{"id":11993,"date":"2011-03-20T23:56:00","date_gmt":"2011-03-20T23:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/tasmania-sardinian-festival-easter-escape-greek-islands-machu-picchu-2\/"},"modified":"2011-03-20T23:56:00","modified_gmt":"2011-03-20T23:56:00","slug":"tasmania-sardinian-festival-easter-escape-greek-islands-machu-picchu-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2011\/03\/tasmania-sardinian-festival-easter-escape-greek-islands-machu-picchu-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Tasmania – Sardinian Festival – Easter Escape – Greek Islands – Machu Picchu"},"content":{"rendered":"

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TRAVEL BRIEFS<\/p>\n

John Crook\u00a0

Time to return to Tassie<\/b><\/p>\n

Join us\u00a0 on a charity flight with 180 like-minded charity folk having fun whilst supporting the 2011 Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.\u00a0 This is an exclusive experience\u00a0 taking in a rich heritage, distinctive wildlife\u00a0 and scenery galore.\u00a0 Tickets are on sale for $299.\u00a0 To purchase and to get more information simply dial 1300 659 115.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ring between 10.00am and\u00a0 4-00pm Monday to Friday.\u00a0 The program includes a walking tour of the World Heritage listed Port Arthur historic site.\u00a0 Also you will be able to get up close and personal with Tassie Devils at the Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The flight is from Melbourne to Hobart (return) and it all takes place on Good Friday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sardinian Cavalcade<\/b><\/p>\n

May 22nd is the date thus year for the Sardinian Cavalcade, a gathering of locals and visitors who parade in their colourful costumes, participate in various traditions including a parade of horsemen. Commemorating a special day way back in 1899 when the king and queen arrived in town.\u00a0 Unlike most Sardinian feasts\u00a0 this festival is not a religious event,- but rather a chance to participate in an historic cultural celebration.\u00a0 More information is available through travel agencies which have an Italian bent.\u00a0 Or email Sydney@enit.it<\/a> <\/p>\n

The Easter bunny package<\/b><\/p>\n

It’s indulgence time in Brisbane.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 An Easter Escape package including all things Easter, starting with accommodation and a king suite and a bottle of French champagne for starters,- for $275 per night.\u00a0 Then it’s just a matter of adding items from the ‘pure pamper menu’ which are priced individually.\u00a0 These include one- hour full body massage in-suite, a dozen long stemmed red roses, chocolate dipped strawberries for two and\/or a celebration cake for two.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 His and hers bathrobes, to take home as a memento, can also be added to the list.\u00a0 For all the information and conditions call the good folk at the Emporium Hotel\u00a0 on (07)\u00a0 3253 6999 or 1300 883 611.\u00a0

Follow the path to the icons<\/b><\/p>\n

The lesser-known Greek islands of\u00a0 Sifnos and Milos are included in an 11-day private tour, with tours available\u00a0 any day during the May \u2013 September season.\u00a0\u00a0 The price ranges from $3465 to $4930 per person, twin share, with a minimum of two passengers on each departure.\u00a0 This is a novel way of being part of a ‘small group’.\u00a0 For starters the tours include driver, accommodation, all breakfasts and one lunch, transfers, meet\/assist services, private guides, fast ferries and entrance fees, listed on the published itinerary. Check the conditions and inclusions by ringing 1300 853 953 or your local travel agent.\u00a0 The islands are part of the Cyclades group which are located 130km east of Athens.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

Another option for Easter<\/b><\/p>\n

To the hinterland of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast\u00a0 and a true Easter indulgence. The package includes Estate suite accommodation, daily Parisian breakfast for two, a bottle of Moet and also on arrival Lindt chocolates.\u00a0 For this package, starting from $1974 per couple, there’s luxury accommodation for three nights, a one-hour chocolate facial and body scrub in a Spa Anise day spa. French or Italian cooking school, lunch and a three-course dinner in the exquisite\u00a0 French-inspired Long Apron restaurant.\u00a0 That’s the three-day\/night experience,- just wait until you get to check out the five day package !\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To do that,\u00a0 contact Spicers Clovelly Estate on 1300 717 027, or go visit www.spicersclovellyestate.com.au<\/a> \u00a0

How could you bypass this ?<\/b><\/p>\n

Spectacular Peru, via complete comfort, awaits with a train journey to Machu Picchu.\u00a0 A 13-day escorted small group journey explores the wonders of this exciting country.\u00a0 The itinerary includes the archaeological site of Machu Picchu , the Colca Canyon’s snowy peaks, and a full-day tour of the floating islands of Titicaca.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The price starts from $2783 per person twin share.\u00a0 It’s a once in a lifetime experience.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The package\u00a0 is valid for sale until December 24, 201.\u00a0 At least make the effort to check on this package,\u00a0 You can do that by ‘phone, 1300 836 764.\u00a0 Terms and conditions apply. The advertised price is valid departures July 4, 16 and 25, 2011.\u00a0<\/p>\n

* 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

Need a holiday ?\u00a0 We’re archived on\u00a0 http:\/\/travellersgoodbuys.info<\/a><\/p>\n

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