Discover the historical beauty of Northern Europe and Russia with Silversea

Uncover the rich history of Northern Europe and Russia as you sail over 12-days through regal ports and quaint towns aboard Silversea's luxurious Silver Cloud.

Departing from Copenhagen, Denmark, on 7 July 2015, Silver Cloud travels to Tallinn, Estonia where guests can explore the Old Town's distinctive cobblestone streets, dotted with medieval churches, galleries, museums and sidewalk cafes.  From here, Silver Cloud journeys to Russia, where guests are treated to a two night stay in charming St Petersburg.  Guests can enjoy the scenic splendour of the city, visiting the breathtaking Hermitage Museum or the magnificent Peterhof Palace.

Continuing her voyage, Silver Cloud ports in Helsinki, located along the Gulf of Finland, before making her way to Warnemünde (Rostock) Germany.  Here, guests can step back in time and walk in the footstep of nobility as they tour the fairy tale Schwerin Castle, or discover the cultural gems and historic landmarks in nearby Berlin.

Silver Cloud then sails through Germany's Kiel Canal – one of the world's longest artificial waterways at 98km long - before porting in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, a city renowned for its stunning network of canals and sloping buildings, steeped in old world charm and profound history.

Concluding her voyage in the United Kingdom, guests enjoy an unforgettable journey down the Thames, before arriving at Tower Bridge – a truly spectacular experience.  Overnighting on board in London provides guests with the opportunity to visit the spectacular landmarks of Buckingham Palace and Big Ben, or see the city from the sky with a ride on the famous London Eye, before disembarking on 19 July 2015.

Prices are per person starting from AU$8,150 in a Vista Suite double occupancy. Silversea fares include: all-suite accommodation with butler service; gourmet meals with menus inspired by Relais & Châteaux; complimentary wines, Champagne and spirits served throughout the ships; and all gratuities.

This voyage is subject to availability.  Terms and conditions apply.  For more information, contact your travel professional or Silversea Cruises on +61 2 9255 0600 or 1300 306 872 or visit www.silversea.com

 

Cape to Cape (Margaret River) Luxury Walks

Today marks the launch of the Cape to Cape (Margaret River) Walk by Walk into Luxury. The new small group walk offers guests a chance to enjoy world-class food and wine, luxurious accommodation at two oceanfront Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and spectacular walking on the best sections of the Cape to Cape track. Exclusive experiences such as feature dinners, a winery lunch, and clifftop sunset drinks and didgeridoo performance are also included on this luxury walk unlike any other.

Walk into Luxury

Walking is limited to between 3 and 5 hours each day, with plenty of time free for guests to relax and enjoy their luxurious accommodation, the beaches and pristine surroundings. Guests can look forward to relaxing in their oceanfront villa, taking a dip in their private plunge pool and enjoying Margaret River wine and cheese as the sunsets over the west coast in the evening. A post-walk massage at award-winning Injidup Spa post-walk will also help the relaxation process. When it is time to dine, guests will not be left wanting. The Cape Lodge tasting menu with matched wines is a stand-out, as is the lunch at 2014 Regional Restaurant of the Year, Wills Domain. Wine tastings, gourmet walking snack hampers/lunches and in-villa wine and boutique beers are also included. And guests can relax knowing that absolutely everything is included in the price.

The Cape to Cape (Margaret River) Walk is, as the name suggests, located on the Cape to Cape track in Western Australia. The track is one of Australia's best walks and is considered by many to be Australia's premier coastal walk. The track traverses some 135km from Cape Naturalist to Cape Leeuwin along Australia's South Western edge. Walk into Luxury has hand-selected the most scenic sections of the walk and sections that showcase the diverse mix of terrain, flora and fauna found in the area. And there are plenty to see, with the track forming part of a world biodiversity hotspot with many plant species found nowhere else in the world. The terrain is an enticing mix of turquoise beaches, granite and limestone clifftops, coastal bush and magnificent karri forest. The whale migration along the Cape to Cape coastline from June to November is visible from the track, and an array of wildlife including emus, kangaroos and an array of native birds, are spotted on and around the track year round.

It is the extraordinary experience offered both on and off the track that makes the Cape to Cape (Margaret River) Walk something truly special.

