{"id":12144,"date":"2009-03-30T01:21:00","date_gmt":"2009-03-30T01:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/not-just-an-afl-football-stadium-2\/"},"modified":"2009-03-30T01:21:00","modified_gmt":"2009-03-30T01:21:00","slug":"not-just-an-afl-football-stadium-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2009\/03\/not-just-an-afl-football-stadium-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Not just an AFL football stadium"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Your FREE travel briefs for w\/c March 30 2009-03-27\u00a0<\/p>\n

TRAVEL BRIEFS<\/p>\n

By John Crook\u00a0<\/p>\n

Gallipoli and the Danube<\/p>\n

A tour package from Istanbul to Budapest offers the opportunity to be part of the moving Anzac Day dawn service, along with an eight-night river-cruise, aboard m.s. Amalyra from Rousse in Bulgaria to Budapest.\u00a0 This tour also includes a return flight from East coast Australian capitals and Adelaide. The 14-day package is priced from $4,695 per person, twin share. It would be a wise move to check out the package, by visiting www.pht.com.au<\/a> or telephone 1300 88 99 53.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Not just an AFL football stadium<\/p>\n

The national airline of the United Arab Emirates is doing much more than putting its name and logo on what was once Telstra Dome.\u00a0 The\u00a0 airline has some jolly good deals at the moment.\u00a0 Take Switzerland for example. Geneva, Zurich and the other magical towns and cities of that country, can now be visited by flying Etihad with return fares to Geneva from $1,863 from Sydney, $1,825 from Melbourne and $1,861 from Brisbane. Get the full story by calling 1800 998 995 or visit www.etihadairways.com<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n

Good Lourdes<\/p>\n

There’s a terrific two-day package via return TGV Atlantique train from Paris to the Christian pilgrimage market town of Lourdes in southern France, with departures from Paris each Wednesday from April 8 to October 21, 2009.\u00a0 The package includes pre-arranged second class rail, accommodation in Lourdes, one breakfast and one dinner.\u00a0 There are two transfers also included. Get the facts by visiting www.tempoholidays.com<\/a> or telephone 1300 558 987.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A private tour of France<\/p>\n

Mount your own private Tour de France with some wonderful self-guided cycling tours.\u00a0\u00a0 Set your own pace, stay at pre-arranged accommodation and forget the luggage as the organisers look after that.\u00a0 The tours range from four to eight days.\u00a0 The Burgundy leg\u00a0 is a four-day experience, priced from $1658 per person, twin share. And based in a four-star chateau. \u00a0<\/p>\n

The tour package includes cycle hire, accommodation, daily breakfasts, maps and instructions.\u00a0 Make contact with French Connection at 1300 858 304, or pay a visit to www.frenchtravel.com.au<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n

Remember to do it before April 15<\/p>\n

South America is calling and to help you along the way LAN Airlines has some\u00a0 last minute return airfares\u00a0 to Santiago, starting from $799 plus taxes ,- that is if bookings are made prior to\u00a0 April 15.\u00a0 Travel must be taken before August 31 2009. For information and bookings contact www.adventureworld.com.au<\/a> or 1330 363 055.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Anyone for a laugh.<\/p>\n

If you have a keen sense of humour, you should get a laugh and a giggle at this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival.\u00a0 Log onto www.flightcentrehotels.com.au<\/a> and take a looksee at some of the accommodation packages.\u00a0 The Intercontinental Melbourne, in the heart of the city, offers accommodation, breakfast and valet parking from $269 per room, per night.\u00a0 Or, try Citigate Melbourne with standard rooms available from $149 per room per night.\u00a0 Bookings via the hotel hotline 1800 005 125.<\/p>\n

One of my favourites<\/p>\n

Love that Daydream Island. To sample what’s on offer on this magical island, get there over Easter with the special package or that period.\u00a0 It offers 4.5 star luxury, a buffet breakfast daily, return Fantasea cruise transfers, one $20 spa voucher per room per stay and one $30 food and beverage voucher per room per stay.\u00a0 The package costs $278 per room per night and a four-night stay applies.\u00a0 Rooms sleep up to four people with children using existing bedding Telephone 1800 075 040 or visit www.daydreamisland.com<\/a>

* 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 Blockout periods may apply.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i><\/p>\n

Need a holiday ?\u00a0 We’re archived on\u00a0 http:\/\/travellersgoodbuys.info<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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