The Byron at Byron Takes Adventure to the Extreme

Byron Bay has long been the destination for adrenalin junkies and adventure enthusiasts. Boasting a spectacular environment, Byron Bay offers everything from the world's best surfing, to spectacular  sky diving to some of the country's most beautiful national parks perfect for four wheel driving and wildlife watching. The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa set within 45 acres of sub tropical rainforest is the perfect launch pad to discover your wild side and embark on a Northern New South Wales adventure that will never be forgotten.

Be a Byron Local Package www.thebyronatbyron.com.au 
Choose your adventure... this package includes three nights accommodation in a Superior Suite, full buffet breakfast daily and a choice of two of the following activities per person - a private surf lesson, 90 minute remedial massage in The Spa and Wellness Centre, Ocean Kayaking with the dolphins and lunch at The Beach Café, a private rainforest yoga or meditation session or a hinterland eco tour of the Byron region.
Cost $1,750 per package (for two adults)
Valid for sale and travel until 15 December 2011
Bookings 1300 554 362

Learn to Surf with Black Dog Surfing www.blackdogsurfing.com
Black Dog Surf School is one of a few privileged surf schools that are licensed to teach on the beautiful beaches of Byron Bay. Owner Dean Johnson has decades of experience and a history of competing and judging and an extensive knowledge of the local conditions. Black Dog organises lessons based on the current conditions, swell size, and directions and tides and wind. Guests can choose from a range of packages for all ages and levels.
Bookings 02 6680 9828

Skydiving with Skydive Byron Bay www.skydivebyronbay.com
See Australia's most spectacular coastal views from 14,000 feet, when skydiving above Australia's most Eastern point in Byron Bay. Skydive uses the latest technologies to maintain an excellent safety record allowing daredevils to share their experience with family and friends in the large and roomy turbine aircraft.  Book a tandem skydive now for an adrenaline pumping experience of a lifetime.
Bookings 1800 800 840

Golf The Byron Bay Golf Club www.byronbaygolfclub.com.au
Take the opportunity to enjoy a round at the beautiful Byron Bay Golf Club, tee times can be accommodated 7 days a week and cater for golf groups of all sizes. The Byron Bay Golf Club and course is located approximately 5 km south of the CBD. It is situated on Broken Head Road, opposite the Byron at Byron Resort and Spa. The club boasts a popular restaurant offering spectacular views across the golf course and to the lighthouse.
Bookings 02 6685 6977

Stand up paddle boarding www.rubbersoulboardridingco.com  
Stand up paddle boarding is fun, easy and a gentle way to exercise the whole body. With personalised instruction visitors will have be up and paddling in minutes. Glide across the beautiful north coast waterways while taking in an array of bird and marine life - truly an amazing experience! All ages and levels of fitness welcome.
Rubbersoul Board Riding Co 0437 038 509

Whale Watching Byron Bay www.byronbaywhalewatching.com.au
See and learn about the beautiful Humpback Whales as they migrate north and then return with their young. Whale watching season runs from May - October each year with tours beginning in June. This three hour experience offers insight and interpretation from some of Australia's leading whale researchers.
Bookings 1800 243 483

Night Vision Walks www.visionwalks.com 
Vision Walks provide eco tours in the Byron Bay area that allow visitors to connect with the natural environment, far from the maddening crowds, no matter what age or ability. The tours allow participants to see amazing wildlife in their natural habitat, whilst experiencing rainforest and waterfalls
Bookings 02 6685 0059

Dive and Snorkelling at the Byron Bay Dive Centre www.byronbaydivecentre.com.au
The Byron Bay Dive Centre is Byron Bay's leading dive and snorkel specialist. This diving facility was established over twenty years ago and strives to ensure the customers enjoy a safe, rewarding and memorable diving experience. All confined water training is conducted at the dive shop, within an instructor training facility, located in the heart of Byron Bay. There is also a fully equipped classroom and a training pool heated to 25 degrees Celsius.
Bookings 1800 243 483

Byron Bay Hot Air Ballooning www.byronbayballooning.com.au 
Experience the gentle joy and total freedom of hot air ballooning in Byron Bay.  Byron Bay Ballooning offer a complete hot air ballooning package, which includes a champagne breakfast on the day of flight. Soaring over ever changing terrain you will enjoy a bird's eye view of Byron's famous headland and beaches, the massive volcanic rim surrounding Mount Warning, and far beyond to the Great Dividing range.
Bookings 1300 889 660

