Just Luxe compiled a list of the world’s sexiest beaches, and it didn’t surprise us at Rainbow Tourism HQ in Sydney, that Bondi Beach made the cut.

One of Australia’s most well-known swimming beaches, Bondi, and its larger-than-life surfing waves, attract thousands of people year-round.  Everyone from backpackers to billionaires take to the golden sands of this beautiful beach to walk, jog, or just soak up the sun.

At opposite ends, there are places for topless sunbathing and an exercise area (both favourites of LGBTs for cruising and relaxing), Bondi is an internationally renowned holiday destination.

The beach is especially crowded for Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s celebrations, but if you don’t mind crowds, you can find a spot to throw your rainbow towel and camp for the day at this sexy beach.

Read more about how Bondi sizzles in summer, sparkles in winter on RainbowTourism.com.au.

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The Australian way of life is one that is tied to the sea in many aspects and because of that, Aussies love their sporting events to involve the water as much as possible. But, no greater passion exists than that of surfing, and this August 10-23 make your way to beautiful Port Macquarie and partake in the annual Australian Surf Festival.

Australian Surf Titles have been held for the past 39 years and are the longest running surf event in Australia. The Australian Surf Festival combines the Australian Longboard Titles, the Australian Surfmasters Titles and the Australian Stand Up Paddle Titles that all come together to show off and celebrate this unique aspect of the Australian way of life.

Rainbow Tourism loves all things Aussie and invites you to come check out this great land and way of life by showing you some of the best places to stay and play from shore to shore!

Perisher, Australia’s premiere ski destination, hosted this event for the first time last year and it was so popular, that they have brought the music back to let it echo through the mountains. So, if you got 4 free days to kick back, relax and celebrate fresh mountain air and good music than the Snowy Mountains of Music event is just right for you!

Rainbow Tourism loves to show off the best and brightest that Australia has to offer rain, snow or shine! So, check out our web page and find some of the best places to stay and play in the Snowy Mountains!

Spectacular view of Hobart from the top of  Mount Wellington by @lukegough #DARKMOFO

The spotlight continues to shine on Tasmania’s South.  Captial city Hobart recently was named the ‘Best Weekend Away’ at the 2013 Australian Gourmet Traveller travel awards dinner.  Earlier, accolades came from Lonely Planet when it listed Hobart in its “Top 10 Cities to Visit in 2013.”

According to both media, Hobart is not short of pilgrimage-worthy accommodation, attractions and events.  If you’re in Hobart this winter, prepare to be rewarded with several events.

With just 48 hours in Hobart you can experience the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), which was crowned ‘Best Cultural Attraction” as well as ‘Standout Australian Travel Experience’ in the same travel awards show.

If you go between 13-23 June, you can be blown away by Dark Mofo. It is a project of MONA that celebrates the dark through large-scale public art, music, light and noise.

The Festival of Voices, with its famous blazing bonfire, runs from 5-14 July.

TAS Pride puts on a great big party called the Queens Ball every year, this year on 9 June.

When you book a weekend getaway or longer trip, you’ll to discover why Hobart is on everyone’s lips and capturing hearts and minds of  LGBT travelers and unique event goers.

Dark Mofo   13-23 June

Festival of Voices   5-14 July

Queens Ball  9 June

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Too often in the shadow of other capital cities with large LGBT communities, Darwin is a balmy, tropical city with a chilled-out vibe and a growing tourism destination buzz.

It will garner more fame after playing host to the AsiaPacific Outgames next year.

As a gay or lesbian solo traveler  or couple looking for somewhere different, would you choose Darwin?  The Northern Territory may be the trip ticket.

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Strap yourself in for the ride of your life at Tasmania’s biggest dance and costume party! On 9 June, TasPride’s Queens’ Ball theme is “50 SHADES OF GAY.”

Apparently, this is your chance to be over the top outrageous, downright filthy and insanely hot – because there are great prizes for the best costumes of the night.

The venue for this year’s ball is the Hotel Soho in South Hobart, and tickets are only $20 TasPride members, which includes entry to the after party at Flamingo’s Bar.

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The 5th Frosty Fruits Ski Trip, Australia’s premium Gay and Lesbian Ski Week, kicks off on Friday 26th July. The team at Points of Difference, the folks behind the annual Frosty Fruits Ski Trip (FFST), are back with another program of on and off snow events that make this so much more than just a trip to the ski slopes.

Adding to the attraction is the stunning on-mountain, ski-in/ski-out accommodation at Hotham Alpine Resort, Australia’s highest alpine village.

With several ways of getting to Mount Hotham, the question of where to head for this year’s winter holiday just got easier. There are direct flights to Hotham from Sydney, self drive and ‘park and ride options’, as well as direct bus services from Melbourne, Sydney and Albury.

The deadline to book early bird rates is 7 June.

Grab your 4-day Short Stay Package: It includes 4-day lift ticket, 4-days accommodation, all events and activities, plus meals, from $1,620 per person. 

On a budget? Check out our Welcome Budget Pass for just $915 pp

Want longer? Grab a 8-day Long Stay Package!

Need transport? The Hotham Bus runs gaily to the snow with return fares starting ex-Melbourne from $144 or ex-Sydney from $218 and includes resort gate fees. Of course you can also fly direct from Sydney Airport with QantasLink. It really is ski-in/ski-out!

For full details, check out the Frosty Fruits Ski Trip pages and the new map to this event!

Website: pointsofdifference.com/FFST

Only a few cabins remaining for this year on the Kimberley Coastal Expeditions – and they’re discounted 25% if you call this Rainbow Tourism Accredited operator now.

Itinerary options for 2013 include 8 Day Southern Quest Cruise/Fly or 8 Day Southern Quest Fly/Cruise.

May 10-16, 2014 is going to be an unforgettable week in the beautiful, Outback city of Darwin, as LGBTI sports enthusiasts from around the world flock to support the 3rd Asia Pacific Outgames.

Basing itself along the fringes of the vast Northern Territory, this event is aimed to show off pride and community support through the unifying nature of sport. Representatives from multiple countries and around Australia will be on hand to swing, kick, run and swim their way to regional sporting supremacy! Early bird registration ends August 8, so get in now to secure your spot and partake in this truly unique LGBTI event.

Rainbow Tourism strives to bring you the best events happening across Australia – so, keep in touch and be sure to check out all that great LGBTI places to stay and play on our website!

Hosting some of London’s hottest up and coming DJs and with specially themed shows going on throughout the night, this event is sure to be a welcomed reprieve to Winter as the heat rises with each an every beat of the music.

Rainbow Tourism loves to keep you up-to-date with the latest dance parties happening around the globe. So, keep in touch often and see where the rhythm leads you next!