Benihana 50th Anniversary Special Celebration Offer At Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa

To celebrate Benihana’s 50^th anniversary worldwide and 22 years in Thailand, the Japanese steakhouse at Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa is dishing up a mouthwatering Beni Burger special and artistic Teppan Shushi Set Menu. 

Available from now until 30^th December 2014 from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm for lunch and from 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm for dinner.

The Beni Burger special offers three succulent choices; the Beni Beef Burger priced at THB 650++, the Beni Fish Burger for THB 550++ and the Beni Mushroom Burger for just THB 380++, each served in a grilled burger bun filled with tomato, onion and iceberg lettuce, accompanied by a side of French fries.  Burger lovers also enjoy the option of dining in Benihana’s strikingly designed Japanese dining room, or ordering the set meal to takeaway.

The Teppanyaki Sushi special priced at THB 1,100++ per person, begins with a Benihana onion soup and a Benihana salad as a tantalising appetiser.  Guests then enjoy the prime meat, foie gras, unagi, scallop and salmon, to be sliced and seared by a master Japanese chef at the sizzling teppanyaki table, which guests are seated around.  Each table’s personal chef then artfully crafts five pieces of sushi, to be drizzled with the perfect sauce and topping – teriyaki sauce and spring onion for beef, iwanori sauce and gold leaf for foie gras, teriyaki sauce and avocado for unagi, a spicy mayo sauce and ebiko with herbs for scallop, and miso sauce and ikura for salmon, served with wasabi, pickled ginger and soy sauce.  A sweet treat at the end invites diners to indulge in a scoop of ice cream from a choice of vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and green tea, for a refreshing finale to this delectable Japanese set menu.

To book a table, please call 02 476 0022 Ext. 1416 or e-mail riversidedining@anantara.com or visit www.bangkokriverdining.com.

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Two Free Nights in Goa on Offer for Spicy South India Tours

Two free nights’ accommodation in the tropical Indian state of Goa are being offered by Extreme Bike Tours for all new bookings made before September 30, 2014, on two motorcycle tours through South India early next year.

Travellers can take in the spices, tea plantations and tropical beaches of southern India on the back of a classic Royal Enfield motorbike as part of a three star or five-star adventure holiday with Extreme Bike Tours in January or February, 2015.

The Classic Desert Storm bikes will take riders and pillion passengers sitting behind crew on a 2300km journey between Cochin and Goa, with guests deciding if they would like to bed down each night in comfortable, three-star accommodation or some of southern India’s most luxurious, five-star hotels.

But no matter what style of accommodation is selected, self-confessed ‘mad’ Englishman and adrenalin junkie, Zander Combe, who runs Extreme Bike Tours, says the beautiful landscapes and the gentle and welcoming people who live in southern India are “guaranteed to change the way you look at life”.

The three-star, 12-day South India tour starts along the hippy-frequented, tropical beaches of Goa onJanuary 24, 2015, and takes riders and passengers along the quiet (by Indian standards) and meandering roads of southern India, through vast tea plantations and hill stations, past the spectacular palaces and temples of Mysore and to the jungles of Mudumalai National Park where riders will stay in a safari lodge and search for tigers. The tour costs US$4150 per rider or US$3350 for pillion passengers.

Meanwhile, the five-star, 11-day South India tour traces a similar route from Cochin on February 7, 2015, back to Goa, with riders and passengers staying in luxury hotels each night. The tour costs US$5250 per rider or US$4350 for pillion passengers.

* All new bookings made before September 30, 2014, will also receive a free, two-night stay with breakfast in a three-star hotel in Goa for the three-star South India tour or a five-star hotel in Goa for the five-star tour. The free accommodation, which includes breakfast, can be taken before or after the tour.

Fares for both group tours include accommodation along the route, all meals on the tour, fuel and motorbike hire and a domestic flight at the end of the tour from Cochin back to Goa for the three-star tour or from Goa back to Cochin for the five-star trip. The guided trips are open to licensed motorcyclists as well as pillion passengers riding on a bike or in the support vehicle.

One of the world’s leading motorcycle tour companies, Extreme Bike Tours, which is based in India, was featured on the ‘Top Gear’ TV show in 2011. Up to 80 per cent of riders are from Australia.

For details, visit www.extremebiketours.com or call + 91 9665 377 344.

* Tours and fares are subject to availability and conditions apply. Prices do not include flights from Australia.

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Tune Hotels Now Ready To Serve Travellers To Cyberjaya Rm88 All-In Promotional Rate To Celebrate Opening

Business and corporate travellers to Malaysia’s ICT capital of Cyberjaya now have an attractive accommodation option with the latest offering from international hotel group Tune Hotels.

