ASTROGIRL’S TRAVEL GUIDE TO THE GALAXY
AND BEYOND…
Everyone is always looking forward to his or her next holiday.
Whether it be a few days locally, or somewhere exotic –
getting away from it all is very important, especially to
Australians who travel more than any other nationality in
the world.
AstroGirl is going to tell each star sign the best places
to visit, both splurge wise and budget wise – and also
clue us in to what locations are part of each sign’s
astrological make up.
Select your star sign:
Aries (March
21 – April 20)
Ruled
by Mars, the planet of action and adventure, it makes sense
that you Rams need something exciting to do when away from
the 9-5 grind. While you may be happy to lie on a beach for
a few days, for anything longer you have to be entertained.
You are very adaptable and can go to a beach locale, or to
the ski fields – as long as you feel you are learning
something and not simply filling in time (something all Aries
hate to do).
Splurge Vacation: A week
at a luxurious health spa, but not too luxurious. You’d
be happier if they had you up for your early morning walk
by 8 a.m. and fed you low calorie food. That way, you’re
getting pampered with facials and massages, but also exercising
and loosing weight.
Budget Fun: Hiking in the
great outdoors – pitching a tent or staying somewhere
cheap. You’ll get all the fresh air you could ever want
at a reasonable price and will feel as if you have done something
for your body and cleared your headspace as well.
Countries Ruled by Aries:
England and France
Cities Ruled by Aries: Florence
and Naples (perfect honeymoon destinations)
Taurus (April
21 – May 21)
Venus,
the planet of pleasure is your astrological ruler, so you
Taureans are looking for a holiday destination that is both
pleasing to the eye and also to the palate. Yes, good food
and wine is key when holidaying, so make sure wherever you
go, you have access to 5 star restaurants and a good bottle
shop!
Splurge Vacation: Sailing
around the Greek Islands on a chartered boat, with your own
personal Chef and cabin boy (we said pleasure remember!).
If you get seasick, a week in the Hunter/Barossa Valley sampling
fine wines and food and dancing into the wee hours is also
a perfect splurge vacation for you.
Budget Fun: You’re
abit on the lazy side girls, so something that is inexpensive
and not too taxing on the body as well is preferable. A week
in Noosa (off peak) shopping and dining out at the fabulous
but reasonable restaurants along Hastings Street. A midnight
stop at the ice-cream parlour is a must for budget conscious
Taureans as well. Luckily junk food is cheap!
Countries Ruled by Taurus:
Switzerland, Greek Islands and Capri
Cities Ruled by Taurus: Lucerne,
Palermo (perfect honeymoon destinations)
Gemini
(May 22 - June 21)
You
have the lowest threshold for boredom in the entire zodiac,
so it makes sense that your holiday must be fast paced and
exciting for the majority of your time away. Ruled by Mercury,
communications planet, you also like to be involved in group
activities – so make sure you go somewhere where there
are other people and things to do.
Splurge Vacation: You’re
always interested in history, so a tour of the Pyramids and
a float down the Nile like Cleopatra is a definite splurge
for your sign. Egypt is also one of the countries ruled by
your sign, so many of you will feel as if you have been there
before in a past life.
Budget Fun: While you crave
company, you are the sign of the twins, so sometimes, you
like to spend time alone as well. A week in the Blue Mountains
in a cheap bed and breakfast is one way to have some quiet
time, but also reach out to people if need be.
Countries Ruled by Gemini: Wales,
Egypt.
Cities Ruled by Gemini: San
Francisco, Versailles (perfect honeymoon destinations)
Cancer (June
22 - July 22)
You
like your luxuries girls, and usually prefer to travel in
style, packing far too much ‘just in case.’ Ruled
by the Moon you are often incredibly moody, and need to ensure
you pick a holiday destination that is going to please you
– otherwise you’ll end up coming home early in
a foul mood.
Splurge Vacation: A week
at The Plaza Hotel in New York, shopping along Madison Avenue
and dining at Le Cirque. America is a Cancer country (born
on the 4th of July) so you will feel like you are ‘home’
in NY. Take in a Broadway Show and then jet off for a week
at the Delano in Miami to relax after your whirlwind trip.
Budget Fun: Check into a
reasonably priced Health Spa (Daylesford?) for a relaxing
week of pampering and gentle exercise. Or head for the hills
and an affordable country B & B, where you can eat wonderful
food and walk it off later.
Countries Ruled by Cancer: USA,
Holland, New Zealand
Cities Ruled by Cancer: Milan,
Venice and Algiers (all perfect honeymoon destinations)
Leo (July
23 - August 23)
Ruled
by the Sun, it makes sense that you like to go somewhere sunny
and invigorating when vacationing. As a Leo, you have an innate
sense of style too – preferring to mix with the rich
and famous and you must also feel like you have things organized
– so a holiday where there are set things to do and
see is vital.
Splurge Vacation: Joining
the elite in the Maldives, where you can scuba dive and sight
see is a great splurge for Leos, as is a week in the South
of France, shopping and dining as well as gambling the night
away.
