Walking tours are perfectly suited to Melbourne as the city’s shiniest gems are often tucked away in cute laneways and arcades that only locals know about. Meltours runs a splendid three-hour laneway tour which snakes its way to hidden ‘hole in the wall’ eateries, cool shops and out-of-the-way galleries. It also runs historical laneway tours which focus on different sections of the city. You’ll get a good idea of what to expect from the tour names – ‘Prostitutes and Parliament’, ‘Banks and Bullion’ and ‘Criminals and Counsellors’. The Lanes and Arcades tour, courtesy of the award-winning Hidden Secrets Tours,is an irresistibly delicious way to spend three hours. Enroute, you’ll discover more than 30 local designers and boutique retailers and get a teeny dose of history and architecture. The company sums it up this way: ‘We specialise in what makes Melbourne tick, where design, small business and creativity are the heroes.’

Adelaide 

This city’s compact size and grid-like structure make for a thoroughly enjoyable walking experience. Tourabout Adelaide has an eclectic variety of tours from ones that highlight cultural treasures to an exploration of West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide’s oldest burial grounds. But perhaps its most unique offering is the ‘On Track for the Ghan’ tour, which traces the heroic stories of the pioneers, indigenous population, cameleers, missionaries and miners who all played a part in the creation of one of the world’s most incredible train rides. For free guided walks, try the Adelaide Botanic Gardens daily tour or the Adelaide City Council’s tour of its Town Hall on King William Street.

Perth

Dead flat and packed with flavour, walking is certainly one of the best ways to enjoy the city’s architectural heritage, colonial buildings, growing bar and restaurant scene and out-of-the-way places. Two Feet & a Heartbeat is an award-winning company that was conceived by two friends brainstorming at the pub. The operator runs classic urban adventures of Perth and Fremantle’s most popular sights. It also runs an ‘Eat/Drink/Walk Perth’ tour of the city’s emerging bar scene. Sample mouth-watering gourmet morsels along with a cocktail or two.

Jessica Spencer is a Niche blogger who loves to write about hot and trending topics. Earlier she has contributed to various travel niche blogs and she is currently working for web car hire.

All statements of fact and opinion and photographs are those of the guest authors.

Guest Post: The Best of Bewitching Brisbane – Top Traveler’s Hotspots

Danny Duric has submitted a lovely guest post on Brisbane, Australia’s Hotspots. Enjoy!

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The Best of Bewitching Brisbane – Top Traveler’s Hotspots

by Danny Duric

Capital of Queensland, Brisbane is the third most populated city in the whole Australian continent. One of the most versatile tourist destinations in the world and also known as “Global City”, Brisbane, Australia is home to countless tourist destinations serving anyone and everyone’s taste. From breathtaking beaches and natural beauty to spectacular man made formations, Brisbane has something for everyone.

Leisure travelers can visit the national parks, relax in extravagant hotels and spas while thrill seekers can surf the untamed sea waves and climb the gruesome cliffs. Virtually anywhere you go, you are to be followed by the amazing landscape and warm hospitality of the locals. It is hard to summarize all the tourist destinations in offer but we have narrowed down some of the best tourist attraction in Brisbane you can visit on your short trip to the city making the little time you have worth-while.

Fraser Island

Renowned as the world’s largest sand island, Fraser Island stretches 120 km. After a few hours of drive north from Queensland, this world heritage site is home to green rainforests, swamps, woodland of eucalyptus and dunes of sand also known as The Great Sandy National Park.

Kangaroo Point

There is no way you’ve been to Australia and seen the kangaroos. This is what the Kangaroo Point is famous for also being one of the sought after picnic spots and rock climbing destinations. At night, the cliffs light up with tiny lights serving as an eye candy for climbers and sightseers.

Bribie Island

Just north of Moreton Bay, across Pumicestone Passage is the most accessible sand island known as Bribie Island. The tranquil calm waters here serve as home to dolphins and turtles also being great for fishing and swimming while the other side serves as a great surfing location with wild and high tides stretching 5 km. Dine in the restaurants, go for a movie, have a round of golf or spend your day checking if the fishes are biting. It is a great place for easy goers and adrenaline junkies alike.

South Bank

South bank is the heart of tourist attractions in Brisbane with around 11 million locals and tourists visiting the spot yearly. The possibilities are endless here with restaurants, museums, shopping destinations, streets beach and the most popular Parklands. You will never fall short of options to entertain yourself in this enchanting place which will only leave you craving for more. Fine dining, sightseeing, art galleries and museums and the man made swimming beach known as the Streets Beach await you. If you ever visit Brisbane, then it’s a shame missing out on South Bank.

Citycat Ferries

Highly recommended for visitors and travelers is a ride to Citycat Ferries. A simple ferry ride offers you the picturesque view of Brisbane on a sunny day also being a great way to get around. Away from the hustle ans busle of the typical city transport, Citycat ferries operates in every 13 minutes, seven days a week being a peaceful and cheap means of transport with mesmerizing views of the city.

Chinatown

A remarkable concentration of exquisite Asian cuisine, Chinatown serves as a popular destination for locals and tourists especially on weekends. Anything from a Korean barbeque to Indonesian, Thai or Japanese delicacies, Chinatown is a warm and welcoming section of Brisbane’s Asian communities.

About the author:
Danny Duric is an adventure seeker, traveler and blogger. He likes to write down his expreriences and share them with others. He is writing on behalf of East Coast Car Rentals a cheap car hire at Melbourne Airport.

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Thank you Danny for sharing this very informative and helpful information with us!

All statements of fact and opinion are those of the guest authors.

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