Broome, Australia

If your idea of a perfect holiday is swimming in clear waters and watching magnificent sunsets at the close of the day, visit Broome. Partake of the beautiful surroundings and become one with nature.

Located at the extreme north of the state, Broome can be reached by flight from Perth in two and a half hours. It is an amalgamation of vibrant colours from the red orange cliffs to the turquoise blue waters. Choose from several plush resorts and resorts located here. The budget traveller can tale a pick of hostels.

Visit Broome's Cable Beach, a stretch of sun-kissed sand and clear waters. Watch the sun set from here on a pleasantly humid night. Listen to how the town’s diversity came about when pearl divers came in from Malay, Japan and the Phillipines in search of good fortune. Or go to Gantheaume Point and see the dinosaur footprints there said to be over 130 million years old.

Broome has become a home to a lot of writers, musicians and artists as it brings out the best in them. Personally observe the culture of Broome pearls at local pearl farms. South Sea pearls are very much in demand the world over. Take home one or two pearls as a remembrance of your holiday there. You will find many pearl showrooms in Chinatown besides cafes, galleries and shops.

Don’t forget to see the Staircase to the Moon, another of Broome's natural assets. During the months of March to October, for three days subsequent to the full moon, reflections over shimmering mudflats produce a striking semblance of a silver staircase.

Broome pledges to give you a holiday experience unlike any other. So, book ahead, especially in winter!