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Email:   coffsharbour@escapetravel.com.au

 


'All Roads Lead to ROME'

The eternal city of Rome, constructed of ruins and in whose name the Caesars sought to claim the world, opens for the visitor as a living museum. The centuries peel back with each new vista in this great city of gladiators, lunatic drivers and well-rounded pasta posteriors. Vespas, nippy little Fiats and red sports cars speed past trendy sidewalk bistros and nightclubs, revealing the Rome of Fellini's La Dolce Vita. The chillingly stark facades of the Stadio Olimpico complex bring back Mussolini's attempts to reinvent the architecture of the Caesars.

For a taste of the Baroque, visitors need only climb the famous Spanish Steps, walk through the Piazza Navona or toss a coin into the beautiful Trevi Fountain. Renaissance splendour is perhaps best revealed in the Pope's residence, the Vatican Palace, or in Michelangelo's efforts on the roof of the Sistine Chapel. From early Christian Basilicas to the Roman Forum, the Colosseum and the Pantheon, the sequence of history trails back to the height of the Roman Empire.
 

It may sound like a city of contrasts, but Rome's timeless magic lies in its ability to blend the old with the new. Empires have risen and fallen, old gods have been replaced with new ones, but Rome remains.

 NOT TO MISS ATTRACTIONS:

The Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums
The Sistine Chapel's famous ceiling painted by Michelangelo looms above the frescoes on the side walls that were painted by an illustrious team of artists that included Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, Roselli, Pinturicchio, Signorelli and della Gatta. The altar wall is covered by Michelangelo's Last Supper, revealing the figure of Christ hovering above centre and flanked by Mary and other saintly figures. The Vatican Museums provide an inspiring visit to one of the world's greatest collections of art. The galleries stretch over four miles (6km) and include the magnificent Raphael rooms, the Etruscan Museum and the Pio-Clementino Museum, which boasts the world's largest collection of Classical statues.

St Peter's Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro)
The Basilica lies above the reputed site of St. Peter's tomb. It is an overwhelming interior containing notable sculptures including Michelangelo's Pieta, which is protected by bullet-proof glass since the damaging attack on it in 1972. In the central aisle stands Arnolfo da Cambio's bronze statue of St Peter, its foot worn down by the constant flow of pilgrims' kisses. Proudly resting above the papal altar is Bernini's Throne of St Peter. The Vatican Grottoes, containing papal tombs, can be reached by steps from the statue of St Longinus. The Necropolis is located one level below the grottoes.

Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi)
The tiny Piazza di Trevi has been immortalised through this fountain built for Pope Clement XII. The statues adorning this watery display represent Abundance, Agrippa, Salubrity, the Virgin and Neptune guided by two tritons. Tossing a coin into the fountain is supposed to guarantee a return trip to Rome.

The Spanish Steps and Piazza di Spagna
The graceful steps built in 1725, elegantly curve their way from the Piazza di Spagna to the Church of Santa Trinit dei Monti, a pastel tinted neoclassical building. The shopper's paradise of Via Condotti leads back from the Spanish steps to Via del Corso, and during spring the steps are decorated with pink azaleas. At the foot of the steps lies Bernini's boat-shaped Barcaccia fountain and to the right is the unassuming Keats-Shelley Memorial House.

Pantheon
 The stately Pantheon is one of the world's most inspiring architectural designs. Fittingly built as a temple to the Gods by Hadrian in 120AD, its perfectly proportioned floating dome rests seductively on sturdy marble columns. The only light source flowing through the central oculus was used by the Romans to measure time (with the aid of a sundial) and the dates of equinoxes and solstices. The south transept houses the Carafa Chapel and the tomb of Fra Angelico rests under the left side of the altar.

The Colosseum
This enduring symbol of ancient Rome tenaciously clings to its foundations as the site of former gladiatorial conquests. Its architecture boasts an impressive array of Doric, Ionic and Corinthian columns and an underground network of cells, corridors, ramps and elevators that were used to transport animals from their cages to the arena. The magnificence of the original structure has been eroded through the years of pillaging and earthquakes so that only a skeletal framework remains.

