Deals
Sydney Morning Herald
Saturday June 9, 2007
Take a whirlwind trip through four of Asia's largest cities with a 14-day tour from $1899. The Adventure Destinations package includes return air fares travelling economy class with Vietnam Airlines from Sydney to Hanoi, Beijing, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City. Thirteen nights of twin-share accommodation at two- and three-star hotels in each city are included in the deal. Valid for bookings until June 30. Phone 1300 136 330 or see www.adventuredestinations.com.au.
Journey through the Swiss Alps, Italian lakes district, Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast on an 18-day Albatross Travel Group tour. The package, priced at $6179, includes a journey to the alps at Zermatt, a cruise on Lake Maggiore and trips to Milan, Venice, Florence, Rome, Sorrento and Pompeii. All breakfasts, entrance fees and most dinners are included, as are the fees for a tour manager and local guides. Phone 1300 135 015 or see www.albatrosstravel.com.If you're looking for a holiday a little closer to home, you could try Mantra Beach Ettalong from $150 a night. The deal is based on minimum stays of two nights in a studio room, with upgrades to water views available for an additional $32 a night. Highlights include panoramic views of the coastline, beauty spa, gymnasium, heated swimming pool and spa. Valid until March 31, 2008. Phone 131 517 or see www.mantra.com.au.Harvey World Travel has a chance to escape the winter chill with a 10-night holiday in Phuket from $1241. The package includes return economy air fares with Thai Airways and accommodation at the Horizon Beach Resort, Patong. Try a cruise around Phang Nga Bay and elephant rides through the jungles of Phuket. Valid for travel only between July 16 and September 20. Phone 132 757 or see harveyworldtravel.com.au.If you want to visit Uluru, but aren't too keen to sleep rough, Voyages Sails in the Desert has five-star accommodation from $591 a night. The package is based on accommodation in a standard room, with access to the resort's tennis courts, pool and restaurant included. Highlights include the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, camel rides and walks along the base of the famed rock. Vlid for travel between July 1 and November 30. Phone 1800 872 835 or see www.travelpoint.com.au.See some of the world's most majestic wildlife with a 32-day tour of southern Africa for $1990. Highlights of the package include Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon, Matobo National Park, Chobe National Park and Sossusvlei. Air fares are not included and accommodation is a tent and sleeping bag. Meals are provided. Valid until December 31. Phone 1300 136 330 or see www.adventuredestinations.com.au.Fans of flamenco, sangria and tapas can experience the country that invented them with a 10-day tour from $2150. The Insight Tours package, which does not include air fares, kicks off with the famous Seville Fair, before rolling on to Barcelona and Valencia. All travel in Spain is by coach and the package includes hotel accommodation. Valid until December 31. Phone 9512 0767 or see www.insightvacations.com.
© 2007 Sydney Morning Herald
