If you or your family are cricket fans, later this year England will take on Australia Down Under in what is predicted to be a hotly contested Ashes series. And with the five tests spread between November and January, travelling supporters have plenty of time to combine the cricket with time on sun-kissed beaches or spotting Australia’s famous wildlife.

Whilst you may think you know Australia, there is actually a diamond waiting on the west coast to delight all members of your brood. Western Australia is a veritable feast of stunning landscape and whatever your budget you are sure to find something to suit your holiday style. Whether it is swimming with the world’s biggest fish, the whale shark, at Ningaloo Reef, sampling some of the fine food and wine in Margaret River, camping in the Kimberley outback, one of the world’s last wildernesses or watching the Ashes at Perth’s famous cricket ground, the WACA, you’ll wonder why you never went there before.

A man who has visited Western Australia many times is cricketing legend David Gower.  He toured the state as a young cricketer before scoring his first century in Australia at the WACA, Perth’s riverside ground. And he’ll be back in December for the Ashes as well as some marine adventures along WA’s pristine coast.

So what is it that he sees in Australia’s largest and most extraordinary state? How incredible is a trip Down Under to watch the Ashes?  And most importantly what is there on offer for your less sport mad friends and family?

Log on to this live webTV show with David and adventure travel journalist Richard Madden to find out why a visit to Western Australia this year will set your pulse racing both on and off the playing field.

For more information visit www.westernaustralia.com

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Vietnam is an ideal holiday destination for many reasons. From the stunning countryside to the friendly people, a Vietnam holiday can be an experience of a lifetime and fitness fanatics have started to flood to the country to explore what the Asian nation has to offer in terms of martial arts. The country is home to many experts in the field of martial arts, which is considered both a science and an art, and learning the techniques involved in mixed martial arts is a great way to get fit and focus the mind.

Fitness tourists are the latest visitors to Asia that have discovered the unique country of Vietnam and experienced a completely different culture to most places on the planet. The chance to practise martial arts and be guided by experts in the discipline is one that many people have taken up. With the increased availability of flights to the country it has never been easier to step on a plane and travel to Vietnam on the other side of the world in less than a day.

The strength of the British pound has resulted in low cost flights becoming widely available online and it is an opportunity that many people refuse to pass up. This has contributed to a large increase in the number of British tourists travelling to Vietnam who are looking for an enjoyable and relaxing break on a budget. The current economic difficulties have led to many people counting their pennies and a cheap trip to Vietnam ticks all the boxes in terms of a great value break.

The cheap flights to Vietnam that can be booked online have helped to bring down the cost of a holiday to the Asian country remarkably. You can book a flight to a range of different airports that are situated across the country, including the Tan Son Nhat, Noi Bai and Da Nang International Airports. You can also book cheap flights at the last minute as well, so if you suddenly get a free space in your diary or come across some free time that you didn’t know you had, you can still book a flight at relatively short notice.

Once you have organised your flights to Vietnam you can also book your accommodation as part of the same package and stay in a very reasonably priced Vietnamese hotel. There are plenty of cheap hotel deals for visitors to Vietnam to enjoy, which allow you to sleep in luxury for the duration of your stay. From hotels in Halong Bay to accommodation in the Mekong Delta, where you to decide to set up base for your break is up to you, and in all destinations the great value accommodation will be accompanied by friendly Vietnamese staff and residents, whose sole purpose is to accommodate you for your holiday in Vietnam.

A cheap flight and stay in a luxurious Vietnamese hotel represents the perfect combination for many tourists, and practising the unique martial arts techniques certainly makes a pleasant change from working out in the gym. You can select the travel package that is right for you and then sit back in the knowledge that you have a great break to look forward to that hasn’t cost you an arm and a leg.

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There are several things that you need to consider before selecting a cruise deal that’s best for you. The first step before you embark on your journey is to select a cruise line that suits your personality and budget. The general classifications are luxury, premium, contemporary, and speciality. They differ in the amenities and itineraries offered but the services that they provide cater to the interests of almost all ages. Choosing the ship is the next thing that you need to consider. The large ships offer a fast-paced environment filled with facilities for all types of traveller, such as surf-simulators, swimming pools, and restaurants. Smaller ships offer a warm ambience with classical music and fine dining.

