16-NIGHTS ASIA CRUISE, FLY AND STAY FROM $3049

    
A genuine-value 16-night package that includes a 14-night Asia cruise, return flights to Singapore and a night at the Novotel Clarke Quay pre- and post-cruise, is not just a one-off special – it'll be available through ecruising.travel every fortnight between April and October 2009, with prices starting from just $3049pp twin-share, including gratuities.

Cruising is aboard the intimate Costa Allegra that carries no more than 800 guests, with visits to Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hong Kong, Manila, Kota Kinabalu, Brunei and a night aboard ship back in Singapore.

Return air is included from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Adelaide and Darwin; air taxes applicable at time of booking are additional.

Costa Allegra brings a touch of Italy to cruising in Asia, including dining in a restaurant that offers spectacular views through the ship's almost all-glass-wall stern.

There's another restaurant, nine bars, two pools, four Jacuzzis, an outdoor jogging track, and fitness centre with gym, treatment rooms, sauna and steam room; more leisurely pastimes include a two-deck theatre, casino, disco, library, shopping centre, children's club and an internet point.

For full details phone 1300 369 848 or visit www.ecruising.travel

An extraordinary new collection of Golf villas in Mauritius from Villas De Maitre

Villas De Maitre

An extraordinary new collection of Golf villas in Mauritius from Villas De Maitre
As 2008 heralds the summer Olympics in Beijing, Villas De Maitre, the Mauritius luxury villa specialist, launches its first portfolio of Golf properties.  The portfolio includes the most extraordinary golf villas on the island of Mauritius, many of which are available for the first time.
The villas have been chosen for their location on or near golf courses, private pool and entertainment area and distinctive design. All are serviced, some offering a daily maid service, others offering the full service of a five star hotel. Each property is unique but captures the tropical Mauritius spirit of beach living and friendly hospitality. .

There is something for everyone - luxury and privacy are the key elements.

The properties start from the four bedroom Villa Paille en Queue 1 Le Morne overlooking Le Paradis golf course, within a short driving distance to the Tamarina and Bel Ombre golf courses. A week's rental is from € 1575 / £1,148

The design conscious will feel at home in a Tamarina villa, a homage to Mauritius' colonial past with French, Indian, Arabic and African elements and are situated around the estate's 200 hectares and championship golf course and offer beautiful views of the fairways and the coast. From €6825 / £5,250 per week. Tamarina, set in the most protected corner of the island, just steps away from one of the most unspoilt and deserted beaches on the island, is a true treasure.

Further up the scale are the exciting newly launched three, four and five bedroom Lunea Villas, a superior collection of fully service 3-5 bedroom villas at Anahita, which can sleep up to ten people. Boasting a secluded location next to a gorgeous lagoon, a magnificent 18-hole championship golf course designed by Ernie Els, a beauty centre and a childcare and teens club, these premium villas offer a soothing world of space with exclusive amenities. Available to rent from May 2009 and a week's rental is from €12,376 / £9,520.
Mauritius is home to an increasing number of world class championship golf courses. What better place to improve your golf skills under tropical skies! Mauritius was the third country where golf was played after UK and India. Mauritius Gymkhana Golf Club is the oldest golf club in the Southern Hemisphere. Mauritius is not just about sun, sea and sand. There is so much to experience on the island and the freedom of a private villa allows you to do just that. 

Villas De Maitre and Mauritius: enjoy the authentic feel of Mauritius beach living - simplicity, tranquility and modern comforts - on an island steeped in a fascinating mix of colonial culture and history.

Villas De Maitre is a privately owned luxury villa and hotel reservations company, providing access to some of the world's most beautiful and exceptional villas in Mauritius and Seychelles.  Villas De Maitre's own directors personally inspect and evaluate each villa guaranteeing that passion for excellence expected by their clients. As well as providing accommodation and destination information, Villas De Maitre can tailor make villa holidays to suit each client's needs, whether it be with private chefs, nannies, butlers or simply a restaurant recommendation and  reservation.

Villas De Maitre, established in 1997 as the leading specialist Mauritius private villa rental company, with exclusive representation of most of the private luxury villas on Mauritius.  

Villas De Maitre, 70 Wendover Road, Aylesbury HP21 9LW United Kingdom.
Tel: +44 1296 487294 / Email: info@villasdemaitre.com

Website: http://www.villasdemaitre.com

Surf the skies to Duke’s OceanFest with Hawaiian Airlines

The shores of Waikiki will be action-packed from 17 August, with the week-long celebrations of the seventh annual Duke’s OceanFest surf carnival.

