{"id":12181,"date":"2008-07-20T22:36:00","date_gmt":"2008-07-20T22:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/alaskan-early-bird-savings-2\/"},"modified":"2008-07-20T22:36:00","modified_gmt":"2008-07-20T22:36:00","slug":"alaskan-early-bird-savings-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2008\/07\/alaskan-early-bird-savings-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Alaskan Early Bird Savings"},"content":{"rendered":"

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TRAVEL BRIEFS<\/p>\n

John Crook<\/p>\n

How to combat\u00a0 winter chills<\/p>\n

The sun is shining in Bali with winter temperatures around the 30’s.\u00a0 Plenty of accommodation with Garuda Airlines launching escapes from $50 per person for four nights staying at the Matahari resort in Kuta and that includes breakfast.\u00a0 The packages are available when purchasing a return Bali airfare from Garuda Indonesia.\u00a0\u00a0 Ex Melbourne $1116, ex Sydney $1127, ex Brisbane $1354.\u00a0 Check the other city departure points by ringing 1300 365 331 or visit www.balyonanybudget.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

Tour le Thai<\/p>\n

You may have missed out on cycling le France style, so switch the attention to the 13-night cycling adventure through Thailand and Laos.\u00a0 Cycle through the back streets of Bangkok, along the banks of the mighty Mekong, past rice paddies and then include a two-day cruise on that same river in a converted cargo boat.\u00a0\u00a0 Prices from $1,420 per person, twin share.\u00a0\u00a0 Add airfares and a local payment of USD$250.\u00a0 The tours\u00a0 depart Bangkok September 15, November 17 and December 15, 2008.\u00a0 Get the facts at your nearest Flight Centre store or ring 131 600.<\/p>\n

Big savings for Alice Springs package<\/p>\n

Alice Springs awaits you and to make you really welcome.\u00a0 Aurora Alice Springs has discounted a three-day accommodation package from $978 per couple to $498 per couple.\u00a0\u00a0 That’s three nights in an executive room for two people, a bottle of wine, buffet breakfast daily and a $50 dinner credit.\u00a0\u00a0 Bookings end March 31 2009 for travel until March 31, however, bookings can only be made up to 28 days in advance.\u00a0 Visit www.totaltravel.com<\/a>\u00a0 for details of this red centre deal.<\/p>\n

Czech those beer festivals<\/p>\n

Celebrate Czech beer festival season by actually being there.\u00a0 There are nine festivals between July and October with the most famous being the Pilsner on October 3 and 4.\u00a0\u00a0 Consider the Prague beer package priced from $2365 which includes return economy airfare with Austrian Airlines from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns and Perth, with three nights accommodation, daily breakfast, half-day city tour, a beer and dinner tour and more.\u00a0 The package is available until December 26 2008.\u00a0 Ring 1300 363 554 or visit www.beyondtravel.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

Jazz in the Hunter<\/p>\n

Set aside Saturday October 25 for Tyrrell’s jazz in the vines.\u00a0 Special accommodation deals are on offer from Crowne Plaza in the Valley.\u00a0 Tariff from $670 for two people staying two nights, with breakfast daily in Redsalt restaurant and festival tickets.\u00a0\u00a0 Email Crowne Plaza at reservations.hunter@ihg.com<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 For all the facts take a look at www.jazzinthevines.com.au<\/a>
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It’s almost time for the Ekka<\/p>\n

Brisbane’s famous agricultural show, the Ekka, is about to delight once again.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The unique Brisbane show runs from August 7-16, and will attract in excess of 600,000 visitors.\u00a0 Make it 600,002 and schedule a visit in August.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stay at Mantra South Bank and book in at the special Ekka rates from $179 per room \/night in a studio apartment.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 For the facts call 1300 557 575 or visit www.mantracityhotels.com.au<\/a> <\/p>\n

Early bird savings most welcome<\/p>\n

The 2009 cruise itineraries have been released, with Cruise West offering savings of up to US$1,100 per person on their 2009 Alaskan itineraries.\u00a0\u00a0 Savings apply to the company’s 8-night Inside Passage journey, the 12night Coastal Odyssey cruise, the 4-night Glacial Bay highlights cruise and the 24-night In Harriman’s Wake cruise.\u00a0\u00a0 Check what the savings will be for your chosen cruise by calling Travel the World on 1300 766 566 or visit 1300 766 566.<\/p>\n

* Please note conditions may apply to these packages\u00a0 and prices are subject to change and availability.<\/p>\n

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