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Scandinavia
Scandinavia is located in the
northern part of the European
Continent, and consists of three
countries: Denmark, Norway and
Sweden . The term "Northern
Europe" usually refers to a
total of five countries: the
three nations of Scandinavia,
and neighbouring Finland and
Iceland.
Denmark:
Best known for its large dogs
and Viking warriors, Denmark is
a small, prosperous and highly
functional kingdom in northern
Europe that is often overlooked
by travellers on their 'grand
tour', although it has one of
the highest standards of living
in the world and plenty of
charming experiences to offer
visitors.
It is almost totally surrounded
by water, consisting as it does
of the Jutland Peninsula and 482
islands. Its only land border is
with Germany. The country's
capital city, lovely and lively
Copenhagen, occupies the biggest
of the offshore islands. With
all the water, it is not
surprising that Denmark is very
reliant on shipping and fishing;
the country also has an
important agricultural sector,
though, and is famed in
particular for its dairy
products. Lovers of butter and
cheese will enjoy a taste of
Denmark!
Denmark boasts small green
farms, blue lakes and white
coastal beaches, the rural areas
sprinkled with thatched
cottages, castles and windmills
across a gentle landscape which
lends itself well to cycle
touring. The cities are modern
and bustling, but an air of
medieval charm has been
preserved in old sections of
colourful buildings and
cobblestone streets. The country
boasts 280 museums, most of the
important ones in Copenhagen,
including the Viking Ship Museum
that is devoted to honouring
Denmark's bold ancient mariners.
Other special attractions
include the annual summer music
festival in Roskilde, which is
one of the largest in Europe;
the Tivoli Gardens amusement
park which has entertained
crowds in Copenhagen since 1843;
and one of the world's longest
bridges, which spans 10 miles
(16km), joining Denmark to
Sweden.
The country is compact with an
excellent road and rail
transport system, and numerous
ferry connections to the myriad
offshore islands. It all adds up
to a very civilised destination,
as sweet and tempting as the
rich, flaky pastry treats that
the world has come to know as
the 'Danish'.
Norway:
Norway is a wildly beautiful
country of snow-capped mountains
and deep glacier-carved fjords.
The astounding scenery of the
south-western fjordland is the
main drawcard for tourists, but
there are many incentives to
visit this sparsely inhabited
country. It offers remote
wildernesses and outdoor
activities, fairylike forests,
historic towns and charming
fishing villages, down to earth
friendly people, and the lure of
the Arctic Circle with its
famous Midnight Sun and surreal
Northern Lights. It also boasts
some of the most scenic bus
trips, boat cruises and train
rides in the world.
'The Land of the Midnight Sun',
with its long summer days, is
not only for nature lovers and
outdoor enthusiasts, but offers
a rich cultural heritage from
the Vikings, the traditional
nomadic Sami people of the
remote northern regions, and
world-renowned artists such as
Edvard Munch. Principle cities
of interest are Oslo, the
prettily sited capital; the
historic trading port of Bergen,
situated on the fjords and
gateway to the Fjordlands; and
hilly Tromsø within the Arctic
Circle, the centre of the
Northern Lights activity. They
are pleasant, low-key cities
that offer a good range of
museums, historical sights and
unique architecture.
Norway's greatest impact on history was during the Viking
Age, when the sleek
Viking ships crossed the
Atlantic, and Europe was
subjected to numerous
raids. Traditionally
Norwegians were
explorers, and their
influences are evident
from the Viking
settlements established
in Scotland, to the more
recent personalities
like polar explorer
Roald Amundsen, and the
legendary Pacific
crossing of Thor
Heyerdahl on his wooden
raft, the Kon-Tiki.
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Today Norwegians hold
onto many of their
cultural traditions,
most notably the art of
storytelling that takes
place around the
fireside to while away
the long winter hours.
Trolls figure
prominently in their
folklore, some friendly
and helpful, while
others are naughty
characters that
conveniently serve as a
source of blame for all
of life's troubles.
Sweden:
Crisp and clean, the
tranquil Scandinavian
country of Sweden offers
a variety of experiences
within its elegant and
sophisticated cities,
its picturesque medieval
villages, coastal island
archipelagos, peaceful
lakes and forests and
the icy tundra of
northern Lapland.
The capital city,
Stockholm, encompasses
14 islands on the shores
of the Baltic Sea. It is
a high-tech city with a
small-town feel, filled
with top class
restaurants, pulsating
nightclubs, cosy pubs
and a full array of
performing arts. Best of
all, nearly everyone you
meet is fluent in
English. Few visitors to
Stockholm can resist an
excursion to discover
the offshore islands:
the Stockholm
archipelago offers some
of the most beautiful
coastal scenery in
Europe, and can be
enjoyed from the city on
a day cruise.
