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River Cruising in Europe.

Many experienced travellers agree that a European river cruise is one of the most enjoyable and hassle-free ways to explore Europe's castles, cathedrals and picturesque villages.  Europe's grand waterways take you to the heart of many of Europe's magnificent cities and to vineyard-lined valleys and medieval castles, giving you the chance to see the local sights and experience the culture of a region.  Why limit yourself to the coastal regions visited by big cruise ships? Sail instead in an intimate setting aboard a small, cozy and beautifully appointed riverboat.

Travel along the famous rivers of Europe and discover fascinating history and authentic experiences with comprehensive sightseeing.  Explore the famous Rhine, Main or Danube, sail across Europe from Amsterdam to Vienna, Budapest, or all the way to the Black Sea. Glide past hilltop castles on the Rhine. Travel on the great rivers of France, from Paris to Normandy, or Burgundy and Provence in the south.  Experience colourful tulips on the Dutch and Belgian waterways. Cruise the Douro in Portugal and Spain. Uncover the cradle of the Renaissance on the Po River in northern Italy. Enjoy the art, music and culture along the winding Danube in Germany and Austria and Hungary.  There are many more appealing itineraries, including Russian river voyages.

European river cruises are hassle-free because all the details are handled for you. You also get to travel much of Europe seeing so many amazing sites, yet unpack your bags just once!  It’s easy to budget, as so much is included in one price.  And, local guides with years of experience help you discover more sights than you could possibly find on your own.  Make 2008 the year you discover what makes river cruising in Europe so memorable.


Scenic Tours invites you to join them on a magnificent river cruise visiting Europe’s grand cities and charming villages with awe-inspiring scenery, fairytale castles and lush vineyards around almost every bend. You’ll cruise through beautiful landscapes and stop in the heart of each town for comprehensive included sightseeing. Aboard ship, it’s state of the art amenities and luxury all the way. You’ll enjoy fine food and be treated to impeccable service from your Cruise Director and English-speaking crew. All staterooms feature superbly comfortable appointments.  And if you book a Scenic Tours Private Charter for two adults by 31st December 07 and you will receive $1000* credit per couple towards your airfare!
 

 


To find out more information email SANDRA WHITTINGTON
 

    Did you know.....


That there are hundreds (if not thousands) of rivers and tributaries across the European continent. Here are the main ones (listed alphabetically)…… how many are you familiar with?

DANUBE:  Beginning in the Black Forest region of Germany, it flows across central Europe and the countries of Austria, Hungary, Croatia and Yugoslavia. It then forms the border between Romania and Bulgaria, turning north across Romania to eventually end in the Black Sea.   It is 2,850 km long and one of the most significant commercial waterways on the continent.

DNIEPER:  Rising in the southwestern part of the Russian Federation, it flows generally south through Belarus, then southeast through Ukraine, ending in the Black Sea. Overall it's 2,285 km in length.

DON:  Beginning in the southwestern Russian Federation, to the south of Moscow, it flows southeasterly towards the Volga, then turns abruptly west, ending in the Sea of Azov. Overall it's 1,969 km in length.

ELBE:  Forming in the Czech Republic, the Elbe River then flows north through Germany, ending in the Baltic Sea at Cuxhaven. It's 1,165 km in length.

LOIRE:  Recognized as the longest river in France, the navigable Loire begins in the foothills of the Massif  Central, then flows north and west across France, finally ending in the Bay of Biscay. It's 1,020 km in length.

ODER:  Rising in the rugged mountains of the eastern Czech Republic, it flows west and north through south-central Poland, eventually emptying into the Baltic Sea. It's 912 km in length.

PO:  Italy's longest river begins in the upper reaches of the Alps, flowing west to east across northern Italy, ending in the Adriatic Sea. It's 652 km in length.

RHINE:  Forming in the mountains of southeastern Switzerland, this legendary river flows west, forming Switzerland's northeastern border with Germany, then runs directly north through western Germany, finally dissecting the Netherlands and ending in the North Sea.  Numerous tributaries and branches run in all directions, and in overall length is 1,319 km.

