Sydney is Australia's largest and most cosmopolitan city—and with its stunning setting and perfect climate, it's surely one of the world's most glamorous. On the must-do list: Take a Harbour Cruise, climb the Harbour Bridge (if you dare), check out the Opera House, and visit the museums and shops of Darling Harbour. Got more time? Make the drive to Bondi Beach.

This intimate, elegant hotel, designed in the style of a 19th-century colonial mansion, is the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring the sights of Sydney. Take a dip in the 65-foot pool with fiber-optic lighting that captures the stars of the Southern Hemisphere, sip a cocktail or take tea in the Globe Bar, or banish jet lag with a Flight Reviver Massage in the Spa.
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Smartvisit indeed: This nifty card lets you see many of the area's greatest sights—including the Opera House, the Aquarium, Taronga Zoo, Jenolan Caves, Sydney Olympic Park, the Australian National Maritime Museum, Luna Park, and much more—and it even comes complete with transportation on public buses, ferries, and trains. You'll also get a complimentary guidebook.
Find out more about the See Sydney & Beyond Smartvisit Card.