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STA Travel launches Edge of the Earth space travel

It’s hard to imagine a bigger holiday blast than soaring 60,000 feet to the edge of the earth’s

atmosphere in a super-powered jet! The Edge of the Earth experience allows thrill-seekers to see the world from a perspective only a fortunate few will ever encounter.

Climb onto the highest mountain peak in Africa

For the ultimate natural high, this eight-day climb taking adventurers to Mt Kilimanjaro -

Africa’s loftiest peak, is up there with the best. And the hiking experience doesn't cost a mountain (pun intended) with student holiday provider STA Travel offering the Kilimanjaro Climb from just AUD $1,555*...

STA Travel voted Australasia’s Leading Travel Agency

STA Travel was voted Australasia’s leading travel agency for 2007 at the World Travel Awards

recently. The awards recognise excellence in all aspects of travel services including product range, customer service, company culture and technology... Find out more!

David Burns joins STA Travel

STA Travel is pleased to announce the appointment of David Burns to Managing Director of STA

Travel Aus/NZ. STA Travel will continue to transform its operations through new technology & the ability to offer services across all channels. Burns is most excited by the product offering available at STA Travel...

Your Trip Shouldn’t Cost the Earth – Should It?

STA Travel is the first travel agent in Australia to offer travellers the opportunity to voluntarily

offset their air travel carbon emissions. Partnering with Origin Energy, STA Travel customers can neutralise pollution caused by air travel through the Origin Energy Reduction Scheme, launched on Tuesday 20th March 2007.

Travel with a Difference

Travel makes a difference. Proving this are two Melbournians bound for different parts of the

world, in order to help change the lives of people and communities. Jess Young and Claire Coxon’s project ideas to help HIV sufferers in Kenya and Cambodian street children respectively, became a reality recently...

GEN Y AUSSIES TRAVEL AS FAR AS THE RESUME REACHES

A survey conducted by STA Travel found that what is well known as the 'Gap Year' is now taken at one of 3 life stages.

Over 25% of those surveyed have taken a gap year between university and work, and over 40% hope to take a gap year during their career...

5,000 People. 1 Fijian Island. 1Unique Tribe. A Tribe is wanted.

Imagine a tropical utopia, an ecological experiment created by people from around the globe.

Adventure Island, Fiji is searching for tribe members. 5,000 people are being given the chance to join a unique tribe and help build both an online and real-life eco-community.

The world leader in student, youth and independent travel, STA Travel, has unveiled a brand new global website complete

with International booking engine, online payment options, extensive product information, awesome travel deals and inspiration.

STA Travel was the proud winner of the 2005 ‘Best Services Retailer’ award,

presented by the National Retailers Association, as announced at the 2005 American Express Rewards for Excellence awards last Saturday night.