August 2009
Monthly Archive
Scenic Tours – 21 Day Paris and Jewels of Europe and Prague 2010

Scenic Enrich
Ascend to the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower then dine at 58 Tour Eiffel
A private tour of the Zehnthaus brewery in Bamberg
An exclusive organ recital inside Melk Benedictine Abbey
Over a glass of Austrian ‘Sekt’ at the Palais Liechtenstein, enjoy a private Viennese concert featuring the music of Strauss and Mozart
History Team on board selected departures
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Paris
You will be met at Charles De Gaulle airport and transferred* to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome drink this evening with your fellow travellers and Tour Director.
Three Night Special Stay: Paris
Day 2: Paris (FB,HD)
Today join our guide to see all the major sights of Paris. SCENICENRICH Tonight we journey to the Eiffel Tower and ascend to the second level for unforgettable views. It’s a short walk to our spectacular dinner venue, 58 Tour Eiffel, just one floor below, where we dine above the lights of Paris.
Day 3: Paris (FB)
Your Tour Director is on hand to help plan your day where the city awaits with countless sights.
Day 4: Paris – Amsterdam (FB,D)
Today we travel to picturesque Amsterdam. A warm welcome awaits you from your crew as you board your luxury Scenic Tours “Space-Ship”.
Day 5: Amsterdam (FB,L,D)
SCENIC FREECHOICE choose from: (1) a sightseeing canal cruise; (2) a guided bicycle tour of Amsterdam (limited availability); or (3) a visit to the windmills at Zaanse Schans.
Day 6: Cologne – Coblenz (FB,L,D)
Join your guide this afternoon and explore the Old Town with its beautiful squares and historical monuments. Perhaps sample the region’s most famous beer, ‘Kölsch’. This evening you can explore the 2,000-year-old town of Coblenz, situated on the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers.
Day 7: Rhine Gorge – Rüdesheim (FB,L,D)
Cruise the spectacular Rhine Gorge and board the ‘Winzerexpress’ mini train in Rüdesheim for a guided visit of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. We then board a cable car for the trip to the Niederwald Monument.
Day 8: Wertheim (FB,L,D)
Enjoy free time to explore this little medieval town centre with half-timbered houses and cobblestone streets.
Day 9: Würzburg (FB,L,D)
SCENIC FREECHOICE Today choose from: (1) city tour of Würzburg; or (2) Romantic Road journey to Rothenburg.
Day 10: Bamberg (FB,L,D)
Explore Bamberg with your local guide today. Boasting one of Europe’s largest intact medieval centres, Bamberg is bursting with character and charm. SCENICENRICH Enjoy beer tasting at the Zehnthaus, a private brewery established in 1533, where we are greeted by the cellar master and taken to an underground vault to sample his selection of brews.
Day 11: Nuremberg (FB,L,D)
A guided tour of the old town. Later visit the Nuremberg Trial Sites which were part of the aftermath of WWII.
Day 12: Regensburg (FB,L,D)
On our guided walking tour we see the Old Chapel and visit the magnificent Thurn und Taxis Castle.
Day 13: Passau – Linz (FB,L,D)
SCENIC FREECHOICE choose from: (1) city tour of Passau; or (2) excursion to Salzburg; or (3) excursion to Cesky Krumlov.
Day 14: Melk – Dürnstein – Vienna (FB,L,D)
This morning we visit the magnificent Benedictine Abbey on our guided tour of Melk. SCENICENRICH During our visit inside the Abbey an exclusive organ recital has been arranged. Your ship then sails to picturesque Dürnstein. This evening we arrive in Vienna.
Day 15: Vienna (FB,L,D)
This morning we explore the famous sights of Vienna on our guided tour. This afternoon enjoy free time to further explore this magnificent city. Your Cruise Director is on hand to help you plan your day. SCENICENRICH This evening enjoy a glass of Austrian ‘Sekt’ at the majestic Palais Liechtenstein, followed by a private Viennese concert featuring the music of Strauss and Mozart.
Day 16: Vienna (FB,L,D)
SCENIC FREECHOICE Today choose from: (1) guided tour of the Schönbrunn Palace; or (2) visit to the Opera House and coffee and cake in a Viennese cafe; or (3) excursion to Bratislava.
Day 17: Budapest (FB,L,D)
One of Eastern Europe’s most ancient cities will be revealed on our guided tour. This evening, be entertained by folklore music prior to your farewell dinner onboard.
Day 18: Budapest – Prague (FB)
After breakfast this morning we journey to Prague, one of the truly magical cities of Europe.
Three Night Special Stay: Prague
Day 19: Prague (FB,HD)
This morning we tour the old town with our local guide, ending with coffee and cake. This evening be enthralled by a typical Czech highlight dinner and entertainment.
Day 20: Prague (FB)
Enjoy exploring this magnificent city for the day. Your Tour Director is on hand to help plan your day.
Day 21: Prague (FB)
After breakfast this morning you will be transferred* to Prague International Airport for your onward or homebound flight.
Departure Dates/ Prices:
| Departure Dates |
Return Dates |
Price in AUD |
| 5 March 2010 |
25 March 2010 |
$8940 |
| 19 March 2010 |
8 April 2010 |
$9140 |
| 2 April 2010 |
22 April 2010 |
$9240 |
| 7 May 2010 |
27 May 2010 |
$9640 |
| 14 May 2010 |
3 June 2010 |
$9640 |
| 28 May 2010 |
17 June 2010 |
$9640 |
| 18 June 2010 |
8 July 2010 |
$9740 |
| 9 July 2010 |
29 July 2010 |
$9640 |
| 23 July 2010 |
12 August 2010 |
$9740 |
| 30 July 2010 |
19 August 2010 |
$9740 |
| 13 August 2010 |
2 September 2010 |
$9840 |
| 20 August 2010 |
9 September 2010 |
$9840 |
| 3 September 2010 |
23 September 2010 |
$9840 |
| 17 September 2010 |
7 October 2010 |
$9840 |
| 1 October 2010 |
21 October 2010 |
$9740 |
Scenic FreeChoice
Amsterdam – Canal cruise; or a guided bicycle tour; or excursion to Zaanse Schans for Windmills and Dutch Cheese
Würzburg – Walking tour; or journey to Rothenburg on Romantic Road
Passau – Walking tour; or excursions to Salzburg; or Cesky Krumlov
Vienna – guided tour Schönbrunn Palace; or Opera House and Viennese cafe; or see the key sights of Slovakia’s capital, Bratislava
Scenic Highlights
Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Paris
Captain’s welcome cocktail party and dinner in Amsterdam
Onboard entertainment program
Cologne – guided walking tour, tasting of the regions specialty beer
Sail through the spectacular Rhine Gorge past famous Lorelei Rock
Rüdesheim – Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Guided sightseeing in one of Europe’s best preserved towns – Bamberg
Tour of Nuremberg including a guided tour of the Trial Sites
Regensburg sightseeing tour – Thurn und Taxis Castle and Old Chapel
Guided tour of Melk including entry to Melk Benedictine Abbey
Sail through the Wachau Valley
Vienna sightseeing tour including a visit to St.Stephen’s Cathedral
Budapest sightseeing tour – Matthias Church and Fisherman’s Bastion
Captain’s farewell cocktail reception and farewell dinner in Budapest
Enjoy a guided walking tour of ancient Prague
Scenic Dining
49 superb meals including 20 Full Buffet Breakfasts (FB), 13 Lunches (L), 2 Highlight Dinners (HD) and 14 Dinners (D)
Scenic Special Stays
Ideally located between the Opera Garnier and the Place Vendome, the Hotel Scribe is an historic hotel where 19th century splendour is home to contemporary Parisian style
The Westin Paris offers magnificent views of the Tuileries gardens and Eiffel Tower, just moments from the Louvre Museum
The Radisson SAS Alcron is available exclusively through Scenic Tours and has recently been refurbished to its former art deco glory
Special Business Class Airfares to Europe with Swiss Air