Hawaiian Airlines and Freestyle Holidays will take you to the heart of the action, with the new “DukeFest” package starting from AUD $1485 per person, plus taxes of approximately $385, from Sydney.

For passengers flying from Melbourne or Brisbane, fares are an additional $140 per person, plus domestic taxes. If you book and pay before 27 June 2008, you will save $124 per person off the package price!

This package includes return economy airfares and six nights accommodation at the 3.5 star Wyland Waikiki, a recently renovated property and the newest addition to the Outrigger Hotels collection in Hawaii.

Additional nights at the Wyland Waikiki start from $132 per person, per night, with upgrades start from just $6 at the four-star Ala Moana Hotel and from $77 at the 4.5 star Outrigger Waikiki on the beach.

“The ocean is an integral part of the Hawaiian culture and Duke’s OceanFest celebrates this,” said Sherilyn Robinson, Sales and Marketing Manager Australia for Hawaiian Airlines.

“Duke’s OceanFest is one of the most popular annual events in Hawaii, featuring an array of ocean-sport events from traditional stand-up paddle surfing to acrobatic tandem surfing,” said Ms Robinson”.

Other activities include a beach volleyball competition, a celebration Luau, a relay challenge, a water polo tournament, the Ocean Mile Swim, canoe race and various surf competitions including the Legends Surf Classic.

Duke’s OceanFest is a celebration of a water sports tradition inspired by the father of international surfing, Duke Kahanamoku, a true legend who gained worldwide exposure for Hawaii through a six Olympic gold medal win.

The week-long event aims to raise funds for the not-for-profit Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation which financially supports individuals and organisations that carry on the spirit of Duke by providing college scholarships and athletic grant programs.

The Duke’s Oceanfest package must be booked and paid by 10 August and is valid for departure on 20 August 2008. Seats are limited and some conditions apply. Taxes of approximately AUD $385 are correct at 14 May, but can change without notice.

Hawaiian Airlines offers three weekly nonstop flights from Sydney to Honolulu, and connecting service with Virgin Blue from 19 other Australian destinations. The airline also offers more flights between the islands of Hawaii than any other carrier, with more than 100 daily services.

For more information about Duke’s OceanFest visit www.dukefoundation.org. To make a booking call Freestyle Holidays on 1300 880 268 or visit your preferred travel agent. For more information about Hawaiian Airlines, visit www.hawaiianair.com.au.

JIA Shanghai Voted on Travel + Leisure's 'It List' of World's Top 30 New Hotels

JIA Shanghai has earned a prestigious spot on Travel + Leisure magazine's 'It List 2008' of the world's top 30 new hotels.

Opened last year, JIA Shanghai is the only hotel in China included in the annual international accolades.

Travel + Leisure heralded JIA Shanghai for bringing "a much-needed dose of boutique intimacy to the city's booming hotel scene".

The trio of up-and-coming designers who crafted the eclectic Asian-contemporary interiors – Andre Fu, BURO Architects and Darryl Goveas – were singled out for creating "a well-choreographed hideaway of dark wood floors, richly embroidered fabrics, and elegant birdcages, which sit alongside Knoll and Moroso furniture"

The judges added: "Given how frenetic Shanghai is, we loved the property's host of cozy amenities: well-stocked marble kitchenettes, in-room board games, and help-yourself (complementary) tea and bottled water. There's even free Wi-Fi – still a luxury among upscale properties."

Recognition by Travel + Leisure follows hot-on-the-heels of JIA Shanghai's recent nomination on the highly coveted annual Condé Nast Traveler "Hot List" of the hottest new hotels, restaurants and spas around the world.

In a 1920's building on fashionable West Nanjing Road, the 55-room JIA Shanghai is nominated on Travel + Leisure's 'It List' in such prestigious Asia company as Peninsula Tokyo, Banyan Tree Maldives and St. Regis, Singapore.

Internationally, it ranks alongside luxury properties including The Plaza, New York, Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya in Mexico and The Connaught, London.

"We are thrilled to receive a second prestigious accolade within the first year of opening," said JIA brand developer, Singaporean entrepreneur Yenn Wong. "We are proud to have created a unique and exciting new venue in Shanghai."

