{"id":5902,"date":"2009-06-08T00:53:00","date_gmt":"2009-06-08T00:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/join-the-mega-liner\/"},"modified":"2009-06-08T00:53:00","modified_gmt":"2009-06-08T00:53:00","slug":"join-the-mega-liner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2009\/06\/join-the-mega-liner\/","title":{"rendered":"Join the mega-liner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_OY-0d2rKv_Q\/SixjTgGoAuI\/AAAAAAAAGj4\/m-o8L8rI8Xc\/s1600-h\/xPacific+Jewel+email.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 236px;\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_OY-0d2rKv_Q\/SixjTgGoAuI\/AAAAAAAAGj4\/m-o8L8rI8Xc\/s400\/xPacific+Jewel+email.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\"id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344756044468323042\" \/><\/a><br \/>TRAVEL BRIEFS<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-style:italic;\">John Crook <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:bold;\">The mighty Murray<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Choose the package which best suits you and your budget and you are on your way to mighty memories, Murray River style.  Here\u2019s one from Willandra Houseboats, Mildura. Three nights on board a houseboat of your choice.  Deluxe is from $750 pp, minimum of two people. Luxury, from $880 pp (minimum four people) or super luxury from $1050 pp (four people).  The package includes superb riverboat accommodation, full breakfasts, Gol Gol hotel dinner, Trentham Estate winery lunch, dinner at Stefano\u2019s restaurant and pre-dinner drinks at restaurants.  All meals supplied and if you so wish, a pilot is available.  Such is the experience, I\u2019m going back for another few days.  Get the facts by visiting <a href=\"http:\/\/www.willandrahouseboats.com.au\">www.willandrahouseboats.com.au<\/a>  or call 0417 814 312.  It is \u2018my pick\u2019 for the week. <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:bold;\">Prague awaits<\/span><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a three-night stopover in the Czech capital for just $354 per person, twin share.  Valid for the summer months of June, July and August the package includes accommodation and breakfast at the Hotel U Krize, which is a fully restored building in the heart of Prague.  The price includes a combined walking and coach tour of the city and the castle district, the old town square and the Jewish quarter.  Also, there are tickets to an evening performance of the black theatre.   More information by contacting <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beyondtravel.com.au\">www.beyondtravel.com.au<\/a> or \u2018phone 1300 363 554. <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:bold;\">Farnham returns,.. again!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Jack returns to the Hunter Valley in September for his Live By Demand tour.  Peppers Guest House celebrates with a two-night package  priced from $1999 per couple.  That includes full daily breakfast, two VIP Deck packages to the Farnham concert at nearby Hope Estate winery (Saturday September 19) with transfers to and from the concert.  View the concert overlooking the main stage where a four course meal, is available,  with premium Hope Estate wines, beer and soft drinks.   For bookings contact 1800 777 444.  Conditions and terms apply. <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:bold;\">Join the mega-liner<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Sixteen nights cruising the Pacific is on offer, including seven ports.  The huge Pacific Jewel sails out of Sydney on September 6 2010 unwinding prior to the first port of call, Norfolk Island.   The price starts from $2949 pp twin-share.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the cabin category <a href=\"http:\/\/ecruising.travel\">ecruising.travel<\/a> has up to $100 in on-board credits. Some of the features include a 4.300 sq metre  OceanView gym and health spa,  hair and beauty salon, duty-free shops, a casino and special zones for the teens and children.  Three restaurants, eight bars two pools and two whirlpool spas.  For all the details telephone 1300 369 848 or check <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ecruising.travel\">www.ecruising.travel<\/a>  <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:bold;\">More local options<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Through until July 26 Ballarat\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sovereignhill.com.au\">Sovereign Hill<\/a> offers all the usual attractions and for the winter months a special event, Frozen in Time, which has a host of magical experiences including, ice sculptures reflecting the gold rush period, a snow slide and simulated snow falling in the main street. The normal attractions continues, such as the fantastic Blood on the Southern Cross sound and light show.  Remember, it\u2019s Ballarat and it\u2019s cold, so rug up !  For bookings and further information call (03) 5337 1199 or email bosc@sovereignhill.com.au  <br \/><span style=\"font-weight:bold;\"><br \/>Eurostar links<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Linking London, Paris and Brussels a special summer fare has been struck. The leisure select fare is from $150 one-way and from $232 return.   This applies to first class travel through August 31, with bookings made from now until July 27 2009.   The fares include a champagne welcome drink, choice of meal, power plugs and large reclinable seats.  Remember that standard on-line booking fee of $35 is additional.  Check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.railplus.com.au\">www.railplus.com.au<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>ENDS <\/p>\n<p>Visual :  Pacific Jewel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TRAVEL BRIEFS John Crook The mighty Murray Choose the package which best suits you and your budget and you are on your way to mighty memories, Murray River style. Here\u2019s one from Willandra Houseboats, Mildura. Three nights on board a houseboat of your choice. Deluxe is from $750 pp, minimum of two people. 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