Destination Guide For Sydney

Sydney attracts over 2.7 million international visitors each year. Sydney is often mistakenly referred to as the capital of Australia, an honour which actually belongs to Canberra. Although not the capital of Australia Sydney is the largest & most densely populated city in Australia & is home to many of the iconic images visitors associate with Australia.

Located in New South Wales on the South East Coast of Australia, Sydney is home to over four & a half million Sydneysiders (the term used to describe Sydney inhabitants). Situated on the hills which surround Sydney Harbour (Port Jackson) Sydney is fortunate to be home to over 40 beaches including the famous beaches at Manly, Coogee & of course Bondi.

 Combining stunning natural surroundings with an ever growing international reputation for arts, commerce, entertainment, music, sport & culture it is unsurprising that Sydney consistently appears in the Top 10 list of Best Places in the World to live & scores high on the list of virtually everybody’s must visit cities.

Things To See & Do:

Sydney Opera House is one of the most iconic buildings of the 20^th century. Designed by Danish Architect Jorn Utzon it was opened in 1973. Tours of the Opera House are run each day & while in Sydney visitors should try & catch one of the 40 shows performed here each week.

Sydney Harbour Bridge is a hugely popular tourist attraction. At 134 metre tall, 503 metres long & 49 metres wide it is a fine example of excellent design & engineering & is a source of huge pride among Australians. An impressive sight many an adventurous visitor has climbed the bridge thanks to www.bridgeclimb.com .

Sydney Tower is the tallest free standing structure in Sydney at 305 metres tall. A popular tourist attraction the observation deck (at 250metre high) offers amazing views of the city & has a rotating restaurant so why not enjoy amazing panoramic views of the city while enjoying a bite to eat.

Australian Museum previously known as the Colonial Museum or the Sydney Museum, is the oldest museum in Australia; it was founded in 1845. Renowned internationally for its collections & exhibitions on natural history & anthropology the Australian Museum is a must see while in the city.

Boasting amazing entertainment facilities, cultural attractions, excellent restaurants & shopping. Combined with a warm year round climate & close proximity to amazing beaches it is not hard to see why many people think Sydney is the city that has everything!

Now you know what Sydney has to offer why not pay it a visit.

Tips For Saving Money for 2011

Here are the top destinations for grabbing a deal in 2011

1) Las Vegas - More rooms than ever are now available meaning prices have dropped so hotel rates & package holiday prices are as low as ever. Check some great deals on cheap las vegas holidays here. 

2) Greece - With its struggling economy Greece & the greek islands have reduced prices by as much as 40%. For some great deals on holidays to greece

3) Egypt - Sharm El Sheikh & other Red Sea resorts have grown enormously in popularity over recent years due to the excellent hotels, year round good weather & beautiful natural surroundings. For holidays to sharm el sheikh 

4) Australia - With flights to Melbourne from just £594 now is the perfect time to book your flights to australia & enjoy the perfect trip down under.

5) Thailand - The popularity of Thailand as a holiday destination has grown dramatically with British tourists over the last 15 years. With amazing beaches, affordable luxury & an authentic thai culture it is little wonder that holidays to thailand grow in popularity year on year.