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LONDON:
Whether you arrive in London via
the underground or inside one of
the city's ubiquitous black
taxicabs, you will immediately
be greeted by a deep sense of
history and met with the unique
vibrancy of this incredible
destination.
In its dark and troubled past,
the city of London has survived
Roman occupancy, sackings from
the Celts, Romans, Vikings and
Saxons, a Norman invasion, two
great fires, the bubonic plague,
Nazi bombings, the Spice Girls
and Damien Hirst. But the
London of today promises
something for everyone.
The London Eye lifts visitors
high above the river into vistas
that stretch tight across the
fading skies. Further down on
the South Bank, the Tate Modern
contains one of the world's most
incredible collections of Modern
Art, while the city's 30,000
stores and boutiques will
exhaust even the most avid
shopper, and its 6,000
restaurants are only too eager
to demonstrate why Britons
revere their chefs as
celebrities.
For those interested in
exploring the country's
heritage, the Tower of London is
an excellent starting point.
First constructed in the 11th
century, the Tower has been
rebuilt several times as later
monarchs have left their mark.
Still one of London's biggest
attractions, and a great
celebration of pomp that is free
to all visitors is the Changing
of the Guard at Buckingham
Palace, which happens daily.
As the great dome of St Paul's
reflects the colours of the
setting sun, London comes alive
with an unrivalled nightlife.
For those up for something more
thrilling than dinner and the
theatre, London has a vast
number of bars and nightclubs
catering to all tastes.
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LONDON Value
From $2970* per person
twin share. Includes
return flights to
London, 4 nights
accommodation, breakfast
daily, arrival airport
to hotel transfer,
"Hop-On Hop-Off" London
Sightseeing Tour, Entry
to Madame Tussaud's
Waxworks & Auditorium,
Entry to Tower Bridge
Exhibition, Ticket on
the London Eye, Thames
"Hop-On Hop-Off" River
Cruise, Applause Theatre
Pass providing entry to
a selection of West End
Shows, Salisbury,
Stonehenge & Bath Full
Day Tour and taxes
payable from Australia.
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PARIS:
It is impossible not to fall in
love with Paris. The city's
people are stylish and
flirtatious, its architecture
seductive, its restaurants and
nightlife devoted to the pursuit
of pleasure and its streets are
scattered with dreams.
There is no 'best time' to visit
Paris; in every season the city
is always alive. Summer days are
spent lazing on the banks of the
Seine, sipping coffee at a
sidewalk café, or idling in one
of the city's many gardens or
forests. In autumn afternoons
the brisk walk from the Eiffel
Tower through the Parc du Champ
de Mars and up to the glittering
Champs Elysées is accompanied
with a carpet of leaves
crunching underfoot. Winter
nights induce a warm glow
ice-skating in the outdoor rink
at the Hotel de Ville, and in
spring the passions of
performers fill the air outside
the Pompidou Centre and the nose
is tickled with the subtle
scents of flowering gardens.
There is an other-worldliness to
this city, where beauty and
elegance are favoured over
purpose and practicality.
Centuries of urban development
have the appearance of having
being mastered by a single hand
with a strong sense of balance,
contrast and aesthetics. The
views from the Eiffel Tower or
Sacré Coeur reveal hundreds of
iconic attractions for the
snapshot visitor, but the best
way to see this city is by
tucking your map back in your
pocket and allowing yourself to
get lost on its streets and
avenues, discovering the city
for yourself.
However long you spend in Paris,
on departure you will know you
are sure to return.
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Paris, France
From $2690* per person
twin share. Includes
return flights to Paris,
3 nights accommodation,
breakfast daily, return
airport transfers, 3 Day
Zones 1-3 Paris Visite
Travel Card, Secret
Paris Walking Tours,
Dinner a typical
Parisian restaurant
including a 3-course
meal, wine and coffee
and taxes payable from
Australia.
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The City of
Paris has a
population of
approximately
2,160,000
people.
English people
consume more tea
per capita than
any other
country in the
world.
The Eiffel Tower
is probably one
of the most
famous symbols
of France and
was built for
the
International
Exhibition of
Paris of 1889,
took 2 years to
complete and it
was the world's
tallest building
up until 1930.
London used to
be the largest
and most
influential city
in the world.
With a
population of
over 12 million,
it remains the
largest city in
Europe.
The Eiffel Tower
has over 2.5
million rivets,
15,000 iron
pieces, over 40
tonnes of paint
and there are
1652 steps to
the top.
French was the
official
language of
England for
about 300 years,
from 1066 until
1362.
The River Seine
actually breaks
the city into
the Rive Droite
(Right Bank)
north of the
river and the
Rive Gauche
(Left Bank)
south of the
river.
Buckingham
Palace has over
600 rooms,
including 52
Royal and guest
bedrooms, 188
staff bedrooms,
92 offices and
78 bathrooms.
The Queen and
her husband, The
Duke of
Edinburgh, live
in only 12 of
the rooms.
