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Dubai:

Originally a small fishing settlement that became a busy port of call on the ancient trade route between Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley, the emirate was rapidly transformed into an international business centre and modern tourist destination following the discovery of oil in 1966.

Today Dubai ranks as the country's foremost commercial centre; a city whose skyline is constantly being upgraded with new developments providing the infrastructure and facilities needed for a progressive society, including world-class hotels, shopping plazas and outstanding sports facilities. Dubai Creek divides the city centre into two parts: Deira on the northern side and Bur Dubai to the south and each has its fair share of souks, restaurants, hotels, shopping malls and fine mosques.

From within these high standards of luxury and convenience, visitors can experience exotic Arabia in the bustling souks or a night in a Bedouin tent with belly-dancing under the starlit desert skies, as well as a way of life that is still embedded in the Islamic traditions of an ancient land. Dubai's attraction lies in the contrast between the ultra modern and the enchantingly traditional, which gives the city a personality like no other and visitors a variety of experiences to choose from. From desert oases and unspoiled beaches, camel races and old wind towers, to top-class shopping opportunities, avant-garde architecture and the finest international cuisine, Dubai has more than enough depth to satisfy even the most seasoned of travellers.

One of the city's top attractions is its excellent shopping. As an open port with low import duties, Dubai can offer an incredible range of top brand names at cheaper prices due to the tax-free environment, and 'shopping tourists' are drawn from around the world to this paradise of malls, souks, boutiques and modern department stores selling everything from Paris fashions to Japanese electronics. The annual Shopping Festival attracts millions of tourists to the city for a shop-till-you-drop holiday.

Attractions:

Dubai Creek:  The natural seawater inlet that cuts through the centre of the city is the historical part of Dubai where visitors can take an abra (small water taxi) and view the old trading port and the dhows from the water. A cruise to Al-Maktoum Bridge will pass many of the city's historic as well as modern landmarks. A stroll around the wharf offers a picturesque glimpse of Dubai's trading heritage, where dhows bound for distant places dock to unload their goods.

Bastakiya:  The old Bastakiya district is a step back in time to the days before electricity and air-conditioning, where traditional courtyard houses were cooled by wind towers. Old Dubai was famous for its wind towers that lined the Creek on both sides, and today the narrow lanes festooned with the distinctively Arabian architecture is a popular historical attraction that has been marked for tourist development.

Souks:  The souks or traditional markets are popular with bargain hunters as well as sightseers and photographers. The most famous is the gold souk where the narrow streets are lined with shops selling everything golden from 24-carat bars to rings and elaborate necklaces and all at low prices. The tiny lanes of the traditional spice souk are scented with sacks of cinnamon, incense, spices, and dried fruit, while the modern fish souk bustles with activity and is redolent with smells of a more unpleasant nature. At the heart of the Bur Dubai souk lies Al Fahidi Street, selling the latest electronics, photographic equipment and home appliances at competitive prices. Other streets sell everything from materials and carpets to traditional coffee pots, loaves of unleavened bread and hubble-bubble pipes.

Grand Mosque:  Boasting the city's tallest minaret at 70m, the Grand Mosque is a notable landmark with its multi-domed style and impressive size. It is an important place of worship and can accommodate up to 1,200 worshippers inside. Non-Muslims are not permitted to enter the Mosque.

Wild Wadi:  One of the most advanced water theme parks ever designed, the 12-acre water park at Wild Wadi offers families and thrill seekers hours of fun, relaxation and adrenalin-pumping action. Designed like an Arabian wadi (oasis), the park has an Arabian folklore theme and features some of the highest and fastest water rides outside of North America with 24 state of the art, high-adrenaline rides and slides. Rides for thrill seekers include Jumeirah Sceirah, a 33m free-fall at 80 km per hour, Master Blaster slides that are water roller coasters propelled uphill by high-powered jets, the white-knuckle ride at Rushdown Ravine or the high waves at Breakers Bay.

Dubai.... Amazing Offer - save over $1000* per person!!
 Departing Sydney 27 May 2008.  3 nights from $1944* per person twin share ex Sydney.  Includes return flights from Sydney to Dubai flying Emirates, 3 nights accommodation at the Grand Moov Hotel, breakfast daily, a Sundowner Dune Dinner, Half day city of Merchants Tour, return airport transfers and taxes payable from Australia.

ADD ON EGYPT: 8 nights from $1919* per person ex Dubai.  Includes return flights from Dubai to Cairo, 4 nights 4-star accommodation, 4 nights on M/S Jasmin cruising on the Nile, 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners, domestic flights, transfers, entrance fees and guide.  READ MORE >>|

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      Did you know.......


Dubai is the fastest growing city in the world.

In Dubai, there are no taxes on income and there are no personal taxes either.

In Dubai Emirates Mall you can ski indoors while shopping; measuring 400 meters and using 6000 tons of snow.