The walk is also unique in that it is structured to ensure there is plenty of time for guests to relax away from the group. This is a constant amongst all walks offered by Walk into Luxury, with the new small group walk complementing Walk into Luxury's existing private walk options (which currently include a 4 day and an 8 day walk that can be completed self-guided or with a private guide). Walk into Luxury considers this balance between group and private time to be crucial, and is one of the ways the Cape to Cape (Margaret River) Walk offers a new way to walk. Discover the Walk into Luxury difference for yourself.

Pricing and additional information

The Cape to Cape (Margaret River) Walk is priced at $2990 pp (twin share) ex Perth. Pricing is all-inclusive of luxury accommodation, all food and wine including in-villa beverages, post-walk massage, feature experiences, guided walking, luggage and track transfers and return transfers from Perth to Margaret River. For the detailed itinerary, please visit [insert detailed itinerary tab].

A 5 day package option is also available which (in addition to the above) includes one night luxury accommodation at the Richardson Hotel and Spa in Perth with breakfast (pre or post walk), and return Perth airport transfers. Priced at $3350 pp (twin share).

Walk dates and bookings
The Cape to Cape (Margaret River) Walk departs weekly on Sundays, with the first walk departing on 23 August 2015. For availability and to book, visitwww.walkintoluxury.com.au or contact bookings@walkintoluxury.com.au. The minimum guest number is two, with up to 10 guests able to be accommodated per week.
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Mother's Day Opera and Buffet High Tea

Spoil Mum in Operatic Style at Q Station Manly this Mother's Day

This Mother's Day, spoil Mum in decadent style with one of two delightful events, set in the wonderful atmosphere of Sydney's historic Q Station Manly.



The intimate Mother's Day Opera and Buffet High Tea will beguile Mum's musical ear as Sydney's highly popular Opera Bites perform The Best of Opera Highlights in the Governor Bourke Ballroom. With well-known arias and ensembles from well-loved operas such as La Boheme, Turandot, Don Giovanni, Pearl Fishers, La Traviata and more, let Mum indulge on her special day with a spectacular afternoon to remember.

Priced at $99.00 per person, inclusive of a decadent high tea, a glass of sparkling on arrival and a complimentary gift for Mum. Sunday, 10 May, from 1.30 pm to 3 pm, limited tickets are available. To book, call Q Station Reservations on 02 9466 1500, option 1 or email H8773@accor.com.

The Mother's Day High Tea at Boilerhouse Harbourside Restaurant & Bar is perfect for those who prefer a more convivial setting for the family. With a range of delicious sweet and savoury treats such as macarons, selection of sweet cake slices, salmon & cucumber sandwiches, gourmet sausage rolls and scones, a splendid high tea that everyone, especially Mum, will love awaits.

Priced at $59.00 per person inclusive of a decadent high tea, a glass of sparkling wine on arrival and a complimentary gift for Mum. Sunday, 10 May, from 1.30 pm to 3 pm, bookings are essential. To book, call Boilerhouse Restaurant on 02 9466 1511 or email H8773-FB@accor.com.

So come along to one of Sydney's most unique historical setting for some quality time with mum and the whole family.

For more information, visit www.qstation.com.au/events/mothers-day.

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Win a Legendary MKR Experience on Legend of the Seas

Love My Kitchen Rules and want to go on a holiday and dine with the stars? As a proud sponsor of My Kitchen Rules (MKR), Royal Caribbean International is offering fans a chance to win a money-can't-buy dining experience with the Grand Finalists of the 2015 season onboard Legend of the Seas, sailing from Sydney to Bali on 11 June 2015.

Three winners and their guests will dine on an exclusive menu designed and presented by the MKR Grand Finalists at the Captain's Table during the cruise, as well as a VIP cocktail party on board where they can meet the MKR Grand Finalists.

Each winner will also receive US$200 onboard credit to wine and dine in even more style throughout the cruise, as well as return flights to and from their nearest capital city.


How to enter
To enter, simply go to www.royalcaribbean.com.au/mkr and watch the three different Royal Caribbean restaurant clips, highlighting the cruise line's range of world class dining. Choose your favourite and tell us why in 25 words or less.

The competition launches at 12pm on Tuesday 21 April and closes 11.59pm Friday 8 May 2015.

For more information about Royal Caribbean International or to book a cruise, visit www.royalcaribbean.com.au, phone 1800 754 500 or see your local travel agent.


