Looking for a long weekend away, an easy stopover package, or some extra time in a destination you love? With our independent city breaks and short breaks your accommodation, transport and local guides are organised, so you can simply enjoy those places and experiences that are harder to arrange on your own. With less time, let someone else look after the logistics so you can get on with travelling.
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Sand Dune Safari in the UAE
Travelling through Dubai or Abu Dhabi? Enjoy a stopover with transfers arranged, a convenient handpicked hotel, time to explore the city and a thrilling desert safari.
Halong Bay Junk Cruise
Weave through the limestone karsts on a traditional junk boat. Kayak the bay and watch the sunset from the deck - a perfect addition to your tour of Vietnam.
Cape Leveque – an absolute pearler!
Travel Western Australia’s Dampier Peninsula where flame coloured cliffs meet turquoise waters, the pearling industry has deep roots, and a rich Indigenous heritage holds strong.
Stay a week…
Enjoy more time to go beyond the iconic. Sightsee the highlights of Rome and relax in the cafes, check out Big Ben and find the best high tea in London, or climb the Eiffel tower and sample plenty of baguettes and croissants in Paris.
Explore Kakadu National Park
Explore the incredible landscapes, discover the Aboriginal rock art, look out for the native wildlife and cruise the Yellow Water Billabong of Kakadu. Continue to Katherine Gorge, Litchfield National Park or Arnhem Land on your short break.
Recent Reviews What our clients are saying about their Short Break and City Break experiences
Wonderful Indian Pacific train journey across Australia Denise, QLD, Australia, Dec 2024
I travelled in a gold single cabin on the Indian Pacific train journey. Wonderful staff who are extremely helpful and friendly to the extent that when the air conditioning deteriorated in our dining car they went above and beyond and offered us 3 options of dining on the 2nd night: we could still eat in the extremely hot dining car; have room service ...read more in our rooms or the most popular option was "have a party in the lounge carriage": the staff brought out platters of everything on the dinner menu in bite sized portions, including servings of salad and vegetables, with normal whole servings of desserts.
The customer service manager for our 4 carriages arranged for the musician to perform an unscheduled set for us and she raided the Platinum bar and provided many bottles of Bollinger champagne. They well and truly created a party atmosphere - we didn't go hungry and the champagne flowed! All carriages were very clean and tidy, the food was fabulous - great variety, very good quality and great service. The bed was comfortable but I found the noise of the train made it difficult to sleep. I think as well as the chocolate that's placed on your bed each night they should also provide ear plugs.
A quick stop in Adelaide where I enjoyed the opportunity to visit Adelaide Central Markets. The Blue Mountains off train experience was great - skyway, cable car, the world's steepest passenger train and lunch. The evening stop in Kalgoorlie was a waste of time as we couldn't see anything in the dark. We got off the train some time after 9pm and didn't re-board till 12.50am! I hope to do another train journey in the future but will definitely source ear plugs!
Tasmania Adventure Lee , VIC, Australia, Nov 2024
A good mix of travellers from Australia, New Zealand, England, Germany, Austria and Mongolia. Saw and learned a lot about Tasmania's beautiful scenery and wildlife. Accommodation is average with no wifi in the room. Food was average. It was a "one-man show" meaning the tour guide was also the driver, therefore, missed out on his scenic commentary as ...read more he was driving and we limit ourselves asking him questions so that he may concentrate on his driving. The van was old and broke down. Did not get a replacement van till 12pm which means half a day wasted! Intrepid was thoughtful to treat us an "apology meal".
The Indian Pacific - Perth To Sydney Harry and Marg, ACT, Australia, Nov 2024
Fellow travelers were an interesting mix of Aussies and overseas. Food was satisfactory. Some commentary on the scenery would have made it more interesting. The staff were wonderful. Sleepless nights and required early mornings left us feeling very exhausted. We expected a smoother ride. Overall not value for money. Global Journeys as always were h ...read moreelpful.
The Ghan - Adelaide To Darwin Mark, Australia, Oct 2024
It was a wonderful trip, particularly when compared to the old narrow gauge Ghan that I traveled on some 50 years ago. A big, big change. I did fill in the survey supplied on the train and have already complimented our carriage hostess and the staff in general. Negatives was the breakfast at Marla which kept all the passengers in a restricted area ...read more (considering it was the Outback). I was denied walking 50 meters to get a side on shot of the locomotives (as I did with the old locomotives 50 years ago) and some German tourists were not happy in not being allowed to walk to the surrounding areas as it was regarded as "too dangerous". A little bit of overkill. That aside, a good trip with wonderful staff.
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