{"id":12184,"date":"2008-06-30T22:14:00","date_gmt":"2008-06-30T22:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/travel-briefs-4\/"},"modified":"2008-06-30T22:14:00","modified_gmt":"2008-06-30T22:14:00","slug":"travel-briefs-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2008\/06\/travel-briefs-4\/","title":{"rendered":"TRAVEL BRIEFS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_OY-0d2rKv_Q\/SGlatnLhH1I\/AAAAAAAADf4\/Td5C-LWLNmI\/s1600-h\/Mariner-753157\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_OY-0d2rKv_Q\/SGlatnLhH1I\/AAAAAAAADf4\/Td5C-LWLNmI\/s320\/Mariner-753157\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Your FREE \u00a0travel briefs \u2013 distributed June 30 2008 <\/p>\n<p>By John Crook <\/p>\n<p>Chocolates &#038; pillows<\/p>\n<p>Pillow Talk is the name given to the latest package for travellers heading to Warrnambool and the magificent Great Ocean Road. \u00a0Luxury accommodation for two, full breakfast at the Water Table restaurant, deluxe Belgian hot chocolate melting kit, a self saucing pudding, two $15 hot geothermal bath vouchers and two micro cloud pillows packaged for you to keep. \u00a0The price is from $270 per couple and is valid for travel to <a href=\"http:\/\/30.09.08.\/\">30.09.08.<\/a> \u00a0For reservations call \u00a01300 987 620 or email <a href=\"mailto:deepblue.res@mantraresorts.com.au\">deepblue.res@mantraresorts.com.au<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Switzerland mobility<\/p>\n<p>A network of trails and pathways for non-motorized traffic stretches over more than 20,000 Swiss km and includes 22 national itineraries. Hiking, cycling, mountain biking, skating and canoeing interests are catered for. \u00a0Have a look at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.switzerlandmobility.ch\/\">www.switzerlandmobility.ch<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Melbourne goes wicked<\/p>\n<p>Ten Accor hotels across Melbourne&#8217;s cbd will transport you back to the land of Oz with A reserve tickets to the latest smash hit musical and overnight accommodation for two people. \u00a0Packages are available from July 13. \u00a0To book, &#8216;phone 1300 WICKED, or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.showbiz.com.au\/wicked\">www.showbiz.com.au\/wicked<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Broadway at sea<\/p>\n<p>An exclusive 20-day holiday, based on a 15-night cruise will have you aboard the all-suite, all-balcony Seven Seas Mariner. \u00a0The package includes a mix of on-shore deluxe accommodation and touring and departs Australia September 29 this year. \u00a0This is one tour offer which is a must for your consideration. \u00a0To get the full details take a look a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wiltrans.com.au\/\">www.wiltrans.com.au<\/a> \u00a0or call 1800 251 174. <\/p>\n<p>Magical Norfolk Island<\/p>\n<p>Return air and taxes, twin-share in a one-bedroom apartment, a half-day orientation tour of Norfolk Island and should you book a five-night holiday at Panorama Seaside apartments, Coral Sea Travel will throw in an extra two nights for free, and also a rental car for your stay. <\/p>\n<p>Book by July 18 for travel through December 15 (some block out dates may apply) \u00a0A departure tax of $30 per person is payable when leaving the island. \u00a0Ex Sydney $1139, ex Brisbane $1089 and ex Melbourne $1339. \u00a0For full details telephone 1800 641 803 or check <a href=\"http:\/\/www.coralseas.com.au\/\">www.coralseas.com.au<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Become a qualified ski instructor<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a Japanese opportunity which allows you to escape traffic jams and head to the snowfields for an eight-week course in a Japanese village \u00a0for four days a week of professional training across four different ski areas and terrains. \u00a0Training for the eight-week course starts January 4 and runs through February 28 2009. \u00a0Prices start from $13,036 and includes shared accommodation, daily breakfast, dinner five nights a week and airport transfers. \u00a0Air fares not included. \u00a0Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.owh.com.au\/\">www.owh.com.au<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In 2010 it&#8217;s the Passion Play<\/p>\n<p>Oberammergau needs to be considered now. \u00a0 It&#8217;s here where the Passion Play has been performed every decade since 1634. \u00a0The play \u00a0is regularly performed over a period of five months from May to October and it is now part of a \u00a0two-night option on the Tauck World Discovery 14-day romantic Germany tour. \u00a0Pricing has yet to be finalised but the recommendation is to register interest, initially by \u00a0checking the website and following the prompts on \u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.traveltheworld.com.au\/tauoberammergau\">www.traveltheworld.com.au\/tauoberammergau<\/a> or call 1300 766 566 <\/p>\n<p>Please note prices subject to variation, conditions may apply and may be subject to change. <\/p>\n<p>Need a holiday ? 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