Having started out first as an online marketplace, A Taste of Flinders has moved into the real world, opening up as a marketplace for showcasing seasonal local produce, and the island’s home-cooked delights, preserves, coffee, water and boutique liquors.
There might be only 800 locals, but they’re a talented bunch when it comes to creating quality produce.
Founder and Flinders Island local Jo Youl wanted to celebrate what she calls a paddock-sea-and-garden-to-plate philosophy.
The store is in Whitemark, and visitors will find coffee, lunch and dinner, fresh produce, wine and honey, as well as local surprises.
Guests can even fly in for the day, ferried via helicopter or light plane from Bridport or Launceston, taking in the stunning view before landing at the Killiecrankie airstrip to explore.
El Questro, in the stunning Kimberleys, has announced its 2018 season-opening offer, inviting guests visiting for two nights or more to stay an extra night for free.
The bonus night will mean more time for guests to take in the stunning natural beauty of the property and more time for activities, whether it be a hike to the viewing platform on Saddleback Ridge or a morning in the Zebedee thermal springs.
Visitors may choose to base their stay at either the safari-style tented cabins of Emma Gorge, home to one of Australia’s best swimming holes, or the air-conditioned bungalows of El Questro Station, both of which give them access to 700,000 acres of untamed beauty in the heart of the Kimberley.
The offer also includes complimentary breakfast for two.
Those looking for all-encompassing luxury can take advantage of the offer at the private and exclusive Homestead, and receive a 15 per cent discount on accommodation and a complimentary helicopter tour for two to the secluded Miri Miri Falls.
To take advantage of the special offer, bookings must be made before April 30.
Season dates for 2018 are March 29 to October 20 for Station/Homestead; May 1 to September 28 for Emma Gorge.
Visit www.elquestro.com.au
Small-group adventure specialist Grand American Adventures is offering a range of tours based on accommodation that’s different to what is normally experienced on an American holiday.
An Appalachian Trail itinerary based on traditional huts, for instance, is priced from $2889 per person twin-share, including six breakfasts, six lunches and six dinners.
For over 125 years, hikers have enjoyed hiking the Appalachian Trail, walking from one spectacular location the next and staying in authentic huts en route.
The highest and most visited hut, Lakes of the Cloud Hut, is considered an essential bucket-list stop on the back-country walking trail, and is one of the many spectacular stops included.
Phone 0800 238 368 or visit www.adventureworld.co.nz
With the Czech Republic this year celebrating 100 years since the Republic of Czechoslovakia was formed and 25 years since Czechoslovakia peacefully split into the countries of Czech Republic and Slovakia, it is a great time to visit the landlocked European country.
On Foot Holidays is offering an inn-to-inn walking tour of the northern edge of the republic, providing an ideal way to explore its meadows, pine forests, fairytale castles and soaring rock towers.
On Foot Holidays also recommends guests spend a few nights in Prague – recently named Europe’s most affordable capital city for a cultural experience – where they can explore some of the anniversary celebrations taking place in the beautiful historic city, including an international music festival, special exhibits and a fringe festival, and also see some of Prague’s most famous sites refurbished for the centenary.
Including six nights accommodation, all breakfasts, and all luggage transfers the ‘Bohemian Paradise’ walk costs from about $895 per person twin-share.
Visit www.onfootholidays.co.uk
Seabreeze Resort Samoa has launched a series of deals and bonuses featuring savings that can amount to more than $1000 per couple.
The deals at the adults-only resort are on sale until March 31 this year and valid for travel until April 30 this year and between November 1 this year and March 31 next.
The deals include: stay a minimum of five nights and receive one night free and a one-way arrival airport transfer for two people; stay a minimum of seven nights and receive one night free and return airport transfer for two people; and stay a minimum of 10 nights and receive two nights free and return airport transfers for two people.
Also included are regular features such as a la carte breakfast daily, nightly turndown service, complimentary mini-bar replenishment daily, use of new smart phones during stay, complimentary food platter in room for arrivals after 9pm and before 7am, and complimentary use of glass bottom kayaks and snorkelling equipment.
The deals are priced from $1526 per room.
Visit www.seabreezesamoa.com
