{"id":5975,"date":"2008-10-20T22:50:00","date_gmt":"2008-10-20T22:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/italian-elegance-and-luxury\/"},"modified":"2008-10-20T22:50:00","modified_gmt":"2008-10-20T22:50:00","slug":"italian-elegance-and-luxury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2008\/10\/italian-elegance-and-luxury\/","title":{"rendered":"Italian elegance and luxury"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Travel Briefs for w\/c October 27 2008.<\/p>\n

TRAVEL BRIEFS<\/p>\n

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

Adventure touring for more than 80 years<\/p>\n

One of South Africa’s most exclusive game reserves, steeped in history and adventure, has designed an exclusive Cape Town and Londolozi program for high-end travellers. Check the inclusions and price tag for the ‘protector of all living things’ touring options created by Southern Africa’s oldest and largest travel company Rennies Travel.\u00a0 Visit www.nemonic.com.au<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n

Thai specials<\/p>\n

A range of island escape packages which hook into Thai’s special Spring airfare, make Thailand a real option\u00a0 if booked before November 1 with travel taken by November 20.There’s an eight-night deal to Phuket staying at the Sunset Beach Resort, priced from $1533 per person and that includes two free nights of accommodation.\u00a0 The package includes return economy airfare from Sydney and taxes, accommodation, daily buffet breakfasts, complimentary late check out and return airport transfers. Check the other offerings and prices ex Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth,\u00a0 by contacting 1300 369 747.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Linger longer on Gold Coast<\/p>\n

Book and pay before December 15 2008\u00a0\u00a0 and travel before March 31 2009 to benefit from a hot deal which offers four nights for the price of three at BreakFree Acapulco.\u00a0 The price is from just $224 per apartment per night but you stay for four and pay for just three.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 For bookings and for news of other Gold Coast escapes telephone 132 007.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Italian elegance and luxury<\/p>\n

The Costa Marina\u00a0 is elegance afloat and if you travel peak season of June, July or August,\u00a0 the eleven night cruise next year is priced from $2749 per person twin share\u00a0 and that includes all meals, entertainment and onboard gratuities.\u00a0\u00a0 Sail out of Savona on the Italian Riviera for the Mediterranean, –\u00a0 Greece, Israel, Egypt including Port Said and Cairo.\u00a0 Real value with this one.\u00a0 For details telephone 1300 369 848 or visit www.ecruising.travel\u00a0\u00a0 Airfares, taxes ands fuel surcharges are additional.\u00a0
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Stay at the Mansion<\/p>\n

This Christmas and New year celebrate at the Sofitel Werribee Park Mansion Hotel & Spa.<\/p>\n

Here’s news of a terrific package\u00a0 which includes luxurious accommodation and a full buffet breakfast in Joseph’s Restaurant.\u00a0\u00a0 Check out the options which are on offer with this festive package.\u00a0 A night in a classic room is from $99 per person per night.\u00a0 Check on the other deals by visiting www.mansionhotel.com.au<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Telephone (03) 9731.4000.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Virgin to Mildura<\/p>\n

Daily flights from Melbourne to Mildura have been underway for a week or more.\u00a0 Jet services have been introduced by Virgin Blue.\u00a0 A 78-seater has been put into service and whilst initial flights are during the middle of the day, there may be changes pending results of surveys.\u00a0 To check if these flights suit your travel plans check www.virginblue.com.au<\/a> or telephone 136 789\u00a0<\/p>\n

Norfolk , here we come<\/p>\n

The history unfolds before your eyes with NRMA Travel offering a series of 8-day tours to beautiful Norfolk Island.\u00a0 This is a unique chance to learn more about the convict era through the Bounty Mutineers heritage.\u00a0 The tours run between February 7 and June 10 next year.\u00a0 Guided touring, a meet and greet with airport transfers, and a seven-night stay at the All Seasons Colonial Hotel, where cooked breakfasts are included each day.\u00a0\u00a0 This one deserves\u00a0 a telephone call, if only to\u00a0 check on the other extras which are historically tailored and costed into the tour price.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Prices are from $1799 per person, twin share ex Sydney.\u00a0 Ring for prices ex Brisbane and Newcastle. Just a reminder there’s a $30 Norfolk Island tax payable on departing the island.\u00a0 Call 1300 762 060 or visit www.nrmatravel.com.au<\/a> \u00a0
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ENDS<\/p>\n

Visual of Costa Marina.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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