| If you're feeling like you're a bit overwhelmed | | | | 1932. Built during the Great Depression, the bridge |
| with the pressures of the big city, it might be | | | | became a symbol of Sydney residents' (or |
| time to experience a big city without all the | | | | Sydneysiders) perseverance through tough times |
| stress. In Sydney, Australia the residents carry a | | | | and has become a focal point for many of the |
| unique laid-back lifestyle that seamlessly meshes | | | | city's huge celebrations, including the unforgettable |
| with the distinctive high style, ultra-modern, & | | | | Sydney New Year's Eve Party. In its current |
| eco-friendly surroundings. Home to the largest | | | | state, the bridge includes eight lanes of roadway |
| natural harbour in the world, Sydney experiences | | | | traffic, two railway tracks, a bike path, footpath, |
| an average of 300 days of sunshine, exudes a | | | | and the famous BridgeClimb, where you can take |
| friendly charm, and bursts with creative energy | | | | guided tours up to the very top of the bridge, at |
| (home to artists like AC/DC, INXS, & Natalia | | | | a height of 134 metres. |
| Imbruglia). Plus, the city is a frequent stop for | | | | Being a part of the largest natural harbour in the |
| international tours with acts such as The Police, | | | | world certainly has its charms, and one of |
| Elton John, The Killers, & Justin Timberlake. | | | | Sydney's greatest attractions is its natural beauty. |
| Discovered by the English in 1770, Sydney has | | | | Starting from the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens, |
| rapidly developed and established itself as an | | | | you can take a short 20 min. trip out to East |
| economic & financial powerhouse of the Southern | | | | Sydney where you'll find the picturesque Bondi |
| Hemisphere. Sydney was founded on immigration, | | | | Beach, famous for its plentiful year-round surf. |
| and to this day it is a very cosmopolitan city that | | | | Also, be sure not to miss Manly Beach, a long |
| features dizzying skyscrapers, an efficient Metro | | | | strip of beautiful sand just across from Sydney |
| Monorail, and the oldest continuously running | | | | Harbour on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. |
| airport in the world. To learn more about | | | | While in the North Harbour, be on the lookout for |
| Sydney's historical origins, explore the Australian | | | | the city's small warm weather penguins. After a |
| Museum, which includes a feature on the city's | | | | day on the beach, you can explore Sydney's |
| first inhabitants, the Aboriginals. As well, Sydney's | | | | exciting nightlife at King's Cross, Darling Harbour, |
| modern metropolis is full of fantastic shopping | | | | or The Rocks. |
| destinations such as Pitt Street Mall, The Galleries, | | | | If you're planning on exploring this fun city for |
| Sydney Central Plaza, & Centrepoint. Plus, | | | | yourself, considering staying at the Rydges World |
| Elizabeth, Castelreagh, and King Streets are | | | | Square Sydney, a relaxing hotel that is right in the |
| known for their distinctive high-end shops such as | | | | heart of the Central Business District. Formally the |
| Ralph Lauren Polo, Burberry, Chanel, and Tiffany's. | | | | Avillion Hotel Sydney, the Rydges World Square |
| However, apart from its modern city attractions, | | | | features doorstep-access to the World Square |
| Sydney is best known for its one-of-a-kind twin | | | | Monorail, connecting you to great city attractions |
| landmarks, the Opera House and the Harbour | | | | like Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, |
| Bridge. The Opera House is a world-renown | | | | Darling Harbour, Sydney Entertainment Center, |
| building that features five theatres, five rehearsal | | | | and the shopping and financial sectors of |
| studios, four restaurants, six bars, two main halls, | | | | downtown. Plus, the hotel is a great place to kick |
| and several souvenir shops. Built over 14 years in | | | | back after a day in the city, with high speed & |
| three separate stages, the Opera House's unique | | | | secure wireless internet access, fully-equipped |
| wind-sail design, location on the harbour | | | | fitness center, electronic safes, and cozy |
| waterfront, and state-of-the-art performance halls | | | | Dream© beds. On your next Sydney |
| have made it an iconic Sydney symbol across the | | | | vacation, stay like a Sydneysider at the Rydges |
| globe. | | | | World Square, an accommodation that embodies |
| The Sydney Harbour Bridge is the highest steel | | | | the friendly, laid-back charm of the city. |
| arch bridge in the world and was constructed in | | | | |