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Australia has long been a popular holiday destination for us Brits, and with all that warmth and beauty it’s an ideal place to visit if you’re looking for a romantic chilled out break. Oz has so much to offer and if you’re looking to backpack or stay in style, the same sights and destinations will appeal to all travellers with a sense of adventure. Sydney Sydney is the largest city in Australia and has a very American feel about it, from the road layouts to the soaring skyscrapers, definitely one of the top cities in the world and one of the most romantic with all the local natural beauty and beaches. The city is clean and stylish, with a mixture of coast and inland living. There are so many places to visit, popular districts include Kings Cross and the Harbour. The Blue Mountains can be reached within a few hours from Sydney and really offer some beautiful scenery. For many though, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House are the first ports of call. Boat trips can be taken to Manley Beach which is a beach bums paradise, or for the surfer enthusiasts Bondi is the perfect holiday destination with bars and restaurants lining the seafront. It’s very clean these days too! Melbourne Often considered the more fashionable and bohemian city than Sydney, Melbourne has a very European feel to it and is the perfect get-away for couples looking to relax and fall in love. The city has more old Victorian style buildings and an array of skyscrapers including an enormous viewing tower (similar to Sydney). Music and nightlife in Melbourne is brilliant, exciting and fast paced. There are some great quirky bars around Fitzroy and the city centre. Melbourne is the gateway to the Great Ocean Road and Grampian Mountains so a trip along this famous route is essential. Melbourne can be a romantic city too, with cosy Italian restaurants and eateries. East Coast If you’re after some quiet beaches and surf then Australia’s East Coast really has it all. From the Gold Coast holiday resorts to the Sunshine Coast, the city of Brisbane, Fraser Island’s stunning beaches and lakes, Cairns and Port Douglas, this side of Australia is truly a mine of golden beaches and sandy shores just waiting to be explored. It’s not just sand and sea here though, you can find immense rain-forests with tropical flora and fauna, such as Daintree National Park, the sunsets here are incredible and offer lovers some of the romantic...

UK women prefer sex to flowers on Valentine’s Day

For all those guys stressing out about what kind of last minute flowers to get their partners on Valentine’s Day; there is some great news. A recent poll from Play Kinky has shown that more women would prefer to have sex on that special night than receive flowers. That’s right, fellas; no need to go through the hassle of digging through the left over flowers when you can go home and climb right into bed. Of course, Play Kinky is a lingerie and sex toy company so their findings might be a tiny bit biased. You also have to realize that the results were beyond being a little close with 28% of women looking for sex and 26% preferring to have flowers. Now, this doesn’t even come close to the fact that 53% of men in the poll would prefer a night in bed versus dining out for Valentine’s Day. But then, who wouldn’t prefer to stay in for a romantic night when you consider Valentine’s Day is the second busiest restaurant day in existence? Still, it seems that an emotional commitment is gaining ground over an impersonal gift, and that isn’t too bad. One of the biggest surprises to come from this poll is the age range of the people participating. Once you realize that 30% of those aged 55 to 64 preferred a romantic evening in the bedroom and 37% for married couples; you can see that sex isn’t just for the single youngsters in the world anymore. This is especially true for those that have been married for a long time as 59% think they are with the best lovers they have ever had in their entire lives. It just goes to show you that even on special occasions like Valentine’s Day, there are no rules in how you should experience it. Obviously, you shouldn’t think that just because 28% of women in this poll preferred sex to flowers that you shouldn’t at least attempt to get her a nice gift. You can almost guarantee that if 28% preferred sex then at least 50% would prefer sex after getting something special for this one day of the year. Imagine how great it would be in the bedroom if you did find her that one thing she has always wanted, or at least something that showed her how romantic you can be at the right moment. Women love the emotional connection that they can get at this time of the year and, when it goes their way,...