Cook Island Dive Site

Lying close to shore off Fingal Head in the Pacific Ocean, Cook Island is an accessible and appealing dive site on the Gold Coast. Hard and soft corals cover the bottom in some areas; in others boulders form walls and caves descending to the sandy sea floor. You'll find an interesting mix of reef and pelagic fish; pufferfish, gropers, surgeonfish, anemonefish, leatherjackets, parrotfish, trevally, bullseyes and sweetlips. Macro-photographers will find plenty of subjects. Stingrays, turtles, wobbegongs and blind sharks, Leopard sharks abound in summer.

Coolangatta Sands Hostel

Brilliantly located in the heart of Coolangatta with world famous surfing beaches directly across the road and five minutes away from the Gold Coast airport, Coolangatta Sands Hostel is a surfers dream. We are the closest hostel on the Gold Coast to the beach. Our new hostel boasts beautiful new facilities, a backpackers night club, cocktail bar, top quality restaurant and sports bar. It is a perfect hostel for anyone keen to chill out, surf, take on the beautiful beaches of Coolangatta, Wine & Dine in some of the leading restaurants on the Gold Coast or just enjoy the great view of Kirra Point whilst relaxing on the day beds upstairs on the hostel balcony. Dont wait!! Book now!!A brand new 111-bed backpacker hostel offering all the mod cons as well as a secure and safe environment for international travelers.The Sands Hostel facilities and features include111 King Size Single Bunk Beds, Male, female or mixed rooms available, all rooms are air conditioned, secure electronic card access, classic Queenslander balcony with day beds and outdoor heating over looking Kirra Point, modern communal kitchen, bathrooms and laundry, Internet Caf with wireless access, backpack lockers with a built in power point for you to charge your IPod, Camera or Phone, Backpackers discount menu in the Kirrabelle Restaurant, reception & tour desk, ATM facilities, table tennis, pool table, Fussball table.Some of the local attractions include:100 meters from the World's famous surf breaks The Superbank and Kirra PointFree Entry to the backpacker night clubDive at the beautiful Cook Island Marine Park Whale Watching from June to October 10 min from Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary 40 min drive to Mt Warning, Springbrook and Lamington National Parks 30 min drive from the Gold Coast theme parks, Movieworld, Dreamworld, Seaworld and Wet`n`Wild.

La Manual Alpargatera

Bagnolet

Cimetiere du Pere-Lachaise

Paris's largest (44 ha/100 ac) and most beautiful cemetery, named after Louis XIV's confessor, Père La Chaise, was laid out in 1804 on land belonging to the Jesuits. It contains the grave of the last Communards, who were shot here against the Mur des Fédérés in 1871, and a memorial to those who died in Nazi concentration camps. Among the many famous people buried here are Molière (Jean-Baptiste Poquelin), Jean de La Fontaine, Honoré Balzac, Marcel Proust, Gérard de Nerval, Eugène Delacroix, Frédéric Chopin, Oscar Wilde, Guillaume Apollinaire, Alfred de Musset, Jean-Louis David, Dr Guillotin (inventor of the guillotine), Edith Piaf, Colette, Gertrude Stein, Max Ernst, Paul Eluard, Modigliani, Maria Callas, Jim Morrison, Serge Gainsbourg, ... More > Simone Signoret and Yves Montand. To the east of the Avenue Principale is the old Jewish part of the cemetery, with the graves of Camille Pissaro, Rothschild and Singer. A plan with a list of the graves can be obtained at the entrance.< LessHobbies & Activities category: Cemetery;  Historic site