Budget Fun: Want to do it
cheap but still mix with celebs? Palm Beach, Surfers Paradise
and Portsea are great celeb spotting places that don’t
have to cost a fortune if you shop around and go off peak.
You can always go scuba diving, parasailing and jet skiing
as well – remember you need to be kept busy otherwise
you will get restless and start arguing with your vacation
buddies.
Countries Ruled by Leo: Italy,
Sicily and the South of France
Cities Ruled by Leo: Madrid,
Rome and Los Angeles (all perfect honeymoon destinations)
Virgo
(August 24 - September 22)
As
earth signs, you tend to like to stick closer to home when
traveling, and seeing as you’re ruled by your stomach
and intestines, you usually get sick eating exotic foods,
so are better off with local fare. Ruled by Mercury, the planet
of intelligence, you also like to learn something in your
travels. Just make sure Mercury isn’t retrograde when
planning a trip away or while on holidays, as it is certain
to cause delays and obstacles in your journey.
Splurge Vacation: A week
at Ulara at Ayers Rock – enjoying the splendor Australia
has to offer. You could also splurge on a week at a luxurious
health spa or resort, such as Queensland’s Golden Door
as you tend to suffer from health complaints
Budget Fun: Backpacking or
camping through a National Park is always fun, as is renting
a caravan and hitting the open road, stopping at places of
interest along the way.
Countries Ruled by Virgo:
Greece, Turkey, Brazil
Cities Ruled by Virgo: Athens
and Paris (ideal honeymoon destinations)
Libra (September
23 - October 23)
Ruled
by the planet of all things beautiful Venus, you Librans are
the most stylish sign in the zodiac. So it makes sense that
you are looking for something that is relaxing as well as
stimulating to the senses.
Splurge Vacation: Being so
stylish, Paris would be the ideal splurge for you, as would
New York or Milan. Closer to home, a week at the Mariner Mirage
or Hamilton Island would also be somewhere you would enjoy,
as you could get dressed up to sit by the pool as well as
dinner.
Budget Fun: During off season,
boutique inner city hotels often run weekend specials, which
you would enjoy as it would give you a chance to mingle where
the rich and famous do. And if you can’t afford the
Mariner Mirage, other hotels on the Gold Coast offer excellent
rates at certain times of the year.
Countries Ruled by Libra:
Austria, Japan and Argentina
Cities Ruled by Libra: Vienna,
Copenhagen, and Lisbon (ideal honeymoon destinations)
Scorpio (October
24 - November 22)
Ruled
by Pluto, planet of the Underworld, you Scorpios prefer to
visit the ‘darker places’ on Earth – where
maybe other people don’t want to travel to (more space
on the plane for you!). And while other signs prefer the beach
and lots of outdoor exercises, you are just as happy going
somewhere slightly dangerous and off the beaten track.
Splurge Vacation: Thailand
and Cambodia. Asia holds a certain fascination for you with
all of the sexual stuff that goes on, as does New Orleans
at Mardi Gras time. You also like heat and these places are
very sultry and sexy.
Budget Fun: Staying in Kings
Cross at a dive motel may be exciting for you and a chance
to get a glimpse at the seamier side of life. Anywhere humid
– the rainforests in Queensland are also cheap places
to stay and get away from it all.
Countries Ruled by Scorpio:
Morocco, the Transvaal, Algeria
Cities Ruled by Scorpio:
New Orleans & Fez (both sexy places for a honeymoon)
Sagittarius
(November 23 - December 21)
Ruled
by Jupiter, the planet of fun and expansion, you Sags epitomize
the traveler of the zodiac. And whenever you get away from
it all, you prefer action to lying on a beach anyday.
Splurge Vacation: A safari
in South Africa, where you sleep out under the stars and eat
the local food. Speeding along in old jalopies with the wind
in your hair and the smell of wild beasts in the air is exactly
what you would do if you could splurge on your vacation. (Sag
Kim Basinger just spent six months in Africa filming ‘I
Dream of Africa’ – a perfect movie for her.) And
for those of you not interested in animals, bungy jumping
in New Zealand is another splurge for your sign.
Budget Fun: Staying in a
youth hostel with other adventurers, eating baked beans on
toast and either snow boarding, hiking or rock climbing during
the day. Or for those of you on the more squeamish side, a
stay at Jupiter’s Casino on the Gold Coast – where
gambling your money is almost the same as gambling with the
big cats in the jungle!
Countries Ruled by Sagittarius:
Australia is considered to be a Sag country, as is South Africa
Cities Ruled by Sagittarius: Budapest,
Naples and Toronto (all beautiful honeymoon destinations)
Capricorn
(December 22 - January 20)
An
earth sign ruled by Saturn, planet of responsibility, you
are an extremely hard worker, and so whenever you go on holidays,
you tend to treat yourself very well indeed. You also like
to explore other countries, so an overseas jaunt is also preferable
if your budget allows.