Ocean kayaking with the dolphins www.goseakayakbyronbay.com.au
Get up close and personal with dolphins, whales and turtles at Byron's beautiful marine park. Owned and operated by local Surf Life Savers, Go Sea Kayak offers a range on sea kayaking tours and premium packages. Enjoy free snorkelling, Byron's landscape, stunning views of the light house and socialising over morning tea.
Bookings 0416 222 344

The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa
77 - 97 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay NSW Australia
+61 2 6639 2000
www.thebyronatbyron.com.au

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Darling Quarter Now Open: A must see family destination for the school holidays

Sydney's most exciting interactive playground and dining precinct at Darling Quarter in Darling Harbour officially opened on Saturday 24 September, completing the newest hub of fun, food and entertainment in Sydney's CBD fringe. The $500m precinct includes extensive public amenity, a vibrant retail food precinct with a range of dining options; a world-class family playground, one of Sydney's largest covering more than 4,000 square metres; a community green; children's theatre and 600 bay public carpark.

Darling Quarter Playground is one of the world's first large-scale play areas of its kind and has something for everyone. A highlight is the explorative play equipment and the never before seen in Australia water play features. Toddlers to teenagers will be entertained by water pumps, a giant scooping wheel, small water locks, switches and water jets customised to work together for the ultimate 'water play' experience.

Sydney's newest destination for the school holidays

During the first week of the school holidays, one of Australia's leading bubble artists will perform daily by the playground, amazing children with magical bubble sculptures and enormous bubble shapes. Children will also get the chance to join in the bubble blowing. In week two of the school holidays, innovative theatre group, Aerialize, will demonstrate some of their awe-inspiring circus skills, dance and gymnastics and the kids get to join in too. Whether it's juggling or hula hoops, there'll be something for all ages.

For those who want to kick back and chill on the community green during the school holiday period, Friday afternoons will be graced by Solo Guitarist, Fromage a Trois. A gypsy music group will create an intimate, relaxing vibe on Sundays and roving brass act, Crusty Suitcase Band, will be opening up their eclectic kitbag of blues, afrofunk, hip hop and reggae on Saturdays.

There is direct level street access to Darling Quarter from nearby public transport points and a 600-bay public car park, so getting there is easy, while the area connects to main bike routes and contains bike racks around the base of the buildings.

All the precinct's select dining and take-away outlets are now open and offering fresh and fabulous food to visitors.  Including a mixture of Sydney operators, each individually designed café and wine bar has something for everyone. Nok of Stir Crazy Thai introduces Nok Nok Thai Eating House; Five Dock's Trovato family cool things off with Meno Diciotto gelateria while the new Guylian chocolate experience will satiate sweet tooths. Other restaurants include Braza, a Brazilian churrascaria with traditional food and drink offering; Stacks Taverna and Bar, a new Mediterranean grill concept; Sydney veteran bakery Taste; Box and Bowl, a hole in the wall fast-fusion Asian takeaway; Janus, a boutique Italian wine bar Umi Sushi & Udon urban sushi diner; bakery and French rotisserie kitchen Fat Duck Rôtissoire Kitchen; and Son of Tuysuz, serving traditional Turkish fare.

MSC DIVINA IS AFLOAT AND READY FOR DRESSING UP!

One million hour countdown to May 2012 naming

MSC Divina, the third to the MSC Cruises’ flagship Fantasia class, was ceremoniously floated out of dry dock of the STX Europe ship yard in Saint-Nazaire, France on Saturday, September 3 and transferred to another dock for final fitting and furnishing ahead of her naming in May next year.

Representing a major milestone in the mammoth build of the new 140,000-tonne, 4363-passenger cruise ship, the special occasion was watched by a select group of guests who gathered to applaud the “12th and most magnificent of the MSC Cruses fleet”.

“It is a proud moment,” said Emilio La Scala, general manager of MSC Cruises Technical Department. “Today marks the start of the final one million hours of work devoted to meticulously applying the finishing touches to ensure our new ‘débutante’ is ready and perfectly ‘dressed up’ when she emerges for her debut ‘Grand Ball’ on 26 May 2012 in Marseille, France,” he said.

