Isango! recommends a romantic rendez-vous

Top Valentine’s experiences from around the world, book-able direct from your desk, thanks to a brand new travel experience website.

How would you like to spend Valentine’s Day soaking up the sun and enjoying moon-lit walks on white sand beaches? What about a private dinner for two in the enchanting surroundings of the Australian rainforest? Or how about presenting your beloved with a flawless diamond, selected personally by you direct from the DeBeers mine? Wherever you are in the world this Valentine’s, make sure you’re not left with nowhere to take your loved one on that special day. Book your amazing Valentine’s experience before you go, quickly and easily, using the brand new travel experience and lifestyle website, Isango! (isango.com).

Here’s a taster of what’s on offer from the Romance department…

An Evening in the Enchanted Rainforest
Spend an enchanted evening in the magical setting, Flames of the Forest in the World Heritage listed rainforest of Queensland. Sip champagne before feasting on a gourmet meal accompanied by fine Australian wine under the unbroken canopy of the rainforest. Listen to aboriginal storytelling as you relish creamy desserts complimented with Daintree tea or local coffee and soak up the mysterious ambience of rainforest trees, tangled vines and night noises.

Prices for this experience start from approx £74.32 per person and that includes return transfers to the forest from Cairns, Palm Cove or Port Douglas Hotels, champagne greeting, dinner, wine, beer, juice and soft drinks, tea and coffee and theatrical entertainment. To book, go to isango.com

Queensland Package: Austravel (0870 166 2070, austravel.com) offers 5 nights at the 4* Rydges Jamison in Sydney, 5 nights at The 4* Lakes Resort and Spa in Cairns, set in acres of lush tropical gardens it has 4 lagoon style swimming pools. Flights with Cathay Pacific, arriving in Sydney and departing from Cairns, travel 16th January 2007 to 15th March 2007. Prices start from £1158, including 10 nights accommodation, return flights to Australia and an internal flight from Sydney to Cairns.

Fly to the Hunter Valley for Dinner
Get drunk on love and celebrate with someone special, enjoying a beautiful late afternoon scenic costal flight over some of Sydney’s most beautiful sights before landing in Hunter Valley. Transfer to one of the region’s finest boutique wineries for a private tasting and then indulge in a delicious three course a la carte dinner. Finish the evening with a breathtaking evening flight over Sydney Harbour with its myriad of sparkling reflections.

Prices for this experience start from £171.83 per person and include scenic flight to and from Sydney to the Hunter Valley, entrance fees, private wine tasting at Pepper Tree Winery (with canapes) and a three course a' la carte dinner at award winning Roberts Restaurant. To book go to isango.com

Sydney Package: British Airways Holidays offers 7 nights in Sydney from £1131 per person for departures on 8th February 2007 (arriving Sydney on 10th February) and returning on 17th February (landing on 18th February. The price includes return scheduled flights from Heathrow via Singapore or Bangkok and 7 nights accommodation at the 3 star Citigate Sebel Sydney.Price is subject to availability, based on two people sharing and includes all UK taxes and surcharges.
For reservations visit ba.com or call British Airways Holidays on 0870 243
3406 (a £15 per person surcharge is applicable to all telephone reservations).

Diamond Mining in South Africa
This trip takes you to the De Beers Cullinan Diamond Mine – the only mine in the world where cutting, polishing, jewellery design and sales take place on the same premises where diamonds are actively being mined. Board a 4x4 vehicle for an excursion around the plant and a panoramic view of the mine, before travelling down, by cage, 763 metres underground for a true diamond mining experience. Purchase your very own diamond and watch the stones being set to your specifications.

Prices for this experience start from approx £68.00 per person and that includes return transfers to Cullinan Diamond Mine, the mine tour and refreshments. To book go to isango.com

South Africa Package: Iglu South Africa (iglusouthafrica.com) offers a five-night stay in Johannesburg combined with a visit to Kruger National Park, Sun City and Victoria Falls between 1st January and 31st March 2007 from £915 per person including return flights and accommodation at the 3* Garden Court Sandton City, Johannesburg.