[net.travel] Australia on a shoe string

rsg@cbscc.UUCP (Bob Garmise) (02/10/84)

A couple of days ago there was news regarding Australia for $499 out of
San Francisco. Wellllll....I checked with my travel agent, and while
the report is true, that fare is only good until August 31, 1984. You
must book and take the trip prior to that date. Since our summer is
their winter, is that a deal? Too bad it's not for the December-January
timeframe. BTW, the normal fare is about $1500-$2000, so this is a real
bargain if the time of year doesn't bother you.
...bob garmise...at&t bell labs, columbus...

ianj@mh3bc1.UUCP (02/11/84)

If you indeed can get there for $499 up to August 1984
it is a great deal, being an Australia I can testify
that the weather back there in winter is nothing like it is
here, may/jun would be the best months for southern parts
of country, july/august are best for northern parts
especially the Great Barrier Reef - other times of year
it is just too hot & rainy ...

so if you have a hankering to go .. go