Sydney

By Travel & Leisure
March 16, 2010

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Sydney's ANZAC Bridge is one of the longest concrete cable-stayed bridges in the world.

For more information, see the Sydney Destination Guide.

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The waves are just right for surfing at Bondi Beach, whose name rhymes with the Aussie greeting “G’dye.” Grab your “cossie” (swimming “costume”) and take a surfing lesson with the experts at Let's Go Surfing.

For more information, see the Sydney Destination Guide.

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Be sure to book an executive Level Opera House View room at the Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay for vistas and Executive Lounge access.

For more information, see the Sydney Destination Guide.

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Breakfast at Bar Coluzzi, a communal affair in Sydney.

For more information, see the Sydney Destination Guide.

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Where should you go to experience the flavors of the Far East? Down Under. Peter Jon Lindberg puts his palate to work at raucous dim sum palaces, hushed sushi temples, a Thai restaurant that rivals any in Bangkok, and more.

For more information, see the Sydney Destination Guide.

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Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain for spectacular views of the Sydney Harbour.

For more information, see the Sydney Destination Guide.

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The Sydney Opera House with the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background.

For more information, see the Sydney Destination Guide.

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Sydney’s waterfront is where the city’s varied and distinctive flavors merge: the fresh sophistication of the Opera House, the rowdy saltiness of the quayside bars, the iconic beaches, the busy water traffic, and calm parks jutting out over the water.

For more information, see the Sydney Destination Guide.

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Leaving Sydney along the Sea Cliff Bridge, with the Tasman Sea below.

For more information, see the Sydney Destination Guide.

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Head north to explore Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

For more information, see the Sydney Destination Guide.

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