TRAVEL BARGAINS : A CAPITAL TRIP TO AUSTRALIA.Byline: Daily News Australia's southern state capitals - Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide - are the main destinations of a 22-day tour that figures out at about $99 a day, including air fare from Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. . Some of the highlights of the Inta-Aussie South Pacific tour include cruises of Sydney Harbor, an excursion to Phillip Island Phillip Island may refer to:
The price of $2,178 per person, double occupancy, is available through Nov. 30 and includes round-trip air fare, air fare within Australia, seven nights' standard accommodations in each city and some sightseeing. Taxes are not included. Information: (310) 568-2060. Orcas Island Orcas Island is the largest of the San Juan Islands, which are located in the northwestern corner of Washington state in San Juan County, Washington. Orcas Island is one of four stops on the inter-island Washington State Ferry route serving the San Juans. : Rosario Resort on Washington's Orcas Island is offering an Endless Summer Weekend through Sept. 27 that includes accommodations and several special meals. The package is good Friday Good Friday, anniversary of Jesus' death on the cross. According to the Gospels, Jesus was put to death on the Friday before Easter Day. Since the early church Good Friday has been observed by fasting and penance. and Saturday nights and includes a Friday seafood buffet dinner, a Saturday picnic lunch and a Sunday champagne brunch, as well as the room. Cost starts at $220 per person, double occupancy. The island can be reached via air, boat or ferry. Information: (800) 562-8820. Wildlife watching: Wildlife watchers can take advantage of the Oceanic Society Farallon Islands The Farallon Islands are a group of islands and rocks found in the Gulf of the Farallones, off the coast of San Francisco, California, USA. They lie 27 miles (43 km) outside the Golden Gate, 20 miles (32 km) south of Point Reyes. They are visible from the mainland on clear days. Nature Cruises offered weekends through November. Passengers board a Coast Guard vessel at Fort Mason Fort Mason in San Francisco, California is a former U.S. Army post located at the northern Marina District, alongside San Francisco Bay. Aquatic Park is adjacent to the east and the Marina Green is adjacent to the west. Center, San Francisco, and sail near the Farallon Islands just 27 miles off San Francisco's coast. The islands, now a national wildlife refuge  National Wildlife Refuge , form the largest seabird rookery in the contiguous United States. Naturalists help spot whales, dolphins, seals and other wildlife during the eight-hour cruise. Participants should bring binoculars and lunches. The trips sail Saturdays, Sundays and some Fridays. Cost is $65 per person weekends, $60 per person on Fridays. Reservations are required. Information: (415) 474-3385. Big Bear deal: Looking to cool off? Thundercloud Resort at Big Bear Lake is offering seven-night packages for $320 for a standard room with two queen-sized beds and $495 for a family suite that includes a kitchen, living room with fireplace and accommodations for four. Prices, which include continental breakfast, are good through Oct. 31, subject to availability. Information: (909) 866-7594. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: Cruises of Sydney's harbor are among the highlights of a 22-day tour to three of Australia's key cities. Melbourne and Adelaide are also on the itinerary. Susanne Hopkins/Daily News |
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