Roman Forum (Foro Romano)
The site of ancient Rome's commercial, political and religious centre retires in the valley between the Capitoline and Palatine hills. The Forum's main thoroughfare, Via Sacra, slices through the old market square and former civic centre. To make sense of the ruins and relics of the old Republic it is helpful to consult a map of the area.

Capitoline Hill
Capitoline Hill was the original capitol of the ancient city and continues to serve as the seat of the city's government. The main feature of the area is Michelangelo's Piazza del Campidoglio, a testimony to the superiority of Renaissance town planning. The piazza is bordered by three palaces: the Palazzo dei Conservatori and the twin structures of the Palazzo dei Senatori and Palazzo Nuovo which house the Musei Capitolini, containing the largest collection of classical statues in the world.
 


Rome - Sorrento and Capri 9 day TOUR:  Begin this extraordinary holiday with three nights in Rome, included sightseeing and visits to the Colosseum and Roman Forum, and plenty of leisure time to explore on your own. Then, spend two nights in Sorrento, the lively seaside resort facing the Gulf of Naples and home to the famous 'limoncello'. Finally, enjoy two nights on the isle of Capri, a breathtaking mecca for the jet-set. An excursion to the celebrated Amalfi Coast is included as well as a guided visit of the Pompeii archaeological site. An exciting holiday in some of Italy's loveliest regions!

9 days from $1409* per person twin share land only.  Price includes a 9 day tour of Italy touring by first class air-conditioned motorcoach, 8 nights accommodation, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, service charges, 8 buffet breakfasts, 3 dinners, local guides for city sightseeing in Rome, Vezivius and Pompeii and the services of a professional Tour Director.  READ MORE >>

To find out more information email: sandra.whittington@escapetravel.com.au
 

    
  Did you know.....
 


Way back in the second century A.D.; Romans were turning out glass objects at a rate that would not be seen again in the civilized world for more than a thousand years.


The city of Rome is built on, or around, a series of seven hills. Interestingly, the city of Jerusalem is also built on seven hills, and there is some scholastic disagreement about whether the reference in the Book of Revelations 17, is directed at one or the other.

In Ancient Rome, there were two ways of telling time: the sundial, or the water clock.

A good portion of the medical community in Ancient Rome consisted of slaves, often of foreign origin. In Rome, the easiest way to obtain citizenship was to sell yourself into slavery, where freedom could be earned after six years of satisfactory service. Or of course, there was always buying your way out, when you'd been tipped by grateful clients. As a consequence, many of the doctors were either Greeks who had come to Rome on their own, or were Roman slaves who had earned their freedom through their skills.

 "All roads lead to Rome"… The origin of the expression lays in the Romans' well-deserved reputation for their construction skills. Their network of roads, all of which headed towards the capital city, meant that they literally did all lead to Rome.
  


Email:   coffsharbour@escapetravel.com.au
 
   

 
Resort of the week:  Palazzo Versace
 


The only one of its kind in the world, Palazzo Versace takes the beauty, the luxury and the opulence for which the name Versace is famous.  From your arrival in the grand foyer - filled with marble, mosaics and Italian craftsmanship rarely seen in a hotel, you will be swept into another world. Through the lobby's floor-to-ceiling glass, you will gaze out at the sparkling blue of the Broadwater. In your room, you will enjoy Versace furniture, linen and bath products to complete the ultimate lifestyle. A choice of stylish, yet relaxed restaurants feature contemporary and classical dishes served in Il Barocco and Vie, to the premier restaurant, Vanitas, where a cellar of rare quality complements innovative cuisine. For relaxation and indulgence guests enjoy the Spa - Salus per Aquum - where treatments are designed to soothe the mind and body and renew the spirit.
 


5 nights from $1155* per person twin share land only.  Includes 5 nights accommodation at 5 star Palazzo Versace in a Superior Room, Full buffet breakfast daily in Il Barocco Restaurant, 2 Versace pool towels to take home, Antipasto and cocktails to be enjoyed either in the room or in Vie Bar & Restaurant (once per stay), access to Salus Per Aquum, valet parking and a daily newspaper.

