{"id":11972,"date":"2011-06-06T06:29:00","date_gmt":"2011-06-06T06:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/seniors-cruise-lion-attack-egypt-tour-china-tour-2\/"},"modified":"2011-06-06T06:29:00","modified_gmt":"2011-06-06T06:29:00","slug":"seniors-cruise-lion-attack-egypt-tour-china-tour-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2011\/06\/seniors-cruise-lion-attack-egypt-tour-china-tour-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Seniors Cruise &#8211; Lion Attack &#8211; Egypt Tour &#8211; China Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YxP8SJz09tQ\/Texztv07xfI\/AAAAAAAAOu0\/VH0_t_x9cuI\/s1600\/xGiant%2Bpandas-749614.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YxP8SJz09tQ\/Texztv07xfI\/AAAAAAAAOu0\/VH0_t_x9cuI\/s320\/xGiant%2Bpandas-749614.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-lfjMZk_npY0\/Texzt7HqA_I\/AAAAAAAAOu8\/bszhRAy_hrg\/s1600\/xGiza%2BPyramids%2B%2526%2BSphinx-750935.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-lfjMZk_npY0\/Texzt7HqA_I\/AAAAAAAAOu8\/bszhRAy_hrg\/s320\/xGiza%2BPyramids%2B%2526%2BSphinx-750935.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-hXD024C8u18\/TexzuBIEbSI\/AAAAAAAAOvE\/cOGo6vnzEtg\/s1600\/xNew%2BZealand%2Bscenic%2Bimage-752463.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-hXD024C8u18\/TexzuBIEbSI\/AAAAAAAAOvE\/cOGo6vnzEtg\/s320\/xNew%2BZealand%2Bscenic%2Bimage-752463.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>TRAVEL BRIEFS<\/p>\n<p>John Crook\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Seniors special<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve just come across a deal which should be of interest to &#8216;we seniors&#8217;.\u00a0 Ecruising.travel has just released a special seniors&#8217; fare from $979.\u00a0 It&#8217;s a 12-night cruise on board the Century Celebrity, sailing from Auckland to Sydney. Make a booking prior to August 30 to capitalise on this deal.\u00a0 Sail out of Auckland on December 12 and visit the Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and then Melbourne before arriving n Sydney.\u00a0 The discounted fare applies only if one or more passengers are over the age of 55.\u00a0 For conditions and bookings telephone 1300 369 848 or go visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ecruising.travel\/\">www.ecruising.travel<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Special airfares to Auckland can also be booked. \u00a0 Check the birth certificate and then go for it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Business class to Manila et al<\/p>\n<p>Some really decent business class airfares are on offer with Philippine Airlines.\u00a0 Try these for size. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To Manila ex Sydney $1688, ex Melbourne $1668.<\/li>\n<li>To Hong Kong ex Melbourne $1858, ex Sydney $1878.<\/li>\n<li>To Shanghai ex Melbourne\u00a0 $1651, ex Sydney $1671.<\/li>\n<li>To Tokyo ex Melbourne $1869, ex Sydney $1888.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Under the deal, return business class fares are priced per person when booked with a companion fare.\u00a0 The prices are per person including taxes and must be booked in pairs.\u00a0 The fares are on sale until June 30, 2011 and valid for travel until September 30 2011.\u00a0 To get all the facts and conditions telephone the airline direct on 1300 888 725 or see your travel agent. <\/p>\n<p>A Lion attack<\/p>\n<p>Nothing to do with the Brisbane Lions, but rather a warning to those lucky enough to be able to take a safari tour in Africa.\u00a0 Travel into wildlife parks is more commonplace these days and that, at times, may see a lack of care being shown by visitors.\u00a0 To assist, first up make sure you have adequate insurance.\u00a0 Stay in the vehicle if game watching.\u00a0 Listen to your guide, always!\u00a0 Keep your voice down and never turn your back.\u00a0 Special care needs o be taken if on a walking tour.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Regarding the insurance, only travel with a licensed safari guide and ensure you have adequate travel insurance.\u00a0 For more information go visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelinsurancedirect.com.au\/\">www.travelinsurancedirect.com.au<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Classic sites await<\/p>\n<p>Check out the savings on\u00a0 a seven-day Taste of Egypt tour which includes a cruise on the iconic Nile, three nights in Cairo, transfers in Cairo,, Luxor and Aswan.\u00a0 Priced from $1117 per person, twin share. To check on all the goodies, telephone 1300 558 987, or go visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tempoholidays.com\/\">www.tempoholidays.com<\/a>\u00a0 Terms and conditions apply.\u00a0 Book for two people before June 30 and receive 40% off the second fare and a free hotel upgrade.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>What a picture!!<\/p>\n<p>A 15-day Timeless China escorted small group journey opens the door to China, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, a full day tour of the Great Wall, the summer palace. And, the\u00a0 Terracotta warriors !\u00a0 A real highlight just has to be the giant Panda breeding research base in Chengdu.\u00a0 Then, there&#8217;s the Jade Buddha Temple, the Tiger Leaping Gorge, and the world&#8217;s largest Buddha statue.\u00a0 Priced from $4078 per person twin share.\u00a0 In my opinion, worth every cent.\u00a0 Get the terms and conditions and a full itinerary by calling 1300 836 764.\u00a0<br \/> \u00a0<br \/><i><br \/>* Please note conditions may apply to these packages\u00a0 and prices are subject to change and availability.\u00a0 The information is provided as a guide only.\u00a0 Check with your travel agent.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Need a holiday ?\u00a0 We&#8217;re archived on\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/travellersgoodbuys.info\/\">http:\/\/travellersgoodbuys.info<\/a><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TRAVEL BRIEFS John Crook\u00a0 Seniors special I&#8217;ve just come across a deal which should be of interest to &#8216;we seniors&#8217;.\u00a0 Ecruising.travel has just released a special seniors&#8217; fare from $979.\u00a0 It&#8217;s a 12-night cruise on board the Century Celebrity, sailing from Auckland to Sydney. 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