Every year, over
13 million
people visit
Disneyland
Paris, 5.5
million visit
the Eiffel
Tower, 5 million
visit the Louvre
museum, and 3.25
million visit
Versailles
Palace.
London is the
world’s largest
financial
centre.
Paris has over
70 Museums,
monuments and
cultural tourist
stops. Some of
the best art in
the world is
housed in
Parisian
Museums.
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Resort of the Week:
Le Meridien, Noumea (5-star)
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Situated on the tip of Pointe Magnin,
Le Méridien Nouméa overlooks the
glistening waters and sprawling
golden sands of Anse Vata Bay. It’s
hard to believe that New Caledonia’s
vibrant capital is just a few
minutes away. Le Méridien Nouméa
provides refreshingly serene
atmosphere of the South Pacific
coupled with the urban elegance of
French influences.
Le Méridien Nouméa offers features
seven conference rooms and banquet
salons as well as beautiful garden
meeting areas. Beyond the hotel’s
expansive outdoor pool, a vast
selection of leisure and water sport
activities, such as snorkelling and
scuba diving through the lagoon’s
majestic coral reefs awaits.
Le Méridien Nouméa is just minutes
away from some of the celebrated
attractions of the city, including
the Museum of New Caledonia, the
Tjibaou Cultural Centre, and Nouméa
Aquarium.
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Noumea Luxury - New Caledonia
From $1779* per person twin share.
Includes return flights to Noumea, 4
nights accommodation at the 5-STAR
Le Meridien in a Classic Room, full
breakfast daily, return airport
transfers and taxes payable from
Australia.
BONUS FOR CHEESE LOVERS:
Travel between 13 - 24 May 2008 and
you can meet the Cheese Master from
France who will be in New Caledonia
with a very delicious and
informative program! Travel during
these dates and you will also
receive on Cheese buffet dinner for
two with 1 glass of French wine
during dinner at Le Sextant
Restaurant.
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USA & CANADA: |
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Lakes, Grapes & Natural Marvels Self Drive
Toronto - Niagara Falls - The Muskokas -
Toronto.
6 days / 5 nights from $1139* per person
twin share land only. Includes 6 days
compact car hire, 5 nights superior
accommodation, admission to CN Tower, Maid
of the Mist boat ride at Niagara Falls and
an exclusive travel documentation package
with personalised maps, itinerary and
driving directions.
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5% OFF Tours*
when you book a
combination of 2 or more tours with:
TrekAmerica: 18 to 38's Adventure
Specialists covering the west & east coast,
Canada, Alaska and Mexico.
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all ages covering west & east coast, Canada,
Alaska, Mexico and Central & South America.
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CRUISING: |
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Murray River Cruise
Cruise on
the PS Murray Princess and save up to 25%*:
3 night cruise now from $581* pp twin share.
4 night cruise now from $749* pp twin share.
7 night cruise now from $1197* pp twin
share.
Prices include cruise as stated with all
meals, entertainment, port & govt taxes.
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Dalmatian Islands Cruise
Discover the stunning beauty of the
Dalmatian Islands and its coastline, enjoy
the peace of its tranquil bays, dive in the
crystal clear blue sea, take a stroll along
the streets of its medieval towns and taste
the delicious specialties. From $1189* per
person twin share cruise only. Includes 7
night cruise with all meals, entertainment
and port charges included whilst onboard.
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Cruise the Fiji Islands.
Cruise on
the MV Reef Escape and save up to 25%* :
3 night cruise now from $881* per person
twin share cruise only.
4 night cruise now from $1175* per person
twin share cruise only.
7 night cruise now from $1953* per person
twin share cruise only.
Prices include cruise as stated with all
meals, entertainment, port & govt taxes.
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Auckland to Sydney onboard Millennium
14 night FLY
/ CRUISE from $2972* per person twin share.
Includes one way Qantas flight from Sydney
to Auckland, 14 night cruise onboard
Millennium with all meals & entertainment
onboard, port charges, government taxes, air
taxes, prepaid gratuities and fuel
surcharges. Auckland - Tauranga - Napier -
Wellington - Christchurch - Dunedin - Dusty,
Doubtful & Milford Sound - Melbourne -
Sydney.
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SOUTH PACIFIC: |
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Matangi Private Island Fiji
Licensed to Chill! A truly unique small
luxury island resort, set on 240-acre
private island, with just nine individual
beachfront and ocean view bungalows. An
enviable setting offers gorgeous beaches,
tropical rainforest and some of the world's
best scuba diving sites. From $2709* per
person twin share. Includes return flights,
7 nights accommodation (for the price of 5
nights), ALL MEALS - breakfast, lunch &
dinner daily, fruit basket and Sufu on
check-in, laundry service, activities,
transfers throughout and taxes payable from
Australia.
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SAMOA: Coconuts Beach Club Resort & Spa
From $1669* per person twin share. Includes
return flights to Apia, 7 nights
accommodation at Coconuts Beach Club Resort
& Spa (for the price of 5 nights), return
airport transfers and taxes payable from
Australia.
