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Dream destinations - other than the Gold Coast?
I can't say I have one favourite place. I love to travel and I used to do lots of it. When I was single and with my husband before the kids!These days most of my international travel is done in my dreams!
For the most part that doesn't worry me as I live in a place that most people dream of visiting - the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia.
It doesn't stop me from dreaming! And what I like about the internet is that there is lots of opportunity to discover amazing places from the comfort of your own home!
So, whether you plan to put these in your dream file, or just want to see what possibilities there are, why not explore some of my favourite dream destinations.
I am always looking for new and exciting new dream holiday ideas, so if you want to suggest one, please contact me and I will check it out for myself. I am especially partial to tropical islands - I have a dream to own one, just like Richard Branson!
AUSTRALIA
- Dream Destinations
My husband and I made a pact - we would stay one year and one year only because I didn't "want to wake up one day and find I had lived there for 20 years"!
Well, we lived there for 11 years, our children were born there. We are forever attached to Melbourne.
So what do I think of Melbourne now? If you could move Melbourne to the Gold Coast you would have heaven on earth! The major downside to living in Melbourne is the weather - and yes I am being a shallow, sunseeking, ex-pommie who hates the cold and rain!
The weather isn't all bad - when the sun shines and the sky is blue it would melt anyone's heart. Melbourne has class, character, charisma, cafes and clothes shopping! What more could you want? We LOVE Melbourne!
Brigitte's website - We Love Melbourne is a great way to explore, find out more and plan a trip to this great Australian city.
Melbourne Australia Travel Guide
Melbourne is Australia's cultural, sporting and style capital. Let a local show you what makes Melbourne a cosmopolitan and friendly travel destination.
Her first guide Outback Australia Travel Secrets is a must for anyone planning an outback Australia trip, particularly 4WD trips. There are plenty of great tips for planning your trip.
And if you want to know about Kimberley Australia particularly about driving there are some brilliant suggestions!
I highly recommend you check out Birgit's two amazing websites Outback Australia Travel Secrets and Kimberley Australia.
We Love Melbourne!
Ah, Melbourne - when I first found out we were being transferred to Melbourne from Sydney I cannot say I was excited - in fact I was pretty downright depressed!My husband and I made a pact - we would stay one year and one year only because I didn't "want to wake up one day and find I had lived there for 20 years"!
Well, we lived there for 11 years, our children were born there. We are forever attached to Melbourne.
So what do I think of Melbourne now? If you could move Melbourne to the Gold Coast you would have heaven on earth! The major downside to living in Melbourne is the weather - and yes I am being a shallow, sunseeking, ex-pommie who hates the cold and rain!
The weather isn't all bad - when the sun shines and the sky is blue it would melt anyone's heart. Melbourne has class, character, charisma, cafes and clothes shopping! What more could you want? We LOVE Melbourne!
Brigitte's website - We Love Melbourne is a great way to explore, find out more and plan a trip to this great Australian city.
Another Great Melbourne Australia Travel Guide
Here's another great website about Melbourne, that I really like. Jenny was born in Melbourne and lived all her life there, so I reckon she's got some pretty good ideas on what to do!Melbourne Australia Travel Guide
Melbourne is Australia's cultural, sporting and style capital. Let a local show you what makes Melbourne a cosmopolitan and friendly travel destination.
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Outback Australia Travel Secrets and Guides
Birgit is a prolific writer, photographer and traveller! She has created some amazing guides detailing travelling in Australia's remote outback and the Kimberley regions.Her first guide Outback Australia Travel Secrets is a must for anyone planning an outback Australia trip, particularly 4WD trips. There are plenty of great tips for planning your trip.
And if you want to know about Kimberley Australia particularly about driving there are some brilliant suggestions!
I highly recommend you check out Birgit's two amazing websites Outback Australia Travel Secrets and Kimberley Australia.