The west coast and its
fishing villages is the
place for gourmets,
especially seafood
lovers, while those
digging for history will
be fascinated with
Uppsala, the ancient
Viking city where the
newest buildings date
from the 18th century. A
really novel excursion
is a visit up north to
the Ice Hotel, sculpted
from ice every winter in
Lapland where the Sami
people enjoy showing
visitors their way of
life, centred on their
reindeer herds.
Meanwhile, way down
south Smaland has been
christened 'the Crystal
Kingdom' in honour of
the famous glassworks
that exist there in
places like Orrefors and
Kosta.
Sweden is an enchanting
country, not as cold as
one might imagine
situated as it is in the
high latitudes, and is
well worth exploring
whether along the
meticulously maintained
roads or on the
extensive high-speed
train system.
Although Scandinavia is
often perceived to be a
distant location, it is,
in fact, closer than you
imagine. If you have an
opportunity to go, you
must visit Scandinavia,
with its breathtaking
natural surroundings,
its refined culture, and
its sophisticated
lifestyle.
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SCANDINAVIA
ON SALE:
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Travelling through Denmark, Norway and Sweden this tour
highlights Copenhagen, Oslo and Bergen. Journey to
Fagernes and Lillehammer of winter Olympics fame plus the
fairytale landscapes enroute to Karlstad and Stockholm.
12 days NOW from $2048* per person twin share land only.
Includes guided sightseeing and professional tour director,
11 buffet breakfasts, 5 dinners, quality accommodation,
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Did you know....... |
Denmark’s
longest day in
the summer is 17
hours and 27
minutes.
Sweden
has the same
population as
London
Norway is known
as the Land of
the Midnight Sun
because the sun
does not set
from May until
the end of
July.
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Off the beaten track.....
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King
Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania
Remarkable King Island guards the
western entrance to Bass Strait,
lying in the path of the infamous
Roaring Forties. It's an island of
fine food, dramatic landscapes,
friendly people and surprising
discovery.
You’ll receive a warm welcome from
the clever and creative crew who
call King Island home. They will
tempt you with wonderful hand-made
cheeses, rich cream, succulent beef
and a fresh feast of crayfish,
abalone and oysters from the sea
when in season.
Talk to a kelp harvester dragging in
a load of storm cast kelp or watch
sleek dairy and beef cattle grazing
contentedly in green pastures.
Immerse yourself in the romance and
history of the island’s Maritime
Trail, where you can trace the
stories of sailors, sea captains,
lighthouse keepers and castaways.
Dive an inshore wreck, visit Cape
Wickham - the tallest lighthouse in
the Southern Hemisphere.
Explore the stories behind the names
of places like Gentle Annie,
Disappointment Bay and British
Admiral. You may see all manner of
exotic and native wildlife, from
echidnas to pheasants, albatrosses
to wallabies. You can ride a wave
that’s circled the globe or walk the
shoreline and see what the sea has
cast up.
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King Island - taste, discover,
experience, explore ...... are you
tempted?
Explore
the island yourself from just $336*
per person twin share land only.
Includes 3 nights accommodation in a
1 bedroom cottage at the Shannon
Coastal Cottages with continental
breakfast daily, 3 days car hire and
a FREE bottle of wine.
To find out more information, email:
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CRUISING: |
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2009 Europe River Cruising:
EARLYBIRDS OUT NOW!
21 day
PARIS to PRAGUE tour including a 14 night
luxury river cruise starts from just $8760*
- and EARLYBIRDS will FLY FOR FREE*!!!
The 14 night
Jewels of Europe cruise embarks on a
wonderful
journey through the grand cities of
Amsterdam,
Colonge, Nuremberg, Vienna and Budapest.
Scenic
Tours all inclusive touring offers many
highlights.....
Plus they give you the option to add on 3
night deluxe
city stays in Paris, London and Prague
staying in the
finest hotels, right in the heart of each
city!
Air taxes are still payable.
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Red Sea Wonders Cruise
Explore
the stunning Red Sea region with this "Red
Sea Wonders" cruise. From $2415* per person
twin share cruise only. Includes 7 nights
accommodation in an air-conditioned cabin,
buffet breakfast and 2 meals daily including
theme dinners with drinks (house wine and
refreshments), English speaking cruise
coordinator and port taxes.
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China and Vietnam
Fly /
Cruise from $1749* per person twin share.
Includes return Qantas flights to Hong Kong,
5 night cruise on SuperStar Virgo, all meals
and entertainment onboard the ship, port
charges, government and air taxes. Cruise
from Hong Kong - Sanya, China - Halong Bay,
Vietnam - Hong Kong - Xiamen, China - Hong
Kong.
