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Our guide To The Best Vantage Points this New Years Eve
Still deciding on your New Year's Eve plan? Accommodation is still available from as little as $122 per night, it’s not too late to book. Choose from our hand-selected hotels rated for their central city locations, vantage points for watching the fireworks and walking distance to the best parties!
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Australia’s 5 Favourite Islands To Explore This Summer
As the days get longer and the breezes warmer, it’s the perfect time to explore the idyllic islands located off our Australian coastline. As a country surrounded by sea there are so many islands you could choose to explore this summer, (8,222 to be exact) where do you start? Here are our five Aussie favourites that everyone has to visit at least once!
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Celebrate 'A Very Brisbane Christmas' with Oaks
For those looking to book a magical getaway this December, Oaks Hotels & Resorts is getting into the spirit of Christmas with a range of spectacular holiday specials available at a selection of its modern, apartment-style hotels located throughout Brisbane, from the CBD to Fortitude Valley.
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Escape To Thailand This Summer
There is no better way to spend your summer than exploring the ‘Land of Smiles’ from the pristine beaches, Buddhist temples, incredible cuisine and endless shopping not to mention the colourful nightlife there is something for everyone in Thailand.
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10 Reasons Why You Have To Visit Dubai
Springing up from the Arabian desert, Dubai is a city full of ambition from mega malls to some of the tallest buildings and the largest artificial islands in the world! Weather wise Dubai can get really scorching in summer so the best time to visit is Nov-Jan to experience the blue skies and picture perfect beach weather. If you’ve never been to this incredible destination here’s ten reasons you can’t say no to.
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Romantic short breaks in Brisbane with Oaks Hotels & Resorts are on the rise
Brisbane is the ideal spot for a romantic short break, whether you're a local or a visitor, take two or three days to discover just how many things there are to do in the city and start by choosing any one Oaks Hotels & Resorts premier hotels in the CBD, Fortitude Valley and Bowen Hills to unwind and relax and create some memories.
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Things We Love: Sydney Hot Spots
With unspoiled beaches, a buzzing city hub, handful of iconic landmarks, and an exciting line up of year-round entertainment, it’s hard not to fall in love with the ultimate do-all destination: Sydney. Keep reading to discover our favourite hot spots in the illustrious ‘Harbour City’, covering food, fashion, nightlife, festivals and family-friendly fun.
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Explore Art, Culture And Creativity in Adelaide
South Australia’s capital of Adelaide is known for many things – its cathedrals and churches, world-class wineries, colonial architecture, grassy parklands, fantastic food and an enviable laidback lifestyle. But it’s Adelaide’s thriving arts, culture and festival scene that is gaining momentum and putting the city on the map as a vibrant, cultural hub.
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Your Guide To Brisbane’s Best Laneways: Where To Eat, Drink, Shop
While Melbourne has long enjoyed a reputation as the trailblazer of Australia’s laneway culture, there’s no doubt about it – Queensland’s capital of Brisbane is giving its southern-state counterpart a run for its money when it comes to establishing a hip laneway culture all of its own.
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