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Croatia:
After more than a decade of
civil and ethnic unrest, Croatia
is once again emerging as an
attractive tourist destination.
With its magnificent coastline,
1,185 islands, islets and reefs,
Roman ruins and picturesque
medieval villages, it is fast
becoming a rival to the magical
Greek islands - alluring for
lovers of fun, sun, local colour,
great food and a little history.
After centuries of fighting for
independence, and being sliced
and diced geographically to suit
political and ethnic divisions,
Croatia has ended up arc-shaped.
Its long Adriatic coastline
forms the western leg, tapering
to the unique ancient seaport of
Dubrovnik in the south, while
the land between the rivers
Drava and Sava form the northern
section. The capital, Zagreb,
sits in-between.
The most prominent feature of
Croatia's tourist industry is
its Dalmatian coastline, which
is indented with rocky cliffs,
peninsulas and small inlets.
Numerous good quality hotels and
marinas have been resurrected or
constructed in the past few
years, and the Croatian province
is once again beginning to enjoy
a tourist boom reminiscent of
its heyday in the 1930s. There
is a special atmosphere to
Croatian towns and villages,
many of which are built on the
sites of ancient Greek
settlements dating from the 4th
century BC. This, coupled with a
welcoming and determined
population, Mediterranean
climate, scenic beauty and lush
vegetation, is aiding Croatia's
rise from the ashes of war into
one of the world's tourist
hotspots.
Not to miss attractions:
Diocletian's Palace:
Roman Emperor Diocletian, having
abdicated his throne in AD 305,
decided to spend the last years
of his life in Dalmatia and
built a palace for that purpose
on the bay of Aspalathos, on the
south side of a peninsula
extending into the Adriatic sea.
The spot he chose is now the
very heart of the city of Split,
and the palace still stands as
one of the city's major tourist
attractions.
Archaeological Museum:
Founded in 1820, the
Archaeological Museum in Split
is the oldest Museum in Croatia.
Its displays include many
archaeological artefacts from
prehistoric times, the Greek
colonial period, and from the
Roman, early Christian and
Medieval ages. Most of the
relics found in excavations of
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Marina:
Split is world-renowned
among seafarers for the
quality, and quantity,
of its marinas. There
are 44 of them in the
city area altogether.
One of the major marinas
is ACI Marina Split, in
the southwestern section
of the city port, north
of Sustipan Peninsula. A
long breakwater ensures
the marina is protected
from the southern winds,
and it provides moorings
for 360 craft, and can
accommodate 120 stored
on land.
Makarska:
About 47 km south of
Split is the popular
holiday town of Makarska,
with its stone cobbled
streets and natural
harbour fringed with the
two green peninsulas of
Osejava and St Peter.
Standing sentinel over
the town is Mount
Biokovo. This scenically
beautiful spot offers
secluded beaches washed
by an azure sea, and it
lies at the heart of a
coastal strip
characterised by pine
forests and glades of
wild flowers.
The Island of Hvar:
Off of the coast of
Split, just 15 nautical
miles (24km) from Baska
Voda and accessible by
ferry, is the island of
Hvar, which abounds with
Romanesque and
Renaissance buildings
and a true Mediterranean
atmosphere. The island's
main towns are Vrboska
and Jelsa, famed for
their Dalmatian wines,
and it is dotted with
picturesque villages.
City Walls:
The impressive walls
enclosing the ancient
city of Dubrovnik were
laid out in the 13th
century and became an
ongoing work for almost
two centuries. Today
they stand proudly with
five bastions, three
round towers and 12
square towers, and
provide a popular
diversion for visitors
wishing to explore their
1940 metre length.
Dubrovnik Riviera:
In close proximity to
the city of Dubrovnik
are numerous picturesque
villages and resorts to
visit and explore. About
18km away on the road to
Split is the quiet bay
of Zaton, with its sandy
beaches and pine forest.
The town has numerous
restaurants, a relic of
the days when it was the
chosen retreat for the
aristocrats of the
Dubrovnik Republic. The
village of Tristeno
features the
'Arboretum', a
Gothic-Renaissance park
on the coast. In the
centre of this village
visitors are awed by two
gigantic sycamore trees,
reputedly 500 years old,
standing 60 metres high.
Even closer to the city
the towns of Kupari,
Srebreno, Mlini, Soline
and Plat lie along a
chain of hills
descending to the rim of
Zupa Bay, known as one
of the most beautiful
resorts on the Dubrovnik
Riviera, with modern
hotels offering a
variety of watersports.
