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Swain Destinations Australia Expert traveled to Victoria for a FAM trip in September for the first NFL regular-season game played in Australia.
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Australia has a seasonal gateway from the United States: South Australia. United's nonstop flight from San Francisco to Adelaide puts travelers directly into the wildlife, Outback and wine country for which the state is known.
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- Destination Expert Spotlight: Nina's NFL FAM in VictoriaSwain Destinations Australia Expert traveled to Victoria for a FAM trip in September for the first NFL regular-season game played in Australia.Read the post
- Australia's Luxury Travel Who's Who: Award-Winning Lodges and What's on the HorizonFrom Michelin-recognized wilderness retreats to private villas and reimagined outback homesteads, here's what's making news in Australian luxury travel.Read the post
- Australia's Coasts, Reefs & Wildlife: Beyond the BeachFrom snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef to spotting koalas along the Great Ocean Road, here are some of our favorite ways to experience Australia's coastlines beyond the beach.Read the post
- Ancient Australia: Meet the Oldest Living Cultures on EarthAn everyday interaction with Australia’s First Peoples is not a given for most visitors. Entering their world, sharing their culture and seeing the land through their eyes is a rare privilege. Read the post
- Direct Travel to South Australia: Nonstop From San FranciscoAustralia has a seasonal gateway from the United States: South Australia. United's nonstop flight from San Francisco to Adelaide puts travelers directly into the wildlife, Outback and wine country for which the state is known. Read the post
- New Zealand in Motion: A Guide to Active TravelIn New Zealand, being active isn't just about the activity. It's about where the activity takes you. The landscape is continually shifting, and so is the way you move through it. Read the post
- In New Zealand, Wellness Happens NaturallyIn New Zealand, wellness does not have to mean spending every day at a spa. It can be built around the landscapes, experiences, and lodges you choose throughout the trip.Read the post
- Destination Expert Spotlight: Cathi's South Africa SafariAfrica Expert, Cathi, shares her experience in Cape Town and on safari in South Africa.Read the post
- Middle-earth: A New Zealand Travel Guide for Lord of the Rings FansNearly twenty-five years after The Fellowship of the Ring first appeared in theaters, you can still stand beneath the Party Tree, walk the forests of Rivendell, and follow the river that became the Anduin. Read the post
- Top Helicopter Tours Across Australia & New Zealand: Above the Reef & FjordsWhether it's a scenic flight, a remote landing, or an unforgettable arrival, these are some of our favorite helicopter tours across Australia and New Zealand. Read the post
- Five Days in South Australia: The Moments That Stayed With MeSwain's field marketer, Jaden, visited Australia for the first time while leading an educational journey through South Australia. Read the post
- Our Favorite Helicopter Tours in Africa: Over the Delta, Falls & BushFrom the Okavango Delta to Victoria Falls to a rhino sanctuary in South Africa, these are our favorite helicopter tours in Africa.Read the post
