{"id":5940,"date":"2009-02-17T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2009-02-17T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/holiday-at-home-barossa-valley\/"},"modified":"2009-02-17T06:00:00","modified_gmt":"2009-02-17T06:00:00","slug":"holiday-at-home-barossa-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2009\/02\/holiday-at-home-barossa-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday at home \u2013 Barossa Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

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W\/c February 16 2009\u00a0<\/p>\n

TRAVEL BRIEFS<\/p>\n

By John Crook\u00a0<\/p>\n

Holiday at home – Fleurieu<\/p>\n

South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula is one of Australia’s prettiest seaside destinations. Discover its magic by headquartering yourself at Cheri sur Mer with its magnificent ocean views. The Victor Harbor apartment is yours from $200 per night.\u00a0 That includes a continental breakfast, chocolates, cookies and a bottle of sparkling wine. Activate yourself swimming, beach walking, take the horse drawn tram across the causeway, taste the local wines.\u00a0\u00a0 Select your dining spot from a terrific range of nosheries.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Best coffee in town at The Anchorage in the main street.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Check availabilities by emailing dianecolt@yahoo.com<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n

Holiday at home – King Island <\/p>\n

Check out the historic shipwrecks, taste the scallop pies, step into the life of a fisherman (even if only for a day), try the dairy products (naturally), and still some time for exploring.\u00a0 This self-drive tour of King Island includes three-nights accommodation and car hire.\u00a0 Prices start from $291 per person, twin share and are available for travel until August 31 2009.\u00a0 Airfares not included.\u00a0\u00a0 Contact Travel Associates on 1800 044 066 for more information.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Holiday at home – Broome<\/p>\n

Not many Australians have experienced Broome.\u00a0 Join the chosen few and head that way with the family.\u00a0 This package includes four nights accommodation for a family in a 4.5 star Blue Seas Resort from $479. That’s for two adults and two children sharing and using existing bedding.\u00a0 The offer is valid for sale until February 28 2009 for travel until March 31 2009.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Airfares not included.\u00a0 Check the conditions by ringing 1300 799 783 or visit www.escapetravel.com.au<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n

Holiday at home – Solar Springs<\/p>\n

Participate in the three-night special from Good Friday until after breakfast\u00a0 on Easter Monday and there’s a chance of winning another weekend at Solar Springs for free.\u00a0 The Easter package is priced from just $820 pp.\u00a0<\/p>\n

That includes twin-share accommodation, all well-balanced meals, a massage and face ‘n’ feet treatment and join the fun people in any of the special activities.\u00a0 These include games, swimming, meditation classes and health talks, cycling, tennis, archery and bush walks in adjacent Morton National Park.\u00a0 Solar Springs is around 2 hours from Sydney, a little longer from Canberra.\u00a0 Vegetarians also well catered for.\u00a0 Telephone 1800 044 944 or visit www.solarsprings.com<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n

Holiday at home –\u00a0 Hilton savings<\/p>\n

Sounds remarkable and it is.\u00a0 Quickbeds.com has done a deal which gets you accommodation at Brisbane’s Hilton Hotel from just $98 per person per night.\u00a0\u00a0 The Hilton Brisbane is luxurious and right in the heart of the city. The deal is valid for travel up to March 8 2009, and for sale\u00a0 until sold out.\u00a0 Log onto www.quickbeds.com<\/a> or ‘phone 1800 002 333.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Airfares not included.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Holiday at home \u2013 Barossa Valley<\/p>\n

The Barossa Valley still remains one of the most favoured destinations,- not only for great wines, but also for a slice of German heritage.\u00a0 One of the cutest communities is that of Bethany, just a few k’s from Tanunda.\u00a0 There are still some old timers who speak the local dialect of Barossa Deutsch. Bethany is also the oldest German community in Australia. Nuriootpa, Tanunda and Bethany,- not to be missed.\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>\u00a0
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Visual is :\u00a0 Lutheran Church in Australia’s oldest German settlement,- Bethany.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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