Europe & United Kingdom Travel Guide

Experience the romance and mystery of Europe and the Mediterranean, where you'll find some of the world s most popular holiday destinations.

Mainland Europe

This is a continent that truly allows you to expand your mind through a heightened range of life experiences. Thousands of years of civilisation have created a place of rich heritage, ancient cultures, social grace, historic cities, gastronomical delights and quaint cobblestone villages, with spectacular scenery to boot. Witness culture first hand at an annual event or festival. In July next year, perhaps catch a leg of the Tour de France, the world s most famous and difficult cycling race, covering a varied terrain throughout France. Or head to Monte Carlo in July for the Summer Festival where stars such as Ray Charles, George Benson, Jose Feliciano and many more have taken to the stage.

The United Kingdom

True culture and heritage are borne of age, and the United Kingdom is a destination that proudly wears its years on its sleeves. This character-rich region retains the architectural remnants and artistic legacies of bygone eras, offering everything from the awe-inspiring ancient castles of Scotland and Wales to the hip and happening London art scene. Try to catch some of the UK s summer season festivals, such as the one million-strong Caribbean- influenced Notting Hill Carnival in London or the Edinburgh Fringe Festiva in August, where you can catch thousands of events including exhibitions, theatre, music and, the largest category of all, comedy acts.

The Mediterranean

Experience a journey shrouded in ancient mystery, history and culture. The countries bordering the Mediterranean were home to ancient civilisations and offer some of the world s most exciting holiday attractions, including Egypt, home to the world s most impressive ancient monuments, the pyramids. Or Turkey, where modern comfort sits alongside ancient tradition and culture. It s also a place of great beauty and good value for money. Be sure to visit on April 25 for ANZAC Day in Gallipoli, when thousands of Australians make the pilgrimage to pay their respects to fallen and surviving servicemen.