Broadbeach is one of the fastest growing resort style shopping areas on the Gold Coast and has three major shopping areas; Pacific Fair, Oasis on Broadbeach, and the Pan Pacific and Conrad International Hotels - which are linked across the Gold Coast highway by monorail. The Cascade Water Gardens offer visitors an ideal picnic spot with free electric barbecues, children's playground, canal fishing and band rotunda - which offers free entertainment on the first Sunday of every month.

Canberra, the capital city of Australia, is a hidden gem that often surprises travelers with its rich blend of culture, history, and natural beauty. Designed by American architects Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin, Canberra is a city thoughtfully crafted around Lake Burley Griffin, which offers picturesque views and serene walks. Unlike many cities, it is home to a vast population of kangaroos, which are often spotted hopping around suburban areas and parklands.

Pantanal, located on Brazil's western border, is a largely untouched paradise of savannah lowlands, seasonal wetlands and rich forested areas.

Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, is a city where tradition and modern life meet in unexpected ways. Streets are lined with traditional Bhutanese architecture, colorful prayer flags, and shops selling handicrafts, while government offices and modern facilities operate alongside centuries-old temples.

A picturesque mosaic of unique plant and animal habitats, rainforests, national parks, mountains, rivers, lakes and beautiful waterfalls, combined with some of Australia's richest agricultural lands and charming small "picture postcard" townships - all just a one hour drive from Cairns.