To find out more information, email:  haydee.payer@escapetravel.com.au   or READ MORE >>
 
 
 
 

Email:   coffsharbour@escapetravel.com.au
 

 

  CRUISING:


Family Cruise Adventure
 Take the family on a fun filled adventure to Hong Kong and SAVE UP TO 25% on your SuperStar Virgo cruise.  From $1970* per adult and from $1211* per child based on 2 adults and 2 children sharing a room. 
 Prices include return flights to Hong Kong, arrival
airport to hotel transfer, 4 nights accommodation in Hong Kong, transfer from hotel to cruise terminal, 3 night cruise onboard SuperStar Virgo with all meals
and onboard entertainment included, transfer from cruise terminal to airport, port charges and taxes payable from Australia.  READ MORE >>
 


Tastes of the South Pacific.... on Rhapsody of the Seas
 DAYS OF IMPECCABLE SERVICE, MOUTH WATERING CUISINE AND FUN ACTIVITIES AWAITS YOU....  From $1599* per person twin share cruise only.  Includes 10 night South Pacific Cruise on RHAPSODY OF THE SEAS departing from Sydney, all meals and entertainment onboard, Port and government taxes and gratuities on the cruise.  READ MORE >>

Diamond Princess:  BANGKOK TO SYDNEY
 20 night fly, cruise & stay from $4459*.  Includes one way Qantas flight from Sydney to Bangkok, 1 night pre-cruise accommodation in Bangkok, transfer from hotel to cruise terminal, 19 night cruise aboard DIAMOND PRINCESS from Bangkok to Sydney with all meals and entertainment onboard, port charges and taxes payable from Australia.   READ MORE >>

For more information, email dawn.smith@escapetravel.com.au or CLICK HERE for website.
                                                   1300-738-888

 

  ASIA:


Metropolitan Tokyo
 Tokyo is one of the most fascinating cities in the world
and encompasses several 'mini-cities, each with its
own distinct character. From $1959* per person
twin share.  Includes return flights to Tokyo, 3
nights accommodation, return airport transfers and
taxes payable from Australia.   READ MORE >>
 


Phuket:
 7 nights from $1200*.  Includes return flights, 7 nights accommodation, full breakfast daily, return airport transfers and taxes payable from Australia.  READ MORE >>

Chiang Mai:
 4 nights from $1273*.  Includes return flights, 4 nights accommodation, breakfast daily, return airport transfers and taxes payable from Australia.  READ MORE >>

Krabi:
 7 nights from $1437*.  Includes return flights, 7 nights accommodation, breakfast daily, return airport transfers and taxes payable from Australia.  READ MORE >>

Shanghai... the Cosmopolitan Heart of China
 INDEPENDENT TOURING:  6 days / 5 nights from $1820* per person twin share.  Includes return international airfares ex Australia with Singapore Airlines, 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, all entrance fees, 5 nights accommodation, all transfers and touring with local English speaking guides and taxes payable from Australia.  READ MORE >>

Hainan Island - China's Tropical Delight!
 6 days/ 5 nights from $2180* per person twin share.  Includes return international airfares ex Sydney/Melbourne with China Southern Airlines, breakfast daily, 5 nights accommodation, return coach airport transfers and taxes payable from Australia.   READ MORE >>

For more information, email sarah.luck@escapetravel.com.au or CLICK HERE for website.
                                                   1300-738-888

 

  UK & EUROPE:


2008 Europe River Cruising:  BONUS OFFER!
 Receive $1000 credit per couple towards airfares!  Hurry... 2008 Peak Season Sailings
are still available!

