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Showing posts with label italy. Show all posts
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Sunday, 23 March 2014

Win: Trip to Italy

 Some thing are better shared, like the perfect sunset.

Prize includes:
* Return economy class airfares for two (2) people from the winner’s nearest capital city to Milan, Italy;
* Accommodation in a twin or double room (as determined by the Promoter) at four star hotels in Milan (2 nights) and Padua (3 nights) (exact accommodation venues determined by the Promoter in its absolute discretion);
* The following internal train and airport transfers within Italy for two (2) people:  Milan airport to Milan hotel; Milan hotel to train station in Milan; train station in Milan to Padua train station; transfer from Padua train station to Padua hotel; return train from Padua train station to Venice (for daytrip); train from Padua train station back to Milan train station; airport transfer from Milan train station to Milan International airport;
* Venice day trip for two (2) people from Padua.
* Travel insurance for two (2) people covering loss/damage to luggage, flight changes or cancellations to the value of AU$147;
* AU$2,000 spending money (awarded in the form of a cheque in the winner’s name);
* A guide to accompany the winner to Aperol bars in each city (2 hour guide per city), with a complementary Aperol Spritz and antipasti in the 3 bars; and
* Access to a 24 hour local helpline / guide for any advice.


Enter online: https://www.facebook.com/AperitivoHourAustralia/app_377867309011911?ref=ts

Entries close: 30 March 2014

Sunday, 2 March 2014

WIN the Food Trip of a Lifetime to Italy!

There is something about a good pasta that always screams a good night out.

Prize includes:
One winner and their travelling companion will win a trip to Pisa in Italy to be taken in October 2014 consisting of :
• Economy flights from nearest Australian capital city to Pisa, Italy
• Airport transfers
• 7 nights en-suite twin-share accommodation at a stunning Tuscan villa with pool
• 5 x three-course cookery lessons with our Italian chef
• Experienced host throughout your stay
• Most meals and wine included
• An afternoon visit to Lucca or San Gimignano with evening meal & wine in a local restaurant
• A day of exploring, either in Florence or Siena with lunch in a local restaurant
• Private wine tasting
• Transport by private minibus

Enter online: http://www.bestrecipes.com.au/competition/win-the-food-trip-of-a-lifetime-to-italy-c68.html
Entries close: 10 March 2014 




Friday, 11 October 2013

Italy 3 weeks: Independent trip planning

Budgeting for independent travel can be tricky.
Here are the estimated costs for 14 days in Italy for non-backpacker type travel (no dorms).
Flights: $1800- $2800
Rail: $300- $520
Accommodation: $700- $1900
Food/ Activities: $1000- $2000

Minimum budgets: $3800- $7220 ($2000- $4420 excluding flights) for non-backpacker type travel. This excludes any gifts and clothes you buy along the way.


Friday, 4 October 2013

Italy 3 week Trafalgar vs Cosmos: Trip planning

This is the third in the series of comparing tours for my Italy trip, 3 weeks next year with a A$5000 budget. This time I'm comparing Trafalgar and Cosmos.

Cosmos and Trafalgar are budget style tours aimed at a wider age range than Contiki and Topdeck. And cheaper than Intrepid and G Adventures.

Florence, Italy


Friday, 27 September 2013

Italy 3 week Intrepid vs G Adventure- Trip planning

This is the second in the series of compare tours for Italy. This time we are comparing Intrepid and GAdventures.


I am budgeting A$5000 including flights, insurance, all expenses (my companion has a bit more to spend, but I assume they will simply spend more on food, gifts, etc). I don't want to skimp on the experience, but I'm happy to eat less, but have more meals.

Both Intrepid and G Adventures didn't have a single tour that covered all must visit places in Italy, so I thought I would combine two tours.

See the comparison between 3 weeks with Contiki and Topdeck, and Cosmos and Trafalgar.

Friday, 20 September 2013

Italy 3 week contiki vs topdeck- trip planning

My friend and I are planning a trip to Europe for 3 weeks next year. We haven't quite decided on where to go or how to go yet. A Europe trip is on my 30 things before 30 list. Having a quick search on the internet, I found out that Italy is a great European destination with a moderate price tag. I am budgeting A$5000 including flights, insurance, all expenses (my companion has a bit more to spend, but I assume they will simply spend more on food, gifts, etc). I don't want to skimp on the experience, but I'm happy to eat less, but have more meals.

Firstly, I wanted to compare Contiki and Topdeck offerings.

Attractions to see:
  • St Peter's Square, Rome
  • Colosseum, Rome
  • Trevi Fountain, Rome
  • Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel
  • Leaning tower of Pisa
  • Gate of Paradise, Florence
  • Lake Maggoire
  • Romeo and Juliet's Balcony- Verona
  • Gondola, Venice
  • Pompeii
  • Boat trip to Capri
  • San Gimignano
  • Tuscany