Last week, Hong Kong-based carrier Cathay Pacific announced the resumption of three non-stop weekly flights from Chennai.
01.09.2023 - 14:42 / matadornetwork.com
Around 3,000 reefs contribute to the world’s largest underwater ecosystem, the Great Barrier Reef. Clownfish, whale sharks, manta rays, green turtles, and giant clams are just some of the marine species residing amid this Coral Sea marvel. Although so mammoth it can be spotted from space, a trip to the moon is a stretch too far for the average adventurer. A myriad of cruises, snorkeling tours, and helicopter flights depart from towns and cities along the tropical Queensland coast. Cairns, Airlie Beach, Townsville, and Port Douglas are the most convenient options although it’s even possible to sleep on an offshore island. Only catamaran away from the corals, these Airbnbs near the Great Barrier Reef are as phenomenal as the natural wonder.
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The classic jumping-off point for the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands, Airlie Beach is one of Australia’s prized vacation resorts. Pontoons with underwater viewing chambers operate alongside snorkel and dive outings to Reefworld while scenic flights soar over Heart Reef. Besides earning a free day out, volunteering with Eco Barge Clean Seas lets you help care for the aquatic environment and creatures. Back on dry land, you’ve got sandy bays and the Conway National Park to explore.
Four guests, two bedrooms
Price: $262 per night
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A privately-owned isle hanging right over the shelf, camping out at an Airbnb on Hamilton Island is as close to the Great Barrier Reef as you’ll find. Head to Catseye Beach with your mask for lazy snorkeling but don’t miss out on a full-day dive trip or Reefsleep overnight experience. Getting around this car-free island is via a rental buggy or a complimentary shuttle service engineered for islanders and tourists.
Ten guests, five bedrooms
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Eight guests, four bedrooms
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The official gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns is surrounded on all sides by the Wet Tropics and Coral Sea. City life revolves around the Cairns Esplanade with its swimming lagoon and public barbecues. A hiking trip to Daintree National Park and a journey on the Kuranda Scenic Railway are the perfect accompaniment to any reef excursions.
Four guests, two bedrooms
Price: $247 per night
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The meeting point of the A1 and A6,
Last week, Hong Kong-based carrier Cathay Pacific announced the resumption of three non-stop weekly flights from Chennai.
Queensland may be best known for its epic surfing and sunny, sandy beaches — but this Australian state also features landscapes of rugged mountain peaks and jungle forests to explore. Brisbane can be a great urban place to set as home base in Queensland, but for those who want to stay in a relaxing spot just steps from the sand or nestled into the jungle of the forest land, these Airbnb options make for awesome spots to spend the night with easy access to the state’s best attractions.
With spectacular year-round sunshine, never-ending entertainment and action-packed activities, there’s certainly no bad time to visit Florida. But depending on your interests and what you’re trying to find (or avoid) when you get here, there’s likely to be a “best time” to come.
A luxury cruise ship that ran aground off Greenland’s eastern coastline earlier this week has been successfully freed, Denmark’s military Joint Arctic Command said on Thursday.
Sutton Lynch rises most days before the sun, arriving at Atlantic Beach in Amagansett, N.Y., for the early-morning calm. It’s the same beach he’s been going to since he was a child, and where he worked as a lifeguard for years as a teenager. Now 23, he spends his mornings surveying the horizon. When he spots activity on the water’s surface, he sends out his drone.
If you’re heading to Brazil in the new year, there’s an extra step to add to your to-do list. Beginning January 10, travelers from the United States, Canada, and Australia will need to acquire an e-visa in order to enter the country. Until then, citizens of these countries will be able to visit Brazil—for business as well as pleasure, per a press release—without these short-term visitor visas (so long as they are staying for no more than 90 days.)
Summer in New York City means outdoor festivals, al fresco dining, and day-long picnics in the park. But it also means mystery street smells, sidewalks so hot they could melt diamonds, and the dreaded subway car with a broken AC. Even die-hard New Yorkers need a weekend away from the mayhem, and when the weather is warm, there’s no better place to escape than the beaches near New York City.
With fall on the horizon, the window for travelers to visit seasonal hotels and resorts is narrowing, and often shoulder season is the best time to visit seasonal properties as it brings less crowds, cooler temperatures and more affordable prices.
Qantas Airways downgraded a man from business class so that an off-duty pilot could take his seat, the man told Melbourne radio station 3AW.
Whether you are a first-time visitor to Tokyo or know the city well, there are plenty of surprises waiting on the capital’s doorstep. The temples and shrines of Nikkō and Kamakura offer a window into Japanese history, while Mt Takao, Hakone, and Izu Oshima Island provide a natural contrast to Tokyo’s crowded, urban heart.
In the face of record hotel rates that continue to grow, coupled with sustained high airline fares, some travelers feel they can no longer take a luxury European vacation. They are wrong.
Fringed with honeyed beaches and emblematic windmills, the Greek “Island of the Winds” is one of the prettiest Cyclades islands. When choosing where to stay in Mykonos, the island’s namesake town (also known as Chora) is a natural choice. This way, you can walk to the windmills and catch the sunset over Little Venice before surrendering yourself to the famous Mykonos nightlife. If swimming in the Aegean Sea is top of your list of things to do in Mykonos, consider accommodation near the beaches of Kalafati, Elia, and Ornos. Live like an Olympian at these divine Airbnbs in Mykonos, Greece, with private pools and million-dollar views.