 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.  READ MORE >>
 


Did you see the great deal above for travel in Italy?    READ MORE >>

For more information, email sandra.whittington@escapetravel.com.au or CLICK HERE for website.
                                                   1300-738-888

 

  USA:


Orlando... Walt Disney World!
 4 night packages from $739* per person twin share land only.  Includes 4 nights accommodation, 4 day Magic Your Way Pass with Park Hopper (onsite) and return airport transfers.    READ MORE >>
 


San Francisco City Stay
 3 night packages from $253* per person twin share land only.  Includes 3 nights accommodation, return airport transfers, San Francisco Trolley Hop Ticket and Wax Museum Admission. 
READ MORE >>

Los Angeles City Stay
 4 night packages from $281* per person twin share land only.  Includes 4 nights accommodation (for the price of 3 nights), return airport transfers and an LA City Tour of Stars Home (3 hours). 
READ MORE >>

For more information, email peter.elks@escapetravel.com.au or CLICK HERE for website.
                                                   1300-738-888

 

  AFRICA:


Dubai Stopover Packages
 Discover this amazing country with this great stopover package.  From $278* per person twin share land only.  Includes 2 nights accommodation, full breakfast daily, return airport transfers and a Dubai City of Merchants Tour.   READ MORE >>
 


Mauritius
 From $2830* per person twin share.  Includes return flights, 6 nights accommodation, full breakfast and dinner daily, return airport transfers and taxes payable from Australia.  READ MORE >>

For more information, email peter.elks@escapetravel.com.au or CLICK HERE for website.
                                                   1300-738-888

 

  NEW ZEALAND:


LAWN BOWLS -
18 day New Zealand Lawn Bowls Tour
 Special Departure:  9 April 2008.  From $3449* per person twin share land only.  Includes 17 nights accommodation, luxury coach travel throughout the tour, Bowls Escort - Michael Chittenden, Professional Coach Captain, meet and greet on arrival in New Zealand, 17 breakfasts, 15 dinners, 1 picnic lunch, Green fees at 4 well established clubs in Christchurch, Queenstown, Rotorua and Auckland, all sightseeing and admissions as per the itinerary, return airport transfers in New Zealand, The TranzAlpine Rail Journey, Interislander Ferry between Picton and Wellington and more!    READ MORE >>
 


For more information, email belinda.parmenter@escapetravel.com.au or CLICK HERE for website.
                                                   1300-738-888

 

  AUSTRALIA HOLIDAYS:


Cape Tribulation & Reef Combo
 3 night Great Barrier Reef Cruise AND 3 nights at Coconut Beach Rainforest Lodge Cape Tribulation.  All from just $1376* per person twin share land/cruise only.  Includes 3 night Captain Cook Cruise with all meals, onboard facilities, snorkelling equipment, glass-bottomed boat excursions and guided walks included, coach transfer from Cairns to Cape Tribulation and 3 nights accommodation at Coconut Beach Rainforest Lodge with full breakfast daily. READ MORE >>
 


Brisbane:
 The Sebel Suites Brisbane is superbly located in the heart of Brisbane's CBD.  2 nights now from $198* per person twin share land only.  Includes 2 nights accommodation in a Studio Room. 
BONUS:  Stay Friday, Saturday or Sunday and receive FREE late checkout until 1pm.  READ MORE >>

Surfers Paradise:
 Marrakesh Resort Surfers Paradise:  5 nights now from $400* per person twin share land only.  Includes 5 nights accommodation in a 1 bedroom apartment.     READ MORE >>

Did you see the great deal above at  Palazzo Versace?    READ MORE >>

For more information, email haydee.payer@escapetravel.com.au or CLICK HERE for website.
                                                   1300-738-888

 

Email:   coffsharbour@escapetravel.com.au
 
 


Recipe of the Week:  Lemon Gelati Recipe
  

Ice cream is an art form in Italy with over 100 flavours of home-made gelati to choose from!

 INGREDIENTS:
 1 cup caster sugar
½ cup lemon juice, strained
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
blueberries and strawberries, to serve (optional)
biscotti, to serve (optional)

 METHOD:
 Heat sugar and 2 cups water in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring, for 5 minutes until sugar dissolves. 

Bring to the boil and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until syrupy. 


Remove from heat and allow to cool. Stir in lemon juice. 

Pour mixture into a slice pan and place in freezer until just frozen. 

Transfer to a food processor or bowl, add egg whites and process or beat with electric mixer until combined. Return to pan and refreeze until just frozen. 

Process or beat mixture again, then refreeze until firm. 

Serve with berries and biscotti, if desired.

Source:  www.sportsdietitians.com.au

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