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Spice Safaris in the News!
With India soaring in its popularity as a worlwide tourist destination (5th spot in 2004 and 05), Spice Safaris is getting rave reviews in the media too. The combination of experiencing Indias fascinating sights, staying at specially selected heritage and 5 star properties along with enjoying its exotic food is a sure fire winner.
After all " Spice is the Variety of Life!"
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Indian Voice - June 07
Spice Safari in Melbourne!
In May07 Spice Safaris ran a day tour of Indian experiences in Melbourne. The Art Bus - Indian Adventure in Melbourne was extremely popular and ran in conjunction with Cinema India - the Art of Bollywood exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria.
Based on the positive response Spice Safaris is looking to run the Spice Safaris Indian Adventure on a regular basis. 2 Feb 2008 has been pencilled in with The NGV again as part of the Krishna exhibition. Watch this space.
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NGV's Indian Adventure in Melbourne
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The Age - Melbourne 29 July 06
"DEALS
Combines the sights and cuisines of India with cricket on a 14-day Cricket and Culinary Tour with Spice Safaris. Priced from $5750 a person, twin share (price excludes tickets to the cricket). Attend three one-day matches at the ICC Champions Trophy. Visit Mumbai, Jaipur, Agra, Ranthambore National Park, Delhi, Chandigarh and Mohali.......
Liz Cincotta
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Brisbane Courier Mail 27-28 May 06
"Food for Thought
Spice Safaris is a small group escorted tour that takes in the sights of India with the emphasis on regional cuisines, all tours hosted by owner Andre Rasquinha, an Indo-Aussie passionate about India and its food......."
Mike O'Connor
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Sunday Herald Sun - 21 May 06
Great Deals under $5000
"Sample the exquisite cuisines of India on a 12-night Spice Safaris tour. There is a choice of four itineraries departing September to November (06) and February to March (07). The Cricket & Culinary Tour in Oct (06) also includes Australia's 3 one-day matches for the Champions Trophy, hosted by India. Highlights include the Taj Mahal, sound and light show at the Red Fort, elephant ride to a Rajasthani fort, houseboat trip down the backwaters of Kerala, tiger watching, the idyllic beaches of Goa, staying in a palace and participating in a cooking classes....."
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Sydney Morning Herald - 13-14 Aug 05 Travel section
DEALS
"Spice up your life by going on an escorted tour of India from Delhi to Mumbai. Spice Safaris is offering a 12-night package that will take you through Jaipur, Ranthambore, Fatehpur Sikri and Goa.........
..Highlights include the Taj Mahal, an elephant ride to the ramparts of the Amber Fort, the deserted citadel of Fatehpur Sikri, a tiger safari, a carnival (mela) in Jaipur, a visit to a spice plantation and a cooking class......"
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The Age, Melbourne - Travel - Sat, 23 July 05
“Experience India on a 12-night/13-day culinary tour from New Delhi to Mumbai. Priced from $4495 a person twin share ex-Delhi. Includes accommodation in a mix of heritage and five-star properties, breakfast and lunch or dinner. Highlights include restaurant visits, market tour, spice plantation, Indian cooking classes, tiger safari, Taj Mahal, Red Fort, elephant ride and more. ….”
Liz Cincotta
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Brisbane Courier Mail - Weekend 23-24 July 05 - Something to Declare
"ADD SPICE TO YOUR LIFE
You should at the very least be guaranteed a good curry should you join Spice Safaris' escorted tour which explores India's varied cuisines on a 12 night, 13 day tour from Delhi to Mumbai. The tour visits Delhi-Jaipur-Ranthambore-Fatehpur Sikri-Goa-Mumbai....with accommodation in heritage and five star properties.
Highlights include the Taj Mahal, a sound and light show at the Red Fort, an elephant ride to the ramparts of the Amber Fort, the deserted citadel of Fatehpur Sikri, a tiger safari, a carnival (mela) in Jaipur and the beaches of Goa, selected restaurants with regional specialities and Indian cooking classes."
Mike OConnor in Something to Declare
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The Weekend Australian - Travel & Indulgence - 2 July 2005
"SPOILS
THE SPICE TOUR
Travelling to India on your own can seem daunting, especially whn it comes to knowing what to eat and where. After all, everyone's heard of Delhi belly. Which is where Melbourne-based Spice Safaris can help. Its tours take in some of India's most famous cities and regions – including Delhi, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Goa and Mumbai – with pit stops to try out the many and varied cuisines of the fabulous sub-continent.
Indo-Australian chef Andre Rasquinha leads the tour and promises to spice up your life with exotic foods not often tasted in Australia, and some great sightseeing…….”
Elizabeth Meryment
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The Sunday Telegraph (NSW) - 26 June 05
“SPICE FORTS
.......Spice Safaris has added another dimension to make your trip a treat for the senses.
Its escorted tour allows travellers to savour the delicacies and discover the secrets of India's varied cuisines as travellers wind their way through the sights and experiences of the sub-continent.
The 12-night tour from Delhi to Mumbai visits Jaipur, Ranthambore, Fatehpur Sikri and Goa.
Stays comprise a combination of heritage 4 and 5 star properties, highlights including the Taj Mahal, the sound and light show at the Red Fort, an elephant ride to the ramparts of the Amber Fort in Rajasthan and the deserted citadel of Fatehpur Sikri.
There's also a tiger safari, a carnival (mela) in Jaipur and plenty of beaches to sample around Goa……”
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MX Escape, Melbourne - 21 June 2005
“An Indian safari tip
With US website 1explore.com revealing India was the fifth most popular holiday destination last year – a jump from the 36th place – maybe its time to explore the sub-continent.
Spice Safaris has added another dimension to make your trip a complete treat for the senses. Its feature escorted tour allows travellers to savour the delicacies and discover the secrets of India's varied cuisines as they wind their way through the sights and experiences of the country.
The tour lasts 12 nights and 13 days.
Highlights include the Taj Mahal, the sound and light show at the Red Fort in Delhi, an elephant ride to the ramparts of the Amber Fort at Rajasthan, a deserted citadel of Fatehpur Sikri, a tiger safari, , a carnival in Jaipur and the idyllic beaches of Goa.
Participants will visit specially selected, award winning restaurants with regional specialities.
Other culinary highlights include a bazaar tour, a visit to a spice plantation, an Indian cooking class, a sweetmeat shop and more………”
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The Adelaide Advertiser -Travel & Indulgence - 11 June 2005
“Spice of life
INDIA is now fifth in the top 10 travel destinations. Anyone who wants to get a taste of the scenery and the food, but in style, can get their fill between next October and April. Australian-based Spice Safaris will take four culinary/sightseeing tours of 12 nights from Delhi to Mumbai.
Accommodation will be a combination of heritage and five-star properties.
Culinary highlights will be specially selected award winning restaurants offering regional specialities, bazaar tours, visit to a spice plantation, sweetmeat shop and Indian cooking classes….”
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Sunday Herald Sun - 29 May 05
“Exotic Adventure
This escorted tour will take travellers on a wildlife safari to track the tigers in Ranthambore, to a sound and light show at the Red For, Delhi, and on an elephant ride in Jaipur.
Guests will stay in a palace, learn to cook an Indian meal and enjoy culinary delights at regional speciality restaurants, relax on a Goan beach, shop in Mumbai and see the Taj Mahal……”
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