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Destinations is a brand new addition to MixFm’s weekend. Covering the hottest holiday spots and the most thrilling travel experiences around the world, this is an exciting adventure that begins every Saturday from 9am.
Hosted by Ed Phillips, we’ll reveal surprising facts about the world’s most popular tourist attractions, try out some of the wildest beauty treatments from around the globe and tantalise your tastebuds inside the best restaurants on the planet with dishes that will have you reaching for your passport!
Our travel reporters are experts in everything from bargain family funspots to luxurious international cruising. If you want to know which city is the best for a romantic proposal or where to find the world’s most vibrant cuisine, we’ll take you there.
Explore a new city, introduce yourself to foreign customs and wake up in a new destination as MixFm creates the soundtrack to your journey - every Saturday from 9am.
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...Destinations each Saturday from 9:00am - 10:00am on the MixFm Network around Australia.
You can also listen to the show at anytime via the podcasts below.
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Gold Coast |
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This week on the Destinations podcast, with Ed Phillips, we’re taking a trip to the Gold Coast In sunny Queensland, and discover why it’s so popular, with so much to see and do there. It’s also very accessible and affordable. It’s also the perfect place for many Aussies to take a short local holiday break – to recharge the batteries for good health, and keep us functioning at our very best – at work, rest and play. We join local identity – weatherman and fisherman – Paul Burt, who gives us a real locals viewpoint on making the most of a holiday on the Gold Coast. With theme parks, beaches and so much more - the hardest part is choosing which one to check out first. Getaway’s Dermott Brereton also pops in with some of his favourite great Australian Holiday destinations. All this, and more, this week on Destinations.
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P&O Cruises |
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This week on Destinations, with Ed Phillips – a very special show on board P & O’s newest luxury cruise liner – the Pacific Jewel. We get to check out this grand lady of the sea, in between her cruises around the South Pacific islands, Australia and New Zealand.
We chat to the Big Bosses to find out what makes this Jewel a real Gem… there’s amazing circus acts, fitness facilities and pampering facilities – including a unique diamond facial.
For the food buffs – we catch up with Luke Mangan at his new restaurant venture Salt Grill, that’s on board the Pacific Jewel – it’s the first floating restaurant by an Aussie celebrity chef.
A very different show this week, to give a great insight to what life on board a cruise holiday is all about.
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California |
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Check out our Destinations Podcast this week –with Ed Phillips and with just a couple of weeks away to the 82nd annual Academy Awards – in Hollywood, Los Angeles, we’re getting in to Oscars fever. It’s timely then to check out the best holiday spots of California, to soak up some of the film industry’s “night of nights” glamour in the United States.
Of course, California is so much more than just Hollywood. There’s also impressive snow country and ski slopes – less than six hours from L.A. Then there’s the extensive wine region, nearby in The Napa Valley – not far from the bright lights of L.A. and San Francisco. I hear the Cabernets are particularly good! So join us on Destinations for a spotlight on California
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South Africa |
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Check out our Destinations Podcast this week – with a focus on the adventure capital of the world - South Africa. We’ll visit the stunning coastal city of Cape Town that’s surrounded by ocean on one side, and the world famous Table Mountain on the other. We’ll also go on Safari to the highly acclaimed Kruger National Park to get up close and personal with lions, leopards, elephants and rhinos. Volunteer Tourism is on the rise – and we find out why holidaymakers are seeking out these adventures. Finally, for Valentine’s Day weekend, we thought we’d tell the brave and daring about a special Mile High Club for the more amorous travellers among us.
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Club Med |
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This week on Destinations we take a look at Club Med. With 25 destinations, 80 unique resorts and 5 styles of holidays to choose from, Club Med is a care free holiday option for families, couples, groups and singles. Tracey Spicer visits Club Med Marrakesh, Morocco, where her children get a taste of the local traditional cuisine, and meet other kids from around the world. Brian Crisp sips wine by beautiful white sandy beaches at Club Med on Bin Tan Island, just an hour from Singapore. And Dermott Brereton walks us through his favourite Getaways!
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Arabian Peninsula |
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Grab our podcast to find where the celebrities travel as we explore St Barths, Barbados and a tiny fishing village in England where Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart celebrated New Year’s Eve. It’s wall to wall stars in Abu Dhabi where Escape Editor Brian Crisp took in the Formula 1 Grand Prix and in neighbouring Oman, travel reporter Sam Thomson tells us how to feel like Lawrence of Arabia with a little bit of luxury.
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Sabah |
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Explore the wonders of Sabah as host Ed Phillips guides you through tropical jungles and mountain peaks, as we spy on Sabah’s native wildlife. Joined by special guests Shelly Horton and Project Runway’s Henry Roth, discover the natural wonders of Sabah, and find out how to dress for an upgrade at the airport. This is an unforgettable Destinations not to be missed.
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International Cruising |
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It’s time to set sail on Destinations! Join Ed Phillips, as he takes you on a cruise through the icy waters of Alaska, then go dog sledding with Jamie Malcolm and find out the best advice for first time cruisers from Tracey Spicer. But, if it’s a menu you’d rather be cruising, Matt Preston has your guide to the world’s best foods worth the flight.
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Arabian Peninsula |
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Meander the markets in Abu Dhabi, cruise past spinner dolphins off the coast of Oman and sleep beneath a thousand stars and towering sand dunes as Ed Phillips is your tour guide through the Arabian Peninsula. With special guests Tracey Spicer and Jason Dundas, this is one Destination you really won’t want to miss!
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South Australia |
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Pack your bags we’re off to the Great Australian Bight where you can whip up Michelin star food and bottle Penfold’s best. Ed finds out why it’s time to use that annual leave before you lose it, and if retail therapy’s what you need, Henry Roth is going to reveal the world’s best shopping destinations.
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Tasmania |
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On Destinations this week, Ed is taking time out in Tasmania where Greg Barton will guide you through the Tamar Valley. And to ensure you have plenty of spending money on your next trip, we’ll reveal Effie Zahos’ top travel saving tips. Plus, Dr Adam Fraser explains why you deserve a holiday.
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Hong Kong |
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Forrest Gump’s famous shrimp, playful pandas and smooth sailing to some of the world’s best shopping – you’ll get to sample it all when Ed Phillips makes Hong Kong this week’s destination. Plus, Australia’s favourite food critic Matt Preston tastes his way through a menu of bizarre international cuisines and we’ve got the best holiday deals from Harvey World Travel.
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Melbourne |
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Vintage fashion, chocolate martinis and Tom and Katie's favourite Broadway show that you can see right now. It's another massive week of Destinations as we check out Melbourne's best night spots and score travel tips from Getaway's Kelly Landry.
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Singapore |
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Six star dining, a completely organic beauty treatment and the best places in the world to pop the question. Ed Phillips hits Singapore and more with travel reporter Gorgi Quill and Getaway's Jason Dundas.
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