{"id":5581,"date":"2010-03-01T04:40:00","date_gmt":"2010-03-01T04:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/escorted-viking-tour-includes-denmark-iceland-greenland-the-shetland-and-orkney-islands\/"},"modified":"2015-07-28T22:54:09","modified_gmt":"2015-07-28T22:54:09","slug":"escorted-viking-tour-includes-denmark-iceland-greenland-the-shetland-and-orkney-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2010\/03\/escorted-viking-tour-includes-denmark-iceland-greenland-the-shetland-and-orkney-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"Escorted Viking Tour includes Denmark, Iceland, Greenland the Shetland and Orkney islands"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_OY-0d2rKv_Q\/S67d2bw4QSI\/AAAAAAAAJSY\/ZSVGYp219pk\/s1600\/Orkney+Island%27s+Skara+BraeSML-756973.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453540126027694370\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_OY-0d2rKv_Q\/S67d2bw4QSI\/AAAAAAAAJSY\/ZSVGYp219pk\/s320\/Orkney+Island%27s+Skara+BraeSML-756973.jpg\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">W\/c March 1<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: inline; visibility: hidden;\"><\/div>\n<p>TRAVEL BRIEFS<br \/>\nJohn Crook<\/p>\n<p>Bali for schoolies week 2010<\/p>\n<p>Club Cactus is the destination for many\u00a0 students in search of a fun and affordable holiday with a twist. A Schoolies escape package\u00a0 is on offer from just $413 per person share and that includes seven-nights accommodation with breakfasts, personal airport transfers, Club Cactus freebies, souvenirs and services of an exclusive activities officer.\u00a0 This year Schoolies runs from November 20 to December 12.\u00a0 For bookings and details of conditions, go visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bookschoolies.com\/\">www.bookschoolies.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pay 2nd class and travel 1st<\/p>\n<p>Switzerland rail travel is different.\u00a0 Different in that it is possible to travel 1st class yet pay second class.\u00a0 This is a new deal from Rail Plus, with free upgrade for travel up to May 31 if booked before March 29. The upgrade applies to adult, child, saver and youth tickets and valid for the Swiss continuous pass and the Swiss flexi pass.\u00a0 Conditions apply, so check with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.railplus.com.au\/\">www.railplus.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hone your golf swing<\/p>\n<p>Get the help of a pro-golfer whilst enjoying the supreme beauty of Mauritius.\u00a0 Whilst airfares are not included in this offer, the deal is still appealing, with prices starting from $1940 per person twin share.\u00a0 That includes five nights accommodation in a deluxe room, transfers, breakfast and dinner.\u00a0 The five-day golfer&#8217;s package starts from $570 per person or $799 per couple.\u00a0 Add the sums and it still looks enticing.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 More details by ringing 1800 044 066.\u00a0 Conditions apply and prices subject to change.<\/p>\n<p>Butcher, baker and winemaker<\/p>\n<p>A decade or so ago, the\u00a0 Barossa Valley launched a VIP experience voucher book priced at $65 but with over $100 value. The Butcher, Baker, Winemaker voucher book includes a souvenir hamper including a stainless steel cheese knife, mini chopping board, napkins and dipping bowl. There&#8217;s more though.\u00a0 For the full story telephone Tourism Barossa on (08) 8563 0662.\u00a0 Then, go sample &#8216;Barossa style&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>Go pray in a circa-AD1111 church<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s a 19-day fully-escorted tour in August of this year to the lands of the Vikings.\u00a0 The itinerary includes Denmark, Iceland, Greenland the Shetland and Orkney islands en-route to Aberdeen in Scotland.\u00a0\u00a0 Volcanoes, hot springs, geysers and the site of the world&#8217;s first parliament will be visited. This is one tour which needs to be considered.\u00a0 Don&#8217;t just take my word for it, arrange for a brochure by visiting <a href=\"http:\/\/www.farhorizons.com.au\/\">www.farhorizons.com.au<\/a> or call 1800 083 141,<\/p>\n<p><i><br \/>\n* 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 Block out periods may apply.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Need a holiday ?\u00a0 We&#8217;re archived on\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/travellersgoodbuys.info\/\">http:\/\/travellersgoodbuys.info<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ed nb \u2013 Visual of Orkney Island Skara Brae best preserved prehistoric village in Northern Europe.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>W\/c March 1 TRAVEL BRIEFS John Crook Bali for schoolies week 2010 Club Cactus is the destination for many\u00a0 students in search of a fun and affordable holiday with a twist. 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