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IN THIS ISSUEVolcanic Sicily |
Welcome to our new look newsletter which we hope you will find useful and inspirational. Whilst we are coming up to the European winter the cold shoudn't put you off heading north with plenty to keep you occupied such as horse racing in the snow, sleigh rides and the Northern Lights. In this issue we've got our top 5 trips to do in the next 3 months as well as some tempting destinations to start thinking about booking for next year. Europe is hotting up as the place to go in 2010 with the strong Australian dollar meaning there are some great deals for holiday makers and as always, the earlier you book, the bigger the savings.
From the team at Swiss and Europe travel
VOLCANIC SICILYThis cultural melange off the coast of Italy is fast becoming one of the hottest destinations in the world so get there before the crowds. Sicilians are proud of their unique hertiage and the island offers something for everyone; art, architecture, archeology, history, folklore and breathtaking scenery. For something different visit Mt Etna, the tallest and most active volcano in Europe. Click to image continue |
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TOP 5 THINGS TO DO IN THE EUROPEAN WINTER
1. NEW YEARS IN MEDIEVAL ROTHENBURG A Grand Gala Evening with dinner and dancing in a 12th century Patrician's House in the centre of magical, medieval Rothenburg. Add Ludwig's Fairytale castles and Bavarian lakeside villages, the Romantic Road, beautifully preserved Bamberg and much more. What a way to spend New Year!
2. INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FESTIVAL Imagine over 90 hot-air balloons of all shapes and colours flying over the majestic snow-capped alps. Enjoy in-flight lunches whilst floating over quaint villages and specatular alpine valleys.
3. FOODIE TOUR IN SPAIN Some of the best restaurants in the world are in Spain including El Bulli which was voted number 1 for the fourth year running. Enjoy fine dining and delicious tapas as you meandre through Northern Spain.
4. NORTHERN LIGHTS & LAPLAND DELIGHTS The Finnish ski season has just begun and with it comes the Northern Lights. With more than skiing on offer you could try a husky dog safari or a snowmobile adventure. Christmas packages still available!
5. HISTORIC SUZDAL Our advisors rate fairytale Suzdal as a teriffic winter escape. Walk the length of the frozen river or take a memorable sleigh ride. It's one of the oldest Russian cities and in 1983 was awarded the Golden Apple honorary prize of the International Federation of Travel Journalists and Writers (FIJET) for the preservation and restoration of cultural monuments.
To enquire about any of these destinations call (02) 8270 4866
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ASK OUR EXPERTSQ: What's the best way to take my spending money overseas? A: These days travellers cheques are no longer convenient and cash is too risky so we recommend to take your everyday debit or credit card which can get used in most European countries. Note: Some banks charge high fees per transaction. Send your question by email to our experts at nbillens@swisstravel.com.au |
