TRAVEL BRIEFS
John Crook
Happiest place on earth – in Brisbane soonMickey and Minnie Mouse and their whole Disney family of entertainers hit the ice on June 19 to 20. They're in town for the latest Disney on Ice presentation, - a Disneyland Adventure. The venue is the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. Tickets are currently on sale so, for bookings contact Ticketek, or telephone 132 849.
Holiday package including The RitzThe holiday begins with a night in the classy Ritz Hotel and then to Southampton to join the five-star Queen Elizabeth for the next 19 nights sailing to Gibralta, Port Said, Cyprus, Ashdod, Haifa, Rhodes, Athens, Spain and back to Southampton. The prices start from $6219 per person with savings from previously advertised prices. Get onto this one by calling 1300 369 848 or go visit
www.eruising.travel Christmas In July ! What, already ??Take my word for it Christmas this year gets a kick-start at the award-winning Spicers Hidden Vale. The price per couple is $869 and that includes brilliant accommodation for two nights, full country buffet breakfasts, a special dinner with al the trimmings, in Cotton's Restaurant. There's a special price for children aged 5 to 12, and also for guests just wishing to experience the dinner. Spicers Hidden Vale is a one-hour's drive from Brisbane. Ring 1300 881 for details 435 or visit
www.spicershiddenvale.com.au Witness Mary MacKillop becoming a saintJoin the pilgrimage to celebrate the occasion. Rates from $670 per person, twin share and that includes three nights in a standard room, buffet breakfast daily, private transfer from hotel to St Peter's, a Vatican museum tour, an illuminated Rome tour and admission to the canonisation ceremony. That rate does not include flights, nor does it guarantee a seat. For more details and conditions contact your travel agent or visit
www.exploreholidays.com.au
A nine-day rail journeyJoin the train at Malaga to the coast of Spain, visiting the Andalucian hill villages, the ancient royal cities of Rabat, Fez and Marrakesh in Morocco. The package starts from $1368 per person twin share, depending on the season. There are nine departures between September 2010 and April 2011. Check this one out by contacting Explore Worldwide on 1300 414 151, or visit
www.explore.co.uk Massive price increases ?That's just not the case when booking a Renault Eurodrive lease vehicle. Phone toll-free 1300 55 11 60, book and pay by June 30 for delivery prior to 31 December 2010 and check out the deals, prices, savings and conditions. From my checking around, talking to past clients and travel agencies this is one heck of a deal,- and you are assured of a brand new ex-factory vehicle with unlimited kilometres, full insurance and with no excess in 42-European countries. Visit
www.renaulteurodrive.com.au Please note conditions may apply to these packages and prices are subject to change and availability. This information is provided as a guide only.
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