The Australian Capital Territory is a great place for an Australian luxury vacation. Full of history and beautiful sights to see, the ACT is not quite as famous as larger destinations such as Sydney, but it holds a unique and special charm that holidaymakers often have found endearing and special in its own right.

Consider the white sands of the beaches in Jervis Bay. As seaside experiences go, it is among the most iconic in the Australian repertoire. Beautiful shoreline, the ability to see or even swim with dolphins, crystal-clear waters for miles around and beachside food resorts all conspire to make it an indulgent, relaxing experience that is sure to rate among the best.

The city of Canberra is a particularly worthwhile stop as vacationers explore the ACT. Full of first-class accommodations, spectacular restaurants and plenty of culture to explore, the city is an excellent place to base an ACT vacation from. In particular, visitors are encouraged to visit the numerous museums and the Old Parliament house, where the history of the Australian government can be explored before a delicious lunchtime visit to a nearby café.

The countryside around Canberra and the rest of the ACT is, of course, worth a visit as well. Luxury vehicles can be had for ease of exploration, making the experience pass in complete comfort and control. Public parks and still more venues to enjoy the local cuisine are abundant, giving many choices in relaxation and indulgence for a visitor to the territory. The Hilltops district is especially recommended, being the ACT’s premier wine country; guests can sample the newest vintages to be bottled, getting a taste of the many reasons that Australia is becoming one of the world’s most respected winemaking power houses. There truly is something for everyone in the environs of the ACT.

Much of the fun in an Australian travel vacation is having an exciting event to travel to. In Canberra, the annual spring Floridae festival is just such an event, and well worth the journey. A celebration of the year’s first flowers blooming, Floridae is a combination agricultural meetup and party festival, and is Australia’s largest flower festival, bar none.

The flowerbeds at Canberra are carefully cultivated and maintained for consistency among the flowers, leading to the breathtaking phenomenon that all the flowers seem to bloom at once, as if on cue. Millions of blossoms come into being all together, showing off for the worldwide assemblage of guests and travelers in a display that has been described as breathtaking by many guests.

Marquees are set up with the history and culture of the Canberra flowerbeds and the festival as a whole, with exhibitions of both the current festival and photo galleries of past years on display for people to browse. There are events for younger visitors as well, with petting zoos set up for the young ones to meet and greet baby ducklings and other local wildlife.

Along with the main event, there’s the Floridae NightFest. Beginning at sundown for each of the five days of the Floridae, this is Canberra’s nightlife on full display. Food and wine both local and from across Australia are available at vendors’ booths and local restaurants, allowing for a variety of luxury tastes and experiences. The only trouble will be deciding when to stop, if a guest can bring himself to do so. Dances and night parties galore present themselves, allowing visitors to make fast friends and build memories that will last them long after their luxurious travel to Australia has come to an end.