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Cheap flights to Europe with Emirates

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Plan your next European Escape with Emirates

- Economy Class fares from $1,362 return –

Begin planning your next European Escape for late 2015 with Emirates special Economy Class fares to Europe and the UK starting from $1,362 return.

Return Economy Class airfares start from $1,362 to Dublin, $1,377 to Venice, $1,383 to Amsterdam, $1,383 to Madrid, $1,399 to Rome, $1,423 to Paris, $1,510 to Birmingham and $1,515 to London.*

Emirates connects people and places more than any other airline, with flights to over 140 destinations worldwide in more than 80 countries.

Emirates provides 30kg of checked luggage per passenger in Economy Class and all passengers enjoy industry-leading ice, the award-winning Digital Widescreen inflight entertainment system with up to 2,000 channels.

Valid for ticketing and sales from now until 29 April 2015. Valid for travel from 27 September to 25 November 2015 and 13 January to 29 February 2016, some blackout periods apply for dates of travel. For flight information and bookings contact Emirates on 1300 303 777, visit your local travel agent or go to www.emirates.com/au.

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Free snow equipment for kids at Falls Creek

Falls Creek's Central Snowsports is offering Falls Creek Country Club's younger guests Free skis/boots/poles or snowboard and boots with each hiring adult, during the first week of School Holidays. Save $45!!

Plus, plus each Adult who hires skis or snowboard board from Central Snowsports gets Free upgrade to Performance equipment. For these deals prebooked via centralsnowsports.com.au

More good news! Stay in the snow for less than $380 per night Falls Creek Country Club, a well-located apartment complex with heated pool and in-house restaurant and bar, is offering affordable family holiday options.

Always want to stay in the snow in the school holidays but found it too expensive?  Then think again. Mum, Dad and up to two school age children can stay from $377 per night in a self contained studio apartment in the snow at Falls Creek ,Victoria .

Package valid between Friday 26 June - Sunday 17 th July – minimum 2 night's stays applies.Arrive any day during these dates.Your apartment has a full kitchen with stove, cook top, microwave and bar size fridge as well as a TV. With sliding glass doors which lead directly to the snow, your family will have a holiday of a lifetime.

These apartments come with free access to a heated pool, spa and sauna and free wi-fi.Just what the family needs for a perfect holiday. Direct bookings only. Terms and conditions apply.

Call 03 5758 3391 or email enquiries@fallscreekcountryclub.com.au

Stay 5 nights and pay for only 4 nights at One&Only Hayman Island

Escape to the pristine waters of the Great Barrier Reef and linger a little longer with your fifth night complimentary. One&Only Hayman Island presents ultra-luxury accommodation, gourmet dining experiences and exciting activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Book a 4-night stay, and enjoy the gift of an extra night with our compliments.

Stay 5, Pay 4 Special includes:

• Luxurious twin-share accommodation
• Daily breakfast in Pacific overlooking the Coral Sea
• Paddle skiing, windsurfing and catamaran sailing
• Use of One&Only Fitness Centre
• Complimentary KidsOnly club

From $320 per person per night twin-share based on a 5-night stay including one complimentary night, daily breakfast and a variety of resort activities.

Valid for travel 20 April – 15 September 2015. Book before 30 June 2015.

For reservations or for more information please contact your preferred travel specialist or One&Only Hayman Island Reservations on +61 7 4940 1838 or email reservations@oneandonlyhaymanisland.com




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Flight Centre launches Flight Club

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The first rule about Flight Club? We want you to talk about Flight Club.

Flight Centre will launch Flight Club this Friday 17 April, offering consumers access to exclusive travel deals which can be booked online, in-store or over the phone during a specified weekly time period.  

The deals will be a mix of Flight Centre's Widest of Choice Airfares, multi-stop journeys and short breaks.

Flight Club deals will be available every Friday from 10:00am -12:00pm AEST.

Short haul bookings, typically domestic, will be able to be booked instantly online or over the phone, while some special deals will require customers to call in-store depending on the complexity of the booking requirements.

Flight Centre's general manager of customer experience, Darren Wright, said Flight Club was established to showcase great value last minute deals and earlybird offers alike.

"Everyone loves a great deal so we created Flight Club to capture all those incredible deals we have access to so we can share them with our customers.

"We expect customers to be able to click, view and book online for deals such as domestic flights, while for a more complex booking, such as a 15-day European river cruise with flights, we'll offer a unique promo code for the customer to take in-store or arrange over the phone," Mr Wright said.

