Adelaide is a beautiful, well-designed city known for its wine and cuisine. The city also boasts galleries, theatres, undercover markets, sophisticated shopping and botanical gardens. And it hosts major sporting and cultural events. The Medina Grand Adelaide - in a former Treasury building - has been converted to Italian design studios and apartments.
4. PERTH
Perth offers trendy boutiques, glamorous night life, outstanding restaurants and laid-back lifestyle. Sail on the Swan River, discover wineries, explore the historic seaport of Fremantle, take a ferry to Rottnest Island, wander through Kings Park, or cycle along the river. Seashells Resort Mandurah is on the beach at Comet Bay, 45 minutes drive south of Perth.
5. GOLD COAST
Just 30km south of Brisbane, the Gold Coast has many attractions, great value accommodation, sunny climate, surf beaches and rainforests. Combine a beach holiday with the thrills of a theme park, and explore the night life. Freshwater Point Resort is a 10-minute walk from Broadbeach.
6. SUNSHINE COAST
From the beaches to the rainforest, the Sunshine Coast is a gorgeous destination. With balmy weather, amazing restaurants, boutique shopping and endless beaches, the Mantra Mooloolaba Beach is a four-star resort on the trendy Esplanade.
7. CAIRNS
This is the perfect base in tropical North Queensland. Try the Trinity Bay swimming pool in the city, mountain bike in the rainforest, or snorkel and scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef. The Hilton Cairns overlooks the Trinity Inlet and marina.
8. PORT DOUGLAS
The picturesque village of Port Douglas, an hour's drive north of Cairns, is the perfect launching pad to swim, dive or snorkel the Great Barrier Reef. Peppers Beach Club Port Douglas is near Four Mile Beach.
9. PHUKET
Thailand's largest tropical island, with spectacular scenery and warm blue seas, has perfect beaches and great value accommodation. Patong, the central tourist beach, has an energetic nightlife. Further south Karon, Kata and Rawai resort beaches are quieter. Evason Phuket Resort & Six Senses Spa is a five-star resort on Rawai Beach.
10. DOUBLE INDULGENCE
Split 10 nights' holiday over two destinations - and only pay for five nights. Start with Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort, five minutes' drive from Patong. Then experience Khao Lak's tranquil beaches in southern Thailand at the luxurious Le Meridien Khao Lak Beach & Spa Resort.
11. LANGKAWI
With relaxed atmosphere, tropical jungle and white sandy beaches, Langkawi, 20km off the north-west coast of Malaysia, is a largely undeveloped resort island, while the main beach, Pantai Centang has resorts, chalets, restaurants and bars. The four-star Berjaya Langkawi Beach & Spa Resort at Burau Bay, is a 15 minutes' drive from the airport.
12. SINGAPORE
Singapore is famous for its shopping, eateries, attractions, style and cleanliness. For fabulous open-air dining visit Clarke or Boat Quay along the Singapore River. For the shop-a-holics, Orchard Parade is a must. For the legendary Singapore experience head to Raffles Hotel for High Tea or a Singapore Sling. The four- star Carlton Hotel on Bras Basah Road has modern rooms with a fresh decor.
13. KOH SAMUI
Now one of Thailand's most popular island retreats, Koh Samui about 700km south of Bangkok, still retains a casual beach culture. A lively nightlife has emerged, along with a great choice of restaurants and shopping. Bandara Resort and Spa - away from the bustle - has a range of rooms and cottages.
14. MALDIVES
The Maldives boast pristine tropical islands with swaying palm trees, pure white beaches and brilliant turquoise water. Each resort is located on a separate atoll, accessible only by speedboat or sea plane. The snorkelling is fantastic with fabulous coral reefs. Makunudu Island Resort is an intimate five-star resort.
15. TAHITI CRUISE
The Tahitian Islands are known for romance, warm turquoise lagoons, velvet green valleys and reefs teeming with fish, beaches of black basalt sand, or white and pink coral sand. A paradise of five archipelagos with 118 islands, each enjoys its own special charms. You can enjoy the islands from a Tahitian Princess cruise. Your cruise departs from Papeete, Tahiti on a 10-night voyage of Polynesia and the Cook Islands, or Polynesia and the Marquesas Islands.
16. GREECE
For charm and natural beauty, lazy days in clear waters, delicious Mediterranean foods and warm hospitality, explore some of the 2000 Greek islands. One of the favourites is Crete, the largest, and home to mountains, deep gorges, traditional villages, beautiful beaches, and masses of orange and olive groves.
17. HAWAII
Hawaii offers beautiful white sand beaches, great shopping, laid-back island lifestyle and entertainment. On Oahu, Waikiki has undergone a facelift, offering boutique shopping, great dining and entertainment. Centrally located in Waikiki, a short walk to the beach, the Wyland is an ocean-inspired boutique hotel.
18. WANAKA
Lake Wanaka is the gateway to Mt Aspiring National Park. The area itself the home to some of New Zealand's best skiing and snowboarding. The region also has a host of wineries within driving distance. Lime Tree Lodge, set on a four-hectare estate just outside of Wanaka, offers guests wonderful, mountain views.
19. WELLINGTON
Wellington is well-known for Te Papa, the cafe scene, its local designers and the nightlife. It is also just one-hour drive from the wineries of Martinborough and a four-hour ferry trip from Picton. Museum Hotel is located in the heart of Wellington's thriving city opposite Te Papa.
20. WAIHEKE ISLAND
Waiheke Island is 30 minutes by boat from Auckland's Viaduct Basin, offering an escape from the city with a high standard of service and accommodation. You can visit one vineyards on the island or wander along the beaches. The Boatshed boutique lodge above Little Oneroa Beach is five minutes from the village.
21. DENARAU ISLAND
Connected to the mainland by a causeway, Fiji's Denarau Island has a mix of luxury resorts and affordable accommodation. There is an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, beaches, watersport activities and restaurants. The Radisson Resort Fiji with 270 rooms is opening on August 1.
22. CORAL COAST
If you're looking for a beach holiday and local culture, then Fiji's Coral Coast is for you. Located between Momi and Pacific Harbour, the Coral Coast offers 80km of beaches. Hideaway Resort is a tranquil, boutique style resort.
23. VITI LEVU COAST
The Outrigger On The Lagoon is located an hour's drive from Nadi near the Coral Coast. Nestled in tropical gardens, the beach-side resort has been designed in the style of a traditional village.
24. FIJI ISLANDS
The islands of Fiji offer pristine white sand beaches, fabulous coral gardens, swaying palm trees and amazing azure lagoons. Treasure Island Resort is only a 30- minute boat ride from Denarau Marina and has 67 air-conditioned bures.
25. FIJI ISLAND CRUISE
On this Blue Lagoon Cruise, you'll be able to visit both inhabited and secluded islands, swim and snorkel in near privacy and visit villages.