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FIJI
- Amazing FAMILY DEALS!
KIDS
FLY for HALF PRICE* & FREE TRANSFERS*!
The Naviti Resort, FIJI - Adults from
$979* per person twin share. Includes
return flights to Fiji, 3 nights
accommodation, return airport transfers,
breakfast daily and taxes payable from
Australia. Kids (under 12 years) pay just
the airfare: From $349* per child including
taxes!!!!!!!
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New Caledonia..... Romance on Sale!
Romantic Escape from $1295* per person twin
share. Includes return flights to Noumea, 4
nights accommodation at the NC Nouvata Park
Hotel in a Superior Pool View Room (for the
price of 3 nights), return airport transfers
and taxes payable from Australia.
ROMANCE: Also includes a romantic
dinner for 2 with 1 pre-dinner glass of
champagne, 3 course set menu and 1 glass of
wine with dinner!
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Northern Fiji Islands... Discover them
today!
SAVUSAVU: Savusavu Hot Springs Hotel
from $1279* per person twin share. Includes
return flights to Nadi, 1 night pre and 1
night post island accommodation at the
Mercure Hotel Nadi, flights to Savusavu, 8
nights accommodation at Savusavu Hot Springs
Hotel, return transfers throughout and taxes
payable from Australia.
TAVEUNI: Matangi Private Island Resort
from $3039* per person twin share. Includes
return flights to Nadi, 1 night pre and 1
night post island accommodation at the
Mercure Hotel Nadi, flights to Taveuni, 9
nights accommodation at Matangi Private
Island Resort, breakfast, lunch and dinner
daily, return transfers throughout and taxes
payable from Australia.
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NEW ZEALAND: |
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7 days in NZ from $549*
7 days Fly / Drive including 1 day FREE*
from just $549* per person twin share.
Includes return flights to Christchurch, 7
days Britz car hire (for the price of 6
days) and air taxes payable from Australia.
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Ski Mt Hutt - Earlybird Special
From $988* per person twin share. Includes
return flights to Christchurch, 6 nights
accommodation in a Lodge Room at Forest
Lodge Methven (for the price of 5 nights), 6
days Britz Compact Skierised car hire, 3 day
Mount Hutt Liftpass and air taxes payable
from Australia.
BONUS: Get 2 days Liftpass FREE*!
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New Zealand Self Drive Holiday (with FREE
SKIING):
From $575* per person twin share. Includes
return flights to Christchurch, 6 days Britz
Compact Skierised car hire, 1 free lift pass
per vehicle at Treble Cone, 1 free lift pass
per vehicle at Mt Ruapehu and air taxes
payable from Australia.
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USA & CANADA: |
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Waikiki on Sale.
From $1689* per person twin share. Includes
return flights to Honolulu, 6 nights
accommodation (for the price of 5 nights) at
Ohana Waikiki West, Royal Circle Island
Tour, return airport transfers and taxes
payable from Australia.
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Sea to Sky Indulgence
The ultimate holiday visiting British
Columbia's famous triangle: Vancouver,
Whistler and Victoria. Take in the journey
onboard the Whistler Mountaineer and soar
like an eagle on a floatplane ride to
Victoria. 7 nights from $3739* per person
twin share. Includes return flights from
Sydney to Vancouver, 7 nights accommodation,
Sunset Dinner cruise in Vancouver, Whistler
Mountaineer "Coast Classic" train ride from
Vancouver to Whistler with breakfast,
Whistler Gondola, Floatplane flight from
Whistler to Victoria. READ
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Enchanting Mykonos & Santorini
Greece resounds throughout history as a
country of art, architecture and culture,
not to mention the amazing cuisine. This
short island hopping package allows you to
explore Greece at your own pace, featuring
the two most popular islands in the the
Greek Islands - Mykonos and Santorini.
9 nights from $1285* per person twin share
land only. Includes
arrival and departure transfers between
Athens airport and Athens hotels, return
transfers from Athens hotel to Piraeus, pre
and post night accommodation in Athens, 3
nights accommodation in Mykonos, 4 nights
accommodation in Santorini, Fast ferry
tickets from Athens - Mykonos - Santorini -
Athens, arrival and departure transfers from
island ports/airports to hotels and 9
breakfasts.
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ASIA: |
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KOH SAMUI - Bandara Resort & Spa (4.5-star)
8 nights at the Bandara Resort and Sap (for
the price of 4 nights) from just $552* per
person twin share land only. Includes 8
nights accommodation and breakfast daily.
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FLY FREE*
Book 2
places on selected INDOCHINA Small Group
Journeys and the 2nd person flies FREE*
(plus air taxes). Valid on the following
Small Group Journeys:
Highlights of Vietnam:
26 Apr, 3, 10 & 24 May, 7 & 21 Jun 08.
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22 & 29 Apr, 6 & 20 May, 3 & 17 Jun 08.
