Australia
Already a must-visit destination thanks to its stunning coastlines, natural landscapes and cultural cities, Australia also hosts some amazing festivals!
One of the most eagerly awaited is Bluesfest in Byron Bay, which draws about 100,000 people every year around March and April. Boasting big-ticket names like Bob Dylan to Hozier, Paul Simon to Iggy Pop, this festival is a must for music-afficionados everywhere to celebrate Blues and Roots music from around the world.
Extend your stay to enjoy all that the Byron Bay area has to offer! Renowned for being a trendy location, Byron Bay welcomes culture and food lovers from all over. Notable experiences include kayaking in the Bay itself, diving with local marine life, or walking the Cape Byron Walking Track to the famous Cape Byron Lighthouse for spectacular coastline views, especially at sunrise. Get immersed in indigenous culture with a guided Aboriginal tour to experience the importance of sites like Nguthungulli (Julian Rocks) and Currenba (The Pass).
Las Vegas
Music and Las Vegas have become intrinsic with revolving residencies on The Strip including some of the biggest names in the arts and culture industry. Las Vegas also hosts Lovers & Friends festival, a one-day celebration of R&B and hip-hop in May, which in 2024 saw the likes of Janet Jackson, Usher, Lil Wayne, Mary J Blige perform. It’s certainly a magnet for some of the genre's favourites.
East of Las Vegas Strip, you will find the Sphere music and entertainment arena. Opened in late 2023, this immersive and innovative space has already paired with the legendary band U2 for 40 groundbreaking shows and other music bands. They promise many more surprises to come, so stay tuned!
Within day-tripping distance to Las Vegas is the stunning Nevada desert with natural wonders like the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, offering a hiking, swimming and boating oasis just 30 minutes away from The Strip. Red Rock Canyon, just 30 minutes away, is just as breathtaking as its Grand cousin and perfect for horseback riding and kayaking; while Valley of Fire State Park, around 50-
60 minutes by car, boasts America’s Pre-Columbian history with Native American petroglyphs between 2-4,000 years old!
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