The world's tallest building is under construction in Dubai and is expected to be more than twice the height of the Empire State Building when completed.

Dubai is not a country, it is an emirate, and together with Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Qaiwain, it forms the United Arab Emirates.

Eighty percent of Dubai residents are foreigners.
 


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Resort of the Week:   Taveuni Island Resort, FIJI
 Luxury accommodation perfect for honeymooners!
 


Consistently voted one of the top Fijian Resorts, Taveuni Island Resort & Spa is a small exclusive luxury resort which offer's the ultimate tropical island experience. The resort has won many prestigious Awards for the excellence to service and commitment to the caring of their guests.  Set on ten acres of immaculate manicured gardens, Taveuni Island Resort and Spa accommodates only 14 privileged couples. The resort has 12 luxury ocean view bures and one exclusive oceanfront villa. Each has spectacular views of the Somosomo Straits. 

Taveuni Island Resort & Spa is the ultimate romantic hideaway. The exotic setting provides the perfect backdrop to your dream holiday, wedding or honeymoon.  Relax on the soft white sand beaches; delight your senses in the sweet fragrance of the gardens; enjoy the view of the ocean from a cliff-top deck; appreciate the tranquility of the cascading waterfalls amidst the lush jungle. These spots are perfect for an intimate picnic, a romantic getaway or as the venue for your dream wedding.

Taveuni Island Resort -  Save up to $2300* per couple! 
Stay for 7 nights & pay for only 5 nights!  Now from $3859* per person twin share.  Includes return flights to Nadi, flights to Taveuni, 7 nights accommodation (for the price of 5 nights), all meals, transfers to and from Matei Airport, a bottle of champagne and sulu on arrival, a romantic candle-lit dinner at the Lagoon Bure, return transfers throughout and taxes payable from Australia.  READ MORE >>

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NEWS FLASH:   Kumuka adds new range of Galapagos Tours
 Five new tours provide more options for travellers to explore these fascinating islands.  Kumuka has added five new Galapagos Explorer tours, spanning from four through to eight days in duration. The Galapagos Explorer tours allow travellers to experience the rare wilderness of the Galapagos Islands by day while relaxing in the comfort of hotel accommodation by night.   READ MORE >>
 

  CRUISING:


Beijing to Sydney
 FLY / CRUISE:  24 nights cruising on Sun Princess from $4775* per person twin share.  Includes one-way airfare from Sydney to Beijing with Qantas, 24 night cruise onboard Sun Princess with all meals and entertainment onboard the ship, port charges, government and air taxes included.  Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, Sihanoukville, Singapore, Darwin, Sydney.  READ MORE >>
 


Iceland and Fjords
 12 nights cruising on Azamara Journey from $3338* per person twin share cruise only.  Includes 12 night cruise onboard Azamara Journey with all meals and entertainment onboard the ship, port charges & government taxes, prepaid gratuities and fuel surcharge included.  Denmark, Norway, Shetlands, Iceland, UK.  READ MORE >>

Scandinavia and Russia
 12 nights cruising on Azamara Journey from $3532* per person twin share cruise only.  Includes 12 night cruise onboard Azamara Journey with all meals and entertainment onboard the ship, port charges & government taxes, prepaid gratuities and fuel surcharge included.  Denmark, Germany, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Sweden.  READ MORE >>

Egypt and Jordan... Treasures of the Red Sea
 8 days cruising from $2039* per person twin share cruise only.  Includes 8 day cruise from Hurghada Egypt with all meals onboard the ship, Captain's Evening, 1001 Nights Egyptian Evening and port charges included.  READ MORE >>

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  SOUTH PACIFIC:


Norfolk Island.... Prices Slashed!
 From $849* per person twin share.  Includes return flights to Norfolk Island, 7 nights accommodation, continental breakfast daily and taxes payable from Australia.  READ MORE >>
 


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  ASIA


Malaysian Indulgence:  Kuala Lumpur & Penang
 8 nights from $1529* per person twin share.  Includes return economy class airfare, 2 nights accommodation at the 4 star Melia Hotel Kuala Lumpur, 6 nights accommodation at the 4 star Golden Sands Resort Penang (for the price of 3 nights), breakfast daily and taxes payable from Australia.   READ MORE >>
 


Hong Kong:  Qantas Package
 From $1357* per person twin share.  Includes return Qantas flights to Hong Kong, 4 nights accommodation with a FREE upgrade to Side Harbour View Room, return airport transfers and taxes payable from Australia.  READ MORE >>

Bangkok Stopover
 3 nights from $105* per person twin share land only.  Includes 3 nights accommodation at the DMA Pavilion Bangkok (for the price of 2 nights) and breakfast daily.  READ MORE >>

