{"id":11903,"date":"2011-12-04T23:01:00","date_gmt":"2011-12-04T23:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/red-carnation-best-bakery-sovereign-hill-pacific-arts-festival-globus-us-2\/"},"modified":"2011-12-04T23:01:00","modified_gmt":"2011-12-04T23:01:00","slug":"red-carnation-best-bakery-sovereign-hill-pacific-arts-festival-globus-us-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2011\/12\/red-carnation-best-bakery-sovereign-hill-pacific-arts-festival-globus-us-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Carnation – Best Bakery – Sovereign Hill – Pacific Arts Festival – Globus US"},"content":{"rendered":"

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TRAVEL BRIEFS
John Crook
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Red Carnation<\/b>
This group of high end hotels includes ’41’ in London. It is a discreet haven for comfort and style.\u00a0 There is a great offer in the regards to packages.\u00a0 An offer is available for those who book a Magical London deal which is inclusive of so many goodies,- quality goodies at that. Two nights accommodation, a warm drink on arrival, a full English breakfast daily, a festive afternoon tea (not available December 25), a festive turndown treat at bedtime, free movies, a 6.00pm checkout on day of departure, and for guests staying on Christmas Eve a stocking full of delightful surprises. For all the details go visit www.redcarnationhotels.com<\/a>
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My best baker recommendation<\/b>
I judge the places I visit by the quality of the town’s local bakery, or rather the baker’s breads. Naturally enough, there is some difficulty to do justice to the hundreds of bakeries in this country, you will just have to leave it to me to be as fair as possible.\u00a0 Until I find better I’m putting my hand up to salute the Romsey Bakery, in the tiny village of\u00a0 same name.\u00a0\u00a0 In most cases, particularly at weekends, the ‘sold out’ sign is displayed\u00a0 before 11.00 in the morning.\u00a0 Romsey is north of Melbourne,- and is well supported by air crews who call Romsey ‘home’.\u00a0 The pies and treats are also in first class mode.
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But first, it’s Ballarat<\/b>
Let’s take in Sovereign Hill (part of the Ballarat scene). Every day from December 26\u00a0 until January 28 2012, Sovereign Hill will host fun filled activities. New theatre performances, treasure hunts, underground tour, music and art are all part and parcel just waiting for you and the kids.
For all the details grab control of your computer and go visit www.sovereignhill.com.au<\/a>\u00a0 or telephone (03) 9836 2167
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11th Festival of Pacific Arts<\/b>
Honiara is the location for the 11th Festival of Arts\u00a0 between July 1 to 14 2012.\u00a0 Featuring 2,500 performers, artists and Cultural practitioners from 27 countries.\u00a0 The fist thing I would be pursuing is availability of accommodation, which I imagine would be in great demand.\u00a0 For all the details on travel, accommodation and cultural activities (watch this space), or Google 11th Festival of Pacific Arts.
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Globus and Cosmos<\/b> have formed a partnership with US National Parks which allows special exclusive deals in America’s pristine wilderness. Every passenger from Australia makes a charitable donation. In return the tour groups of Globus and Cosmos have access to accommodation within the spectacular national arts including Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon as well as special tour experiences such as four-wheel drive adventure through Monument Valley, with a Navajo guide.\u00a0 Wowee !!!\u00a0\u00a0 Contact your travel agent of go visit www.globus.com.au<\/a> or www.cosmostours.com.au<\/a>
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* Please note conditions may apply to these packages\u00a0 and prices are subject to change and availability.\u00a0 This information is provided as a guide only.\u00a0 Check with your travel agency.\u00a0\u00a0 Block out periods may apply.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i><\/p>\n

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