Experience the Amazing Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Sydney
- 07 March 2015
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Sydney, Australia’s premier International city, is located on one of the world’s most breathtaking harbours, formally known at Port Jackson. It is actually one of a number of sunken river valleys in the area and covers 55 square kilometres of magnificent waterways with a seemingly endless number of coves and beaches and some of the best deep-water anchorages in the world. The picturesque Sydney Harbour is a magnificent backdrop to the glittering phenomenon that is Sydney during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia and makes April the perfect time to visit. The heat of summer has subsided and autumn’s rustic winsomeness offers a pleasant temperature to enjoy the harbour, beaches, cuisine and local attractions. Celebrating 20 years since its inception, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia (MBFWA) takes effect 12-16th of April 2015. This is Australia’s only international fashion extravaganza providing Australian designers with a platform to connect to a global audience of international buyers, press and consumers. All eyes...
Chinese New Year Parade in Sydney
- 06 February 2015
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Say goodbye to the feisty Horse, and welcome the artistic, creative Sheep in style at the Chinese New Year celebrations in Australia’s premier international city, Sydney. The ties between China and Australia have a long history going back to the early days of settlement when Macau and Canton were important trading posts for the convict settlement established at Sydney Cove in 1788. The first officially recorded Chinese immigrant was Mak Sai Ying in 1818. Chinese New Year has always been enthusiastically celebrated in Australia and 2015 is no exception. The festivities start on 13 February with the evening launch at Dawes Point – right underneath the Sydney Harbor Bridge – and continue for the next two weeks with a nonstop array of events on and off the water. Head to Chinatown in the Haymarket district just south of the central business district (CBD) for the Lunar Feasts events where some...
10 Best Reasons to Experience Sydney this New Year
- 16 October 2014
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The new year is fast approaching and one destination on many travel lists as a place to say “Happy New Year” is Sydney, Australia. At this time of year, the magnificent harbour city boasts endless activities and places to visit to keep you and your family entertained for the entire duration of your stay. Choose to laze away your days on the city’s plentiful sandy stretches or enjoy clear blue summer skies while dining alfresco at Sydney’s selection of fine food establishments – and make sure to take in Sydney Harbour itself with a luxury cruise. Sydneysiders are friendly, welcoming and relaxed and love showing off their beautiful city to international guests, so we have compiled a list of Top 10 things for you and your family to do and see for New Year’s Eve. So let Villa Getaways take care of all your accommodation needs and we will leave...
Top 3 Harbor view Luxury Apartments near Sydney CBD
- 09 August 2014
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The Sydney CBD is the acronym for Sydney Central Business District. Fondly called “the city”, it is the prime hub of international offices, commercial centers and urbane establishments of Sydney. So why are we talking about Sydney CBD here? It is because Sydney is also one of the rare cities that blend work and leisure seamlessly. Ever fresh glory of the opera house and the Harbor Bridge, beautiful inner city parks, bay side vistas and plenty of adventure activities keep the city life full of freshness. Premium markets, streets of elegant restaurants, historic museums and exciting social events also back up the zestful mood. If you visit city of Sydney what’s on page, there is always an event on from social programs to cultural shows, from kids to corporate, from learning to interactive and many more entertainment options. Sydney entertains guests throughout the year. However, Christmas time opens the gates...
Top 2 Luxury Beachfront Getaways in Sydney, Australia
- 28 July 2014
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Sydney’s spring season is just around the corner. The spring followed by Christmas and New Year are the best time for relishing the beach beauty of Sydney. The weather is just perfect for surf and swim. Beaches are perfect for skin bronzing, beach sports and reading on your iPad. The beach suburbs are buzz with festivals, smiling people, park picnics and merry spirits. It is the best time for a luxury getaway with your family or friends. Plethora of hotels, villas and holiday rentals provides guests with comfortable rest. Still, few other villas apart from giving comfort provide an indulging platform to the guests. Some villas give guests a celebrity style experience, while some offer pleasurable experience of local life and culture. In this edition of villa roundup, Villa Getaways introduces you to two beachfront villas in Sydney that are best suited for each of the above occasions. One of...