Travel + Leisure's 'It List' covers six continents with hotels ranging from stylish beach resorts to newly redone city hideaways and eco-friendly retreats, with rates priced from US$155 to US$4,600 a night. The entire list is detailed online at www.travelandleisure.com/itlist.

Travel + Leisure is the premier chronicler of modern travel, exploring the places, ideas and trends that define modern global culture.

JIA Shanghai is located at 931 West Nanjing Road, Shanghai 200041, People's Republic of China. For room reservations call + (86-21) 6217 9000 or Email: rez@jiashanghai.com. For table reservations at Issimo call 86 21 6287 9009. For further information please visit JIA Shanghai's website: www.jiashanghai.com

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Quarterly tourist giveaways from Taiwan Tourism

Quarterly incentives have been introduced by the Taiwan Tourism Bureau to encourage individual travellers to experience the broad offering of Taiwan as a unique holiday destination.

As part of the Tour Taiwan Years 2008-2009 campaign, the Bureau are offering free gifts to individuals travelling to Taiwan in 2008.

The gifts include a theme park discount voucher for those visiting before the end of June, a fresh fruit basket will be given to those visiting between July and September and an opportunity to visit Taiwan's famous hot springs for free will be given away during October to December.

Travellers visiting Taiwan can take part in a wide range of exciting events, tourist attractions and activities on offer. Must see places to visit include Taipei 101 – one of the tallest buildings in the world and a fantastic shopping destination, the National Palace Museum, which is ranked one of the top four museums in the world, the Shilin night markets which are the largest in Taiwan, Green Island for snorkelling and diving and Sun Moon Lake and Taroko Gorge famous for their scenic backdrops.

Major annual events include the lantern, food, dragon boat, and orchid festivals.

Tourists who purchase an airline ticket or package tour to Taiwan qualify for the incentive scheme can collect their gift voucher from their travel agency or airline. The number of gifts is limited and each traveller may receive only one, on a first-come, first-served basis.

For further information, please visit www.taiwan.net.tw

HUNTER VALLEY MONTH OF INDULGENCE CONTINUES TO DELIGHT WITH ADDITIONAL NEW EVENTS SCHEDULED

Due to the success of Hunter Wine and Food Month throughout the first two weeks of May, more events have been scheduled which will continue to showcase the best wines and freshest produce that make the region a delight to visit.

With two weeks remaining, wine and food lovers are encouraged to visit the Hunter Valley to experience the fabulous variety of produce grown locally and to taste world renowned wines.

Rowena Hawkins, Business Development Manager of Hunter Valley Wine Industry Association says, "We have had a fantastic start to the month and have many more exciting events to come such as the Hunter Valley Chefs Luncheon, Legends Dinner and the Hunters biggest BBQ event, Two Reds Meet hosted at Tyrrells. People can visit the Hunter Valley for the day or stay for a relaxing weekend and soak up the many things to see and do throughout Hunter Wine & Food Month."

Events and experiences taking place across the next fortnight include:

FOOD EXPERIENCES

The Adina Olive Experience: Famous for its wines, Adina Vineyard is also a leading olive producer in the Hunter Valley. They produce an extensive range of extra virgin olive oils, table olives and tapenades for the wholesale and retail market.

On the weekends of the 24^th and 31^st May at 11:00am and 1:30pm visitors are invited to get an inside view of how Adina make their extra virgin olive oil. Tasting of some of the 2008 harvested oils will also be available. The experience will finish with a delicious Adina tasting platter, together with some of Adina's award winning wines. Cost is $20 per person. Adina Vineyard, 492 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale.

French Revolution on Hermitage: On Saturday 24^th May join Tintilla Estate for an intimate lunch at Bistro Molines to celebrate all things French. Robert & Sally Molines create a banquet of memorable morsels paired to Tintilla Estate's French varietal wines. After lunch Tintilla will open the cellar for a unique barrel tasting back at their vineyard. 12pm for 12:30pm. Cost is $120pp which includes all food and wine. Bookings essential call 02 6574 7216.

Hunter Valley Chefs Sunday Luncheon: On Sunday 1^st June, four of the finest Hunter Valley Chefs, Andy Wright from The Cellar Restaurant, Robert Molines of Bistro Molines, Andrew Clarke from Rock and Nick Vivian from Hunter Valley Gardens will produce a mouth watering menu featuring the local produce the Hunter has to offer. Hunter winemakers will also be on hand to pair premium Hunter wines with the dishes created for the day. The wines include Hunter classics Tyrrells Vat 1 and Vat 47, Brokenwood Shiraz from the wineries private cellar, highly awrded Margan Botrytis Semillon and boutique producer Tintilla Estate's Sparkling red. For bookings call 02 4998 7584.