 RHONE:  Beginning high in the Swiss Alps, this fast moving river flows into the eastern end of Lake Geneva, then south through south-eastern France, emptying into the Mediterranean Sea.  Small branches run in all directions, and in overall length, it's 485 km.

SHANNON:  Rising in northwestern Ireland, it flows south through a series of lakes, then turns west to eventually empty into the Atlantic Ocean. It's 370 km in length.

TAGUS:  The Tagus River rises in the central highlands of Spain, flowing southwest across Portugal, then south to Lisbon and the Atlantic Ocean. It's 1,007 km in length.

THAMES:  This historic river rises in western England in the Cotswold Hills, then flows east across southern England, (right through London) to empty into the North Sea. It's 338 km in length.

VISTULA:  Rising on the slopes of the Carpathian Mountains in southwestern Poland, this river flows through the central part of that country, and on into the Baltic Sea. It's 1,086 km in length.

VOLGA:  The Volga River, the largest and longest river system is Europe rises in the hills just northwest of Moscow, and then flows 3,700 km to the east and southeast before emptying into the Caspian Sea.  More than 200 tributaries merge with the main river, including the Kama, Samara and Oka. And in fact, the Volga and its tributaries occupy a watershed covering about  1,450,000 sq. km, which is almost 41% of the European landmass.
 
 



 


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 Resort of the week:  Hideaway Resort, FIJI
  

 


Located on the spectacular Coral Coast of Fiji, Hideaway Resort sits amongst a coconut plantation and has nearly 1 kilometre of beachfront!  The resort boasts a contemporary and innovative design blended with traditional Fijian craftsmanship to produce a unique setting for rest and relaxation.  Bures are a masterpiece of design with the latest facilities that could keep you relaxing in your room all day!  The Fitness Centre boasts the latest range of selected fitness equipment made to international standards.  The restaurant will indulge your tastebuds in fresh local delicacies guaranteed to keep you going back for seconds!  From fresh succulent seafood straight from the Hideaway Reef to exquisite pastries, the choice is yours.

Hideaway Resort also features a 25 metre multi purpose swimming pool containing 4 x 25 metre swimming lanes, 15 metre water slide, children's wading pool, and an 8 person spa.  The pool surroundings are equipped with lounges and tables for outdoor dining at the café.  Spend your day the way you want it to be. Whether it be a swim in the crystal clear waters, snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, surfing, exploring the rainforests on an organised bush walk, a game of tennis, a round of golf, hitting the state of the art fitness center, a visit to the local villages, succumbing to a massage at the Health and Beauty Spa, or just simply relaxing by the pool soaking up the warm tropical sun and sipping on a delightful tropical cocktail.


NOW from $1267* per person twin share.  Includes return Air Pacific flights to Nadi, 5 nights accommodation in a Frangipani bure, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, including local beer, house wine or soft drinks#, welcome drink on arrival, fresh fruit in room on arrival, invitation to Monday night's Management Cocktail Party, complimentary introduction to scuba diving, complimentary nightly entertainment, return airport transfers and taxes payable from Australia. 

BONUS:  Kids under 12 years STAY AND EAT FREE when sharing a room with adults using existing bedding. Special menus and meal times apply.   Valid for travel from 16 January – 31 March 2008.

 To find out more information, email DAWN SMITH or READ MORE>>
                                                   1300-738-888
 

  CRUISING:


Pacific Sun ex Brisbane - Fares from $895*

 9 Feb 08 - New Caledonia, Loyalty Islands, Vanuatu - 7 nights from $895* per person twin share.

16 Feb 08 - Whitsundays, Cairns, Port Douglas, Willis Island - 7 nights from $895* per person twin share.
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Cruise the MEXICAN RIVIERA
 The Mexican Riviera is filled with rich culture, bright flavours and scenic vistas.  From $4159*.  Includes return flights to San Francisco, 2 nights at the Sheraton at Fisherman's Wharf Hotel, 10 night cruise aboard the Star Princess with all main meals and entertainment onboard, air, port and government taxes.  READ MORE >>