Trakoscan Castle:
Trakoscan is a legendary
13th-century Gothic
castle that was home to
various influential
families for centuries
before finally falling
into abandoned disrepair
in the second half of
the 18th century when it
belonged to the
Draskovic family. In the
1950s the castle was
taken over by the state
and turned into a living
museum, reconstructing
life in a medieval
castle. Visitors can
explore four levels,
including the dungeon,
and finish their
exploration by enjoying
the surrounding
parklands.
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Italy and Croatia - Fly / Cruise
13 nights fly / cruise
from $4198* per person twin share. Includes return
flights to Rome, 13 night cruise onboard Legend of the Seas
with all meals and entertainment onboard the ship, port
charges, government & air taxes and gratuities on the
cruise. Ports of call include Rome, Portofino, Livorno
(Florence/Pisa), Messina, Venice, Naples and Capri in Italy
and Split and Dubrovniik in Croatia.
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CROATIAN
ISLAND HOPPER... for backpackers!
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Did you know....... |
Croatia is the
home of the tie
(Cravatta).
The tie, in the beginning, was the name of a kind of a shawl which was
worn by Croatian
soldiers in the
XVII century.
Today,
hand-made
Croatian ties
are some of the
most popular
Croatian
souvenirs.
A cave in
Croatia's
mountainous
Velebit region,
is believed to
have the world's
deepest
subterranean
vertical drop,
at over 500
metres. It
starts with a
steady, weaving
drop of 62
metres before it
takes a direct
vertical plunge
of 516 metres
through the
ground.
Dalmatia is the
coastal region
of Croatia from
the Kvarner
Riviera in the
north to
Dubrovnik in the
south. The area
is named after
the Dalmati, an
Illyrian tribe
who lived in the
area around 1200
BC. The
Dalmatian dog,
also known as
the Dubrovnik
hunter,
originally came
from Dalmatia.
In the sixteenth
century
Dubrovnik became
a Republic.
After the
Napoleonic Wars
(1815),
Dubrovnik was
amalgamated with
Croatia.
The palace of
the Roman
Emperor
Diocletian, in
Split, is on the
World Heritage
List.
Marco Polo, the
famous traveller
and trader, was
born on the
Island of
Korcula,
Croatia.
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Resort of the Week:
Le Meridien Resort Port Vila, Spa &
Casino.
Vanuatu.
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Overlooking the serene waters of the
Erakor Lagoon, Le Méridien Port Vila
Resort, Spa & Casino is set in
vibrant natural surroundings.
Meaning “the land that always
existed,” Vanuatu is made up of 83
tropical islands located northeast
of New Caledonia. Immersed in
cultural richness and native
splendour, the islands hold crystal
blue beaches, exotic rainforests,
and stunning waterfalls that are
some of the most beautiful in the
world.
The hotel features the Namele Day
Spa, two luxurious outdoor swimming
pools, and the only international
casino in Port Vila.
Guest
rooms are decorated in warm earth
tones and the luxurious sitting and
work areas create an inviting
ambiance for you to experience and
enjoy.
The views from the rooms include
lush gardens, blue lagoons, and a
golf course. |
NEW LOOK... NEW STYLE... NEW
EXPERIENCE! Now from
$1319* per person twin share.
Includes return flights to Port
Vila, return airport transfers, 5
nights accommodation, 1 bonus tour,
1 bonus lunch, buffet breakfast
daily, $50* food and beverage
credit, FREE Ekasup Custom Village
Tour and taxes payable from
Australia. BONUS: Kids
stay and eat for FREE*
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USA / CANADA: |
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Stars,
Sun & Fun.... LA & San Diego Combo
From $2645* per person twin share.
Includes return flights to Los Angeles, arrival
transfer in Los Angeles, 3 nights Hollywood
accommodation, City, Stars' Homes and Shopping
Tour, return bus transfers between Los Angeles
and San Diego, 3 nights accommodation in San
Diego, Tijuana Mexican Shopping Spree Tour and
air taxes payable from Australia.
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USA
Car Rental Earlybird Offer
HERTZ:
Group C - Was from $345* per week. Now
from $310* per car per week.
Includes unlimited klms, 3rd party insurance,
collision damage waiver, theft protection and 24
hour emergency service.
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See
the wonders of the EAST BY RAIL!
