“I expected wilderness, but nothing had prepared me for this otherworldly experience,” traveler Steve Rothwell wrote of Australia. “There were no swaying palms here, rather a sunbaked version of the surface of Mars. Blood red sand, rich in iron, spilled everywhere, appearing almost incandescent, hot enough to cook on. The red pindan sand poured from the peninsula heights, dotted here and there with defiant stands of saltbush, to cascade into steep dunes which end abruptly at the talcum- like beach. The line between red and white was only a few centimeters, the transition compelling. Throw into the equation an impossibly blue sea lapping just meters away from this strange sand tussle and it’s easy to see why I was so entranced.” He was talking about the Peron Peninsula in Western Australia near Shark’s Bay, although the Australian habitat encompasses everything from scrub brush prairie, sand dune desert and tropical rainforests to rolling green fields, beach playgrounds and urban metropolises. Visit Australia for some of the most diverse scenery housed on one continent!

Australia is a wonderful romantic getaway if you both love the great outdoors! It is one of twelve “megadiverse” countries that accounts for 75% of the world’s biodiversity, says the Department of Environment and Climate Change. The existence of Australian animals on the island fascinates biologists, who attribute the tremendous biodiversity to being allowed to proliferate without human interference for so many years. Remember, Australia was not even officially declared a country until 1901. It’s not every day that you can see 45 species of kangaroo hopping through the brush, an enormous emu running with its gangly ostrich-like legs, or hear a laughing kookaburra in the tree. Some animals can only be found down under. The Tasmanian devil, for instance, is only found in Australia. To Australian guides, it may be nothing to see a playful platypus, 100 varieties of poisonous snakes, 56 species of parrots, a koala or a wild dingo, but travelers are always somewhat bewildered by the sudden emergence of animals they had only previously seen on TV or at the zoo. The bush and the Australian outback are unique experiences, so try to arrange a four-wheel-drive tour to catch the wildlife in Australia’s great outdoors!

Visit Australia to surf and hang on the beach. Australians have, by far, the best surf in the world. According to a RealSurf.com reader poll, the top five surf spots are: Kirra and Burleigh in Queensland, Bells in Victoria, Margaret River in Western Australia and Shark Island in New South Wales. It should also be noted that the next four spots, and the vast majority of top surf destinations, are all in New South Wales. Of course, some people who visit Australia just want the hot sun rays, the turquoise water and swatches of powdery sand. If you’re in Sydney, then Frommers recommends golfing, surfing or sun bathing at Palm Beach. In New South Wales, you can go to Hyams Beach, which is the whitest beach in the world. Queensland offers idyllic beaches, like the Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas, Mission Beach, Whitehaven Beach, or Surfers Paradise Beach. In Western Australia, you might see a wild camel, find a South Sea pearl at Cable Beach or visit the beautiful Cottesloe Beach in Perth.

Whether you decide to visit Australia for the wine, the festivals or the natural sights, you won’t be disappointed. The best way to arrange travel is probably through an agent, who can pack a full itinerary for you. If you try to plan it yourself, then you’re likely to feel overwhelmed. Australia isn’t the cheapest place to visit, but it’s definitely a life-changing experience. Often visitors come for a spell and decide to become expatriates in this quixotic country.

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Especially if you’re part of the younger generation who head to Cornwall, chances are that Newquay is high up on your list. Not only does it have some really great beaches (ten in total) but there are lots of other things to keep you occupied on your vacation in Newquay.

In fact, you will find that this area is extremely popular with surfers from across the globe and each year there is an annual surfing competition that takes place. This means that during the summer season the town is busy night and day with a variety of attractions and vibrant nightlife. However, along with its role as a surfers haven the town is also a popular family destination. And during the summer months the population of the town almost goes up by 400%.

The climate is somewhat different from other areas of England during the summer the weather is usually quite warm with very little chance of rain occurring. Whilst the winters are cool rather than cold. Which makes Newquay an ideal place to visit throughout the year, just remember to bring some warm clothing if visit during the winter or spring months.

Originally the town was a thriving port (although not as large as rivals Plymouth or Portsmouth), but this has changed in favor of attracting tourists. Certainly if you are looking to come and stay in Newquay whether for a few days or a week then it’s best to book your Newquay hotel early.

That said, if you are looking to avoid all the tourists and enjoy what this town has to offer then a good time is during April and May. Generally the weather is pretty good and temperatures are relatively warm at this time of year. But the great thing about visiting Newquay at this time is that you will find that you have many of the beaches to yourself.

If you’re not part of the beach and surfing crowd, there are lots of other things to keep you occupied in the area. For instance, the town’s zoo will keep children happy for hours and the Blue Reef Aquarium is also high up on most people’s lists. However, if they want why not let them get some body boarding lessons down on the beach as well.

When you’re looking for a Newquay hotel or guest house, you’ve got a wide choice of places to stay. Either you can select to stay in one of Newquay’s hotels or if you want to get a little more feel for the kinds of lives that the locals lead then staying in one of the family run guesthouses or B&B’s is a far better option for you. Plus the costs are somewhat considerably less than those of the hotels also.

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