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CHINA - Dream Destinations
Traveling the Golden Route in China
I lived in Hong Kong for a year when I was finishing high school. I was fascinated by the Chinese culture, language and history.I didn't get much chance to travel into China as I was studying and China wasn't as open as it is today.
The China Travel Golden Route website is such a great way for me to remember some of the sights I did see and to get excited about the things I still want to see. I particularly love the brief history!
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CANADA
- Dream Destinations
Why
Vancouver Australia
when I emigrated from the UK Vancouver
I had it all figured out, ifAustralia
didn't work out for me, Vancouver
The Why Vancouver website gives me lots of inspiration to plan another trip to this very special place and if I was moving there, there's lots of great information to help make it nice and easy!
Oh, the other thing that gets me thinking of Vancouver is the call of Whistler for a spot of skiing! Given that the 2010 Winter Olympics are to be held in Whistler perhaps the perfect time for a trip!
EUROPEAN - Dream
Destinations
Why
Vancouver
I had it all figured out, if
The Why Vancouver website gives me lots of inspiration to plan another trip to this very special place and if I was moving there, there's lots of great information to help make it nice and easy!
Oh, the other thing that gets me thinking of Vancouver is the call of Whistler for a spot of skiing! Given that the 2010 Winter Olympics are to be held in Whistler perhaps the perfect time for a trip!
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Algarve
Beach Life
Just got to get these pesky kids all growed up first and then the Algarve will be part of my great European Adventure Tour!
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MALAYSIA - Dream Destinations
Delightful Pahang
Pahang
Delights website is described as: A guide on travel
to
delightful Pahang, a microcosm of Malaysia. Discover the
unique
traditional cultures and attractions. The natural beauty of
its
flora and fauna, virgin forests, caves, mountains, rivers and
lakes. Enjoy the captivating islands, sandy beaches or cool
highlands.
Before I came across this website I didnt even know where Pahang was! What struck me most was the food! Yes, I love all kinds of asian food and I am hanging out to try some of these delicious looking local Malay dishes. Where better to sample these Pahang delights than where they come from.
Definintely up there as dream destinations go, fabulous beaches, tropical islands and good food! The photos on this website mean you don't have to dream too much!
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USA - Dream Destinations
Arizona Vacation
Arizona
excites both my
visual and auditory senses! The names of cities like Tuscon, Arizona
and Phoenix, Arizona are immortalised in songs! And the harsh
but
amazingly beautiful scenery is right out of the old cowboy movies - and
in someways similar to the Australian outback.
The jewel in the crown that everyone thinks of is the Grand Canyon. It is on my list of 1000 places to visit before I die! I have wanted to see it for myself ever since a friend of mine visited and photographed it back in the 1980's.
Howard painstakingly spent hours with a hand held camera doing a piece by piece photo montage panorama. I think when he had finished his 360 degree masterpiece there were some 180 plus photos laid out on his canvas.
I never remember what happened to the photos, but it has been an influence on me to this day. One of my favourite things when I visit places is to do my own little photo panoramas. You can find my little versions on the pages of this website! Nothing like the breathtaking view Howard created of the Grand Canyon.
When I came across the Arizona Vacation Planner website, I was whisked away to memories of Howard's panorama. I now realize how much more of Arizona there is to see, and how much more I want to see.
This Arizona vacation planner travel site has Arizona resort, spa and restaurant reviews, city destination guides, favourite Arizona attractions, insider travel tips and personal photos.
The jewel in the crown that everyone thinks of is the Grand Canyon. It is on my list of 1000 places to visit before I die! I have wanted to see it for myself ever since a friend of mine visited and photographed it back in the 1980's.
Howard painstakingly spent hours with a hand held camera doing a piece by piece photo montage panorama. I think when he had finished his 360 degree masterpiece there were some 180 plus photos laid out on his canvas.
I never remember what happened to the photos, but it has been an influence on me to this day. One of my favourite things when I visit places is to do my own little photo panoramas. You can find my little versions on the pages of this website! Nothing like the breathtaking view Howard created of the Grand Canyon.
