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Thursday, July 2, 2009

Sydney Australia’s Top 10 Food Trips


Business and leisure. Sydney Australia is definitely a place for work and play. With enticing beaches surrounding the global city right at the heart of Sydney, your travel experience will be absolutely unforgettable. This great place comes with great food. Here are the list of the “must dine” restaurants and cafés in downtown Sydney.

Fine Dining ($30 and up per menu)

Barretts Restaurant
You will never skip breakfast with the Barrette’s modern Australian menu. With Sydney’s temperate climate you can enjoy alfresco dining with your family over looking extensive golf course and inviting landscapes.

Tetsuya’s

A romantic fine dining experience with notable chefs and deluxe service, well who wouldn’t spend for extra bucks for a perfect luncheon date?
A blend of Japanese and French flavors, Tetsuya’s is the upscale Australian restaurant, and one of the town’s culinary crowns. Sydney’s finest chefs create unique dishes like their ocean trout with salt and other home grown dish will make you crave for more. Prepare a budget of $100 for the average main course.

RockPool Restaurant
Spending a memorable night with someone is priceless.
This place is known for “celebrity food getaway”. Whether you are a movie star or simply a goofy lad, Rockpool is perfect dining place for a romantic evening to have a hearty seafood meal. Roast pigeon, crab omelets and roast snapper is a sure hit. Five-course dinner will cost you about AUD 150. One month reservation is a must for weeknight dining.

Fine meals on a budget ( $25 and below menu)

Barn Café and Grocery
Fill your craving for breakfast meals until sun down with Barn Café. An all day espresso bar, and would you believe –a grocery! all inside this deli. Courtyard with fresh scent of herbs and aromatic plants, a wonderful farm fresh country breakfast is set before a wooden table, alfresco style.

Amo Roma
Craving for affordable Italian lunch cuisine? Amo Roma is first on the list. Enjoy more of your favorite pizza and pasta on historic sandstone setting with crafty stained glass façade.

Govindas Restaurant
Sydney’s most distinctive cinema experience comes with a scrumptious buffet for only less than $25. The pride of Australia costs only $16 for buffet! Relax and enjoy the world’s most comfortable cinema. Govindas is famous for its international vegetarian menu and warm ambiance. A combination of entertainment and hearty meal is an inexpensive way to enjoy the town’s must-see spot.
Mark Your Calendar.

Sydney has 340 sunny days in a year and calm winters. If you want to have a winter spree, have that travel booking from June through August with a temperature of 47-48 degrees Farenheit. But if you are a beach bum, December until February is the best time to hit the waves.

Sun Spree in Spring!
This is the best time to take the plunge. Beach bums should pack their bags and check out Palm Beach and Bondi Beach. Nearby hotels and resorts where you can dine are affordable. And oh, the weather? Not too hot, not too cold, it is just right!

During summer heat, it is always fun to dine and celebrate summer festivals and Christmas with our family and friends. While during winter, resorts are the best place to dine. You can eat and have fun bushwalking at Royal National Park.

So whether you are on a business trip or making most out of your 15 day vacation leave, you will surely love Sydney’s breath taking beaches and urban getaways.

My Boating Experience In Sydney Australia


I just recently had my most awaited vacation in Australia. Sydney with its great beaches and inviting climate, no wonder people just keep on coming! Sydney Harbour, Bondi Beach and Balmoral Beach are just some of the great and exciting escapes we had during a vacation in Australia.


Spring and autumn is the best time to sail in Sydney. Not only is it cheap and affordable, the climate is ideal for outdoor activities. Summer is a great moment to spend and get some tan while cruising and having a vacation in Australia. As for me getting tan lines is just awesome. Not only that we went surfing, jet skiing and rode jet boats. This is definitely the most wonderful vacation this year.


Check this out! We enjoyed famous activities, places and rentals in our dream boat adventure! First we headed for Sydney Harbour Cruise. This is absolutely a first timer must! If you visit Australia don’t forget to ride this famous Sydney Ferry/ Sydney Cruise Boat. This is a sight seeing galore for tourists, passing by the great city of Australia. Some says that we should’ve gone to Darling Harbour where we can get wild on water.


Most residents there says that tourists will certainly have a wild time riding Jet boats at Sydney Darling Harbour. As for me and my hubby, we just had a stopover to Homebush Bay Wharf, where we experienced boating, pleasure and entertainment all at the same time. It’s too bad though; we didn’t pass through Bay Wharf and get to Telstra Stadium. Well they say you can travel in style with food and beverage on hand.

