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australia

Back to the Beach: Whitsunday Islands

hamilton island
Image: ~Prescott.

A group of islands off the Eastern coast of Australia, the Whitsundays offer a relaxing holiday conveniently situated near one of the greatest dive sites in the world, the Great Barrier Reef. With one look at the aquamarine waters, it's easy to see why this is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia.

Back to the Beach: Darwin

Sunset and Sailboat off Mindil Beach
Image: ogwen.

Located at the far northwestern tip of Australia, Darwin is part beach town and part capital city. You can have your cake and eat it too, as the beaches are pristine and the city is hoppin'.

Travel Deal: Qantas Aussie Airpass

qantasSee the 'roos without breaking your piggy bank.

If you've ever wanted to head down under, but haven't been able to stomach the typically massive airfare, Qantas has started a deal for you. If you take advantage of their Aussie Airpass, you can get roundtrip tickets, plus 3 flights within Australia starting at $1099 US. Compare that to $800+ for just the round trip to/from LAX and Sydney, and you've got yourself a bargain in the making.

We wish that they had more US departure cities, as these deals are only good leaving out of Los Angeles, San Fransisco, Honolulu, or New York. But, its likely that you can get to all of these cities without spending too much money.

For more details, check out Qantas' website here.

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