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Friday, December 24th, 2010

2010 Sydney New Year’s Eve

How will you Make Your Mark this New Year’s Eve?

Be one of the first in the world to mark the new decade as Sydney dazzles you with its world-class event and a spectacular Midnight Fireworks Display on Sydney Harbour.

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010

Australian Open

Our sister airline, Virgin Blue, is one of the sponsors of the 2011 Open, but that’s not the only reason we’re counting down the days to the big event. The world’s tennis superstars will take to the courts in Melbourne Park. Click here for more information or better yet book your Blue Holidays package here.

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Tuesday, December 21st, 2010

Behind the scenes at SSMF

In September we rocked LA’s Sunset Strip with Virgin America for SSMF and it was quite the event. From the huge crowds, to the amazing performances (Slash, Fergie & Smashing Pumpkins just to name drop a few), our fabulous Fly Girls and VIP party and the Andaz, we caught it all. Read more »

Thursday, November 25th, 2010

Spirits and Spice (LAX)

Seasonal cocktails (like gingerbread apple martinis), cider, eggnog and cookies will be served throughout December from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. at the famed Millennium Biltmore Hotel. On Wednesdays, live jazz performances liven up the joint from 4–7 p.m. For a little more refinement, winter afternoon tea, sandwiches, scones and desserts will be served Wednesday–Sunday from 2–5 p.m.

Thursday, November 25th, 2010

Sydney Festival

2011 will kick off with a bang thanks to Australia’s largest summer festival, the Sydney Festival, bringing together music, theatre, art, film and fun across the city for three fabulous weeks.

From the high profile, John Malkovich starring as Casanova in The Giacomo Variations, to the free this is one event you aren’t going to want to miss.

Click here for more event information.

Thursday, November 25th, 2010

Australian Open 2011 (MEL)

Our sister airline, Virgin Blue, is one of the sponsors of the event, but that’s not the only reason we’re excited. The amazing entertainment showcase that is the Australian Open is something we love to behold. Mixing world class tennis with world class entertainment, facilities and technology. An energetic sporting carnival, that blends the fun and enjoyment of tennis with social and cultural attributes that celebrate Australia’s iconic love of the great outdoors and fun in the sun. Click here to learn more or better yet click here to join us and book your Australian Open Blue Holiday.

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Thursday, November 25th, 2010

V Australia Listed Among the World’s Best Airline Amenity Kits

News.com.au revealed their picks for World’s Best Airline Amenity Kits & guess who made the cut– yours truly. We’re pretty flattered to be listed among the luxury elite. After all, it was our International Business kit that was stacked up against the other carrier’s first class swag. Read more »

Monday, November 22nd, 2010

Los Angeles: Stay through the weekend – quick getaways from the city

Los Angeles in a good light

The Los Angeles metropolitan area is so huge and interesting that you’d never run out of things to do nearby, but it can also be nice to combine your city trip with a totally different flavor in the same area. Fortunately, there are many great choices that are all within a 2-hour drive (traffic permitting) of the city centre. Read more »

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

Historic Hollywood – 6 Landmarks you can still visit

Hollywood Blvd 03.04.2007

Los Angeles’s world famous district of Hollywood can be difficult for tourists unless they know what to expect and where to look. The name itself tends to conjure up a land teaming with movie stars and luxury hotels, but the reality is that Hollywood continues to be a working town, and almost all of that work goes on behind closed doors, so the city itself can look unremarkable to the casual observer. Read more »

Thursday, October 14th, 2010

Crave Sydney

Crave Sydney International Food Festival is an annual celebration of Sydney’s cultural and outdoor lifestyle that takes place throughout October. Locals will get the opportunity to take in parts of the city they’ve never seen before, while tourists will feel at home in an international city full of great experiences.

There are multiple events as part of Crave Sydney International Food Festival: some established, others brand new and some free. Whether it’s breakfast on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, discovering art in unusual nooks and crannies, or travelling to islands not usually open to the public, make sure you get outside for some October fun.