{"id":12148,"date":"2009-03-01T21:30:00","date_gmt":"2009-03-01T21:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/monaco-here-we-come-2\/"},"modified":"2009-03-01T21:30:00","modified_gmt":"2009-03-01T21:30:00","slug":"monaco-here-we-come-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2009\/03\/monaco-here-we-come-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Monaco here we come"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Travel Briefs for week commencing March 2nd 2009.\u00a0<\/p>\n

TRAVEL BRIEFS<\/p>\n

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

Italy boutique style<\/p>\n

Family-owned operators in Italy understand the problems associated with the Aussie dollar as against the Euro, so these suppliers have thrown out the welcome mat Italian-style for those who book a three-week tour of Umbria and Tuscany.\u00a0 Costs are kept competitive with such decisions as spending a week at a time in each of three major centres, rather than moving on each night.\u00a0 These tours are worthy of consideration, so get the facts and the prices\u00a0 by ringing (07) 3396 8652 or visiting www.carolinasusi.com.au<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n

Recession fighter<\/p>\n

Thanks to SeaSA which has slashed ferry fares to half price on all cars, motorbikes, caravans, trailers and motor homes crossing Spencer Gulf.\u00a0 You just need to be travelling\u00a0 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.\u00a0 The\u00a0 mid-week ‘recession buster’\u00a0 is available until May 1 2009.\u00a0 The offer is available for full-fare paying customers.\u00a0\u00a0 Advance bookings need to be made\u00a0 at least one day before travel.\u00a0 Telephone (08) 8823 0777.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Conditions apply.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Shongololo discounts<\/p>\n

Lovers of rail travel should be pleased to learn that there a 10% discount on selected journeys of South Africa’s Shongololo\u00a0 railway’s 16-day journeys between Johannesburg and Victoria Falls and Johannesburg and Cape Town.\u00a0 So whether it be the Southern Cross adventure tour to Victoria Falls, or the Good Hope adventure to Cape Town, prices have been reduced.\u00a0 The deals are for ten journeys departing up to December 21 2009.\u00a0 Get the facts by telephoning 1300 363 055. or visit www.adventureworld.com.au<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n

Monaco here we come<\/p>\n

The film stars head to Cannes in May and with Windstar’s 8-day Nice round trip on msy Wind Surf, you too can share in all the glamour of the film festival.\u00a0\u00a0 The package includes two days and a night in Cannes and three days and a night in Monaco for the Grand Prix.\u00a0 Departing Nice on May 17 you get to experience two of the world’s most celebrated events.\u00a0 Call into San Tropez, the Italian Riviera, in addition to Cannes and Monte Carlo.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

It’s class all the way,- mixing it with the ‘beautiful people’.\u00a0\u00a0 Prices and conditions are available by checking www.traveltheworld.com.au<\/a> or calling 1300 766 566.\u00a0
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The King and I<\/p>\n

The musical which once was banned in Thailand again makes it to the stage.\u00a0 This time in London, at the Royal Albert Hall. It is playing in June. The Red Carnation’s super luxurious Milestone Hotel, within walking distance of the Royal Albert, offers its King and I package from \u00a3509 per room per night.\u00a0 That includes a regal pre-show three-course dinner for two in Chenestons Restaurant, two tickets to the King and I, a dessert and liqueur served on your return, a full English breakfast, in bed!\u00a0 There’s more too, so get the facts infoMS@rchmail.com<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n

If it’s Easter it must be Werribee Park<\/p>\n

A rather special accommodation package awaits at the Werribee Park Mansion Hotel and Spa, 30 minutes drive from Melbourne.\u00a0 From just $99 per person, twin share, the package includes overnight accommodation at the luxurious hotel, a full buffet breakfast in Joseph’s Restaurant,\u00a0 Sofitel ‘strawbettes’, a complimentary wine tasting at Shadowfax Winery, and a self guided tours of the lavishly restored historic mansion and the Werribee Park sculpture walk. The deal is valid from 1 \u2013 30 April 2009.\u00a0\u00a0 Email reservations@mansiongroup.com.au<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 or ring (03) 9731 4000.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Overlooking Koombana Bay<\/p>\n

On West Australia’s south west coast is Mantra Bunbury,- so close to Ferguson wine country.\u00a0 Situated right in the heart of the heritage listed precinct, handy to restaurants, cafes and bars, it has opening specials\u00a0 from $157 per room per night.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stylish studio apartments feature lounge and dining areas, kitchenettes\u00a0 and of course broadband, cable TV and in-house movies.\u00a0 Valid to 31 August, 2009.\u00a0 Check it out by visiting www.mantra.com.au<\/a> or ‘phone (08) 9721 0100. \u00a0<\/p>\n

* Please note conditions may apply to these packages\u00a0 and prices are subject to change and availability.\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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