Lynne Clarke, managing director of MSC Cruises Australia and New Zealand, echoed Mr La Scala’s remarks by saying such an addition would further highlight interest from Australia and New Zealand for an MSC Cruises holiday and the Italian flavour of the fleet.

“We forecast a rush of bookings for a cabin aboard the new flagship which will operate on a series of cruises of the Mediterranean in its first year. “It’s exciting times not only for MSC Cruises but also for cruise fans from our corner of the world.”

Seven-night cruises aboard MSC Divina begin at A$939 (NZ1229) per person, twin share. Children aged under 18 years cruise free when sharing a cabin with two parents (pay only port charges).

Named in honour of legendary screen idol and patron of the MSC Cruises fleet, Sophia Loren, MSC Divina will be appropriately themed as a divine goddess. This was hinted at the recent ceremony with the announcement that the ship’s 18 decks (13 of them for passengers) will be named after the Gods of ancient Greece, among them Urano, Afrodite, Aurora, Giunone, Artemide, Zeus, Mercurio, Cupido, Iride, Minerva, Apollo, Saturno, Elios.

There will be something decidedly transcendental about one of the most novel additions to the ship: the aft designed and decorated as a private and “heavenly upscale area” with infinity pool.

Construction of MSC Divina started over a year ago with around 50 per cent of fittings already completed. When finished the cruise ship will have 1751 cabins, 100 more than on board sister ships MSC Fantasia and MSC Splendida. Features include an expanded exclusive MSC Yacht Club where guests can relax in the Top Sail Lounge. The ship will also feature a new reverse osmosis system for fresh water production, requiring 40 percent less power and assuring less environmental impact.

Details: MSC Cruises, phone 1300 028502, www.msccruises.com.au

NEW YORK, BERMUDA, THE AMAZON, CARIBBEAN AND MIAMI – ALL IN ONE PACKAGE

NEW York, Bermuda, the Amazon, the Caribbean and Miami – all these highly sought-after destinations in themselves, are now combined into one 29-night "must do" fly, cruise and stay package with Cruiseco in November 2012.

Guests fly from Sydney to New York for two nights at the boutique Sanctuary Hotel in the heart of Times Square, and on November 2nd 2012 cruise out aboard Oceania Cruises' luxury flagship Regatta to Bermuda's Hamilton, then Gustavia, Castries and Port of Spain in the Caribbean, and six days on the Amazon visiting Santarem, Boca Da Valeria, Manaus and Parintins.

Regatta then goes on to the once-notorious penal colony of Devil's Island off French Guiana, the Caribbean's Bridgetown, Fort De France, Virgin Gorda and San Juan, and finally Miami where there are two nights at the Grand Beach Hotel on the doorstep of the world-famous beach and its nightlife and restaurants.

Fly, Cruise & Stay prices begin from $10,260pp twin share (ocean-view stateroom) including return airfare from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane (add $360pp from Adelaide, add $725pp from Perth) all dining and entertainment during 25 nights aboard Regatta, port charges, government fees and air taxes… and through Cruiseco there's a US$400 shipboard credit per stateroom.

On sale until December 31 unless sold-out earlier. For details and the names of Cruiseco's 200 cruise-specialist travel agencies visit www.cruising.com.au

ADDITIONAL SHIPBOARD INFORMATION:  Regatta underwent a full refurbishment this year and has four open-seating restaurants, eight lounges and bars, daily afternoon High Tea at which the pastries take centre-stage, and wine and martini tastings.

There's a fitness centre and spa, pool and Jacuzzi, nightly entertainment with a full orchestra, magicians and comedians, a casino,1000-volume library, and internet centre; Regatta that's been described as "like a private country club" carries just 680-guests served by 400-crew.

Great Deals Make Vanuatu the Perfect Place for an Island Escape

With impossibly white beaches, pristine waters, and mixture of raw luxury and budget-friendly properties, Vanuatu is the perfect place to swap the bustle of daily life with island paradise. With terrific deals and savings now on offer there's never been a better time to head to Vanuatu.

Spacifica Travel is currently offering a seven night getaway to Port Vila, for only $849* per person. With savings of $440 per person, this package includes return economy flights from Brisbane to Port Vila with Air Vanuatu, seven nights for the price of four at the Coconut Palms Resort in a Superior Orchid Room, transfers, daily breakfast, a $100 meal credit per room, introductory tour of Port Vila, as well as one lunch to the value of 1,000VT per person in Port Vila. The offer is valid for travel between 28 September - 08 December 2011, and 15 January - 29 March 2012, but bookings must be made by 31 October 2011.

