Fantastic Family Summer Getaways
Offer Details:
Enjoy a 2 Night Family Getaway for only $129* Total Price at:
Novotel Twin Waters Resort Sunshine Coast - South East Queensland or
Coral Coast Palm Cove Apartments - Tropical North Queensland
PLUS if you check-in midweek - Receive a fantastic $40 Dining Voucher
Call 1800 70 81 90 or Click Here Today!
Offer valid for 2 adults and 2 children aged 18 years and under.
Travel by: 20 December 2009 or until SOLD OUT and quote Holiday Code: 6044-MV
Conditions:
* Terms, conditions & eligibility criteria apply. To confirm you qualify for this offer, call 1800 70 81 90 or visit www.accorvacationclub.com.au/dopholidaydine/ Some destinations can accommodate up to 2 children at no extra charge (children’s age restrictions apply and children must use existing bedding). This offer is accommodation only, does not include travel and is subject to availability. Blackout dates, seasonal and special event surcharges may apply. A.P.V.C Holdings Pty Ltd ABN 88 092 447 955.
For booking request contact us on offers@accorvacationclub.com.au and quote applicable Holiday Code above or phone 1800 70 81 90 to speak personally to one of our friendly staff.
Hot New International Deals from Travelzoo
$142 - 4-Star Rome Hotel Grand Opening, $180 OFF*
UNA Hotel Roma is celebrating its grand-opening with a special offer of $142 (€87) per room, per night. That's more than $180 OFF current rates at this 4-star hotel, plus the following extras are included:
- Buffet breakfast
- FREE upgrade to a Superior room
- 1-day bus and subway ticket per person
- Rome city guide
This deal is available for stays between 5 November and 28 February, 2010. Book by 18 November.
How to book: www.travelzoo.com.au
About the hotel: This trendy hotel is centrally-located near the main train station (Termini) and a few steps from the Opera Theatre and Santa Maria Maggiore Church. The Coliseum and the Fori Imperiali are a 15-minute walk from the hotel. Use your FREE transport pass to get further afield including popular stops at Vatican City and the Spanish Steps.
Travelzoo tip: Upgrade to an executive room for $33 (€20) more per night.
Norfolk Island $880 per person for 7 nights and air
About the destination: Norfolk Island is less than 3 hours by air from Australia's east coast and offers just about all of the essentials for a relaxing holiday - stunning scenery comprising mountains, beaches, forest and farmland; an old world charm born out of the island's rich colonial history and more activities than you can poke a pine needle at, including golf, horse-riding, surfing, swimming, fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving.
Norfolk Select is offering a "World of Norfolk" special with 7-night packages to Norfolk Island now just $880 per person. This is more than $350 OFF what other sites are charging for similar packages and includes:
- Return economy airfares to Norfolk Island flying Norfolkair ex Brisbane
- 7 nights' accommodation at the Hideaway Retreat in a 1-bedroom unit
- Return airport transfers
- Car hire
- Half-day island tour
Hideaway Retreat provides 3.5-star holiday units set amongst 13 acres of subtropical rainforest. The property is located just a 10 minute walk from the town centre and a five-minute drive from beaches. Facilities include a swimming pool with gazebo, tennis court, BBQ area and bird sanctuary.
The package is valid for Saturday departures from 9 January to 31 March, 2010. Book by 12 December.
How to book: www.travelzoo.com.au
$206 - New York 4-Star Hotel in Times Square w/Upgrade*
On select dates from January to March next year, stay at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in Times Square, New York for just $206 (US$186) per night - that's a saving of up to $240 OFF regular rates. This offer also includes an upgrade to a Superior room.
Rated four stars by Yahoo Travel, the Millennium Broadway Hotel is in Midtown Manhattan, two blocks from the Theatre District. All Superior rooms feature flat-screen TVs, high-speed Internet access and floor-to-ceiling windows that offer amazing views of the city.
The $206 special is available from 2 January until 14 March. Book by 11 November.
Blackout dates: 11-13 January; 14, 19-27 February; 1-3, 8-10 March
Travelzoo tip: You can still get a great deal for stays on 11-13 January and 1-3, 8-10 March with rooms available for $244 (US$220) per night.