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22 & 29 Apr, 6 & 20 May, 3 & 17 Jun 08.
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The Sarojin.... Ultimate in Luxury &
Elegance!
The Sarojin is charmingly ensconced in a
garden setting with direct private access
onto a secluded 11km white beach beside the
Andaman Sea, riven by a saltwater estuary
and just one hour north of Phuket in Khao
Lak, Thailand. From $2786* per person twin
share. Includes return flights to Phuket, 6
nights 5-star accommodation in a Garden
Residence, daily a la carte breakfast with
sparkling wine, return private car airport
transfers from Phuket with refreshments and
cold towels, one 60 minute massage per
person, welcome drink, daily fruit basket,
Wi-Fi broadband internet, water, coffee,
tea, milk, chip & nut snacks in guest
residence, use of books, CD's, DVD's from
library, mountain bikes, water sports,
fitness centre, regular daily shuttle bus to
Khao Lak town, weekly owners cocktail
evening and taxes payable from Australia.
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Vietnam EXPERIENCE
Experience
the best of Vietnam with this package from
just $1499* per person twin share. Includes
return airfares to Saigon flying Vietnam
Airlines, 3 nights accommodation at the
Metropole Hotel Saigon, 3 nights
accommodation at the Ancient House Resort
Hoi An, breakfast daily, full day Mekong
Delta tour, return airport/hotel private
transfers throughout, domestic airfares:
Saigon - Danang - Saigon and taxes payable
from Australia. READ
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SABAH - Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort (5-star)
7 nights at the beautiful Shangri-La's Rasa
Ria Resort (for the price of 6 nights) from
just $545* per person twin share land only.
Includes 7 nights accommodation and full
breakfast daily.
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AUSTRALIA HOLIDAYS: |
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FALLS CREEK - Trackers!
From $768* per person twin share land only.
Includes 5 nights twin share accommodation,
breakfast daily, 5 day Lift Pass and 5 x All
Standard Lessons. Overlooking the Village
Bowl, Trackers is ideally located to access
all the village has to offer and with easy
access to chairlifts ski-in/ski-out access
is a breeze!
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Outback Western Australia - FLY FREE*
Book the AAT Kings 19 day Western Discovery
premium escorted tour and fly free* to
Darwin one way including taxes.
INCLUDES:
Fly FREE to Darwin including taxes*,
Spectacular sightseeing experiences,
Superior hotel accommodation,
Many meals including full buffet breakfast
daily,
professional Tour Director and Tour Driver,
touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with
panoramic windows, and return airport
transfers. Hurry - Offer ends 30 April 08.
Over 19 days AAT Kings will take you to
Darwin, Katherine Gorge, El Questro, Geike
Gorge, Broome, Monkey Mia, Perth & more on
its escorted Western Discovery.
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Sunshine Coast Fun - from $235*
From $235* per person twin share land only.
Includes 5 nights accommodation at the
4-star Sunfair on Marcoola Beach (for the
price of 3 nights).
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Apple Danish pastries
A Danish Pastry is a sweet
pastry which has become a
speciality of Denmark and is
popular throughout the
industrialized world. The
Danish call them Wienerbrod
(Vienna bread, after the
Austrian capital) and the
Austrians call them
Kopenhagener (Copenhagen,
after the Danish capital). The
Danish Pastry, as consumed
in Denmark, come in numerous
shapes and sizes and can be
topped with chocolate, sugar
or icing, and may be stuffed
with either jam, marzipan or
custard. Here’s another
variety….
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INGREDIENTS:
3 large (about 170g each) red apples, cored,
halved
1 1/2 sheets (25 x 25cm) ready-rolled butter
puff pastry, just thawed.
60ml (1/4 cup) bought vanilla-flavoured
custard
1 egg, lightly whisked
2 tbs demerara sugar
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METHOD:
Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray
with non-stick baking paper. Cut each apple
half lengthways into 6 thin slices. Cut
pastry into 12 equal squares.
Place 1 teaspoonful of the custard onto the
centre of each pastry square. Top with 3
apple slices, overlapping diagonally across
the pastry.
Fold 2 opposite pastry corners into the
centre and secure with a toothpick. Brush
with egg and sprinkle with sugar.
Arrange pastries on prepared tray. Bake in
preheated oven for 15 minutes or until
golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside
on the tray for 5 minutes. Transfer to a
wire rack and set aside for a further 15
minutes to cool. Remove toothpicks.
Divide pastries among serving plates and
serve immediately.
Source:
Australian Good Taste - August 2004 , Page
60
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