{"id":5974,"date":"2008-11-02T21:29:00","date_gmt":"2008-11-02T21:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/nothing-like-a-train-journey\/"},"modified":"2008-11-02T21:29:00","modified_gmt":"2008-11-02T21:29:00","slug":"nothing-like-a-train-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2008\/11\/nothing-like-a-train-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"Nothing like a train journey"},"content":{"rendered":"

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TRAVEL BRIEFS<\/p>\n

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

Nothing like a train journey<\/p>\n

This one travels through five countries departing April 9 2009.\u00a0 It’s the 21-day Silk Road experience. Moscow to Beijing.\u00a0\u00a0 Cost for a silver class room, including accommodation with private en-suite and all meals from onboard chefs, private bar car, sightseeing guides, local transport and return transfers,\u00a0 is from $28,454 per person twin share.\u00a0 The journey can also be taken westbound from Beijing on April 12.\u00a0 Contact 1300 363 554 or visit\u00a0 www.beyondtravel.com.au<\/a>\u00a0 <\/p>\n

New services ex Brisbane to Bali<\/p>\n

Starting December 14, Garuda Indonesia is allowing children under 12 to travel free.\u00a0 The offer includes free Australian government taxes and free fuel surcharges.\u00a0 So any child up to 11 years of age, accompanied by two full fare paying adults, on year round fares, qualify.\u00a0 The offer does not apply to passengers travelling on special promotional fares in ‘B’ and ‘Q’ subclasses.\u00a0\u00a0 The promotion is valid for passengers in economy and executive classes, travelling between December 14 2008 and January 31 2009, including Christmas. To check on conditions and payment requirements, telephone 1300 365 331. <\/p>\n

Complimentary rail transfers<\/p>\n

It is worth checking on how you can access one of the world’s best short train crossings in the world.\u00a0 I refer to the extension of the complimentary transfer service which includes pickup and drop off at the TranzAlpine railway station and Huntley House.\u00a0 The other option is to do the transfer in a luxurious Mercedes Benz 8-seater people mover.\u00a0 Either option takes you to paradise and to Christchurch’s boutique Huntley House, a member of Select Hotels and Resorts International.\u00a0 Check it out by emailing enquiries@selecthotels.com<\/a> or telephone (02) 8969 3900\u00a0<\/p>\n

UK August and the Tattoo<\/p>\n

If your travel plans have you in the UK in August 2009 avoid the fight to book accommodation and instead, sail from Dover to Edinburgh, making the classic Saga Ruby your ‘Edinburgh hotel.’\u00a0 It is a four-night mini-cruise departing Dover August 24.\u00a0 Entry to the Tattoo is included in the price which also features all onboard dining, classic English afternoon teas daily, West End style entertainment each night, late release movies and dancing to a live band.\u00a0 Telephone 1800 225 656 for your nearest\u00a0\u00a0 Price is from a reasonable $1,435 per person, twin share Cruiseco cruise specialist.\u00a0<\/p>\n

India by private car<\/p>\n

Here’s the opportunity to tour north and south India on a 33-day Grand Indian Panorama package.\u00a0 Villages, temples, wildlife sanctuaries even a deluxe houseboat cruise.\u00a0 Priced from $7,189 per person twin share the package includes touring, sightseeing, rail travel, three game drives and 41 meals. Check it out on www.tempoholidays.com<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n

Brisbane on your doorstep<\/p>\n

Now is the time to ‘do’ Brisbane.\u00a0 The climate at this time of the year is just terrific. Make plans to book a studio apartment at Mantra South Bank, from just $199 per night, and that places you within easy walking distance of the CBD, the galleries and the famous Brisbane lifestyle. The price tag is valid Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights to December 24 2008.\u00a0 That includes\u00a0 accommodation, breakfast and car parking.\u00a0 For bookings telephone 1300 557 575.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ever been to Orange?<\/p>\n

What a stunning city is Orange, with its treelined boulevards, wonderful wines, excellent dining and just about the happiest people on earth.\u00a0 Everyone, so it seems, is smiling. An offer from Clifton Gardens b&b will put a smile on your face.\u00a0 John and Kay Gransden offer a two night package valued at $450, available to our readers for $370.\u00a0 That includes superb accommodation, full country breakfast and a personalised wine tour of the district.\u00a0 Telephone (02) 6365 1044 or visit www.cliftongardens.net.au<\/a>\u00a0
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* Please note conditions may apply to these packages\u00a0 and prices are subject to change and availability.\u00a0 Block out periods may apply. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Need a holiday ?\u00a0 We’re archived on\u00a0 http:\/\/travellersgoodbuys.info<\/a>\u00a0
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VISUAL : Aboard the Moscow to Beijing train<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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