Mad Hatters High Tea at Hunter Valley Gardens - Enjoy an afternoon or morning of indulgence with High Tea at Hunter Valley Gardens. Wander the spectacular gardens and finish the visit in the Garden Terrace with freshly brewed tea and coffee along with a selection of treats to include scones, jam and cream, profiteroles and rich torte. For further information or bookings call 02 4998 4000 or visit www.hvg.com.au

The Hunter Valley Legends dinner – This fabulous black tie event will take place on May 29^th at Wyndham Estate, Hunter Valley. The dinner celebrates and awards those who have made major contributions to the Hunter Valley Wine industry. Awards include, 'Winemaker of the Year', 'Hunter Valley Rising Star of the Year', 'Vineyard of the Year' and 'Cellar Door of the Year' as well as the induction of those chosen to the Legends Honour Board. Tickets cost $155 per person and can be booked through the Hunter Valley Vineyard Association on 02 4991 4533.

Two Reds Meet – On 31^st May, Tyrrell's will be celebrating their 150^th anniversary by hosting the Hunters biggest BBQ. There will be free tastings of all Tyrrell's premium reds, red wine masterclasses and cooking demonstrations by Kingsleys Steakhouse. The event will take place from 10:30am until 4:30pm and will feature meals prepared by Kingsleys Chefs available for purchase, live entertainment, face painting and live cattle on display. Entry costs $20. For further details go to www.tyrrells.com.au

WINE EXPERIENCES

Mount Pleasant Shiraz Evolution: On Saturday May 24^th at 11am and 2pm Mount Pleasant are opening their doors for you to taste the 2007 vintage Shiraz just barrelled, through current vintages to premium classics. You'll also receive a pre-release signed bottle of Phil Ryan Signature Series Shiraz 2006. For further information call 02 4998 7505.

Step up to Shiraz: Sunday 25^th May between 11:30am and 1pm or 1pm and 2:30pm Roche Wines and the Harrigan's Cellar team will host a unique tasting of their finest Shiraz. From Harrigan's Cellars visitors will be taken to the Tallawanta Vineyard where they will taste some of the Hunter's best Shiraz accompanied by a touch of Irish charm with Harrigan's famous beef and Guinness pie as well as good old Aussie damper for lunch.

The tasting will finish in the Harrigans Cellars with a pre released taste of the latest addition in the Roche Range. This activity costs $10 per person with bookings recommended on 02 4998 4370.

Wine and Food Matching at Tullochs: Each weekend in May, Tulloch Wines will have tasting plates available for visitors to their cellar door. People who purchase a plate will be able to sit down and be guided through the wine and food matching experience by one of the staff. Each food item has been matched to suit a bracket of wine, so you don't need to taste everything but tailor the experience somewhat to your personal tastes. All the produce featured on the plate is grown locally. Call 02 4998 758

Scarborough Vertical Chardonnay Tasting: Scarborough Wine Company will host a personalised vertical tasting of their Yellow Label Chardonnay - vintages 2002, 2003, 2004 & 2005 accompanied by local Binnorie Cheeses overlooking panoramic views of the Valley, in the Scarborough Private Tasting Room. This is a limited tasting with 12 seats available & bookings essential. The tastings will commence at 9am with the last people to arrive no later than 10.30am on Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th May. Attendees will also be invited to enjoy a structured tasting of the Scarborough range in the Cellar Door. Cost is $35pp and includes a bottle of Yellow Label Chardonnay to take home.

For further information regarding all activities and events taking place throughout Hunter Wine & Food Month visit www.hvwineandfood.hvva.com.au or call (02) 4990-0900.

Two New Very Lux Roof Top Apartments at Lenna Of Hobart

Two New Luxury Penthouse Apartments at Lenna of Hobart

The ultimate indulgence in luxury, location and lifestyle.

The luxurious and exclusive Lenna Penthouses are set atop Hobart’s premier harbour side establishment, Lenna of Hobart.

Situated right in the heart of historic Sullivans Cove, the new Lenna penthouse apartments are adjacent to the fashionable Salamanca Place and a pleasant few minutes walk to Hobart’s city centre and waterfront. The glass walled roof extension of Hobart’s most stylish historic hotel, has become a glamorous addition to the Hobart tourist scene.