How to book: www.travelzoo.com.au Please note - prices on the website will be displayed in USD
 Family Fun Package from Q Station Retreat, Manly
Treat the family to something really different these School Holidays and get away to Q Station Retreat, Manly.
Family Fun Package includes:
- Accommodation for up to 2 adults and 2 kids
- Full buffet breakfast for everyone in Views Restaurant
- Daily Kids Activity Club from 3.30pm - 5.00pm
- Sunset Wine Tasting and Nibbles on The Boilerhouse Terrace
- Kids eat free when parents dine at The Boilerhouse Restaurant
- Free in-house movie
Chill out on our beach, hire a bike to explore the surrounding National Park, visit the on-site museum, book on to a ghost tour or jump on to the FREE shuttle bus and enjoy everything Manly has to offer just minutes away.
For more information visit www.qstation.com.au/family-fun.php
 Join the Party - P&O Cruises' Pacific Jewel Naming Ceremony
P&O Cruises has announced that the Governor-General of Australia, Ms Quentin Bryce AC, will officially name its latest superliner Pacific Jewel in a spectacular ceremony at Sydney’s Circular Quay on December 12.
The ship naming will be the highlight of a memorable public event, which will feature a line-up of family entertainment and a stunning fireworks display. All proceeds from the evening will to go to the Governor-General’s nominated charities, the Leukaemia Foundation of Australia and Special Olympics Australia.
Ann Sherry, CEO of Carnival Australia, which operates P&O Cruises, said the cruise line was deeply honoured that the Governor-General had accepted its invitation to name its latest ship.
Ms Sherry said the naming of a ship was intended to bestow good luck on a vessel and its passengers.
“It’s a tradition that dates back centuries to a time when ships provided the only link between continents, with the naming conducted by a female - usually a member of royalty or a prominent citizen.
“In keeping with this tradition, we are thrilled that the Governor-General has agreed to fulfil this important role and become the ship’s Godmother.”
Ms Sherry said she hoped Sydneysiders would join in the celebrations at the Overseas Passenger Terminal, with the traditional champagne smashing ceremony to be projected live onto the side of Pacific Jewel.
The evening will also include a celebrity singer, breathtaking aerial circus displays and performers, gourmet food stalls, as well as activities for kids including face painting and photos with Santa. The night will culminate in a fireworks display.
At 70,310 tonnes, Pacific Jewel will carry 2053 passengers and feature one of the largest spas at sea, an open-air deck with aerial stage for circus and music performances, a three-storey atrium foyer and almost 200 private balcony cabins, the most in P&O Cruises’ fleet.
The superliner will offer cruises from Sydney, with her maiden five-night voyage to Tasmania departing on December 13.
For more information on Pacific Jewel’s launch event, visit www.pocruises.com.au
Fun & Interpretative Eco-activities for Kids
Mt Barney Lodge Country Retreat in Queensland is the perfect family destination with full creek frontage, open fireplaces, shade and a grassy camp ground. The lodge has a variety of fantastic educational activities for kids that can be booked at any time of year, but the CREATE program specifically targets kids over the busy school holiday period.
The CREATE (Children’s Recreational and Educational Activities That Educate) program is a range of fun, interpretative eco-activities for kids between six and thirteen years of age.
The Mt Barney Lodge Outdoor Leaders do a magnificent job of engaging the participants, sharing their knowledge in an age-appropriate way about the local geology, flora and fauna, aboriginal heritage and pioneering history, and connecting this to the beauty, natural sounds and the wild area that surrounds them. The outcome? A shared experience and an appreciation of the outdoors to be passed on to future generations.
Mt Barney Lodge won the QORF (Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation) Environment Award in 2007 and 2008, and was a finalist in the Queensland Tourism Ecotourism Award in the same years.
The most popular kids activity is the Kids Night Adventure – 2.5 hours of night time fun while mum and dad chill out around the campfire with some local Barney Creek Vineyard wine... it’s hard to say who it is more popular with!
