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Australia

Kangaroo Island Off the coast of South Australia. Kangaroo Island is extremely appealing, with its pristine beaches and rugged coast lines. The island has a great deal to offer all types of travellers, and is definitely worth a visit.

Flinders Ranges & Outback The vastness of the Australian continent and the rugged beauty of the ancient mountain ranges, set in all possible shades of red, orange and brown. There's little pollution to break up the light, so the colours are richer, deeper and more vibrant.

Grampians Within the 165,000 hectares of spectacular cliffs, jagged ranges and broad valleys that are the Grampians National Park you can see magnificent views, hundreds of varieties of flora and fauna, bizarre rock formations, fern gullies, lakes and waterfalls,such as the spectacular MacKenzie Falls.

Great Ocean Road An unforgettable journey along the world's most inspiring coastal drive.It's a road that takes you through the contrasts of unique wildlife and fauna in the lush Otway rainforests, to the breathtaking, wind swept drama of the Shipwreck Coast.

California Here are Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego the roaring days of the Gold Rush and the Spanish heritage of Old California.

San Francisco Settled by Spanish missionaries during the California Gold Rush.The city is known for its restaurants, shopping areas and attractions. The cable cars are an exciting way to explore the city...especially travelling up & down the steep hills. Take a stroll down Lombard Street the most crooked street in the world. At Fisherman's Wharf catch the ferry to Alcatraz Island. Once referred to as "The Rock" this former maximum security federal prison was considered escape proof, and now is one of San Francisco's most popular attracions. The Golden Gate Bridge is the city's most famous landmark. It spans San Francisco Bay. The bridge is an engineering masterpiece. It measures over 2,700 meters long, making it one of the longest suspension bridges ever built.

Los Angeles Los Angeles is the primary gateway to Southern California. The weather is pleasant year round. Visit Hollywood or shop on Rodeo Drive in Beverley Hills.

Venice Beach Located on the shore of Santa Monica Bay just 12 miles from downtown Los Angeles, Venice Beach is known as the mecca of body building and for world-famous "Muscle Beach" on Ocean Front Walk.

San Diego San Diego has a distinctly Spanish flavour. San Diego Zoo is world-famous for its rare and exotic animals, and superb botanical gardens.

Disneyland "To all who come to this happy place, WELCOME! Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past...and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts that have created America...with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world." -Walter Elias Disney, 17 July 1955.

Knott's Berry Farm This theme park re-creates the days of the Old West, with a Ghost Town which is a complete reproduction of a boom mining town. It also has more than one hundred rides including Montezooma's Revenge, the Corkscrew and 20-storey Sky Tower.

Movieland Wax Museum Claims to be the "biggest gathering of stars in the world."

Universal Studios Visited by millions of people each year, Universal Studios Hollywood is the world's largest film and television studio. At Universal Studios Florida you can roam streets like Hollywood Boulevard, Fifth Avenue and Rodeo Drive. Go on rides originated from blockbuster movies.

Disney World  Here you'll find fantasy, enchantment and a chance to meet all of your favourite Disney characters.

Epcot Center Entertainment is scheduled throughout Epcot Center each day. Each night light pictures are woven form thin air and World Showcase Lagoon is magically transformed. Laser, lights, fireworks, fountains and music play a leading role in this dramatic spectacular.

Kennedy Space Centre Here you can see the launching pad of the shuttle and also visit the hall of history with its replicas of spacecraft that took men to the moon. You can view the giant crawler-transporters which move the shuttle from the Vehicle Assembly Building to the launch pads.

Busch Gardens Busch Gardens: The Dark Continent is located in Tampa, Florida. The park offers an African atmosphere.

Church Street Station Historic Church Street Station located in Downtown Orlando is Florida's number one nighttime dining, shopping & entertainment complex.

Sea World Sea World in Florida is a marine life park. You will see killer whales, trained dolphins, seals, sea-lions, penquins, sharks and more.

Hawaiian Islands Hawaii truly is paradise.The Islands are quite diverse with lush jungles, canyons and waterfalls. Behind the beautiful beaches lie extinct volcanoes. The most popular islands are Oahu, Maui, Hawaii and Kauai.

Oahu The city of Honolulu is on the island of Oahu. Waikiki Beach is the image that most of us have of Hawaii.But there is more, tour the island, visit Pearl Harbour, view the big waves at Waimea or go snorkling at Hanaumu Bay.

Maui The valley Isle offers excellent sightseeing. Whales can often be seen between November & April. You can watch the sunrise from Haleakala Crater rim or explore the tropical ranforests of the island.

Hawaii The Big Island has spectacular contrasts... the mighty volcanoes and spectacular waterfalls.

Kauai The Garden Island offers magnificent scenery and lush vegetation, beautiful waterfalls, the spectacular Waimea Canyon, the hidden valley of Kalalau.

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