Boasting 83 beautiful islands, Vanuatu offers a unique blend of stunning geographic beauty, rich cultural experiences and endless soft adventure activities for couples and families alike.

Vanuatu is just a short three hour flight from Sydney, but feels like a world away. With great deals on offer there's never been a better time to take advantage of Vanuatu's year round sunshine and palm-fringed beaches.

For more information on the current deals available from Spacifica Travel go to: www.spacificatravel.com

For more information on the range of holidays on offer in Vanuatu go to www.vanuatu.travel

*Terms and conditions apply to all packages. Prices are per person twin share ex Brisbane, inclusive of pre-payable taxes and subject to availability at time of booking. Valid for sale to 31 October 2011. Black-out dates and seasonal surcharges may apply. Go to www.spacificatravel.com for more information on terms and conditions.





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Free Event: Explore Oman-Without leaving Sydney

Sydneysiders will be able to explore the unique and colourful culture of Oman without setting foot on a plane, during Oman Cultural Days which will take place from the 26-29 September at the Bayside Grand Hall in the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre.

During the free, four day event the Bayside Grand Hall will be transformed into a traditional souq or Omani market place from 10am to 6pm each day so that visitors can wander through, taking in the sights and sounds and experiencing the beauty of Omani culture.

Visitors will be able to taste Omani coffee, dates and sweets, dress up in stunning Omani fashion for a photo, try their hand at weaving textiles, get a gorgeous, traditional henna tattoo or watch the professionals building impressive dhow boats.

Stunning Omani fashion will be on parade

There will also be vivid fashion parades showcasing elaborate Omani fashion, traditional script writing demonstrations, performances from an Omani folklore band as well as a huge range of ancient artefacts, shipped all the way from Oman on display. Renowned international sand sculptor, Dennis Massoud will create enormous sand sculptures of Jabrin Fort, Nakla Fort and a Dhow boat in front of the Convention Centre and will also run sand sculpture workshops throughout the day for children.

For those who want to learn more there will be guided tours each day where friendly Omani people will share insight into their beautiful culture, history and country. Inspired visitors will also be able to enter the draw to win a trip to Oman to experience this beautiful country and people for themselves.

The event is being hosted by the Consulate General of the Sultanate of Oman, Melbourne and is designed to introduce the diversity and beauty of Omani culture to Australians.

The Consul General of the Sultanate of Oman, His Excellency Mr Hamed Al-Hajri, explains that the Oman Cultural Days are intended to be a forum for cultural exchange between Australia and Oman as well as an opportunity to showcase the reality of what Oman has to offer.

"Although Oman is a progressive, modern country, the Omani people have consciously maintained their rich cultural heritage passing the incredible art, culture, folklore and craftsmanship from one generation to the next. The event will showcase this incredible heritage and foster understanding amongst the broader Australian population" Mr Al-Hajri said.

The Oman Cultural Days will be free to attend and will take place at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre in Darling Harbour from the 26 – 29 September 2011 from 10am-6pm daily.

For more information visit www.omanculturaldays.com.au

Best value destinations to travel to with the Australian Dollar

According to the report, Thailand is one of the
best value destinations for Australian travellers.

Dollar dazzlers:  Top 10 best-value overseas destinations for Aussie travellers revealed

The Expedia NAB Travellers' Foreign Currency Rankings* help Aussies find the best value for money in every corner of the globe

The strong Australian Dollar is driving a record increase in the number of Australians travelling abroad as more and more globe-trotting Aussies head overseas to stretch their travel dollars further.

"It's a very exciting time to be an Aussie travelling overseas because our currency is at near-record highs against, not only the US Dollar, but many of the world's major and minor currencies," Amee Evans, Marketing Manager, Expedia.com.au said.

The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics** figures show overseas departures at near-record highs – increasing more than 10 per cent in the seven months to July, compared with the same period last year.

To make it easy for travellers to determine where they can stretch their travel budgets farther, online travel company Expedia, has partnered with National Australia Bank, to launch the Expedia® NAB Travellers' Foreign Currency Rankings.

The Expedia NAB Travellers' Foreign Currency Rankings compares the performance of the Australian Dollar, against the world's currencies over a 12-month period, to reveal the top 10 best-value destinations for Australian travellers.