Located right at the centre of the central business district (CBD), the 162-room Tune Hotel DPulze Cyberjaya is part of the DPulze Cyberjaya integrated development that comprises hotels, apartments and a shopping centre.

Mark Lankester, Group CEO Tune Hotels (3a)

To celebrate its opening, rooms at Tune Hotel DPulze Cyberjaya are now offered at all-inclusive promotional rates from as low as RM88 for a limited period only. Bookings can be made from now until 3 August 2014 for immediate stays up to 31 October 2014. The special rates are available online at www.tunehotels.com or via telephone at 1300 8888 63 (within Malaysia) or +603 7962 5888.

Tune Hotels also welcomes companies and businesses wishing to maintain corporate account relationships for staff and group bookings.

Group CEO of Tune Hotels, Mark Lankester said: “With its high concentration of multinational establishments, Cyberjaya is undoubtedly one of Malaysia’s most international satellite towns to Kuala Lumpur, apart from being one of the most technologically advanced and best planned. With Tune Hotel DPulze Cyberjaya, we look forward to providing international-class value for money accommodation to not only business but also leisure travellers to Cyberjaya. Corporate and business enquiries have been very healthy indeed!”

Tune Hotel DPulze Cyberjaya - double room 3a

The DPulze Cyberjaya Shopping Centre, when opened next month, will feature most of the major retailers and brands, restaurants, a supermarket, a cineplex and a bowling alley.

In recognition of the needs of multinational companies and their executives, he said, the Tune Hotel DPulze Cyberjaya benefits from having two floors of the Regus Business Centres, providing serviced offices, conference and meeting rooms within the property.

“Sitting directly above the DPulze Shopping Centre, the hotel is perfectly placed with easy access to all the shopping and entertainment facilities within. The hotel would also be an ideal accommodation option for visitors to the federal administrative centre of Putrajaya nearby and the surrounding areas,” added Lankester.

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Dubbed as Malaysia’s Silicon Valley, Cyberjaya that was launched in 1997 was designed as a town with a science park. Spanning an area of about 7,000 acres, Cyberjaya is the nucleus of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC), now known as MSC Malaysia. A number of international companies have established their operations to Cyberjaya including Dell, HP, DHL, Satyam, HSBC, Ericsson, Motorola, OCBC, BMW, IBM, Shell IT and Vivanova Systems, among others. Currently, over 500 MSC Status companies have located their operations in Cyberjaya, making the township a rapidly growing area.

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Tune Hotels is part of Tune Group, a lifestyle business conglomerate co-founded by Tan Sri Tony Fernandes and Datuk Kamarudin Meranun, who are the Group CEO and Executive Chairman respectively of Asia’s largest low cost carrier AirAsia.

Almost seven million people have stayed at Tune Hotels’ properties worldwide. There are 45 Tune Hotels available for booking across Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, England, Scotland, Australia, India and Japan.

For real-time updates and promotion alerts, guests can stay connected with Tune Hotels via Facebook atwww.facebook.com/tunehotels and on Twitter via www.twitter.com/tunehotels.

For booking and further information, visit www.tunehotels.com. Guests can also choose to book via telephone at 1300 8888 63 (within Malaysia) or +603 7962 5888.

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Swan Hellenic & Voyages of Discovery Early Booking Offers END SOON! Book by 31 July 2014

The Swan Hellenic & Voyages of Discovery Early Booking Offers end 31 July 2014! Book select 2014/15 Swan Hellenic itineraries and save up to 15%* on the cruise fare OR book select 2014/15 Voyages of Discovery itineraries and save up to 10%* on the cruise fare, but they must be booked by 31 July 2014. 

Swan Hellenic offers exceptional, inclusive value with so much included in the cruise fare:  A tailor-made shore excursions programme; all gratuities on board and ashore on tour; all meals in open seating dining; the cruise world’s finest guest speaker programme and more, aboard this intimate home away from home, Minerva!

Voyages of Discovery offers award-winning value with so much choice with all the benefits of a small ship travelling with no more than 540 passengers aboard the stylish Voyager, including all meals, all onboard gratuities, a renowned guest speaker and port lecture programme and a selection of finely tuned optional shore excursions to truly enhance your clients’ destination experience.

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Prego Celebrates Summer With A Traditional Italian Ferragosto Family Brunch

Prego at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali is delighted to announce that it will be hosting an extra special Family Brunch on Sunday, 17^th August 2014 to celebrate summer.

This annual event is known as Ferragosto in Italy and is a carefree time to unwind in a party atmosphere.

Ferragosto promises to be a fun day out for everyone with great food, games and entertainment. A choice of refreshing welcome drinks will be served to guests on arrival along with non-alcoholic options for little ones. There will be an extensive buffet of authentic Italian cuisine and regional specialties as well as a BBQ station with assorted grilled meats.

