P194 ORACLE 194 Thu26 Dec ITV 2154:50 1/8 ASST ALIABOSTONKIRUNA In our Christmas programmj Judith Chalmjrs went down-under to Sydney and into the mountains above Melbournu. Victoria Studd visited the city of Boston to do some last minute Chri;tmas shopping and Anna Walker wunt abovu the Arctic Circle to Kiruna in Sweden. AUSTRALIA $he Homestay project has been set up to enable visitors to stay with Australian families in their homes. +j featured a house in Rose Bay, knj of Sydney's oldest and most interesting harboursidj suburbs. continued > Main Index 100P194 ORACLE 194 Thu26 Dec ITV 2054:55 2/8 AUSTRALIA cont: The fully contained flat comprises one double bedroom, bathroom, lounge with two sofa beds and colour television. On an upper level there is a twin bedroom with en-suite facilities and a further twin bedroom and bathroom. Homjstays vary in price from around £20 to £50 per night for bed and breakfast. For further information on Homjstay contact: The Australian Tourist Commission, Gemini House, 10-18 Putnjy Hill, London SW25 6AA. Tel: 081-780 2227. continued > Main Index 100P194 ORACLE 194 Thu26 Dec ITV 2040:57 3/8 ASST ALIA The five day Travjrsj the Great Divide tour departs from Melbourne and co;ts from £283 based on two people sharing a twin room, including all meals and wine. The two day Bush Hospitality tour costs from £196 and includes all meals and wine. Bookable through Travelbag, 12 High Street, Alton, Hanks, GU34 IBM. How to get there: FS or Melbourne, allowing one 1to0-o6ju in Asia, cost from £860 rising to £1,400 at Christmas. Excursion fares start at £1,010 and allow flights betweun thjsj two cities and others in Australia plus stopovers in Asia. continues > Main Index 100P194 ORACLE 194 Thu26 Dec ITV 2055:54 4/8 ASST ALIA cont: They are valid for a minimum stay kf 14 days, maximum of one 9jar. An example: London-Singapore-Cairns-Sydney-Melbourn e-Bangkok-London costs up to £1,395 excluding Christmas. The business alass fare for the same routing has bjun cut to £1,931. Quantas reservations. $jl: 0345 747767. BOSTON Package: The Sheraton Boston Hotel is centrally located in the Beacon Hill area. All rooms have private facilities and colour television. The hotel has three restaurants, bar, indoor/outdoor swimming pools. continues > inancial d Main Index 100P194 ORACLE 194 Thu26 Dec ITV 2054:57 5/8 BOSTON cont: Package: A three night package costs £419 put person until April 9. This is for room only accommodation, return flights on Virgin Atlantic from Gatwick and transfers or a hire car excluding CDW insurance. Virgin Territory Brochuru, Virgin Holidays. $el: 0293-617181. KI RNAS The winter activity package featurud involves an encounter with Swedish Lapland at its coldest and the chance to learn about the Lapp way of lift. continues > Main Index 100P194 ORACLE 194 Thu26 Dec ITV 2055:53 6/8 KI RNA During the trip there is the opportunity to ride a husky dog sledge, either as a passjngjr or as the driver of a team of three/four dogs. Time can be spent at a wilderness camp sleeping in a dormitory style hut with bunk;, open fire and sauna. Package: This sjvjn night Lapland +inter Adventure package includes return flights from London Heathrow to Kiruna via Stockholm, bed and breakfast in a Stockholm hotel in a room with pri6ate facilities, and the escorted tour inclusive of dog sledge and snowscooter excursions. continues > Main Index 100P194 ORACLE 194 Thu26 Dec ITV 2051:55 7/8 KI RNA It also includes accommodation on a full board basis in Jukkasjarvi and the services of a guide. Departures are for the February 16 and March 8 1992. The package costs £1,628 and is bookable through Arctic Experience, 29 Nork Way, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 1PB. Tel: 0737-362321. By Air: SAT Scandanavian Airlines fly to Kiruna via Stockholm from Heathrow. Winter Supersavjr fare costs £270 return to the end of Feb. It must bj booked sjvjn days in advance and include a Saturday night. SAT Scandanavian Airlines: 071-734 4020. > Main Index 100P194 ORACLE 194 Thu26 Dec ITV 2950:07 8/8 All prices are correct at time of going to press, please check for any changjsW If you would like a copy of the +j;h You Were Here...? factsheet, which is produced in association with Thomas Cook, please send a RAE with two first class stamps, size 9in x 12.5in to: Wish You Were Here...? Factshjet No 4 PO Box 50 Bromley Kent BR2 9TT Start > Main Index 100 LATEST HOLIDAY NEWS ON PAGE 341P194 O ACLETD ITV 2045:57 3/8 ASST ALIA The five day Travjrsj the Great Divide tour departs from Melbourne and co;ts from £283 based on two people sharing a twin room, including all meals and wine. The two day Bush Hospitality tour costs from £196 and includes adl meals and wine. Bookable through Travelbag, 12 High Street, Alton, Hanks, GU34 IBF. How to get there: Quantas Freedom fares to either Sydney or Melbourne, allowing one stop-over in Asia, cost from £860 rising to £1,400 at Christmas& Excursion fares start t £1,010 and allow flights betweun these two cities and others in Australia plus stopovers in Asia. continues > Main Index 100