{"id":12097,"date":"2009-12-12T06:24:00","date_gmt":"2009-12-12T06:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/unwind-aboard-qm2-4\/"},"modified":"2009-12-12T06:24:00","modified_gmt":"2009-12-12T06:24:00","slug":"unwind-aboard-qm2-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2009\/12\/unwind-aboard-qm2-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Unwind aboard QM2"},"content":{"rendered":"

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TRAVEL BRIEFS<\/p>\n

John Crook\u00a0<\/p>\n

Christmas greetings one and all.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Most states hold their own Christmas Carols in parklands, town halls and the like. However, here’s the place to really get into the spirit of Christmas, – Carols in the Cathedral, Melbourne.\u00a0\u00a0 Telephone Ticketmaster on 136 100 for information on Carols in St Paul’s Cathedral scheduled for Monday December 20 and Tuesday December 21, visit www.rmp.org.au<\/a><\/p>\n

Not to be missed! <\/p>\n

In the steps of Hillary<\/p>\n

Close personal friend of the late Sir Edmund Hillary,\u00a0 Denis Callesen, helps keep alive the memory of the great mountaineering Kiwi.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 He invites each guest at the Hermitage Hotel to spend some time in the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre.\u00a0 This forms part of the hotel complex and is fascinating. The museum and Hillary gallery depict the long standing connection Sir Ed had with Mount Cook. A highlight is the brilliant 3D theatre with screenings throughout the day. Check out the facilities, accommodation and touring by visiting www.hermitage.co.nz<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 or www.hillarycentre.co.nz<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n

Savings on brand new Renault<\/p>\n

Make a booking prior to March 31 next year and you could collect a brand-new Renault Eurodrive lease vehicle, adorned with bonuses.\u00a0 Try this one for size! Lease any time up to December 31 2010 with prices starting from $200 below this year’s, with bonuses of seven free days use on top of a 21 day booking.\u00a0 There’s free delivery and return fees at 19 French cities and airports. Also benefit from a 50% off those fees at a dozen other locations in Germany, Holland, Great Britain, Italy, Portugal, Spain or Switzerland.\u00a0 That’s not all, because there are other benefits of which you may also be eligible\u00a0\u00a0 Prices start from $1399 for 21-days for a brand new\u00a0 2-door petrol Twingo.\u00a0\u00a0 All deals come with bonus seven days on top of a 21-day booking. Get the full details at your travel agent, or telephone toll-free 1300 55 11 60 or visit www.renaultdrive.com.au<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0
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V Australia new snow flights ex Melbourne<\/p>\n

Virgin Blue’s new three-class long-haul international airline has introduced flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles with additional access to Mammoth Mountain, which annually boasts more than ten metres of snow.\u00a0 Skimax offers a week-long stay at Mammoth Mountain Inn with pricing from $999 per person twin share.\u00a0 Air flights additional. Also included is a six-day ski pass.\u00a0 The deal is available for travel from January 3 to February 11.\u00a0 Conditions apply and to get the full facts telephone 1300 136 997 or visit www.skimax.com.au<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n

Ruggers in NZ<\/p>\n

Lovers of rugby need to move quickly to snare a berth aboard Rhapsody of the Seas which has been exclusively chartered for Rugby World Cup 2011.\u00a0 Catch the quarter finals, semi finals, bronze final or Final, on an 8 or 13 night cruise.\u00a0 This is a grand opportunity for rugby fans to indulge in a first class world event.\u00a0\u00a0 The 8-night\u00a0 Auckland return cruise departs October 6, 2011 with expected prices starting from $3,270 per person, twin share.\u00a0\u00a0 Check with Cruiseco for other packages.\u00a0\u00a0 Match tickets, transfers to the matches from\/to the ship, event branded merchandise, a program of events featuring rugby personalities, port charges and on-board gratuities are included.\u00a0\u00a0 To register telephone 1800 225 656 for the name of the nearest speciality travel agency or visit www.cruising.com.au<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n

Half price Phuket<\/p>\n

Beautiful beaches, crystal clear water, palm trees swaying in the breeze and a cultural extravaganza\u00a0 These await you at Phuket, and now at a very competitive price from $453 per person, twin share,\u00a0 there’s a package awaiting you.\u00a0 For instance, with this Merlin Beach Resort package you get ten nights for the price of five, staying in a superior room. Features include a complimentary kids club, three lagoon style swimming pools and a choice of speciality restaurants and bars. To get more information, or to make a booking and also to check competitive airfare pricing you should visit www.travelonline.com<\/a>\u00a0 <\/p>\n

Unwind aboard QM2<\/p>\n

Cruise the Queen Mary 2 from Cape Town to Sydney, flying from mainland capitals to Singapore early February 2011 for a comp stay at the Fairmont Hotel, then onwards for two nights at the Commodore Hotel before joining the Queen.\u00a0 The sailing schedule includes Durban, Mauritius with visits to Fremantle, Perth, Adelaide and Sydney.\u00a0\u00a0 Prices start from $6299 per person twin share and that includes air travel from mainland capitals, hotels and transfers as per the itinerary.\u00a0 Get full details by visiting www.ecruising.travel<\/a>\u00a0 <\/p>\n

Feeding lion cubs<\/p>\n

A dream of an experience for animal lovers. That’s a line which gets immediate attention. Read on and get ready to take the plunge.\u00a0\u00a0 Here’s a tour which gets you right amongst the cuddliest of cuddlies,- lion cubs.\u00a0 There’s a lion breeding centre near Johannesburg in South Africa where participants spend their days looking after cubs and helping with a range of other duties throughout the research and conservation centre.\u00a0 Join other like minded people on a two week (or longer) tour priced from $2745 per person, in shared chalet accommodation.\u00a0 The price includes accommodation alongside the cub enclosure, all meals, airport pickup in Johannesburg on arrival date, orientation and briefing and 24-hour emergency support.\u00a0\u00a0 There are monthly departures available through December 2010.\u00a0 Bookings by phoning 134 782, or visit www.statravel.com.au<\/a> \u00a0
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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 Need a holiday ?\u00a0 We’re archived on\u00a0 http:\/\/travellersgoodbuys.info<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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