Travcoa’s Australia Escorted and Independent Journeys Offer Unique Access

(TRAVPR.COM) USA - February 26th, 2013 - EL SEGUNDO, CA –Australia has gained a reputation as a foodie mecca and is home to internationally-acclaimed chefs and award winning wineries. Travcoa, the world leader in luxury travel, has three Australia itineraries that will inspire and satisfy travelers with delectable cuisine, fragrant wines, and stunning scenic settings. For an extensive culinary experience, guests on the all-inclusive Ultimate Australia Escorted Journey can enjoy Travcoa’s exclusive Dine-Around Program, while those traveling in October on the Amazing Australia and Australia’s Tropical Jewels Independent Journeys can attend the renowned Crave Sydney International Food Festival.

 “From fresh food markets, to sophisticated dining, lively gastro pubs, and award-winning wineries, Australia is a food and wine utopia,” stated Jerre Fuqua, President of Travcoa. “Our Dine-Around Program is unique to Travcoa and allows guests on our Ultimate Australia Escorted Journey unmatched freedom in dining choices. Guests can dine at whichever restaurant they wish and order whatever they want from the menu with no price limits. With the exception of alcohol and caviar, it’s already included in their journey price.”

 Departing September 3 and 24, 2013, guests on the Ultimate Australia Escorted Journey will savor lunch at Sydney’s famed Icebergs Restaurant; dine under the stars at Uluru (Ayers Rock); tour the Torbrek Wine Cellars in the famed Barossa Valley; enjoy a traditional Aussie BBQ lunch in the bush on Kangaroo Island; be treated to exceptional food and wine during a stay at Southern Ocean Lodge; and attend a special dinner at Neil Perry’s Rockpool Bar & Grill in Melbourne. The 13-day journey is priced from $14,695 per person.

 The Amazing Australia Independent Journey includes a private visit to the Sydney Opera House, watching the sun rise at Uluru (Ayers Rock), wine tastings in the Barossa Valley at notable wineries such as Jacobs Creek, and many other culinary delights. The 12-day journey is priced from $10,995 per person.

 Guests on Australia’s Tropical Jewels: Sydney, Byron Bay & the Whitsundays Independent Journey will enjoy a relaxing lunch cruise of Sydney Harbour on a private yacht; taste superb local produce while staying in a subtropical rainforest at The Byron at Byron Bay Resort; and savor fine dining at the luxurious qualia Resort in the Whitsunday Islands, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. The 11-day journey is priced from $11,645 per person.

 For more information on Travcoa’s Escorted and Independent Journeys to Australia, to request a brochure, or to make a reservation, please call your travel agent or a Travcoa Journey Consultant at 1-800-992-2003, email info@travcoa.com or visit www.travcoa.com.

About Travcoa:

Travcoa has been leading luxury adventures and in-depth explorations of the world’s most interesting destinations since 1954. The company offers three types of travel experiences around the globe: small-group Escorted Journeys with comprehensive itineraries guided by professional Travel Directors; pre-designed and priced Independent Journeys for guests who prefer private travel on a date of their choice; and Tailor-Made Journeys crafted to individual guest specifications.

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