Virtuoso Insights - June/July 2008 - (Page 5) A toast to Australia. exclusive enrichment Down under Long recognized for treating guests to some of the finest cuisine at sea — including elegant fare at its Le Cordon Bleu®–operated Signatures restaurant — Regent Seven Seas Cruises will be offering a special enrichment program focusing on Australia’s vibrant wine region. This special six-night, pre-cruise package — offered before a 13-night, Sydney-to-Auckland cruise aboard the allsuite, all-balcony Seven Seas Mariner — leads you to some of the country’s best vineyards for exclusive tastings, while staying in luxurious boutique hotels and dining on exceptional meals with regional wine pairings. Just a few highlights: a “foodie fantasy” visit with author and chef Allan Campion in Melbourne, a winery tour led by winemaker Richard Everett, and a private tasting at the Binnorie Cheese Factory followed by a hands-on cooking class. This special experience departs November 13, 2008 (prior to November 19 sailing); from $6,495 per person, exclusive of cruise fare. C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Qantas Wins Wine awards This past February, Qantas Airlines was recognized for having the Best First Class Cellar during the 2008 Cellars in the Sky Awards. This prestigious program also presented Qantas with the Best Business Class Sparkling award along with a special accolade for Consistency of Wines Across Business and First Class. A proud supporter of Australia’s wine industry for years, Qantas provides each cabin crewmember with sommelier training, and it appears the airline’s efforts have paid off. Congratulations, Qantas! High praise: Quantas’ esteemed cellar. + Virtuoso insights 5 Ask your Virtuoso Travel Advisor
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