Splurge Vacation: A week
soaking up the rays in the Caribbean, staying at a five star
resort with unlimited seafood and chilled Chardonnay would
be the ideal splurge for your sign. Hong Kong and Singapore
are also great destinations – think of all the shopping
you can get in between sightseeing!
Budget Fun: Being a goat
you are also prone to cloven-footed animals – so a week
at a horse riding stable, or a country B & B are both
holidays that can be done on a budget. If it’s the Sun
you crave, there’s always Surfers – nothing like
the Caribbean, but affordable!
Countries Ruled by Capricorn: India,
Mexico and Afghanistan
Cities Ruled by Capricorn:
Delhi and Mexico City (exotic honeymoon destinations)
Aquarius
(January 21 - February 18)
You
are the most non-conforming sign in the entire zodiac and
often long to head to exotic, unknown places for your vacation.
You can do without other people and organized activities too,
as you long for privacy and even isolation at times. So you
definitely are looking for something different when planning
a holiday.
Splurge Vacation: Trekking
through the Himalayas, walking along the Great Wall in China,
visiting the Grand Canyon are all perfect splurges for your
sign.
Budget Fun: Staying in an
out of the way B & B in the hills, or by the beach –
spending time with your significant other or solo are cheap
and fun ways to relieve stress and get away from it all. Just
make sure you go off peak and somewhere where bus loads of
Japanese tourists aren’t going to spoil your peace and
quiet.
Countries Ruled by Aquarius:
Moscow, Hamburg
Cities Ruled by Aquarius: Sweden,
Poland and Israel (unusual honeymoon spots for sure)
Pisces (February
19 - March 20)
Ruled
by Neptune, the planet of fantasy, you water signs are the
people that like to indulge the most when on holiday. However,
you are also the sign that needs to have plenty of social
activity and people around you, as well as squeezing in some
time to simply sit and think.
Splurge Vacation: The sandy
beaches of Fiji or Hawaii with their magnificent hotels and
resorts are appealing, as are the WhitSundays or the Hyatt
at Sanctuary Cove. Shopping, eating, manicure, pedicures (you
are ruled by your feet after all) are the perfect way to pamper
yourself.
Budget Fun: A small coastal
hotel, which isn’t too expensive but close to the ocean,
so you can take long walks along the beach and enjoy the fresh
air. Check out Hamilton Island and Port Douglas – they
often offer deals off peak and you will enjoy staying somewhere
fabulous for a bargain price.
Countries Ruled by Pisces:
Portugal, Scandinavia, the Mediterranean Islands
Cities Ruled by Pisces: Jerusalem,
Warsaw (maybe not the greatest honeymoon destinations!)
Select your star sign:
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BY THE STARS
Ruled
by Mars, the planet of action and adventure, it makes sense
that you Rams need something exciting to do when away from
the 9-5 grind. While you may be happy to lie on a beach for
a few days, for anything longer you have to be entertained.
You are very adaptable and can go to a beach locale, or to
the ski fields – as long as you feel you are learning
something and not simply filling in time (something all Aries
hate to do).
You
have the lowest threshold for boredom in the entire zodiac,
so it makes sense that your holiday must be fast paced and
exciting for the majority of your time away. Ruled by Mercury,
communications planet, you also like to be involved in group
activities – so make sure you go somewhere where there
are other people and things to do.
You
like your luxuries girls, and usually prefer to travel in
style, packing far too much ‘just in case.’ Ruled
by the Moon you are often incredibly moody, and need to ensure
you pick a holiday destination that is going to please you
– otherwise you’ll end up coming home early in
a foul mood.
Ruled
by the Sun, it makes sense that you like to go somewhere sunny
and invigorating when vacationing. As a Leo, you have an innate
sense of style too – preferring to mix with the rich
and famous and you must also feel like you have things organized
– so a holiday where there are set things to do and
see is vital.
As
earth signs, you tend to like to stick closer to home when
traveling, and seeing as you’re ruled by your stomach
and intestines, you usually get sick eating exotic foods,
so are better off with local fare. Ruled by Mercury, the planet
of intelligence, you also like to learn something in your
travels. Just make sure Mercury isn’t retrograde when
planning a trip away or while on holidays, as it is certain
to cause delays and obstacles in your journey.
Ruled
by the planet of all things beautiful Venus, you Librans are
the most stylish sign in the zodiac. So it makes sense that
you are looking for something that is relaxing as well as
stimulating to the senses. 
Ruled
by Jupiter, the planet of fun and expansion, you Sags epitomize
the traveler of the zodiac. And whenever you get away from
it all, you prefer action to lying on a beach anyday.
An
earth sign ruled by Saturn, planet of responsibility, you
are an extremely hard worker, and so whenever you go on holidays,
you tend to treat yourself very well indeed. You also like
to explore other countries, so an overseas jaunt is also preferable
if your budget allows.
Ruled
by Neptune, the planet of fantasy, you water signs are the
people that like to indulge the most when on holiday. However,
you are also the sign that needs to have plenty of social
activity and people around you, as well as squeezing in some
time to simply sit and think.
August 2008