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oceania

With planes, trains and a hobbit hole, Woodlyn Park in New Zealand offers unique retreats just a few hours south of Auckland.

With over one hundred islands in the South Pacific, French Polynesia is home to a slice of paradise. From larger islands like Tahiti, as well as more remote locales like Bora Bora, they all allow you to bask in the sun and get it away from it all...at a price.

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.

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'.

See 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.