"Essential
Eastern Canada" - 10 days / 9 nights from $1965* per person
twin share land only. Includes 9 nights accommodation,
return airport transfers in Toronto, VIA Rail 'The Corridor'
Train - Toronto to Ottawa, Ottawa to Quebec City, Quebec
City to Montreal and Montreal to Toronto, full day excursion
to Niagara Falls with lunch and Maid of the Mist,
sightseeing in Toronto, Ottawa, Quebec City and Montreal,
entry to CN Tower and a travel / information kit.
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Canada
Car Rental Earlybird Offer
HERTZ:
Group C - Was from $473* per week. Now from $426* per
car per week.
Includes unlimited klms, 3rd party insurance, collision
damage waiver, theft protection and 24 hour emergency
service.
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AFRICA: |
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MAURITIUS - Stay Pay Deals
6 nights from $2629* or 13
nights from $3799* per person twin share. Includes
return flights, 6 or 13 nights accommodation, breakfast,
lunch and dinner daily, a selection of local beverages, most
watersports, return airport transfers and taxes payable from
Australia.
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Kumuka offers 15%
off selected Africa Overland Tours
Kumuka Worldwide are offering great discounts on selected
Africa overland tours departing in April and May 2008.
Kumuka’s African overland tours are designed to provide
travellers with an authentic wilderness experience. The
tours take travellers off the beaten track, exploring rarely
seen wonders of the natural world. For the adrenalin seekers
Kumuka also offers add-on activities such as hot air
ballooning, canoeing and sky-diving.
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UK & EUROPE: |
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CROATIAN
ISLAND HOPPER...
Croatia is
on the fringe of the backpacker trail, but for those
travellers willing to explore the previously war-torn Balkan
countries the rewards are immense. This is a
great
option for sea lovers - the 8 day Island Hopper which sails
round the stunning Dalmatian Coast. For a limited
time, Busabout Adventures is offering 10% OFF* the
published price for May & June 2008 departures.
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PARIS:
1 night at the
Citadines Les Halles - From $118* per person twin share.
1 night at the Waldorf Trocadero with breakfast - From $208*
per person twin share.
2 day Paris City Hop-on Hop-off - From $39* per person.
Paris Museum Pass: 2 days - From $84* per person.
Paris Seinorama - From $88* per person.
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ATHENS:
1 night at
Philippos Hotel with breakfast - From $99* per person twin
share.
1 night at Plaka Hotel with continental breakfast - From
$124* per person twin share.
Half day Athens Sightseeing Tour - From $97* per person.
Saronic Islands tour with Lunch - From $176* per person.
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SOUTH PACIFIC: |
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NORFOLK
ISLAND - Kids Fly & Stay FREE*
Up to 2
children per family fly and stay for FREE*. Just pay
their air taxes!
Adults from $1259* per adult. Kids from $218* per
child. Prices include return flights to Norfolk
Island, 7 nights accommodation in a 2 bedroom apartment,
half day island tour, 7 days car hire and taxes payable from
Australia. Prices are based on 2 adults and 2 children
(aged 17 years and under) sharing a 2 bedroom apartment
using existing bedding.
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SAMOA
- Stay at the famous Aggie Grey's
From $1339* per person
twin share. Includes return flights to Apia, return
airport transfers, 6 nights accommodation at Aggie Grey's
Hotel & Bungalows (for the price of 5), daily Green Fees at
the Royal Samoa Country Club Golf Course and taxes payable
from Australia. READ
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VANUATU
- Bokissa Private Island Resort.
Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. From $2699* per person
twin share. Includes return flights to Espiritu Santo,
return airport transfers, 6 nights accommodation, breakfast,
lunch and dinner daily and taxes payable from Australia.
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Did you see the offer at
Le Meridien Resort Port Vila, Spa & Casino
above?
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CRUISING: |
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Set Sail for TASMANIA
with Rhapsody of the Seas!
7 nights from $1199* per
person twin share cruise only. Includes 7 night cruise
to Tasmania on Rhapsody of the Seas ex Sydney, all meals and
entertainment whilst onboard, port and government taxes, GST
and fuel surcharges. Ports of call include Sydney,
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Captain Cook Cruises - PRICES OVERBOARD once a year BIG
small-ship SALE!
Fiji Islands: Cruise 7 nights for the price of 4
nights! 7 nights now from $1567* pp twin share.
Murray River:
Get 25% OFF*. 3, 4 & 7 nights from $581* pp twin share.
Sydney Harbour Cruise:
Get 25% OFF*. 2 nights from $353* pp twin share.
Aboard the fleet of explorer-style small ships, you will
experience close encounters with extraordinary places,
superb dining, entertainment, expert local guides and great
company! Prices are cruise only and do not include
airfares.
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Cruise offer above?
