Waltzin SYDNEY — The casual visitor to this golden city cannot fail to notice that there is an extra spring in the step of the locals as they prepare for the Olympics in the year 2000. head of state on opening day. {te takes more than aglanee at the newspapers to find a mention of the republican movement, that is after the concerns of the economy lurch- And why not? The site on the harbor is spectacular, more than 70% of the facilities are already built or under construction, and it only remains to be seen who will be TRAVEL TIPS ing like that of Canada, tycoons in trouble and a Madonna concert get- ting the blame for spoiling the wicket for an Australian test series against South Africa. Then light relief arrives in the form of Fergie, Duchess of York, who sails into town fike the Manila galleon, and public houses empty as Sydney newspapers send reporters to get the story. She is found at Whale Beach. a perfect sandy cove north of Sydney., and if the neighbors’ reaction to the _ press hounds | is any guide (“clear ~ off. scum”) then a member of the House of Windsor will be doing the ribbon-cutling at Sydney 2000. One has to admire Fergie's taste. Australia celebrates summer when we are winterbound. the flights are getting easier (Qantas® new | p.m, departure from Los Angeles is a y non-stop allowing for a 10:30 p.m, Photo submitted “THE NEW ‘ANA Hotel: syaney i is just L Steps'a way Aro ra the harborfront. ene -® Wednesday *Little Ceasars Pizza. * Pacific Linen the Bay *Woolco .*Eatons “Sears EAN Friday ' *Real Estate Weekly North Shore News Homes Section ® Sunday "IGA Plus - *Buy Low Foods *Super Valu *Real Canadian Superstore Safeway Shoppers Drug Mart ° Save On Foods If you miss any of these flyers call our Distribution office at 986-1337 * delivered to selected areas only arrival so you can fall into bed) and Sydney has it afl superb setting. great fuod and wine, pubs with friendly people and goad beer, beaches galore and all the sunshine you can handle. ud Telied JOHN STEEL ‘RAIL ‘TOURS Enjoy a luxurious train holiday and contribute to CKNW"’s Orphans’ Fund. WIRTER iN THE ROCKIES 6 days - March 3, 1994 1994 MYSTERY TRIP. 4 days - April 22, 1994 QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDS 8 days - May 22, 1994 ALBERTA BADLAMD EXPLORER 10 days - May 22, 1994 For brochures, information and reservations, call 522-6160 10% of the proceeds go to the CRKNW Orphans’ Fund. You will receive a tax receipt for Jour es contribution! own Under New hotels offer the choice of the tuxurious ANA Hotel Sydney, where Michael Moran demonstrates that a good concierge is worth his ehtin gold, the intimate Observi wory, run by Orient- Express, and the Nikko Darling Harbour overlooking the water. You can pay $400 for a fabtilous corner suite at the Regent, or take the ferry across to Manly where bed and breakfast for iwo at the Periwinkle is $70, including singa- longs with the holly owner on his player piana, Eating out abmost anywhere i in Sydney is a bargain, particularly ai restaurants where you can ike your own wine (BYOBs). and steak for HOLIDAYS For 18-35 save *700 20 day European Tour GRAD ‘94 departs July 9 ‘Hurry, seats limited’ LOU CROSSE TRAVEL 989-6561 London as Glasgow cw pig. Manchester wo eh on 108° Belfast - mw barbies is half-price. Manly even has free electric BBQs at waterfront parks, and north of here there is a choice of 23 beaches, many of them perfect coves sheltered by towering bluffs. A two-hour drive from Sydney on good roads leads to Port Stephens. a natural harbor two to four times as big as Sydney's, See Tours page 39 Duck Out Ot Town Rubber Ducky Need a reason to get out of town? Duck into the Edgewater. You'll be right next to the big pond, in the middle of the watertfront district, and all the downtown fun Seattle has to offer. Even at these special rates, we never discount service. , Expect to be treated likea dig duck in a little pond. Ratesare ior vingle ordouble occupancy. plus applivable tases, based on availability, tow. t. ‘}403-Mae. St, 1999. non cormunissionable, ~ oe the a ‘EDGEWATER: Pier 67 + Downtown Seattle « Toll Free 1-800-624-0670 | Frankfurt sw $688" ol "Wah 180,000 Clup 2 Panta, vetnout pont add $50 : The lowest price is the law... guaranteed! * Before you leave, should you you see the same holiday package‘ or airfare as the one you have pui hased advertised at a lower price, we will guarantee the lowest price. “Samo holiday packages means same depariure dale, same suppker, same airine, same destinaton, same accommodation and sare advaniages and/or inclusions as tha holidays you booked wilh us. BOOK YOUR HOLLIDAYS AT CLUB Z TRAVEL ACCUMULATE CLUB Z POINTS YOUR STARTING POINTS FOR YOUR HOLIDAYS FOR THE CtuB Z TRAVEL AGENCY NEAREST 10 YOU CALL