We have been busy this week with the finalisation of various sections of the site including a great * NEWGoogle Maps page ( zoom right down to street level to find hotels) New sections include Visa and Migration advice for Australia, a weekly topical news page for Aussie news, finding jobs in Australia plus much more! We still have some sections that require finalising which should be done next week.. but that’s the beauty of the site - it’s always a work in progress as our mission is to bring you BOTH the best of information & the most recent information! The Australian Travel Company Team (5 Feb 2010)
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2010 Travel Photo Competition
Check out our new Member Forum & Social Media Network where members can post messages, travel reviews, videos, photos, chat, talk to real Australian travel experts - and much more! Members can also enter our new 2010 Travel Photography Competition, sponsored by Qatar Airways, Tourism Victoria, Hyatt Hotels, Nikon and the Australian Travel Company with over US$20,000 in prizes!
What is the Australian Travel Company and what do we do? Firstly, we are NOT a travel agent nor do we sell travel or travel services. It’s simple(s!). We are a specialist online Travel & Tourism social media marketplace specifically designed for UK visitors travelling to Australia. As experts on Australia - based right here in the UK in your country of departure - we facilitate DIRECT access to travel and tourism suppliers in Australia for research and bookings before you travel, thus providing the very best information and price - plus the ability to BOOK DIRECT - avoiding costly commission mark-ups on your travel booking(s) by dealing direct with the principal or owner of the actual product(s).
Our members (it’s FREE and simple to join) can also research Australian destinations, read and post reviews, post their own photographs, videos and reviews, use our online forums, chat, create special subgroups, post deals in our classifieds section, ask other members advice and questions, and much more! Our recommended airline for travel to Australia is Qatar Airways, who we work with exclusively. Qatar is rated as one of the 5 best airlines in the world, and holds the ultimate accolade of best Business Class and best Economy Class airline IN THE WORLD.
Effective January 2010 Qatar commences daily services from the UK to Melbourne, Australia with their new ‘state of the art’ Boeing 777 aircraft via a one hour stopover in Doha, making it the fastest airline service to Australia from the UK. Both their limited offer economy fares and keenly priced limited offer business class fares coupled with their stunning onboard service makes this carrier an airline that we endorse 100%.
Some Iconic Aussie Music..
“Great Southern Land” - For maximum impact hit the ‘play’ button before you view the Image Gallery below. This is Icehouse from 1983. A STUNNING 9 minute remix. Enjoy!
* Please wait for the music players to download - this might take up to 30 seconds due to connection speed.
-and of course our (nearly) sporting national anthem -”Down Under” by Men at Work!
And some snapshots of OUR Australia..
And of course.. our Fav! - This calls ANY wandering Australian home eventually...
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