A Holiday in Australia

For short holidays, a friend loves to take his family to Australia. It's normally Perth and Sydney that they spend their holidays at. Australia boasts many attractions for both first-time travellers as well as seasoned visitors like my friend.

Sydney’s laid-back outdoor lifestyle and physical allure make it one of the world’s easiest and most pleasant cities to visit. There are lots to see and do in Sydney. The main attractions include the Opera House, the Sydney Harbour, Chinatown and King's Cross areas, the Rocks, just to name a few.

While in Sydney, don't miss catching the perfect wave at famous Bondi or Palm beaches or climbing to the very top of Sydney Harbour Bridge’s huge, over-arching span, by day or night with BridgeClimb or being inspired by a wonderful, magical performance at the Sydney Opera House or enthralled by one of the best Aboriginal art collections in the world at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

With accommodations aplenty in Sydney, holiday-makers are spoilt for choice as to the great number of Sydney hotels near the city's attractions.

Brisbane is also a popular place to visit. Famous for its great weather, exciting events and cultural scene, Brisbane has a sophisticated, warm and friendly charm plus, there is the charm of one of world's natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef. Brisbane city comes alive with weekend open air markets which provide a wonderful opportunity to not only find original gifts but to mix with locals. Just like Sydney, Brisbane hotels are in abundance with price ranges for every budget.

Due to work schedules, some people do not have the luxury of planning ahead for their holiday. In their case, Cheaperthanhotels Australia would be the site for them. It offers last minute and year round accommodation at prices usually far less than direct pricing with hotels. Offers often include free extras , such as breakfast, free meal and use of amenities.