Category: World Heritage
17 February 2012 1 Comment
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While it’s the excellent wine and gourmet food that might take you from Perth to Margaret River and beyond, the superb scenery and untold adventures are also sure to inspire you. Magnificent Indian Ocean beaches, towering karri forests and the excitement of whale watching are just a few of the outstanding attractions to be enjoyed while exploring Australia’s South West, .

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02 December 2011 2 Comments
moorish-castle THUMB

Beautiful historic cities and a scenic, rugged coastline; spectacular monasteries and a James Bond casino; great food and excellent wines to match – all part of the route that takes you from Lisbon to Oporto. Explore the land of the medieval explorers: a three-day self-drive holiday itinerary that leads you to some of Portugal’s outstanding World Heritage sites along the .

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29 October 2011 Leave a comment
Reims SMALL

There’s nothing as chic as sipping champagne in Champagne while savouring the gastronomic delights of the region. A leisurely drive from the historic city of Reims meanders through some wonderful scenery with several sparkling interludes along the way.  Total drive approx: 100 kms Day 1. Reims Reims is located in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France, some 130 kilometres from Paris. For visitors whose .

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26 September 2011 1 Comment
arena_verona

Verona to Venice: it’s a journey that leads to some of Italy’s finest art treasures and stunning architectural gems. It’s also an itinerary for those who enjoy the works of Shakespeare. Located about a two-hour drive from Milan and around ninety minutes by car from Bologna, Verona makes an excellent departure point for this voyage of discovery. Total drive approx: 200 .

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Fiona Giddings

2012-02-21 09:53:22
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We really enjoyed our drive on Route 62 and meeting friendly wine makers along the way. The R317 from Roberston ...

Jenny Baylis

2012-02-20 01:47:53
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We are planning to drive from Nice to Marseille this Easter and found your tips very useful. We wanted to ...

Tom Hollis

2012-02-20 01:38:21
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Two days minimum at Margaret River if you enjoy food and wine. Take my word for it -- and there ...

Doug Bonnar

2012-02-17 22:15:04
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Finally a website that takes you from Melbourne to Sydney! I'm even more excited at the prospect of this our trip ...

Martin Lewis

2012-02-17 14:37:43
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We have just finished driving parts of this route. If you want any tips for your 'great drives' web site, ...