Australia

“G’day mate! No Worries!” This ubiquitous greeting from the Land Down Under is also a succinct summary of the Aussie attitude. It is a country known for a chipper, upbeat, and playful approach to life, where everyone is a friend, and every day is meant to be enjoyed. Australia is both a modern sophisticate and a mystic ancient, with world-class coastal cities, bucolic hill country, pristine rainforests, and a vast ocher-tinged outback sacred to First Nations people.

Divers, boaters, and fishermen come to explore the waters of the world’s largest coral reef. Oenophiles are rewarded with 2,100 wineries in 65 regions that produce world-class vintages, while the continent’s culinary traditions have evolved from the stereotypical Vegemite toast and meat pies to a savory and innovative range of regional, international, and fusion cuisines.