{"id":5892,"date":"2009-08-17T01:11:00","date_gmt":"2009-08-17T01:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/escape-into-spring\/"},"modified":"2009-08-17T01:11:00","modified_gmt":"2009-08-17T01:11:00","slug":"escape-into-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2009\/08\/escape-into-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Escape into Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Your free travel briefs for w\/c August 17 2009.\u00a0<\/p>\n

TRAVEL BRIEFS<\/p>\n

John Crook\u00a0<\/p>\n

Second most visited attraction,- Oui!<\/p>\n

It’s just a day trip from Paris to Mont St Michel. Travel by train and there’s no driving strain. The perfect way is via a TGV train and bus package, booked through Rail Plus.\u00a0 Cost for the return trip is\u00a0 from $92 per person if using a Eurail pass,- or from $208 using a point-to-point rail ticket.\u00a0 The journey time is 3hrs 55 mins and there are six departures\u00a0 each way. I reckon you would need to spend a night or two in the Mont St Michel region,- picturesque streets, the Gothic-style Benedictine abbey and such a quaint village.\u00a0 First of all, go visit www.railplus.com.au<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Escape into Spring<\/p>\n

Sofitel Werribee Park Mansion Hotel & Spa (pictured),- your ticket to extreme luxury, great memories and an inviting price from $300 per couple per night.\u00a0 This is the case when booking a Spring Escape Package.\u00a0 It includes superb overnight accommodation, a bottle of Mansion sparkling wine on arrival, a full a la carte breakfast in Joseph’s Restaurant (there’s no other restaurant quite like Joseph’s), complimentary wine tasting at Shadowfax Winery, a self-guided tour of spectacular mansion,- plus access to the pool, gymnasium and steam rooms.\u00a0 To book, it’s so simple.\u00a0 Just dial (03) 9731 4000.\u00a0 Located midway between Melbourne and Geelong, this is for your perfect escape.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rock-climbing at sea<\/p>\n

So many options await passengers aboard Legend of the Seas.\u00a0 Plus the chance to spend two-nights in Macau, a night in Hong Kong and even return air and taxes from Sydney are included.\u00a0 Too good to be true you may say,- but those are the facts. A five-night luxury cruise to Vietnam and China, with all meals included.\u00a0 There’s sightseeing. A Hong Kong Peak Tram pass and then all of those great features of a real life cruise ship. A solarium, separate outdoor pool and four whirlpools, a nine-hole miniature golf course, a youth centre, day spa and on the list goes.\u00a0 Sounds like a beauty for a family.\u00a0 Pricing from just $2199 per person twin-share.\u00a0 Get the facts by visiting www.ecruising.travel\u00a0<\/p>\n

So friendly it doesn’t have an army<\/p>\n

The location is Costa Rica and now there’s a 15-day visit awaiting in November and December of this year. It’s environmentally friendly, also picture perfect.\u00a0 Far Horizons has just ten places on this unique fully-escorted tour. There’s business class air travel with Delta, first class accommodation, all meals, daily guided sightseeing and gratuities.\u00a0 Loving it already! The tour departs Sydney on November 26 and is priced from $15,500 per person, twin share.\u00a0 For all the facts, telephone 1800 083 141 or visit\u00a0 www.farhorizons.com.au<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Best German cake in Oz<\/p>\n

I was first introduced to German cake as a school student in South Australia. The local Eudunda Bakery, using a secret recipe handed down through the generations, produced what I regard as the best delicacy in rural South Australia.\u00a0 Barossans will suggest otherwise, but in my book, Eudunda has the goods.\u00a0 It’s an easy drive from Tanunda, Nuriootpa and those other German sounding town names.\u00a0 Check out whether it’s baking-day by ringing (08) 8581 1095.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Nomads welcome<\/p>\n

Ever considered travelling lie a real nomad? Well, get ready to join the yak safari in Mongolia. There’s a 14-day round trip which takes in the Trans Mongolian railway into the Gobi desert.\u00a0 Sleep in ‘ger’ tents, help local herdsmen local their yak carts, go fishing by traditional methods.\u00a0 Priced from $2,395 per person, multi share.\u00a0 Transport is by 4WD and train, accommodation also includes hotels and campsites, daily breakfasts, 10 luncheons and dinners.\u00a0 Airfares to Ulaanbaatar are not included.\u00a0 The trip is scheduled to depart on various dates between May 16 and August 29, 2010.\u00a0 Check it out by phoning 1800 069 063.\u00a0 It’s a Student Flights’ project.\u00a0<\/p>\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\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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