Deals will only be available to purchase in the two hour window with new deals on offer every week. Complex deals requiring in-store bookings will be available until close of business that day.

Visit www.flightcentre.com.au/flightclub every Friday at 10:00am AEST for exclusive access to travel deals.

TFE Hotels announces the Ultimate Winner of Great Weekends

 
TFE Hotels' 'Ultimate Weekend' competition has come to an end and TFE Hotels has named the lucky winner, who will jet off to New Zealand from Sydney with 11 of their friends to enjoy an Ultimate Weekend away valued at more than $15,000.

The Ultimate Weekend Winner, Carly White, from Sydney's Northern Beaches, is a new mother and soon-to-be bride. She entered the competition during a weekend away with her fiancé, whilst catching up with friends at Scarborough in Perth.

The winning prize is an ultimate weekend away experience for 12 people in conjunction with Velocity Frequent Flyer, including two nights' accommodation at any TFE Hotel throughout Australia or New Zealand, return Virgin Australia flights and $5,000 spending money for the winner.

"My partner David and I are getting married in November and as we both work long hours, we find it hard to make time between work and sport to get away for a weekend together. This prize is the ultimate opportunity for us and we're really looking forward to exploring new places with some close friends and our new baby," said Carly White.

With the average Aussie taking nearly ten sick days per year[1], TFE Hotels understands that there is a need to rest, recuperate and make the most of weekends, by being involved in activities of one's own choosing and spending time with friends and family.

Since April 2014, TFE Hotels has been 'Celebrating 100 Years of Great Weekends,' to inspire Aussies and Kiwis to get more from their weekends with special deals and offers. As part of the 'Ultimate Weekend' competition, TFE Hotels asked Australians and Kiwis to share what their ultimate weekend would be and received over 200,000 entries into the promotion.

Carly and her husband entered the competition with a photo entry tagged 'exploring the beautiful Perth coastland with the love of my life. Happiest holiday.'

"Memories are all that we will have when we are old and we intend to make as many as possible," Carly added.

TFE Hotels partnered with another leading travel brand, Virgin Australia's Velocity Frequent Flyer, for the year-long campaign. Velocity Frequent Flyer offers world-class benefits and rewards to travellers around the world.

Emma Fraser, Group Director of Marketing, TFE Hotels, said: "As our inaugural multi brand campaign under the TFE Hotels umbrella, this was an exciting partnership for TFE Hotels and we are thrilled to have accomplished such a rewarding campaign with Velocity, being such a recognised brand. Guests are at the heart of everything we do, as is creating memories for our guests that last a lifetime and TFE Hotels strives to ensure our guests' getaways are as enjoyable as possible."

TFE Hotels' current portfolio of 70 hotels includes Adina Apartment Hotels, Medina Serviced Apartments, Rendezvous Hotels, Vibe Hotels, Travelodge Hotels and Hotel Kurrajong Canberra.

Mother’s Day Champagne Breakfast aboard the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant

Be part of something special this Mother’s Day when The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant hosts its inaugural Champagne Breakfast on 10 May 2015.

Mothers’ Day Champagne Breakfast
Sunday, 10 May 2015
9.30am – 11:00am
$85 per person

To purchase gift certificates: http://www.tramrestaurant.com.au/perfect-mothers-day-gift/

This exclusive event on Melbourne’s most unique diner is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day and promises an unforgettable opportunity for indulgence.

While sipping bubbles mothers will enjoy a beautiful four course breakfast including seasonal fruit, freshly baked croissants and eggs.

From St Kilda to South Melbourne the one and a half hour journey allows diners to take in many of Melbourne’s best sites in a comfortable and relaxed environment.

For those whose Sundays start a little later, The Colonial Tramcar will offer a Mothers’ Day Luncheon and both Early and Late Dinner. At these times diners will enjoy a seasonal menu matched with quality Australian wines. At these times diners will enjoy a seasonal menu matched with quality Australian wines.

The Colonial Tramcar fleet of historical trams have been part of the Melbourne cityscape for over thirty years. They are the first travelling tramcar restaurants in the world and ensure a delightful innovative approach to dining.

Places are limited and bookings are essential.

For bookings please contact:

The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant
03 9695 4000
reservations@tramrestaurant.com.au



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