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Tea cosies, doilies, lavender potpourri… boring! There’s more to art and craft than moth-balled wool. Spin yourself into elegant embroidery, gorgeous glasswork or picturesque portraits on one of our creative hobby holidays of Australia. Read more »

Borat may be safely back home in Kazakhstan, but good friend and super male model Bruno is soon to be unleashed on the world. So we thinks it time for some fashion passion holidays. Be your own designer, find some bargains and model some a-la-mode ensembles worthy of the best from Paris, Milan and London. Read more »

Raise your tea cups and toast some scones — it’s nearly the Queen’s Birthday long weekend! From 6-8 June 2009, her maj would love for us all to celebrate in her honour with some jolly good getaways and rollicking good fun.

Better yet, we’re giving you $30 off when you spend $200 or more at any of these hotels. All you need to do to get your discount is type BONUS30 into the promotional code section when you book!

So pack some tweed, round up the corgis and explore beyond your home empire for some spiffy sojourns. Read more »

Playing rock star these days doesn’t mean you have to throw your TV out the hotel window. In fact, we’d really prefer you didn’t. And considering the size of those sets these days, neither does your chiropractor. Want to do something really cool? Grab your number one groupie and take a look at our rock, blues, opera and jazz getaway ideas. Read more »

It’s easy to be a fair weather fan and only attend your team’s home games on a fine winter day, but a true supporter will follow their team to ALL the games, including those interstate.

Victoria

The MCG and Ethihad Stadium are the major venues in Melbourne and the home grounds for many Melbourne-based teams. Walk to the MCG from any hotel around Jolimont or East Melbourne, such as the Mantra on Jolimont. The Quest Docklands is a stone’s throw from Etihad Stadium.

Head south to Skilled Stadium, Geelong’s home ground for the past 60 years.  The Comfort Inn Parkside is a 15 minute walk from the ground.

New South Wales

The SCG is home to the Sydney Swans and close to all the Sydney city hotels. If the big game is at the ANZ Stadium, stay in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct at the Ibis Hotel.

South Australia

AAMI Stadium is the home of the Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide, and South Australia’s premier football stadium.  Stay in Adelaide city and travel to the stadium by special coaches on game days.

Western Australia

Subiaco Oval is the largest and most recognised stadiums in Western Australia with a capacity of over 43,000 and home to the West Coast Eagles and Fremantle Dockers.  Stay in West Perth for easy access to the ground.

Queensland

The Brisbane Cricket Ground (BCG) affectionately known as the GABBA is a 42,000 seat sports venue and the Brisbane Lions home ground. Stay in Brisbane city or the Q Resorts Gabba Central Apartments in Woolloongabba.

Tasmania

The Aurora Stadium is the Tasmanian home ground for Hawthorn and St Kilda, close to all Launceston hotels.

Northern Territory

TIO Stadium is used for 1 game only by the Western Bulldogs during the premiership season.  But winter is a great time of year to travel to the Top End. Stay in Darwin and take the free bus service from the city to stadium on game day.

Australian Capital Territory

Manuka Oval in Canberra hosts both Western Bulldogs and Melbourne Demons for 1 home game each this season.  Stay in Manuka, Kingston or Forrest to be near the action.

So sign on as a member with your favourite AFL team, check out the footy fixture, grab a great deal on flights and follow your team… literally. Be a passionate supporter and stay where they play!