Vacation in Australia can be fun with boat rentals. There’s Matilda Cruises, a boating company that has a wide variety of flagship vessels. And has one of the largest Sailing Catamarans. Jet boats, speed boats, sail boats, luxury ferry; name it they have it. But we opted for Sydney Sundancer for out next ride. This is meant for luxury yachting. It is basically a private hotel yacht. It is lavishly furnished and comfy quarters so we can chill out and relax. We even had a brilliant chef who prepared gourmet delights and dishes to make our stay unforgettable.

For us quality and affordability are our main concern. That is why Holidays Afloat really gave us a big discount. It even comes up with a promo package for the whole family. With a 20 year experience in the industry, this boating company knows Hawkesbury River too well and they surely know what boat fits our lifestyle during a vacation in Australia.


Of course safety is one of our concerns. Here are some things we prepared and watched out for during our vacation and boating in Australia: Safety first. Always check your boat’s safety gear. We made sure we had the life jacket on. We didn’t drink too much because Master of the vessel should keep an alcohol limit of 0.05. We always check and make sure that navigation light is on after sunset. Setting off flares is illegal, not to mention dangerous so we strictly follow that. Wearrive and anchor early. In Sydney there is no traffic under between 8pm and 12:30 am. Midnight fireworks are often. So we had to be patient because the organizers need to make sure all the fireworks were fired before traffic can continue under the bridge. For newbies, be aware of the restricted access to Man O’ War steps in Sydney Opera House Closure. Alcohol and glass will not be allowed. A 6 knot speed limit is practiced between Cockatoo Island and Steele Point.


My husband and I surely had a great time in Australia. Sydney will always be a place where excitement, fun activities, and adventure never end. I will never forget the breath taking natural resources and historical architectures. These are certainly one of the great sceneries when you visit and have a vacation in Australia.

Sydney Australia’s Top Golf Venue


Sydney Australia is a place for golf fanatics and great vacation. Being the host for the 2000 Olympic Games, Sydney offers not only exceptional golf venues but also endless shopping attractions for tourists.

Weather in Sydney

Sydney is quite similar to coastal California. But this part of Australia does not experience extreme weather conditions.

Autumn - is the best time to go packing if you are on a budget because it is less expensive and quieter.

Summer is fun! - You can beat the heat with Sydney’s great vacation beaches with your whole family.

Spring spree!- September through November is the ideal time for a vacation. Sydney has the “just- right” weather condition. This is the right time to hit that golf course.

Hotels at your convenience

Medina Executive Coogee- 8 golf courses only 10 minutes away!
-Good food, good accommodation. Medina Executive Coogee offers comfy apartments situated just right at the center patio of well landscaped gardens and water sceneries.

The Westin Sydney Hotel- near Moore Park Golf Course 5km away from the hotel.
-A deluxe hotel, with luxurious contemporary style interiors, an absolute world class accommodation awaits you. With the city’s famous attractions and fashion spree, this hotel is also a hit for the whole family for great vacation.

Meriton Waterloo/Moore Park- minutes away form Moore Park Golf Club.
-A hotel built for your business trip! Meriton Waterloo is designed for work and play. Business is a pleasure here, with all the comforts of home.

Best golf courses

Moore Park Golf Course- a corporate golf package starts at $99 with food and beverage.
-This is golf facility right at the heart of the city. Only 10 minutes away from your great vacation hotel. Plus! This is a perfect place to book your wedding and other corporate events.

Bonnie Doon Golf Club- $ 85
-The third oldest golf course in Sydney. The famous course is considered one of the finest too.

Cypress Lakes Resort- $AUD 308.00 per person (2 nights)
-This 2 bedroom villa package is made for golf addicts. Shared accommodation based on four adults in two bedroom accommodation. This deluxe resort is just 2 hours north of Sydney.

Accessories and golf shops
Great vacation places to gear up and accessorize:


InGolf
-If you want reliable golf equipments, Ingolf is the well-known shop in Sydney.
They offer not only golf products but also training services for clients. Golf themes and other events are just some of the attractions InGolf offers. To top it off, experienced and trained staff is eager to assist clients for your great vacation.

Sporte Leisure
-Show off that golf gear! Look smart with the newest trends in golf fashion. This store will surely help you hit it off in style. With a headwear, luggage golf and inspired apparels, you will be an instant certified golfer!

Power Golf
- Get right with THE power equipment. Power Golf gives only quality products. Nothing less. Are you looking for the right clubs? Well this store is the right place to go. Actually they are so confident that they can give you the suitable club that can that can improve your game.

A city bordered by water, mixed with breathtaking white beaches, golf attractions and amazing architectural and industrial designs, this is definitely Australia’s landmark for your great vacation and urban escape.