Cacao et Chocolat

Moulin Rouge

St. Christopher's Paris

Paris is home to our brand new, purpose built, 300 bed hostel. Our St Christophers base is just two stops on the Metro from Montmartre and Gare du Nord. This is the most modern Backpackers Hostel in Paris and weve kitted it out with the best tours, packages and facilities for the best, most clued up backpackers in Paris.This is the benchmark for a new generation of hostels - so when you stay with us, be prepared for the time of your life. Theres going to be live music and great parties in our Belushis Bar. We have free Wi-Fi and fantastic views as seen in the visually tantalising film Amlie. Theres also something a little special for the ladies because weve brought our successful female only floor to Paris the Oasis. Here you can escape the boys, enjoy a few extra creature comforts and hit the Streets of Paris, looking human again.BE AMONG THE FIRST BACKPACKERS TO STAY WITH US WHEN YOU BOOK NOW!Please note that we do provide linen, but remember to bring your own towel. Breakfast is free of charge. There are large storage lockers in the rooms, just bring your own padlock for security. The hostel also provides daytime luggage storage free of charge so you can go explore the beautiful Paris.Also...be one of the first to try out our newly refurbished Sauna Room!!! free of charge with a small security deposit.Check out time is 10.30 am, Check in time is 2pm.For any groups over 2 please contact the hostel directly as we cannot guarantee all members can share the same room***Please note that we do not allow under 18's to stay in this hostel***

Paris

Paris is known for its famous buildings and works of art, its chic fashion scene and its modern literary, artistic, and intellectual ideals, and is a must for anyone wishing to experience the best of both contemporary and age old European culture. If you have limited time, make sure to go to the area north of the river, the Rive Droite, to see the tree-lined Avenue des Champs Elysees, running west from the Arc de Triomphe. East of the avenue is the Musee du Louvre, the Centre Georges Pompidou and a lively district of museums, shops, markets and restaurants. Immediately south of the Pompidou Centre on the Ile de la Cite is Notre Dame Cathedral. If you still have time, head west along the river and you will find the city’s trademark, the Eiffel Tower. If you are intrigued by Paris’ famous academic, artistic and intellectual enclave, the Saint Germain de Pres and Montparnasse districts are located just to the east. 

Musée du Louvre

Located in Paris, the Louvre is one of the largest palaces in the world and, as a former residence of the kings of France, one of the most illustrious. It exemplifies traditional French architecture since the Renaissance, and it houses a magnificent collection of ancient and Western art.

Athens Backpackers

Athens most famous Australian owned and run Hostel with a LOCATION rating consistently over 97% on all the major internet booking engines has a focus on YOU meeting people and socializing. You'll love Athens Backpackers24Hr Reception, Check In time 1.30pm* No hidden charges (FREE credit cards, FREE breakfast FREE tea.coffee all day FREE cinema, FREE night tours)* choice of big airy dorms, or beautiful new private apartments * staff that make sure you get the best out of your stay in Athens * great tours out of Athens or around at backpacker prices (see below)* the best location - right beside the classical centre in a quality area ( no dodgy backstreets) There is a reason we have a 98% rating for location!!!* clean, professionally managed hostel, beds always clean, showers always hot* en-suites and privates to all roomsHot Summer Nights...On the RoofTop Bar, you 'll get the coldest, cheapest beer in Athens, AB's famous Sheesha Bar with authentic Arabic Sheesha , Coca Cola, Vanilla, Apple, Sweet Melon and Coconut every night. And the best view of the Acropolis as the sun sets.Remember Happy Hour is every night from 7-8 and Half price Cocktails Mojitos, Parthenon Passions 1 euro Icey Pints and free shots.Having a great time in Athenscities can be hard to discover, we make sure you get what you want out of your stay, by organising parties to meet people, orientation walking tours and just personal helpCOMPUTERS, LAUNDROMAT, COMMUNAL KITCHEN etc, we've got all the servicesSave money at Backpackers, use our fully stocked kitchens to cook lunch and dinner (condiments, spices, pasta, rice and other dry goods free) and your stay in Athens will halve in price.How to get here Take the metro to the Acropolis, exit to Ath,Diachou St, walk 30 metres, turn your 1st left and you're there.Or walk down Vas Amalias Ave from Syntagma Square as it turns into Syngrou Ave go right into Dionysiou Areopagitou (the marble walkway almost opposite from the pillars of Hadrians Arch) and second left into Makri St (approx 7-10 min walk from Syntagma Square).2 minute walk to the Acropolis2 minute walk to the Plaka5 minute walk to the National Gardens1 minute walk Hadrians Arch2 minute walk Temple of Zeus10 minute subway to National Archaeological Mus15 minute walk Lycabettus Hill20 minute tram to beach20 minute train to Pirreaus PortOur Cancellation PolicyALL CANCELLATIONS need to be received in writing and responded to 24 hours prior to our 1.30pm check in time. Cancellations only through email to info@backpackers.gr .

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