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CHINA: |
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China Highlights... Beijing to Shanghai
Experience a
journey that provides an insight into the history and rich
culture of this wonderful country. A journey that includes
the Great Wall of China, Forbidden City and the Teracotta
Warriors. From $2088* per person twin share land only.
Includes
transport by private air-conditioned vehicle, English
speaking local tour guide, comprehensive sightseeing &
entrance fees, 9 nights accommodation in 4 star hotels
including meals as indicated, and domestic airfares from
Beijing to Xian and Xian to Shanghai.
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SUB CONTINENT: |
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Magnificent
MUMBAI
From
$2137* per person twin share. Includes return Qantas flights
to Mumbai, 4 nights accommodation, breakfast daily and taxes
payable from Australia.
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Maldives Luxury -
Taj Exotica
Resort & Spa
Taj
Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives, is an exclusive, private and
romantic island resort lush with tropical plants and
encircled by clear blue waters of one of the largest lagoons
of the Maldives. Stay 7/Pay 5 or Stay 14/Pay 10.
7 nights now from $3928* per person twin share.
Includes return flights to Male, 7 nights accommodation (for
the price of 5 nights), breakfast daily, return airport
transfers and taxes payable from Australia. READ
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AUSTRALIA HOLIDAYS: |
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Blue Mountains Magic - LAST MINUTE OFFER
Experience a
little of the Blue Mountains magic and treat yourself to a
romantic getaway or family escape. Bushwalking, galleries,
fine dining, shopping, pampering day spas, and golf are only
a few of the numerous attractions. 2 nights from $139*
per person twin share land only. Includes 2 nights
accommodation at the 4-star Oaks Spires Leura in a Studio
Room.
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WICKED the Broadway Musical - Melbourne 2008
This is the untold story
of Wizard of Oz. Did you ever wonder what happened before
Dorothy dropped in? WICKED opens at Melbourne’s Regent
Theatre in July 2008. Don’t miss out – book now!
Packages from $187* per person twin share land only.
Includes 1 night accommodation and an 'A' Reserve ticket to
WICKED the Broadway Musical.
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The Red Centre Accommodation Offers:
ALICE
SPRINGS RESORT (4.5-star): From $59* per person
twin share.
OUTBACK PIONEER (4-star) AYERS ROCK: From $81*
per person twin share.
KINGS CANYON RESORT: From $71* per person twin
share.
Prices include 1 night twin share accommodation PLUS
children under 12 years stay FREE* when using existing
bedding and eat FREE* at resort restaurant from buffet or
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Uluru, Kings Canyon & Alice
Springs Tour.....
From $720* per
person twin share land only. Includes luxury coach
travel and expert commentary from Ayers Rock to Alice
Springs, 1 night accommodation in Ayers Rock, 1 night
accommodation in Kings Canyon, free upgrade to Kings Canyon
Wilderness Lodge with dinner and breakfast and National Park
Entry Fee.
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Croatian
Cuisine:
Croatia's central location in Europe means its cuisine
offers the best of many
different regions - along
the beautiful Dalmatian
coast, the food is
Mediterranean, with many
distinctly Italian
influences. Further inland,
what's known as continental
Croatia is full of rich
Austro Hungarian style
dishes. The emphasis on food
in both regions of Croatia
is the same - the joy of
getting extended families
together.
PUNJENI Articoke (Stuffed
Artichoke)
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INGREDIENTS:
5 large tender globe artichokes
500g new baby potatoes
100g freshly shelled peas
100g freshly shelled broad beans
1 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
2 tsp parsley, chopped
Pepper
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METHOD:
1. Remove old and loose
leaves form the artichokes. With a sharp
knife, cut off the stalk (this will be used
later) and remove the fibrous skin. Slice
off about 2cm from the top of the artichoke.
2. Make the filling by mixing bread crumbs,
garlic, parsley and pepper. Place an
artichoke in your hands and shake the leaves
loose with your thumbs. Place stuffing
between the leaves.
3. In a large saucepan, place the artichokes
upright in the centre. Add potatoes around
the artichokes. Put broad beans, peas and
artichoke stalks on the top and sprinkle
with remaining stuffing. Season with salt
and pepper.
4. Drizzle olive oil over the top and fill
the pan with water - enough to cover the
artichokes.
5. Bring to the boil and then reduce heat to
low, and cook uncovered for about 1 hour. Do
not stir, just shake occasionally.
6. Serve with fresh crusty bread.
Source:
http://www21.sbs.com.au/foodsafari/index.php?pid=episode&cid=1155
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