{"id":12185,"date":"2008-06-22T23:02:00","date_gmt":"2008-06-22T23:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/all-thats-missing-is-santa-claus-2\/"},"modified":"2008-06-22T23:02:00","modified_gmt":"2008-06-22T23:02:00","slug":"all-thats-missing-is-santa-claus-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2008\/06\/all-thats-missing-is-santa-claus-2\/","title":{"rendered":"ALL THAT\u2019S MISSING IS SANTA CLAUS"},"content":{"rendered":"

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TRAVEL BRIEFS By John Crook<\/p>\n

SMELL THE WILDFLOWERS<\/p>\n

Western Australia is best known for its wildflowers and its wine. \u00a0Travel there between August and November \u00a0for the best floral-scapes. \u00a0At the same time take in some of its natural wonders including Wave Rock and the Valley of the Giants. \u00a0 \u00a0Start and finish the seven night coach tour in Perth and pay from $2,380 per person, twin share. \u00a0Get the facts by visiting www.escapetravel.com.au<\/a> or telephone 1300 799 783.<\/p>\n

SEX IN THE AQUARIUM<\/p>\n

There’s a spectacular sex-life display of sea anemones at the Sydney Aquarium, a display which may help to save the home of Nemo and his family. \u00a0Dr Anna Scott of Southern Cross University is recognised by the Aquarium for her research work and the display is now home to 30 of her captive bred sea anemones. \u00a0Check it out at Darling Harbour.<\/p>\n

JOIN HILLARY IN THE ANTARCTIC<\/p>\n

Explore the Antarctic. Travel to the Falkland Islands and get ready to experience the natural wonders of another world. \u00a0 Polar explorer Peter Hillary leads intrepid travellers on an 18-night expedition, departing January 22. \u00a0Prices start from $10,115 per person, twin share. \u00a0International airfares not included.<\/p>\n

WENDY WU WOWEE<\/p>\n

A short break in Hong Kong priced from just $1236 per person, twin share is the deal. \u00a0 That includes return economy airfares, four nights accommodation, \u00a0a half day tour of Hong Kong Island and a two-hour harbour cruise. \u00a0Return airport transfers are also included. \u00a0Packages are for sale until August 30 and valid for travel until September 11. \u00a0More details by visiting www.wendywutours.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

ALL THAT’S MISSING IS SANTA CLAUS<\/p>\n

Manchuria, Siberia and Mongolia are the highlights of a 19-day tour which includes the spectacular Harbin Ice Lantern Festival. \u00a0The tour price is from $15,000 from Sydney and that includes return air, twin-share in hotels and traditional tourist camps, all meals, local guides, ground transport, excursions, entries, gratuities and services of a Far Horizons escort. \u00a0Call 1800 083 141.<\/p>\n

ZUJI MEANS BEANS<\/p>\n

Baked beans in a Zuji can form part of the promotional campaign for on-line travel company of same name. \u00a0It’s a real attention getter with exclusive deals. \u00a0These include five nights in London from $2660, staying at a four-star hotel and offering a saving of $800. \u00a0That’s ex-Sydney. Conditions do apply so check it out on www.zuji.com.au
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WORLD BEST HOTEL<\/p>\n

In the category of best service in a hotel, \u00a0another gong goes to the Red Carnation group and The Milestone Hotel in London’s ritzy Kensington. \u00a0With 63 deluxe rooms and suites The Milestone is situated opposite Kensington \u00a0Palace. It has a staff to guest ratio of two to one. \u00a0 Check the website www.milestonehotel.com
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Caption : \u00a0Harbin Ice Festival.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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