John Crook
Ann Rickard of Queensland- author and tour leader
The author of six travel orientated books, Ann Rickard, not only puts pen to paper to record her tantalizing adventures, but she also gathers together her fans and leads them as tour leader, touring whether it be France, Italy or Greece.
Her adventures usually are of 14 days and 13 nights, but I note that for her upcoming tours there are but three spots in the June 2011 departure. Then a year later she departs on a tour with but five places vacant.
Price for year 2011 departure is from 3700 Euro.
For all the details go visit www.annrickard.com or email ann@annrickard.com Then, there's her latest book, again with a travel influence (plus plenty of laughs). It's Three in a Bed in the Med, three countries, three people and one friendship put to the test.
Book to make a saving
It's possible to save up to 20% on 2011 Hurtigruten cruising to the Arctic island of Spitsbergen, renowned for its breathtaking fjords, glaciers and amazing wildlife. If you book now there's a 20% saving off Svalbard Explorer, now priced from $5151 per person. The price is valid through August 2011 departures. There are other savings on other tours. Discounts apply on new bookings made until 31 December 2010 and on all cabin grades based on twin share accommodation. For further details, conditions and the like telephone 1800 221 712.
Spring carnival
It's not altogether just about horse racing.
Although currently there's a Cup flavour throughout The Langham Hotel, the activities range from High Teas, Spring hats to watching the Cup in the comfort of a luxurious hotel.
On Melbourne Cup day and also on Oaks Day the hotel has scheduled exclusive 'ladies lunches', priced from $59.90 per person at Oaks Day lunch, or from $89.90 per person on Cup Day. Enter the hotel during the Spring Carnival and catch sight of magnificent hats created by milliner Richard Nylon.
To take up the suggestion of watching the Cup in luxury, telephone for reservations 1800 641 107, or email rest.res@langhamhotels.com
More flights
A total of 24 direct flights weekly will boost travel between Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane with China. China Southern, which just happens to be Asia's largest airline, in terms of traffic volumes in Asia, services 80 cities in mainland China. The Australian services fly into mainland China's transit hub of Guangzhou. The airline is doubling its direct weekly flights between the east coast of Oz and Guangzhou.
For details ring : Sydney (02)9233 9788, Melbourne (03) 8676 0088, Brisbane 1300 889 628. We sure do have a choice these days with air options.
What I would call a good deal
Location is an east coast island of Australia, fantastic for the kids, and Daydream Island is on the very doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef.
There's a good deal on offer right now. The offer is valid for travel until December 3 2010, and can be purchased until November 30 this year.
The three night package includes a Dinner Bed and Breakfast special, and is priced for only $660 per person, twin share. There are conditions. Excluded from the package are beverages, , seafood platters and market priced items are not included. Children's dinner is a set menu. Entrée is not included and is an additional cost. Up to two children stay and eat breakfast free when sharing with adults and using existing bedding. For other conditions and inclusions simply go visit www.daydreamisland.com or call 1800 075 040. Then, go for it. There are free activities well worthwhile checking on. I love the open air movies on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
* Please note conditions may apply to these packages and prices are subject to change and availability. This information is provided as a guide only. Check with your travel agency. Block out periods may apply.
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