Deals & Discounts
Sydney Morning Herald
Saturday July 10, 1999
Paint the sea Red
Nine days of touring in Egypt and diving in the Red Sea is offered by Gateway Travel in conjunction with Egypt Air. The tour includes three nights' accommodation in Cairo, a city tour and a visit to the pyramids, sphinx, museums and Khan El Khalili bazaar. The cost is $1,395 a head, twin-share, land content only. In Luxor, the tour visits the Valley of the Kings and the Colossus of Memnon. Tanks and weights will be provided to PADI-certified divers in Hurghada for two days of diving. Details: (02) 9745 3333.
GOLF HOLIDAY: A Sheraton Noosa package marks the opening of the Noosa Springs Country Club. At $310 a head, twin-share, the package includes two nights' accommodation, buffet breakfasts, limousine transfers, two rounds of golf and fitness-club membership. Details: 1800 073 535.
DUBBO RSVP: Eastern Australia Airlines has released a $150 Come Home to Dubbo fare, giving nostalgic exiles plenty of time to plan their return. The offer applies to travel from Sydney between November 18 and 29, coinciding with the city's sesquicentenary celebrations. Details: 13 13 13.
TROPIC TOPIC: Vanuatu's Le Lagon Parkroyal offers a family deal of seven nights for the price of five on selected dates to July 31. For every adult paying $1,065 a head ex Sydney, an accompanying child can fly to Port Vila on Air Vanuatu for $69 and stay, eat and be entertained at the resort free of charge. Details: 132 002.
WINTER FARES: Ansett's winter sale fares on all Australian routes offer savings of as much as 67 per cent off the full economy price. The fares (ex Sydney), on sale until July 26, and valid for travel from July 24 to September 19, include Melbourne from $199; Adelaide from $279; Perth from $469; Hobart from $519; and Darwin from $519. Some conditions apply. Details: 13 13 00.
FAMILY FARE: The Novotel Launceston has a family package starting from $189 a night. It includes accommodation for two adults and two children, breakfast, a baby-sitter for three hours, room-service dinners for two children and unlimited use of the children's in-house video channel. Details: (03) 6334 3434.
SKI NZ: Ski Express has a six-day New Zealand ski package, with accommodation at the small, turn-of-the-century Beluga Lodge in Methven, near Mt Hutt. At $1,166 a head, it includes return air travel with Air New Zealand, six days' car hire, a four-day Mt Hutt lift pass and discounts on sightseeing, lessons, clothing and ski hire. Available until July 31 for travel between July 19 and September 24. Details: 1300 309 015.
BOUNTY RIDE: Destination International has eight-day escorted tours to Norfolk Island from $1,709 a head. The tours include return air travel ex-Sydney on Norfolk Jet Express, seven nights' accommodation at the South Pacific Resort or The Colonial of Norfolk, all breakfasts and dinners, visits to attractions such as the Mutiny on the Bounty show, a tour of the convict settlement, a four-wheel-drive tour and a ride by horse and carriage. Departures on September 12, October 24, November 28 and December 26. High season departures cost $1,759. Details: 1300 362 747.
ITALY AHOY: Seabourn Cruise Line has a special offer on its six-night luxury Mediterranean cruise from Rome to Venice aboard the Seabourn Spirit. The ship sails on September 17 and calls at Sorrento, Capri and Taormina. Cruise-only fares start at $8,622 a head; companion fares are available at a 50 per cent discount. Details: 1800 029 956 or (02) 9250 6666.
YIPPEE YEPPOON: Traveltrain and the Rydges Capricorn International Resort in Yeppoon offer a New Year's Eve getaway package comprising train travel from Brisbane aboard the tilt train, transfers, three nights' twin-share accommodation, breakfast daily and live bands, fireworks and a seafood buffet on New Year's Eve. The package costs from $563 a head. Details: 1800 627 655.
* Deals and Discounts (Travel, July 3) said a Drive Away Holidays package in the United Kingdom included 10 days' free car hire and a $500 credit towards accommodation or car hire. The offer is for 10 days' free car hire or a $500 credit.
© 1999 Sydney Morning Herald
Share This