China - Feature Tour.  Shanghai - Wuzhen - Xian - Beijing.  
10 days FULLY INCLUSIVE from $2680* per person twin share ex Australia.  Comfortable escorted groups.  All meals, accommodation, transport, air, visa and taxes included!  READ MORE >>

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  AFRICA:


Victoria Falls and Mauritius
 Discover two exciting destinations on this two week venture.  From $6299* per person twin share.  Includes return flights, 7 nights in Mauritus with breakfast and dinner daily, 2 nights in South Africa with breakfast daily, 3 nights at Victoria Falls with breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, most airport/hotel transfers and taxes payable from Australia.
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  USA & CANADA:


Canada - Vancouver & Victoria.
 B.C.'s Brilliant Best!  From $3148* per person twin share.  Includes return Qantas flights to Vancouver, 5 nights accommodation, 3 nights Vancouver & 2 nights Victoria, return airport transfers in Vancouver, Vancouver Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off tour, coach & ferry transfer from Vancouver to Victoria, 2 hour Butchart Gardens visit, Victoria Marine Scenic Drive, Highlights of Victoria City Tour, PLUS Floatplane transfer from Victoria to Vancouver and taxes payable from Australia.   READ MORE >>
 


Gray Line of Alaska
 Save $280* per adult.  Tour bookings with a duration of 6 days or longer and deposited by 30 May 2008 will receive a $280* per adult discount!     READ MORE >>

San Francisco
 From $2465* per person twin share.  Includes return Qantas flights to San Francisco, 4 nights accommodation, return airport transfers and taxes payable from Australia.  READ MORE >>

Los Angeles
 From $2566* per person twin share.  Includes return Qantas flights to Los Angeles, 4 nights accommodation at Santa Monica, return airport transfers & taxes payable from Australia.
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  EUROPE & UK:


Rome.... All roads lead to Rome!
 3 nights from $104* per person twin share.  Includes 3 nights accommodation, breakfast daily, NEW Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing tour, NEW 1.5 hour Ghost and Mystery walking tour and return airport transfers.
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Discover Czech Republic
 Discover the Bohemian area of the Czech Republic on this personalised tour with a car and driver at your command.  7 nights from $2835* per person twin share land only.  Includes transportation by private car with English speaking driver, sightseeing tours of Prague, Karlovy Vary, Loket Castle and Cesky Krumlov with English speaking guide, accommodation at 5 star Aria Hotel (Prague), 5 star Grand Hotel Pupp (Karlovy Vary), 4 star Hotel Maly Pivovar (Ceske Budejovice) and breakfast daily.
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  AROUND AUSTRALIA:


Lord Howe Island Winter Special:
 Buy ONE tour and get the 2nd for HALF PRICE!
Half day Island Tour:  1st person $25*.  2nd $12.50*
Lagoon History Tour:  1st person $35*.  2nd $17.50*
Discover Scuba:  1st person $130*.  2nd $65*

Lord Howe Island holiday from only $865* per person twin share.  Includes return QantasLink flights from Sydney or Brisbane to Lord Howe, 7 nights accommodation, return airport transfers and taxes payable from Australia.   READ MORE >>
 


NSW Ski Weekend
 3 nights from $635* per person twin share land only.  Includes 3 nights accommodation at Jindabyne in a 1 bedroom self contained apartment, 3 day lift pass valid for Perished Blue, 3 days return ski tube transfers, 3 days skis, stocks and boots hire.  READ MORE >>

Mornington Peninsula
 2 nights from $239* per person twin share land only.  Includes 2 nights accommodation at the 4.5 star Peppers Moonah Links in a Moonah Room.  READ MORE >>

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Lebanese kibbeh burgers
 

Ingredients:
1/2 cup burghul (see note)
3/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
500g lamb mince
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup mint leaves, finely chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup semi-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1/2 small lemon, juiced
1/4 cup olive oil
4 Turkish bread rolls, split, toasted
80g baby spinach
200g hommus
 


Method:
Place burghul in a bowl and cover with cold water. Stand for 10 minutes. Pour into a sieve. Stand for 20 minutes to drain. Transfer to a large bowl.

Finely chop 1/4 cup parsley. Add to burghul with mince, green onion, mint and egg. Using clean hands, shape mixture into four 2cm-thick patties. Place on a plate. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Place tomatoes, pine nuts, remaining cup parsley leaves, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon oil in a bowl. Season with pepper. Stir to combine. Cover and set aside.

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook lamb patties for 4 minutes each side or until cooked through.

Top bread roll bases with spinach, tomato salad, patties and hommus. Cover with bread roll tops. Serve.

Notes & tips:  Burghul (or bulgur) is also known as cracked wheat. You can find it in the health food aisle of your supermarket.

Source:  Super Food Ideas - December 2005 , Page 91.  Recipe by Dixie Elliott
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/514/lebanese+kibbeh+burgers
 

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