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Sun Herald

Sunday January 27, 2008

UNDER $1000

PEPPERS Guest House at the Hunter Valley is offering a free dinner for two at its Chez Pok restaurant with bookings for a two-night stay in a newly refurbished vintage (king-sized bed, bush views) or classic (ground floor, french doors) room. Prices start at $275 a night for a double or twin share including full breakfast. The deal is valid until February 28, excluding public holidays and subject to availability. The restaurant's summer menu features dishes such as harissa sauteed king prawns with green mango salsa and rack of spring lamb with lemon, mint and oregano. The guest house has an Endota spa and indoor pool. There are 48 rooms, plus a four-bedroom cottage. For reservations, phone (02)49938999, or email guesthouse@peppers.com.au.

UNDER $2000

IF THE idea of learning the ancient Chinese art of qigong in peaceful island surrounds is appealing, Norfolk Island Travel Centre has a special holiday package. Two leading qigong practitioners will visit Norfolk Island from March 12 to 19 to teach massage, exercise and nutrition. The pair will also offer a limited number of private healing sessions for muscular ailments and other disorders. The Travel Centre's qigong package is $1147 per person from Sydney, and includes return flights, seven nights twin-share accommodation, car hire, airport greeting and transfers, traditional island fish-fry, two day-long seminars with complimentary DVDs, a bonus shopping card and entry to Norfolk Island's Walk in the Wild tour attraction. To book, phone 1800 1400 66, or see www.travelcentre.nf.

UNDER $5000

WORLD Expeditions has a 15-day package covering the highlights of Vietnam. Priced from $2890 per person, twin share, including flights from Australia, the tour starts in Hanoi and takes in visits to the Temple of Literature and Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum. It then continues to Halong Bay in the Gulf of Tonkin, the old imperial city of Hue, the seaside towns of Hoi An and Nha Trang, the French colonial hill town of Dalat, and Ho Chi Minh City. The itinerary features a side trip to the Cu Chi tunnels. The price includes return air fares with Vietnam Airlines, private transport, hotel accommodation, airport transfers, guides and most meals. There are two departures for this special package, April 11 and June 13. For more information phone 1300720000 or see www.worldexpeditions.com.

BLOW THE BUDGET

A 21-DAY fully escorted tour of Turkey is available, covering travel hot spots such as Istanbul, Izmir and Bodrum. The tour is priced at $8220, including economy air fares with Singapore Airlines. Departing Sydney on May 27, the package includes visits to the spice markets, the Grand Bazaar and the Blue Mosque as well as the beautiful Bodrum Castle. All domestic air fares are included in the package as well as breakfasts, two lunches, 11 dinners, twin-share accommodation in selected boutique hotels, all entrance fees and a pre-tour function. A deluxe air-conditioned mini-bus will transport the tour and an optional hot-air balloon ride over Cappadocia is available. For more information, phone Interlude Tours on (02) 9405 2218 or see www.interlude-tours.com.

Hit the slopes

SKI with the beautiful people in Aspen, Colorado. The famous US resort, much loved by celebrities, has four mountains to play on - Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk. Travel.com.au has a $3685 package that includes seven nights at the Independence Square Hotel in Aspen, return flights with United Airlines and a six-day lift pass. Valid for sale until March 25, for travel between March 3 and March 30. Prices are per person, based on twin share. Phone (02) 9290 1060 or email ski@travel.com.au.

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