Down Under Answers' Travel Deals and Qantas Airways' Non-Stop Route from Dallas to Brisbane Making Holiday Travel to Australia More Accessible

BELLEVUE, Wash., Sept. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- For U.S. travelers looking for international alternatives to spending another bone-chilling winter in the States, the Southern States of Australia offer the best value for a warm-weather holiday vacation Down Under.  

Down Under Answers (http://www.duatravel.com) is expecting more travelers from Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and the Carolinas to take advantage of the company's new "Southern Splendor" (http://www.duatravel.com/south) vacation offerings as a result of Qantas Airways' recently launched non-stop from Dallas Forth Worth to Brisbane.

"The new route to Brisbane has essentially made it easier to access the southern states of Australia from the U.S.," explains Kirk Demeter, Down Under Answers President and CEO. "Before the Dallas to Brisbane route was introduced, travelers from the Midwest and Eastern U.S. would have to first fly to Los Angeles before boarding their onward flight to Australia. Now, travelers have a convenient international gateway from the U.S. that offers additional seating capacity to Australia to connect with flights to regional Australia."

The DUA "Southern Splendor" vacation packages include such getaways as a 12-night air and land inclusive vacation from $2,599 per person U.S.  

Demeter went on to say, "The Southern States of Australia are the most lush and scenic part of the country, and offer the greatest value and experiences for travelers. Packages like these with options for travel through much of the peak season are not often seen."

For more about Southern Splendors Vacation Packages and ideas visit http://www.duatravel.com/south.

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Prices are subject to currency fluctuations and seasonal surcharges. Advertised price reflects lowest season pricing. Add-on fares available from other U.S. cities. Seats/Rooms are limited and subject to availability at time of booking. A higher class of service may be offered as an alternative. U.S./foreign taxes/fees, including September 11th security fee, are not included, and are approximately U.S. $190-$250/person. Amendment fees and cancellation penalties apply.  

About Down Under Answers

Down Under Answers, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2012, is the recognized industry leader in vacation packages to Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Tahiti and the Cook Islands. The Bellevue, Washington-based tour operator offers a wide variety of travel package options ranging from escorted tours to self-drive vacations, adventure travel, island escapes, groups and special interest travel, as well as customized independent arrangements. The company has repeatedly been voted the "Best Travel Wholesaler" by Tourism Australia's Aussie Specialists and Tourism New Zealand's Kiwi Specialists as well as "Best Travel Wholesaler" by Australian Supplier Partners. For additional information, visit http://www.duatravel.com or call 800-889-1464.

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