South China Sea Adventure
 Cruise the South China Sea onboard SuperStar Libra.  From $2099*.  Includes return Qantas flights to Hong Kong, 1 night pre-cruise and 1 night post-cruise accommodation at Harbour Plaza Metropolis Hong Kong, 6 nights onboard Superstar Libra with all meals and entertainment, air, port and government taxes and Vietnam and China visa fees.  READ MORE >>

To find out more information, email DAWN SMITH or CLICK HERE to visit our website.
                                                   1300-738-888

 

  ASIA:

DOUBLE INDULGENCE -
Singapore & Kuala Lumpur
 Experience 2 countries in the one holiday!  From $1539*. Includes airfares from Australia to Singapore then onto Kuala Lumpur return, 2 nights accommodation in Singapore with late checkout until 3pm, 2 nights accommodation in Kuala Lumpur, buffet breakfast daily, airport/hotel transfers throughout and taxes payable from Australia.   READ MORE >>
 


Luxury Bangkok - Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit
 Located in the heart of Bangkok's commercial, shopping and entertainment districts.  From $1539*.  Includes return flights to Bangkok, 4 nights at the 5-star Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Hotel (for the price of 3 nights), breakfast daily, return airport transfers and taxes payable from Australia. 
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Essence of Vietnam - 9 day tour ex Hanoi
 This tour takes in the sights of Hanoi and a trip out to Halong Bay before flying to Hue for sightseeing of the Old Imperial City and to spend the night. Days 5 & 6 visit the world heritage ruins in Danang before heading to the quaint little village of Hoi An. Fly onto Saigon, the countries largest city with sights to see such as Notre Dame Cathedral, Reunification Palace and Ben Thanh Markets. Day 8 includes a day trip to Mekong Delta to visit Vietnam’s ‘Ricebowl’, before the tour ends on Day 9 you will visit Cu Chi Tunnels.  From $1810* per person twin share land only.  Fravel is by private air conditioned car with a separate driver and English Speaking guide. Daily Breakfast is included.  
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 To find out more information, email BELINDA PARMENTER or CLICK HERE to visit our website.
                                                   1300-738-888

 

  SOUTH PACIFIC:


Norfolk Island - Earlybird Sale
 From $979*.  Includes return flights, 7 nights accommodation, 7 days car hire, return airport transfers, BONUS seaside picnic breakfast on Saturday and taxes payable from Australia. READ MORE >>
 


SAMOA - Aggie Grey's
 From $1165* per person twin share.  Includes return flights to Apia, 5 nights accommodation at Aggie Grey's Hotel & Bungalows (for the price of 4 nights), daily green fees per person at the Royal Samoa Country Golf Course, return airport transfers and taxes payable from Australia.
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To find out more information, email SARAH LUCK or CLICK HERE to visit our website.
                                                   1300-738-888

 

  NEW ZEALAND:

 
 New Zealand - FREE Bonus Night*
 Experience the difference with Scenic Tours when you travel to New Zealand. For a limited time, book any of the below tours and you will receive one FREE bonus night accommodation for the night before your tour!
19 Day Royal New Zealand.
19 Day Grand New Zealand Rail.
24 Day Ultimate Zealand.   READ MORE >>
 


To find out more information, email DAWN SMITH or CLICK HERE to visit our website.
                                                   1300-738-888

 

  EUROPE & AFRICA:


30 Days Europe & Southern Africa Adventure
 • Holland • Germany • Austria • Italy
• Switzerland • France • London • Cape Town
• Southern Africa Safari • Victoria Falls.

