The beauty of the Rockies is unparalleled from anywhere else in this big wide world of ours.
Pattaya provided all the perfect things that a thriving beach resort city should offer: long stretches of sandy beaches, world-class resort hotels, water activities aplenty, beachfront restaurants and bars, great shopping and tourist attractions.
Made up of over 17,000 volcanic islands, Indonesia has something unique to offer everyone. Blessed with rich jungles, imposing volcanoes, and hundreds of kilometres of gorgeous beachfront there is plenty to do and see.
Sihanoukville, the capital of the Sihanoukville Province was not the prettiest of the Asian cities I have visited, however it does have some lovely palm-fringed beaches, tropical islands and the mangrove jungles of Ream National Park.
Already a popular resort before the war, Vung Tau came to be used by Australian and American servicemen as a rest area during the Vietnam War campaign. After the war, Vung Tau was a common launching place for the Vietnamese Boat People fleeing the new regime.
You will discover Zebedee Springs after a short walk through lush Livistona and Pandanus Palms to the thermal springs and pools.
Once regarded as a sleepy little seaside village, Yeppoon is the gateway to the Capricorn Coast and is located 38km north-east of Rockhampton on the central coast of Queensland.
Known as the gateway to the Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area which encompasses the Ningaloo Marine Park and the Cape Range National Park, Exmouth has an interesting history.
The Whitsundays whips up all sorts of images in my head such as snow white sandy beaches, tropical palm fringed island resorts, coral ‘bommies’ brimming with tropical fish, the azure blue colour of the water and yachts sailing majestically, winding their way through the 74 islands, that make up the group collectively called the Whitsunday Islands.
Victor Harbor has just about everything you could want for a relaxing holiday: Sun, surf and sand; clear turquoise waters and stunning views; outstanding early colonial architecture; and good pubs, cafes and restaurants.