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From the dazzling beaches and sophisticated urban delights of Sydney to the diverse coral forests of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia continues to be a top trip-of-a-lifetime destination despite, or perhaps because of, its remote distance from the rest of the world. Among the manifold landscapes of the world's smallest continent are fertile wine producing regions, expansive deserts, and primeval forests. Joined by New Zealand and the countless islands of the nearby South Pacific, this corner of the globe can indeed seem like paradise on earth, as long as you know where to look.
For some of the world’s most interesting wildlife, most solitary beaches, most exhilarating surfing…in some of the globe’s most pristine tropical environments.
$349+: Discount flights to New Zealand (round-trip) Qantas Vacations
$996+: Fly from the West Coast to Tahiti (round-trip) Air Tahiti Nui
$1699+: Bora Bora 5- or 7-nts w/round-trip airfare from LA Tahiti Tourism
$2719+: Tahiti, Moorea & Bora Bora 8-nt trip w/air & hotels BeachDestinations.com
$1699+: Tahiti & Bora Bora 5-night trip w/leis & air from LA Qantas Vacations
$1720+: Fiji 4-night trip w/meals, drinks, activities & air TravelScene
$1739+: 7-nt Tahiti & Moorea combo w/airfare & hotel BeachDestinations.com
$2295+: Australian 6-day safari w/trip to national park iExplore
$158/nt+: 4-star Sydney hotel nr Darling Harbour The Menzies Sydney