30 day Tour / Safari from $10,299*. 
Includes return flights to London via Johannesburg,
3 nights in London with breakfast, 13 day Europe's Highlights Coach Tour with accommodation, touring with English speaking tour guide, breakfasts and
6 dinners included, 2 nights in Cape Town with breakfast, 4 nights in Johannesburg with breakfast,
4 days/3 nights Wild and Scenic Mpumalanga Game Reserve Tour with all touring, breakfasts and 2 dinners, 3 days/2 nights Victorian Falls tour with breakfast, transfers and sightseeing, and taxes payable from Australia.   READ MORE >>
 


2008 Europe River Cruising:   RECEIVE $1000* CREDIT TOWARDS AIRFARES  READ MORE >>

To find out more information, email SANDRA WHITTINGTON or CLICK HERE to visit our website.
                                                   1300-738-888

 

  USA:


United Airlines Special Fares.
 Fly to Los Angeles or San Francisco with United Airlines from $1684* per person return PLUS taxes. 
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USA Self-Drive Tour
 Golden California - 12 days / 11 nights.  An exciting self drive tour that shows you the best of California and Nevada.  Travel along the Pacific Coast Highway with its stunning ocean views and where dolphins are commonly viewed from the roadside.  Marvel at larger than life Las Vegas and in contrast, the harsh beauty of the Grand Canyon.  From $955* per person twin share land only.
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To find out more information, email ROGER ATWAL or CLICK HERE to visit our website.
                                                   1300-738-888

 

  AROUND AUSTRALIA:


Tour between Darwin and Broome....
 Save up to $400* per couple!!!  10 day Kakadu and Kimberley Explorer tour was $3095* per person.  Now from $2895* per person twin share TOUR ONLY.  Highlights include Litchfield National Park, Kakadu National Park, cruise on Yellow Waters billabong, Katherine Gorge, Ord River, Chamberlain Gorge, Lake Argyle, Argyle Diamond Mine, El Questro Wilderness Park, Fitzroy River and Geikie Gorge, Broome plus much, much more!   READ MORE >>
 


Hamilton Island Special - FREE* NIGHTS!!!
 Stay 7 nights for the price of 5*.  7 nights accommodation now from just $685* per person twin share land only.  Includes 7 nights accommodation at Palm Terraces Hamilton Island and return airport transfers.     READ MORE >>

Mantra Legends Hotel - Gold Coast.
 4 nights from $240* per person twin share land only.  Includes 4 nights accommodation at Mantra Legends Hotel in a studio room (for the price of 3 nights).   READ MORE >>

To find out more information, email HAYDEE PAYER or CLICK HERE to visit our website.
                                                   1300-738-888

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Cuddureddi Christmas biscuits (Sicily)

 Cuddureddi are a classic Sicilian cookie, sometimes made with ricootta, sometimes with this fig stuffing. Figs grow abundantly in Sicily, and Sicilians are famous for their sweet tooth.
 

INGREDIENTS:
 2 3/4 cups plain flour
1/2 cup caster sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
125g butter, cubed, chilled
1/2 cup milk
1 cup dried figs
1/4 cup walnuts
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup Sunbeam Sultanas
30g good-quality dark chocolate, grated
2 tablespoons honey
1 small lemon, rind finely grated
1 small orange, rind finely grated
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup pure icing sugar
 


METHOD:
 Place flour, caster sugar and baking powder in a food processor. Process for 30 seconds. Add butter. Process until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. With the motor running, add milk and process until dough comes together. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead dough until smooth. Divide in half. Press into two 1.5cm-thick discs. Wrap in greaseproof paper. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.

Meanwhile, place figs in a bowl. Cover with warm water. Stand for 10 minutes. Drain. Place in a food processor. Process until roughly chopped. Transfer to a bowl. Process walnuts and almonds until roughly chopped. Add to figs with sultanas, chocolate, honey, lemon and orange rind, cinnamon and cloves. Mix well.

Preheat oven to 180°C. Line 2 flat baking trays with baking paper. Roll out 1 piece of dough between 2 sheets of baking paper until 3mm thick. Cut 6cm x 9cm rectangles out of dough. Fill dough and shape biscuits (see related article). Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Place on baking trays.

Bake biscuits for 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden. Cool on trays for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with icing sugar just before serving.
 

 

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