Turkey ranked at the top of the dollar-stretching list, with the Australian Dollar soaring 22 per cent against the Turkish Lira over the last 12 months. The Australian Dollar also took flight against the Tanzanian Shilling (up 18 per cent) and the Argentine Peso (up 14 per cent).

The Aussie Dollar performed well in Asia, with Vietnam and Thailand - both short-haul favourite with Aussies wanting a tropical beach break - ranking third and fifth respectively on the list. Our currency climbed 16 per cent against the Dong (Vietnam) and 12 per cent against the Baht (Thailand), 11 per cent against the Hong Kong Dollar and three per cent against the Singaporean Dollar.

Expedia.com.au has experienced an increase in the number of internet searches for destinations in Thailand and Vietnam increase by 73 per cent and 66 per cent respectively in the last 12 months.

The US, always on the most loved destination list for Australians, scraped into the top 10, with the Aussie Dollar rising 10 per against the Greenback. In the last 12 months, Expedia.com.au has seen bookings to the US increase by 41 per cent as travellers take advantage of the strong Dollar. The most popular destinations are Honolulu, up 59 per cent, New York, also up 59 per cent and Los Angeles, up 24 per cent.

While the Euro and the British Pound failed to make the Top 10, they still offer a compelling proposition for the value-seeking traveller. In the last 12 months, the Australian Dollar appreciated eight per cent against the Pound and four per cent against the Euro. Buoyed by the modest increase in affordability, travellers continue to book trips to Europe and the UK. The most popular spots in Europe, according to Expedia.com.au are London, up 41 per cent, Paris, up 40 per cent and Rome, up 37 per cent.

Amee Evans, Marketing Manager for Expedia Australia and New Zealand, says: "We are lucky our travel dollars are going further in destinations on every continent. Combined with the cheap travel deals on offer at the moment, an overseas holiday doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg.

"Keeping an eye out for sales, being aware of flight booking fees, and being flexible with both your destination and travel dates are other ways travellers can make every dollar count."

Among the few currencies against which the Aussie Dollar lost ground in the last 12 months were the Swiss Franc (down five per cent) and the New Zealand Dollar (down two per cent).

Emma Lawson, Currency Strategist at National Australia Bank, comments, "The Australian Dollar has outperformed in the year as it benefits from the ongoing resource boom and high commodity prices.

"More recently it has been a little more volatile but we expect it to remain relatively strong compared to historical levels across a broad range of currencies due to Australia's AAA status, and continued support from the resources sector."

Best-value destinations based on how the Australian Dollar (AUD) has performed against major currencies in the past 12 months*

 

Source: National Australia Bank (http://www.nab.com.au/) *08/09/2010 – 08/09/2011


** Figures sourced from Australian Bureau of Statistics - 3401.0 - Overseas Arrivals and Departures, Australia, Jul 2011: http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/3401.0/

CRUISE INTO THE 70TH MONACO GRAND PRIX – WHAT A SEADREAM

TAKE a one-week Mediterranean sailing aboard the boutique mega-motor-cruiser SeaDream I out of Nice in May next year, and if you are a rev-head you can take-in the atmosphere of the important last day of the Monaco Grand Prix when SeaDream spends that day in Monte Carlo.

The 70th Grand Prix will be held from May 24-27 2012; SeaDream I sails from Nice on May 26, has the 27th in Monte Carlo, and then sails on to St Tropez, Portovenere (Italy,) Viareggio (the gateway to Florence,) Portoferraio on the island of Elba, Portofino (Italy) and back into Monte Carlo on June 2.

And even if not a motor-racing buff, the tax-haven Principality of Monte Carlo has plenty else to offer on May 27th next year: its world-famous casino, the Princess Grace Rose Garden, the Oceanographic Museum, extraordinary shopping – and maybe the chance to even spot a movie star or prince.

SeaDream I's 7-night sailing is priced from US$5326pp twin-share including all 5-star gourmet dining with wines at lunch and dinner, drinks from the open bars, nightly Cocktail Parties, use of the 30-course golf simulator, power and sail water-sports, onboard gratuities, and port charges and taxes. Air fares are additional and tickets to the Grand Prix event are not included.