A cruise to the Great Barrier Reef will allow you to enjoy the option to snorkel, dive or explore the reefs through an observatory. Remember to bring along a camera to document this exhilarating experience. You must also remember to secure valid travel documentation, such as a passport and visa, depending on the requirements of the itinerary of your travel provider.

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While the line-up for the final is yet to be decided, the calibre of the teams that have made it through to the semi-finals means that the conclusion of the football tournament is sure to be electrifying.

Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester United will face each other over the coming weeks in order to determine the teams that will progress to the final in Rome’s Stadio Olimpico on May 27th.

The 72,689-seat venue has been one of Europe’s most impressive sporting stadia for more than 70 years, having previously played host to the Olympic Games in 1960 and the IAAF World Championships in 1987.

Current Uefa champions Manchester United have already handed the Champions League trophy to Gianni Alemanno, the mayor of Rome, so that it can be displayed in the Italian capital ahead of the match next month.

As such, people planning on heading to see the final may well be tempted to book a few extra nights at one of the many Rome Hotels in order to get a close look at the silverware before it is fought for by two of the world’s most impressive football teams.

LateRooms.com has a wide range of hotels near Stadio Olimpico, which will be sure to please travelling football fans. Here fans heading to the Italian capital will be perfectly placed for visiting the city centre prior to attending the game.

Depending on what type of hotels are required there are numerous deals to be had even at this late stage.  LateRooms.com stock over 500 hotels in the city centre of Rome.

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Golf breaks are popular in Spain with many golfers renting a holiday villa in Spain and playing on the famous Spanish golf courses; Valderrama is one of them, located in the west limit on Costa del Sol, Valderrama brings many golfers staying in holiday cottages on Costa del Sol.

Apart from golf, there are many other reasons to visit Spain. Spain is rich with cultural heritage and it has a great offer of family friendly holiday destinations. However, for the avid golfer, nothing could make a Spain holiday better than playing the links at the world-renowned Valderrama golf course where during the last week hosted the Volvo Masters championship.

Sun lovers like to play golf in Andalucia and spoilt for choice with the number of golf courses and Spain golf accommodation available to them. Spain attracts golfers all the year round to play on what are regarded as some of the best golf courses in Europe.

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One of the best cheap holidays you can find in the United Kingdom is a camping vacation, and there’s little wonder why – it’s affordable, it’s easy, and it can be done in your local area or as far a field as you like.  Camping is a great way to introduce young children to outdoor activities such as starting and maintaining a camp-fire, collecting firewood, pitching a tent, cooking without electricity, and even how to identify wild foods which are safe for consumption.  Camping is also a brilliant way to spend time with one another away from the distractions of television, computers and game consoles – rather than watching TV, you and your family can play a game of cards, tell ghost stories or make sweet melted creations in the coals of the camp fire.  During the day you can explore the local area on foot or if you’re nearby water you can fish, swim or go for a sail or boat ride.  All this at minimal cost!

Another great way to spend your holiday time is by challenging yourself to reach new heights of achievement.  This may mean simply getting a bit more exercise in an enjoyable way, such as going for a walk through the forest or along the shore.  It may mean finding a mountain to climb, or a challenging hiking path to explore.  You may want to try sailing, or to practice your swimming skills, or even to have a go at abseiling or rock climbing!  One of the most popular outdoor activities to partake in within the United Kingdom is golf – and of course there are a number of multi-award winning golf courses spread all over the countryside which are ideal for such a hobby.  There are so many different activities you can try whilst holidaying in the great outdoors which would simply be impossible to do whilst cooped up in the city.  The best part about such activities is that you don’t necessarily have to camp-out in order do them – you can in fact stay in the comfort of a luxury hotel, providing it’s within striking distance to the outdoor location you’re planning to visit.

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