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Our Insider’s Guide on Things to Do in Sydney

Sydney is an outdoor stage that comes alive in the sun. Yachts multiply on the harbor, joggers emerge along coastal paths, families throw down towels to settle on the beach or in the park, couples dine alfresco as wine bottles chill in ice buckets, and friends gather in beer gardens to laugh, drink and repeat until sunset. The things to do in Sydney simply multiply when the weather is at its best.

Now, more than ever, we do nearly everything outside. That’s where life looks good, feels good and smells good. The salty tickle of ocean spray on the sea breeze, the scent of eucalyptus trees and jacarandas bursting into purple blooms along suburban streets.

The sky and the light of Australia’s big sky seem different, more dazzling.

The sun is harsher, too. That’s why we’re sitting in the shade, under umbrellas. We’re wearing designer sunglasses and wide-brimmed hats. (If you travel to Australia, keep in mind that Aussies can spot a tourist by the baseball cap.)

Locals wait for what is known as a “southerly change,” a gust of strong, cooling wind that drops the temperature dramatically at the end of every day.

Discover Christmas Markets Along the Rhine and Danube Rivers

As the festive season approaches, the allure of exploring Europe's enchanting Christmas markets aboard a luxury river cruise becomes irresistible. With Travel of America, you’ve got an opportunity to indulge in a memorable holiday adventure that combines the magic of picture-perfect towns, the charm of traditional craftsmanship, and the luxury and comfort of floating through Europe’s most scenic waterways—the Rhine and Danube rivers.