For more information on the full range of activities visit www.mtbarneylodge.com.au
FREE Family Christmas Entertainment at Darling Harbour
‘Tis the season to be jolly with fantastic FREE entertainment at Darling Harbour throughout the festive season, presented by Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority.
The Christmas celebrations kick-off on Saturday 28 November with the Family Christmas concert featuring the lighting of the spectacular Christmas tree.
The festive spirit continues throughout December when Sydney’s finest a cappella groups perform traditional carols by the tree.
FAMILY CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Families can enjoy an intimate Christmas concert hosted by special guest MC Monica Trapaga with performances by kids favorites’ Bananas in Pyjamas as well as the elves and fairies from Wiz Kidz who will put the magic into your favourite Christmas songs. Kids will also delight in the pre-show entertainment featuring cheeky, roving Christmas characters.
The grand finale of the concert will include the arrival of Santa, lighting of the spectacular Christmas tree by a child from the Starlight Children’s Foundation and a stunning fireworks display over Cockle Bay.
The dazzling Christmas tree, created by lighting designer Ellis D Fogg, will the tallest Christmas tree in Sydney towering at 21 metres. The tree is lit with incredibly energy efficient LED lights which use 90 per cent less electricity than ordinary lights and will be powered by Green Power.
What: Family Christmas Concert
When: 8pm, Saturday 28 November
Where: Darling Harbour, Convention Centre Forecourt
Cost: FREE
CAROLS BY THE TREE
The Christmas fun continues at Darling Harbour with Sydney’s finest a cappella groups performing traditional carols live by the tree from 7pm – 9pm throughout December. Christmas revellers can delight in the festive sounds of Blues Point, Kaya, Heartbeat, Sway, Blindman’s Holiday, Ninety Nine & a Half and Sorelle at the Convention Centre Forecourt. Carols by the Tree commences Thursday 3 December and continues every Thursday to Sunday throughout December, with a special Christmas Eve performance featuring fireworks.
What: Carols by the Tree
When: 7pm – 9pm on Thur 3- Sun 6, Thur 10-Sun 13, Thur 17-Sun 20 and Thurs 24 Dec (13 nights)
Where: Convention Centre Forecourt (by the Christmas Tree)
Cost: FREE
For more information visit www.darlingharbour.com
Summer Fun in Melbourne City
School’s out. The city’s in. With the weather heating up, school children across Melbourne will be eager to leave the classroom behind and head into the city for summer school holiday activities.
Whether it’s Queen Victoria Market’s teen cooking classes, seeing a 3D movie at IMAX Melbourne Museum or discovering the new marine precinct at the Melbourne Zoo, City of Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle says the city is the choice destination for families this summer.
“Summer school holidays are the longest period away from school and with a huge number of school holiday offerings in the city, it is the perfect place to be entertained throughout the entire holiday season,” the Lord Mayor said.
Families looking to escape the heat can head to the newly renovated North Melbourne Recreation Centre which recently re-opened for summer. Sporting a new look, the recreation centre is welcoming water enthusiasts to book now for the popular summer aquatic education program.
For those who like to learn while having fun, the Immigration Museum is hosting Kids Fest: Cool Caribbean, a one day festival highlighting all things Caribbean – offering performances traditional Caribbean food and the chance to make a musical instrument.
For the family who loves nothing more than watching a stand-out performance, Angelina Ballerina will return to the Arts Centre for her latest show, Angelina Ballerina’s Big Audition.
The City of Melbourne invites families to jump on a train, tram or bus and come into the city to experience what Melbourne is all about these school holidays.
For a full schedule of what’s on these holidays, from 19 December 2009 to 31 January 2010, visit www.thatsmelbourne.com.au
Kids to Fiji for $199
Air Pacific has introduced specially discounted fares for children under 12 travelling from Australia to Fiji, starting at $199, including all taxes.
The fares are available for children traveling with adults from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne to Nadi.
Adult fares range from $288 from Brisbane, $308 from Sydney and $426 from Melbourne.
The discounted children's fares must be purchased by December 25 and can be used up until December 12, this year, and from February 1 to March 31, 2010.
For more information see your travel agent, contact Air Pacific on 1800 230 151 or visit www.airpacific.com
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