Australia Hotels
The Hunter Valley, Branxton Hotel
The Hunter Valley is a well known wine, coal mining, and race horse breeding area about 2 .5 hours north of Sydney. I am on a work trip and am happliy tucking into a bottle of wine at the affordable yet luxurious Branxton Hotel in the Hunter Valley. Australian Traveller’s Top 100 things to do in Australia lists “Stay in a Country Pub” as one of the items. Well, if you would like to tick that one off your personal list, this place rocks! …
Date: September 3rd, 2007 |
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Sydney- Northern Beaches- The Arms
The Newport Arms is a Northern Beaches institution. A massive rambling “Hotel” or huge pub/bistro. ‘The Arms’ also has accommodation and overlooks Pittwater Bay on the west side of the Northern Beaches Penninsula. An ideal spot for Sunday Afternoon drinks, the outdoor area is enjoyable.
Date: September 27th, 2006 |
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Northern Territory- Mary River YHA
Mary River Camp Ground and YHA-
Mary River is family outfit that is very professionally run. Blessed with a stunning country side, they have managed a very good back-to-basics wildlife and river retreat while adding the key ingredients of modern amenities like a restaurant/bar, cook your own facilities, a pool, spa, and a variety of sleeping accommodation to fit any budget. Half way between Darwin and Jabiru, Mary River YHA is about 1 km before you reach the Bark Hut.
Date: September 20th, 2006 |
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Last Minute Travel Deals, Canellations.com.au
Finally!!!!! This morning on my drive in, I heard a radio article that peaked my interest. I used to be a huge user of Priceline.com in the States for cheap last minute hotels. Upon moving to OZ, I was heartbroken to discover it doesn’t really work here. BUT! Cancellations is a new website that sounds promising.
Working on a similar premise of Priceline, they figure hotels have rooms and have a base cost to have those rooms. If someone cancels, or they don’t fill that room, it is better to have some …
Date: June 6th, 2007 |
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Northern Territory- Jabiru
A milestone corner of The Triangle, Jabiru is little more than a company town designed to support the local Uranium mining operation. It is also considered the entrance to Kakadu Park. The township is little more than a jumping off point for package tours and its amenities are basically limited to a Caravan Parks, a hotel, a travel agent, Council Office, Grocery Store, Café and Gas Station.
Date: September 25th, 2006 |
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Hotels feel heat from serviced apartments
More proof that hotels aren’t making the grade in Australia - serviced apartments are squeezing the big building’s profits. Without having to worry about security, concierge, food and beverage and other services, illegally operating apartments can offer great rates to long-term travelers who wish to save a few bucks. The problem has garnered the most attention in Sydney but Melbourne and Brisbane (which have extra apartments) are now starting to feel the pinch.
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Date: November 3rd, 2005 |
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