When I came across the Arizona Vacation Planner website, I was whisked away to memories of Howard's panorama. I now realize how much more of Arizona there is to see, and how much more I want to see.
This Arizona vacation planner travel site has Arizona resort, spa and restaurant reviews, city destination guides, favourite Arizona attractions, insider travel tips and personal photos.
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Jamaica
Wellesley's website about his homeland is just so welcoming and enjoyable. Jamaica has long been on my list of places to go - I am loving exploring Jamaica and places to visit hrough this website and plotting my visit! Plotting not planning, it is a long way from the Gold Coast, and I need to convince my husband!
SOUTH AFRICA - Dream Destinations
Alison has many years experience in the travel and backpacking industry in southern Africa and she has brought these tips to life in this website. If you are planning a visit to the area, you will learn much from this informative well laid out website.
In this website you will find Cape town accommodation, tour information, and top Capetown travel tips that will help your travel preparation all with a family slant. Find the real Cape Town with Alison's assistance and candid information!
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Why not join Sally, in the online world to start with, but start dreaming about a painting holiday in South Africa where you can be guaranteed exciting painting results in the bush.
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Jamaica
My-Island-Jamaica.com
shows that Jamaica is
not only about the scintillating beaches and the alluring
reggae music, there's lots more to see, do and enjoy!
The delectable food, the magnificent historical sites & attractions, the variety of sports, the beautiful rivers, the cascading falls, the energetic watersports, and the endemic plants and animals are only a few.
The delectable food, the magnificent historical sites & attractions, the variety of sports, the beautiful rivers, the cascading falls, the energetic watersports, and the endemic plants and animals are only a few.
Wellesley's website about his homeland is just so welcoming and enjoyable. Jamaica has long been on my list of places to go - I am loving exploring Jamaica and places to visit hrough this website and plotting my visit! Plotting not planning, it is a long way from the Gold Coast, and I need to convince my husband!
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SOUTH AFRICA - Dream Destinations
Back in Africa
Backinafrica.com is a collection of the best hand-picked travel information on tours, safaris, day trips, places to go and stay in southern Africa.Alison has many years experience in the travel and backpacking industry in southern Africa and she has brought these tips to life in this website. If you are planning a visit to the area, you will learn much from this informative well laid out website.
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Cape Town Travel
Cape-Town-Family-Holiday-Magic.com has Cape Town travel covered! You can avoid the Cape Town travel marketing blurb and get your info from people who really know the city, and Alison really knows her city!In this website you will find Cape town accommodation, tour information, and top Capetown travel tips that will help your travel preparation all with a family slant. Find the real Cape Town with Alison's assistance and candid information!
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South African Painting Holidays
South African Painting Holidays is the place to go if you are into painting and would like to discover South Africa at the same time. Sally paints a picture of recapturing some of the beauty seen in Meryl Streep film Out of Africa!Why not join Sally, in the online world to start with, but start dreaming about a painting holiday in South Africa where you can be guaranteed exciting painting results in the bush.
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SOUTH AMERICA - Dream Destinations
About Peru History - Your Guide to the Inca Empire
When I stumbled upon this website I was so happy, because my other half was born in Peru and I cannot begin to tell you the stories he tells about this fabulous country.We are both looking forward to an extended trip to South America taking in the history, architecture and those places you just have to see before you die!
Pedro has done a great job with this website, I love the layout and of course the information is fascinating. Some great material to visual a trip!
About Peru History, your Guide to the Inca Empire - Peru History is one of the world's greatest when it comes to ancient civilizations. Their cultural, archaeological and unique heritage impresses visitors from all over the world. It is best known because the country was the home of the Inca Empire. Learn more here at www.about-peru-history.com
I'm always looking to add to my dream destinations - please let me know if you have a website that I can review to see if it fits into one of my dream destinations categories!
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