How to Find Luxury Hotels in Adelaide, Australia

With more than 1.1 million residents, Adelaide is the most populous city in South Australia. Now the capitol of the South Australia region, the city has a fascinating history reaching back to its first inhabitants, the Kaurna Aborigines. Adelaide is a thriving metropolis known for its breathtaking architecture, white sandy beaches, extensive museums and vast national park. Although the city has established its own strong identify, you can still feel the influences of the earlier British occupation.

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Things You'll Need:

• Internet access
• Passport
• Computer

Discover Adelaide

1. Enjoy the fantastic Adelaide beaches. The beaches aren't just for soaking up the sun and splashing in the water, they're also great for whale watching.

2. Get in tune with nature with a trip to Belair National Park. The park can be accessed by car or train, and contains a great network of hiking trails. Playgrounds for children and historic buildings are also found in the park.

3. See the unexpected at Hahndorf. A delectable chocolate factory and fantastic shopping options await you in this charming German settlement located a few miles north of the city's center.

4. Visit in March for a wide variety of entertainment options. With the Clipsal 500 racing event, the Adelaide Fringe Festival, the Festival of Art and the World of Music Arts and Dance (WOMAD) occurring in March, you'll have plenty to see and do during this time of year.

Find Luxury Accommodations in Adelaide

5. To book accommodations, contact the Adelaide Marketing Team at 011 ([phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources, below).

6. Live like an Australian in a serviced apartment. Many cities in Australia offer short-term, serviced accommodations, and Adelaide is no exception. Typical amenities include full kitchens, spacious rooms and stellar views. Costs for a one-night stay range between $75 and $150.

7. Look to international hotel chains for good deals on luxury accommodations on the beach. Rooms in a luxury hotel average $200 per night, based on double occupancy.

8. Pamper yourself at a spa resort for an unforgettable vacation. Many upscale spa resorts even offer guests the use the hotel car free of charge. You'll spend around $250 per night in a hotel of this class.

9. Consider staying in the countryside for a unique trip. Accommodations in stately manors can be arranged for the price tag of $550 per night, including a hearty breakfast.

Tips & Warnings

• All phone numbers include the international prefix "011." When calling internationally but not from the United States or Canada, substitute that "011" with "00." All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.
• Tipping, whether in restaurants or hotels, is not mandatory. Most workers in the tourism industry do not expect tips. However, if you want to leave something extra to reward extraordinary service, an additional 10 percent is welcome.