For full details see travel agents or visit www.seadream.com

 

LOVE IN THE LAGOON - GET HITCHED IN HEAVEN WITH SOFITEL LUXURY HOTELS IN MOOREA AND BORA BORA

Sofitel Luxury Hotels in French Polynesia have launched several new wedding packages for those planning on getting married in paradise in 2012.

Sofitel caters from the most simple of ceremonies through to elaborate romantic celebrations that can be held at a choice of two destinations – the Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort and the Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort & Private Island.

 Sofitel's lead in Civil Ceremony Wedding Package is available at either resort and is priced from AUD206 per couple (18 000 XPF) inclusive of tax. The package includes a floral bouquet and boutonnière, a private round trip by car with a chauffeur between the hotel and town hall to meet with the Mayor or Deputy for the civil wedding ceremony.

Many optional extras can be included to enhance the experience, including a bottle of French Champagne with canapés and a private butler service organised for bride and groom to celebrate, priced from AUD301 per couple (26 400 XPF). In addition Sofitel can arrange a professional wedding coordinator, additional flowers, ukulele trio and dancers and photographer/videographer and make-up and hairdresser (available on request and at an additional price).

More elaborate wedding and party packages are also available, including the indulgent HEREHIA ceremony available at both Sofitel resorts located on Moorea and Bora Bora. The HEREHIA package on Bora Bora is particularly stunning taking place on top of Sofitel's very own private island or "motu". The wedding ceremony is conducted in the beautiful Tahitian language. Sofitel's island features a hill look out offering  amazing panoramic views across the bluest of lagoons, with majestic Mount Otemanu in the background. The most idyllic location to be at sunset. Local performers are also arranged to sing, dance and make for a truly romantic Pacific celebration.

The HEREHIA package is priced from AUD1,095 (96 000 XPF) and can also be organised at Sofitel's beach resort on Moorea.

The package includes a Wedding Coordinator, an authentic ceremony by a Tahitian Priest on the beach of Sofitel Moorea, three Tahitian singers and ukulele players, plus two pareos and flower leis for bride and groom to wear in addition to a bridal bouquet and boutonnière. A romantic dinner under the stars is the perfect way to conclude the ceremony and wedding in style, only to return to your bungalow with a decorated flower bed and champagne chilling on ice. Sofitel also arranges a wedding certificate and exotic cocktail celebration as part of the HEREHIA experience.

All offers are valid for stays and weddings from the 1st of January until the 31st of December 2012 and are subject to availability and change. For more information on all packages available for Sofitel in 2012 contact Lisa Coakley on +689 86 66 05 or by email at lisa.coakley@sofitel.com. Visit www.sofitel.com


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Book your European Holiday Escape with MasterCard and British Airways

Exclusive Companion Fare Savings for Premium MasterCard Cardholders

MasterCard and British Airways are giving travellers the perfect excuse to jet off on a luxury European adventure with exclusive savings on companion fares. From today up until May next year, Gold, Platinum and World MasterCard cardholders travelling First or Club World Business class with British Airways will be able to take advantage of an extensive range of discounted and companion fares to the European continent.

The discounted fares, part of collaboration between MasterCard and British Airways, give MasterCard World, Platinum and Gold cardholders great savings on return fares and companion fares including:

Business Class return fares to London from $7,699

First Class return fares to Madrid from $10,113

The offers are available on bookings made up until 31 December 2011, and will apply to flights departing between 19 September 2011 and 31 May 2012.

"MasterCard is always looking for new ways to deliver exclusive benefits to our cardholders and this collaboration with British Airways will ensure our Premium cardholders – including World, Platinum and Gold – are getting a great deal on travel to Europe," said MasterCard Australia Country Manager, Andrew Cartwright.

"These outstanding offers tie in with MasterCard's commitment to provide exclusive rewards for our premium cardholders through the development of long-term strategies with travel providers."

Regional Commercial Manager, Neil Ager said: "With the strength of the Australian Dollar there has never been a better time to visit Europe and we hope our Australian customers will take advantage of these great fares on offer.  This exciting collaboration with MasterCard is another great way to encourage those who haven't previously flown with us, to jump on board in the near future."

Further details on the offer can be found at MasterCard Moments www.mastercardmoments.com.au and tickets can be purchased by calling 1300 785 220.World MasterCard cardholders can find further details on the offer at www.mastercard.com.au/world and tickets can be purchased by calling 1300 486 223. Terms & Conditions Apply.