MEAL PLAN: Pay an additional
$69* per person per day for: full cooked
breakfast, lunch (including picnics),
3-course dinner PLUS unlimited glasses of
beer, house wine or soft drinks at lunch and
dinner.
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NEW ZEALAND: |
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Motorhome Winter Deal.... FREE DAY SPECIAL!
Book 7-9 days, get 1 day FREE.
Book 10-15 days, get 2 days FREE.
Book 16-20 days, get 3 days FREE.
Book 21-25 days, get 4 days FREE.
Book 26-30 days, get 5 days FREE.
HiTop 2-3 berth from just $48* per vehicle
per day!
4 Berth Camper from just $84* per vehicle
per day!
6 Berth Camper from just $100* per vehicle
per day!
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INDIA: |
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Feature
Tour: LADAKH
Delhi -
Leh - Ladakh - Jispa - Manali - Dharamshala
- Amritsar. Nestled
behind the Himalaya Mountains, the high
altitude and remote Ladakh plateau is
perhaps the last Shangri-la. Also known as
Little Tibet, the region is inhabited by the
Ladakhi and Tibetan people, whose lives
remain deeply rooted in tradition.
16 days
FULLY INCLUSIVE from $4580* per person twin
share ex Australia. Comfortable escorted
groups. All meals, accommodation, transport
& airfares, visa and taxes included!
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ASIA: |
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Phuket, Thailand
8 nights
from $1377* per person twin share. Includes
return flights to Phuket, 8 nights
accommodation (for the price of 6), buffet
breakfast daily, return airport transfers,
one FREE romantic dinner for 2, FREE Wi-Fi
internet access in room & taxes payable from
Australia.
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Discover Hong Kong
From $1304* per person twin share. Includes
return flights to Hong Kong, 4 nights
accommodation, late check out until 6pm,
return airport transfers and taxes payable
from Australia.
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Siem Reap, Cambodia
From $1230* per person twin share. Includes
return flights to Siem Reap, 4 nights
accommodation, breakfast daily and taxes
payable from Australia.
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AROUND AUSTRALIA: |
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Britz Motorhome Special.
Don't
miss this brand new special for motorhomes:
2 berth Manual: From $39* per vehicle per
day.
HiTop 2-3 berth: From $45* per vehicle per
day.
Voyager 4 berth: From $66* per vehicle per
day.
Frontier 6 berth: From $125* per vehicle per
day.
Bushcamper 4WD 2-3 berth: From $138* per
vehicle per day.
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Discover Tasmania's Great Temptations!
With great winter and spring prices and
inspiring bonus offers, there's no better
time to visit Tasmania!
Best Western: Stay 2 nights and receive
continental breakfast daily. From $51* per
person per night twin share.
Cosy Cabins Around Tasmania: Stay 7
nights and receive a $20 meal voucher. From
$48* per person per night twin share.
The Innkeepers Collection: Stay 5
nights and receive a $50 petrol voucher.
From $49* per person per night twin share.
TasVillas: Stay 7 nights and receive a
bottle of Jansz sparkling Tasmanian wine.
From $58* per person per night twin share.
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Watermark Hotel & Spa, Surfers Paradise:
4.5-star
Superbly located in the heart of Surfers
Paradise and central to a host of
magnificent beaches, shopping outlets and
local attractions, Watermark Hotel & Spa
Gold Coast offers the complete holiday
experience.
3
nights from $155* per person twin share land
only. Price includes 1 FREE NIGHT!
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French onion soup
Onion soups have been
popular as far back as Roman
times. They were, throughout
history, seen as food for
the poor people, as onions
were plentiful and easy to
grow. Legend has it
that the soup was created by
King Louis XV of France.
Late one night, he
discovered he only had
onions, butter and champagne
at his hunting lodge, so he
mixed them together to
create the first French
onion soup. Although
alternate stories do exist.
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INGREDIENTS:
60g butter, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 (1kg) brown onions, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons plain flour
4 cups beef stock
Cheesy bread:
12 baguette bread slices, each 1.5cm thick
olive oil cooking spray
1 garlic clove, halved
1 cup grated Swiss cheese
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METHOD:
Heat butter and oil in a heavy-based saucepan over medium-low heat until sizzling. Add onions and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, uncovered, stirring often, for 45 to 50 minutes or until onions are very soft. Stir in sugar and cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes or until onions caramelise.
Add flour to saucepan and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add stock and 2 cups water. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes to allow flavours to combine.
Make cheesy bread. Preheat oven to 180°C. Spray both sides of bread with oil. Rub both sides of bread with garlic. Arrange bread on 2 baking trays. Bake, turning once, for 10 to 12 minutes or until bread is light golden. Sprinkle cheese over 1 side of bread. Return to oven for 3 to 4 minutes or until cheese melts.
Ladle soup into bowls. Top with cheesy bread, season with pepper and serve.
Hint: You could place cheesy bread in bowls first, then spoon over soup. This will soften the bread and make it easier to eat.
Source: Super Food Ideas - June 2005 , Page 60. Recipe by Alison Roberts
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/1144/french+onion+soup
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