Canterbury vacations offer you the perfect blend of a city holiday with the chance to enjoy the coast and countryside as well. So you know that throughout your stay in this beautiful and ancient city there are going to be things for everyone to do which will keep them entertained.

Even for the youngest people in your vacation group you will find that they will have plenty to keep them amused. Along with some very beautiful but shingly beaches for them to play on there are plenty of good walking paths as well as beautiful beach side promenades for them to enjoy.

Just a long the coast from Canterbury is the small town of Herne Bay and here you will find a variety of different activities to keep the children in your group amused. On the seafront there is a play area containing trampolines and a mini golf course. Plus also, Herne Bay has a cinema and leisure centre as well so even if the weather takes a turn for the worse there is still plenty for one to do.

Another great place to visit during your time in Canterbury is Badger's Hill Farm and Cidery. Here you can not only get a chance to sample and buy some of the cider that the farm produces but there are other refreshments that one can enjoy in the farm shop. Also, it sells a large selection of homemade foods including pickles and preserves and local hand crafted gifts.

For the kids there is also a chance for them to spend some time feeding the animals. But here you will not only find sheep, pigs and cows but also wallabies, rheas and Patagonian Caveys as well.

A great way to see the city of Canterbury is by going on an historic river tour. This last for around 30 to 40 minutes and allow you to visit the small 13th Century Franciscan chapel on an island at the end of the city known as Greyfriars.

Then after spending time exploring the island you get back on the boat to head down towards the Cathedral itself. During the journey, you will pass by Eastbridge Hospital that was built in the 12th Century and under King's Bridge, which was built in 1134.

As you journey on down towards Canterbury Cathedral on either side you will see buildings dating back to the medieval period of this city's history. There is the Old Weavers House, The Kings Mill and an iron forge dating back to the times of Cromwell.

Once you have passed the Cathedral and the river offers you, some spectacular views of this imposing building you reach the final stop in the tour. You pass through the priories that were built by the Blackfriars (Dominican Monks) back in the 14th Century and end up at a site known as Abbots Mill. You then make your way back down river again to the point from which the tour began.

Certainly, Canterbury vacations will offer all members of your family something to do that they will enjoy and which will entertain them. However, you may find that you need to return to this city several more times to ensure that you have seen and done everything that you want.

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Planning your luxury Australia travel itinerary, why not consider the following 10 best things to do in Sydney Australia?

Australia is a vast continent where you can stroll on white sands, snorkel in blue waters, wander through green rainforest or drive across an endless red desert.

You can enjoy some of the Worlds best restaurants, wineries, galleries and shops. Or you can share Australians' love of sport - from a round of golf on a kangaroo-covered course to a seat at a fast-paced Aussie Rules football match

Here in no particular order are our top 10 things to do in Sydney Australia ...

1 - Take a thrilling scenic helicopter flight to the Blue Mountains. Stunning views of the City and Sydney Harbour, the Blue Mountains National Park and the spectacular Jamieson Valley all feature in this 45 minute ride before you are set down on top of the Blue Mountains to enjoy a gourmet barbeque lunch in secluded surroundings.

2 - Indulge in a City Sights Discovery tour, visiting the charming historic Rocks area, taking in Mrs Macquarie's Chair for an unrivalled view of Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and Bridge. Pause briefly for morning tea in the beautiful Sydney Harbour National Park before travelling onwards to South Head. After a short stroll along the cliff tops, continue to Bondi Beach and Centennial park before returning to Circular Quay.

3 - Sail the oceans blue for a cruise around Sydney Harbour under sail for a magnificent 2 hour personalised tour around one of the most beautiful harbours in the world.

4 - Visit the picturesque Hunter Valley to discover Australia's first wine region. Join your private winemaker for a tour of the distinctive wines in a private guided tasting at the best of the region's wineries. A gourmet lunch awaits you where you can enjoy great wines and gourmet dining in the Hunter Valley's best restaurant.

5 - Lunch at a genuine Australian working sheep and cattle station, where your hosts provide you with an insight into life on the land, showcasing the striking Australian bush and its unique wildlife. Return to Sydney with a twilight flight over Sydney Harbour.

6 - Treat yourself to a night at the opera at the Sydney Opera House. Upcoming performances of the Swan Lake ballet, Don McClean, Edward Scissorhands, The Clarke/Duke Project and Neil Sedaka, as well as classics like Ravel's Bolero, Stravinsky's Firebird and Don Giovanni.

7 - Enjoy Australian and international art exhibitions at the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Museum of Contemporary Art.

8 - Take in the natural history at the Sydney Aquarium and Taronga Park Zoo. The aquarium is one of the largest and most spectacular aquariums in the world. Journey through the rivers and oceans of Australia and be astounded by the diversity, whilst at Taronga Park Zoo find the critically endangered Booroolong Frogs, or the first Elephant pregnancy in Australasia, all within sight of Downtown Sydney. Whilst you are there, don't miss the Sky safari!

9 - Learn to catch the waves at Manly or Bondi Beach with surfing lessons designed to make you into the hottest "chic" on the beach.

10 - Visit an ancient Aboriginal site and outstanding lookouts of the Blue Mountains National Park. Examine rock formations and the quaint little village of Leura before heading to Katoomba and the magnificent Jamieson Valley and the renown Three Sisters.

I invite you to use these ideas to make the most of your luxury Australia travel and Sydney.

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