Luxuriously furnished in a contemporary style, the Lenna Penthouses, together have 360 degree views of Hobart. They both face directly onto the waterfront, one looks down south, over leafy Battery point and out to sea, while the other gazes across the city and up to Mt Wellington.
The penthouses have a fully equipped kitchen and all other luxury apartment contents discerning guests enjoy. The stylish relaxing interiors created with a local design touch are a mix of creamy fittings, natural fibres and chocolates tones and are complimented with artwork from Hobart artist Jenny Topfer.

2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Lenna Penthouses from $760.00 per night. 3 bedroom 2 bathroom from $900.00 per night, 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom from $1,650.00 per night There is a minimum 2 night stay and full butler/hotel services are available.

Visit the Lenna website on: www.lenna.com.au or Tel: 1800 030 633

Wrotham Park Lodge prepares to muster!

CALLING ALL JACKAROOS AND JILLAROOS –

WROTHAM PARK LODGE PREPARES TO MUSTER!

Have you ever dreamed of being a jackaroo or jillaroo in the Australian Outback? Well, now’s your chance. Saddle up and strap yourself in for the ride of a lifetime at Wrotham Park Lodge’s new live cattle mustering adventure.

Located in a spectacular setting, 300km west of Cairns in Queensland, Wrotham Park Lodge encompasses the spirit of the Australian outback combined with a unique, luxury resort experience.

Encompassing 600,000 hectares of land with around 70,000 head of cattle, mustering will take place on Wrotham Park Station from May 14th to mid-September this year. Departing in the morning, guests will be taken to the centre of the mustering action on the station. Joining the stockmen and women on horseback guests will share the excitement of rounding up the herds, sometimes in unison with a helicopter.

This new experience is tailored to each guest and the level of involvement they’d like to have in a real life muster. Those looking for an extra adrenalin rush can also choose to take flight in a helicopter to follow the muster by air. If you’d rather watch, then guests can also witness all the excitement and action around the stock yards with half-day cattle station tours, horse rides, 4WD adventures and exhilarating helicopter scenic tours.

Guests can also join Wrotham Park Lodge's chefs for a demonstration of cooking traditional country recipes with only the freshest of ingredients, much like our region's ancestors who cooked vegetables plucked directly from the veggie patch, and fresh cuts of meat straight from the cattle station. Learn how to make the old Aussie favourites and master cooking techniques over hot coals.

Anna Guillan, Voyages Hotels & Resorts Executive General Manager Sales and Marketing, said: “Mustering season is an exciting time to visit Wrotham Park Lodge. Guests get a real feel for cattle station life and the rugged beauty of the Australian Outback, and together with luxury accommodation and sumptuous country cuisine and premium beverages, guests can witness it all in style and comfort.”

Staying in superbly appointed guest Quarters, a two-night stay at Wrotham Park Lodge costs $1440 per person – the perfect escape for city slickers looking for a luxury taste of Outback life. The price includes accommodation, all meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, cattle mustering (in season), a half-day cattle station tour and many activities, including horse riding.

For bookings, please contact the Voyages Contact Centre:

Phone: +61 2 8296 8010
Toll free Australia: 1300 134 044
Toll free New Zealand: 0800 700 715
Fax: +61 2 9299 2103
Email: travel@voyages.com.au
Email (for agents): premium@voyages.com.au

www.wrothampark.com.au

Voyages Hotels & Resorts is an Australian resort company, providing experience-based holidays in spectacular wilderness locations including the Red Centre, Queensland, the Kimberley region of Western Australia and Tasmania.

Voyages operates award-winning properties such as El Questro Wilderness Park, Bedarra Island, Wrotham Park Lodge, Lizard Island and Ayers Rock Resort.

EMIRATES LEADS THE POLLS

EMIRATES LEADS THE POLLS

 

DUBAI, U.A.E., 18th May 2008 – Emirates Airline has started the month of May in style, sweeping four major awards for excellence at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2008 ceremony in Dubai. A few days later, Emirates was named "Most Popular Airline" in ArabianBusiness.com's Travel Survey 2008, outflanking the next closest contender by a large margin.

 

In both awards, readers from the region voted for their favourite travel provider.

 

At the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2008 gala ceremony, Emirates walked away with four of the most coveted airline gongs for "Best Airline", "Best Business Class", "Best Regional Airline" and "Best Frequent Flyer Programme".  In the other three airline categories in which Emirates was eligible to compete, it was ranked amongst the top three.