The highlight of the day will be a selection of summer-inspired games taking place in Prego’s tropical garden. There will be prizes galore to be won with classic activities such as sack races, hoop relays, Italian lawn bowls (bocce) and more. Water balloon piñatas will also provide some good old-fashioned fun for children and bringing along a change of clothing is highly recommended.

A chill-out pool party in the afternoon will continue this celebration until the sun goes down with live DJ music and creative cocktails. It will be a chance for everyone to relax in style or cool off before the weekend comes to a close.

Prego’s Ferragosto Family Brunch will be priced at IDR 350,000 Net per person and special discount apply for Prego Loyalty Cardholders.

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Book a Holiday with APT and Fly to Europe for Free

Les Baux, France

Treat yourself to an APT luxury river cruise and land journey from Paris to Monte Carlo, departing in either March or October to December 2015, and you’ll fly to France for free, including taxes.

The deal applies to the 21 day Rhine, Rhône & Moselle itinerary. Priced from $14,295 per person, twin share, guests spend three nights at the Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe in Paris, where they take in all the sights, including dinner and a show at the legendary Moulin Rouge. Then it’s on to Amsterdam to board a 14 night luxury APT river cruise through the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and the South of France. Finally, spend three nights at the Fairmont Monte Carlo from where you’ll explore the local area, including the hilltop town of Saint-Paul de Vence.

During your trip enjoy a culinary tour of Paris or discover the hilltop district of Montmartre; visit a local German family for a hosted afternoon tea; dine out at a restaurant owned by renowned Michelin-starred French chef, Paul Bocuse; enjoy a tasting at a family-run winery; take the dogs out truffle hunting or visit a lavender estate in Viviers; and enjoy a private tour of Grignan castle.

Travelling exclusively with APT guests, the price includes 48 meals, complimentary beverages served onboard the cruise, all accommodation and sightseeing; dedicated APT Cruise Director; and all gratuities, transfers and port charges.

Bookings must be made before 31 October 2014. Offer is subject to availability and terms and conditions apply.

For further information call APT on 1300 196 420, visit aptouring.com.au or see your local travel agent.

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Stay 2 nights SAVE 30% or Stay 3 nights Save 40% off Best Online Rate Park Regis Griffin Suites – Melbourne (VIC)

SAVE 30% when staying two nights in one bedroom apartment or SAVE 40% when staying three nights at Park Regis Griffin Suites.

The suites are located in a fantastic position between Melbourne’s CBD and popular St Kilda Beach. Rates start from $90 per room, per night. Valid for sale and travel until 31 August, 2014. Subject to availability.

Book www.parkregisgriffinsuites.com.au or ph (03) 8530 1800.

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Spend a white Christmas in Europe with Intrepid Travel

Leading small group adventure tour operator Intrepid Travel has launched three new winter trips in Europe, giving travellers the chance to explore magical Christmas markets, stay at an Ice Hotel and experience the Northern Lights.

The eight-day Christmas Markets of Central Europe (from $1,840) gives travellers the chance to sample local festive food and soak up the festive atmosphere in Munich, Salzberg, and Budapest.

Highlights include:

• The delights of the Christmas markets in Munich, including Kripperlmarkt for the perfect nativity scene and the city’s alpine Christmas market where festive tunes are sung.
• Wondering Salzburg’s atmospheric market in front of the city’s impressive cathedral amid aromas of spicy Glühwein, roasted chestnuts, toasted almonds and cinnamon-brushed baked apples.
• The delicious festive food of Vienna, including savoury Kartoffelpuffer (potato cakes) or spicy kirsch-gingerbread.
• Sipping on a glass of mulled wine while browsing Budapest’s brightly lit Christmas market in Vörösmarty Square.

Departure dates on 30 November and 7, 14, and 20 December 2014.

The five-day Ice Hotel Experience (from $1,245) in Romania focuses on spooky Transylvania and includes a visit to Bran (Dracula’s) Castle, the chance to explore medieval villages and experience a unique stay at an Ice Hotel.

Highlights include:

• A surprisingly cosy night’s stay in the famous Ice Hotel. While inside temperatures hover around the zero degree centigrade mark, reindeer fur-lined chairs, specialist sleeping bags – and possibly a few cocktails – will keep anyone warm and snug.
• Romania’s rapidly modernising capital, Bucharest.
• The picturesque Prahova Valley en route to Peles Castle in Sinaia.
• An evening in Brasov, a charmingly atmospheric city nestled in the Carpathian Mountains.
• A tour of Bran Castle, rumoured one-time residence of Count Dracula and arguably Romania’s most famous landmark.

Departure dates throughout January to March 2015.

The six-day Northern Lights Escape (from $1,295) showcases the raw beauty of Iceland with waterfalls, glaciers, geysers, volcanoes and the beautiful Northern Lights.

