Ashes Destinations Offer Trip of Lifetime

There are less than 100 days to go before the start of the eagerly awaited Ashes cricket series between Australia and England, and the five host cities offer a wide array of attractions to match the exciting action on the field, with nightlife, beaches and every type of accommodation, from five star luxury, to cheap hotels and inexpensive back-packer hostels.

While tickets for some days at the cricket will be at a premium, travellers will have "no worries" finding somewhere to stay that suits both the tourist's needs and budget.

Discerning visitors will find plenty in and around the cities to do; The Barossa wineries near Adelaide, Rottnest Island near Perth, the Gold Coast north of Brisbane, Christmas on the beach the day before the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne and New Year celebrations in Sydney are just a few of the attractions to look forward to.

Add to that the sunny weather, the laid-back approach to life, the chance to sample aboriginal culture (check out the Tandanya Centre in Adelaide) and the incredible wildlife, should visitors wish to turn into Steve Irwin for the day and an Australian holiday could be a trip never to be forgotten.

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Updated: Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00

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