 

Tim Clark, President, Emirates Airline, and Brian Labelle, Senior Vice President, Skywards, collected these awards on behalf of Emirates.

 

In the ArabianBusiness.com's travel survey, Emirates garnered 56.35% of all votes for most preferred airline, compared to the next ranked airline which gained 10.5% of votes.

 

Mr. Clark said: "Emirates invests millions of dollars in product and service innovation. It has always been our aim to deliver the best possible travel experience, and it is gratifying to be recognised for our efforts by the region's business travellers – our core customers.

 

"We intend to keep our customers at the centre of all that we do, listening to what they want, as we develop new products and services that will raise the luxury standards for air travel and make travel with Emirates even more enjoyable."

 

Emirates pioneered true luxury in commercial air travel on its Airbus A340-500 aircraft in 2003, when it introduced the world's first private suites in its First Class cabin, and over 600 channels of on-demand entertainment in all seats in all classes. Feedback from travellers was tremendous.

 

Today Emirates' new aircraft are delivered with private suites fitted in First Class, lie-flat seats in Business Class, ergonomic seats in Economy Class, and 1,000 channels of on-demand entertainment in all seats. The airline also implemented an aggressive retrofit programme to bring these latest inflight amenities to the rest of its fleet. To date, nearly half of Emirates' fleet are equipped with these latest comforts.

 

Dubai-based Emirates is one of the world's most successful and profitable airlines. Operating services to 99 cities spanning 62 countries on six continents, Emirates has earned a reputation for inflight innovation and industry-leading service, and has won more than 400 international awards for excellence across its operations.-ends

 

Photocaption: Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline receives the "Best Airline" award from Martyn Lewis CBE, one of Britain's best known TV news journalists, who presented the trophies at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2008 gala ceremony.

 

 

About Emirates:

Since its launch in 1985, Emirates Airline has received more than 300 international awards in recognition of its efforts to provide unsurpassed levels of customer service.

 

Emirates is the world's third most profitable and among the fastest growing and 20 largest international airlines. It is based in Dubai, one of the few cities in the world that pursues an open-skies policy, with more than 110 airlines in free and fair competition.

 

Emirates global network now features services to 99 cities in 62 countries in Europe, North America, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian subcontinent and Asia-Pacific. Emirates launched non-stop daily flights to Cape Town on 30th March, and further new destinations announced for 2008 include: Guangzhou and Kozhikode from 1st July, Los Angeles from 1st September, San Francisco from 26th October and Durban from 1st December.

 

In November 2007 Emirates confirmed Australia's status as a premier trade and tourism destination by announcing its flights to Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney would grow to 70 a week by 2009.

 

Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney will all receive additional flights, new aircraft and capacity representing a multi-billion dollar commitment to the Australian market involving the newest, most luxurious and greenest aircraft in the sky.

 

Emirates currently operates 49 flights per week from Australia to Dubai. This includes a double-daily service from Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. One service daily from Sydney operates via Bangkok while one service daily from Melbourne operates via Singapore. Brisbane operates daily flights to Dubai via Singapore, with a second daily direct service to be launched in October 2008 using the state of the art Airbus A340-500.

 

Emirates operates 28 flights per week into New Zealand - daily into Christchurch from Sydney and thrice daily into Auckland from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. 

 

For flight information and bookings contact Emirates on 1300 303 777, visit your local travel agent or www.emirates.com/au.

 

 

Grand about Greece

Stunning Peloponnese countryside, the ancient cities of Olympia and Delphi, the monasteries of Meteora perched on the summit of huge rocks, and Mount Olympus, the home to the 12 Gods of Mythology, are included in Tempo Holidays' seven-day Grand Tour of Greece.

The price is from $1625 per person twin share which includes superior class hotels, daily breakfast and dinner, coach transportation with English-speaking guide, sightseeing and entrance fees.

The Athens-Athens tour has five guaranteed departures up to and including October 2, 2008.

Contact: agents or Tempo Holidays tel 1300 558 987, see www.tempoholidays.com

Note:

1. Getting to Athens, Tempo Holidays is partnering with Emirates and Singapore Airlines.

2. Pre or post tour? Tempo Holidays has a three-day Taste of Athens package priced from $339 per person twin share during May-October season which includes arrival transfer, accommodation with breakfasts and a morning city tour.