Highlights include:

• The magical spectacle of the Northern Lights (dependent on clear skies).
• The world’s northernmost capital, Reykjavik.
• Natural hot springs in the Geysir geothermal area, where the Strokkur geyser shoots water 30 metres in the air.
• The Gulfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls, the latter being one of Iceland’s biggest.
• The black sandy beaches of the South Shore.
• A walk on Europe’s biggest glacier, Vatnajakull, with crampons and axes.

Departure dates on 12 and 19 February, 19 March and 12 November 2015.

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Explore the Arctic Wilderness with Hurtigruten on an overnight husky or snowmobile adventure

If you fancy staying in a remote Arctic wilderness lodge, and making your way there by husky or snowmobile, Hurtigruten can now make that possible with the launch of two new overnight tours.

The two trips can be added to Hurtigruten voyages starting or ending in Kirkenes (northern Norway) between 5th January and 5th April 2015.

Follow the route of the Finnmark dog race on an overnight husky tour  

After meeting your dog team, you will set off on a 30km trip into Europe’s last wilderness - following the same tracks as the famous Finnmark Dog Race.

After a brief stop for some snacks and a rest (for both you and the dogs!), you will complete your journey to the wilderness camp, far away from any traffic or bright city lights.

Enjoy fresh king crab (a local speciality) for dinner and make use of the warm sauna before retiring to the peaceful lodge for the night. Early next morning you will start the day by feeding your team of huskies and enjoy your breakfast, while the dogs tuck into theirs, before heading back to Kirkenes in time for lunch.

Experience an overnight snowmobile adventure

Take a thrilling snowmobile safari along a frozen fjord to the remote Pasvik Valley where your wilderness cabin awaits. After a delicious dinner made with local ingredients, you can spend the evening watching the skies for the magical Northern Lights.

The following morning you will enjoy a hearty breakfast and get back on the snowmobiles for a tour along the Russian border, before heading back to Kirkenes.

Hurtigruten’s  seven day ‘Classic Voyage North’ from Bergen up to Kirkenes currently costs £889 per person departing on a choice of dates in January 2015 (Including the departure on 13 January on the MS Richard With). The price is based on two people sharing an inside cabin on full board basis.

The overnight husky tour costs £1,227 per person, while the snowmobile tour costs £1,330 per person.

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Australia's Newest Luxury Walk - Special Pricing, Unparalleled Inclusions and Exclusive Food and Wine Experiences

As the name suggests, Walk into Luxury offers more than just a walk. Its all-inclusive walk packages come complete with post-walk massages, gourmet food and wine, and luxury accommodation at award winning resorts and boutique retreats (including two Small Luxury Hotels Of the World). 

For time poor guests, Walk into Luxury offers private jet and helicopter transfers from Perth to Margaret River, and for those seeking an aerial view of the track, scenic helicopter flights are available that will deliver guests to a local winery for lunch on their last day.

Walk into Luxury has partnered with some of the best local operators to ensure every aspect of its ultra-luxe walks is of the highest standard and 100% local. Food in particular is a stand-out. Exclusive tasting menus with matching wines at premier Margaret River wineries and restaurants - including Leeuwin Estate and Wills Domain - are standard inclusions. So are daily in-villa canapes and local wines, and a private in-villa chef experience, which provides guests on the 5 and 8 day walks a chance to meet (and be served by) a top local chef. Gourmet hampers provided for guests to enjoy on the track are yet another opportunity to taste the first-rate produce the region is known for, with all products being 100% local. 

In addition to supporting local products and businesses, Walk into Luxury has committed to donating 5% profit from every walk sold to regional charities from day one.

Voted as one of Australia's top ten tracks (by National Geographic), the Cape to Cape track is a spectacular and varied section of coastline running from Cape Naturaliste (near Yallingup) past Margaret River to Cape Leeuwin in the South-west corner of Western Australia. The terrain includes pristine beaches, limestone cliffs and granite boulders, coastal bushland and the majestic Boranup karri forest.

Walk into Luxury offers private walking experiences, so guests have the chance to enjoy the Cape to Cape track at their own pace and without the crowds. Private guides are available, or guests can elect to walk self-guided with all maps, safety gear and a monitored GPS device provided by the Walk into Luxury team.

Special introductory pricing applies to all bookings of Walk into Luxury's 4, 5 and 8 day walks made by 30 September 2014. All-inclusive twin share pricing starts at AUD$1850 per person for the 4 day (Luxury Taster) walk, $2750 per person for the 5 day (Luxury Escape) walk and $4350 per person for the 8 day (Ultimate Luxury) walk. For more information, please visit www.walkintoluxury.com.au or email info@walkintoluxury.com.au.

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