Many business trips are hectic and stressful. On board SWISS Business Class, you will experience something very different – rest and relaxation. Sit back, relax and recharge. After the comfortable flight, you can attend your meetings refreshed and energized. Starting in 2009, they offer best-in-class sleeping comfort on the Airbus A330 and more.
A quiet place to relax or to work
Their Business Class is tailored to your needs. Do whatever you can and want to do on a long flight: relax, sleep or work – with minimal interference. Their flight attendants will attend to your needs, including a welcome drink (a glass of champagne, fresh orange juice or water) and plenty of amenities.
Special Business Class Special to Europe – From $5770 + taxes
Valid for travel from: 01st July 2010 – 10th December 2010
Valid for sales: 01st July 2010 – 10th December 2009
Airfare Type: Return Business Class Airfares
Departing city: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth
Destination: London, Frankfurt, Zurich, Amsterdam, Lisbon, Amsterdam, Athens, Hamburg, Istanbul, Zurich, Rome, Manchester, Madrid and many more
Business Class Airfares: From $5770 + taxes
Flight itinerary:-
Australia – Bangkok with Thai AIrways
Bangkok – Europe via Zurich with Swiss Air
Europe – Bangkok via Zurich with Swiss Air
Bangkok – Australia with Thai Airways
Contact us on 1300 968 787
Email: info@yourholidays.com.au
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Business and First Class – Around The World Airfares with One World Carriers


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Airlines
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Qantas Airways, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, American Airlines, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, LAN, Malev and Royal Jordanian
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Departure City
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Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide
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Travel Class
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First Class or Business Class
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Valid travel date
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1st May 2010 – 31st March 2011
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Sales End
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30th March 2010
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Other conditions
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*Taxes not included
* Minimum stay of 5 days
*Maximum stay 1 year |
*** ONEWORLD EXPLORER FARES **
| Class |
4 Continent Airfares |
5 Continent Airfares |
6 Continent Airfares |
| First Class |
$16990 |
$18290 |
$19990 |
| Business Class |
$11450 |
$12650 |
$13990 |
| Economy Class |
$3690 |
$4299 |
$4990 |
Example Itineraries
Every oneworld Explorer trip is unique. With more than 675 destinations around the world to choose from, there are endless combinations to be explored. But to give you an idea of how the oneworld Explorer works, here are a couple of sample itineraries: a four-continent itinerary beginning in London and a six-continent itinerary beginning in Madrid.
Four continents
Cairns-Brisbane-Hong Kong-Tokyo-Helsinki-Rome-London-New York-Toronto-Los Angeles-Sydney-Cairns

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British Airways Special – Business and First Class to Europe

Click here for more information about British Airways
First Class
First offers exceptional comfort and refined surroundings. Relax in your suite and let our dedicated crew attend to your every request. From the moment you check in to the moment you land at your destination, First delivers all your travel essentials in a seamless, exemplary and quintessentially British manner.
Business Class
Club World longhaul business class is designed around you. Whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure, you’ll enjoy lounge access, unparalleled comfort, privacy and a menu inspired by some of the world’s top chefs, ensuring you arrive refreshed and ready for the day ahead.

$500 MYER Gift Voucher for Business Class Booking
$1000 MYER gift voucher for First Class booking
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Airlines
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British Airways
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British Airways
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Departure City
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Sydney, Melbourne, Perth or Brisbane
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Sydney, Melbourne, Perth or Brisbane
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Destination
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London, Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam, Rome and more
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London, Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam, Rome and more
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Travel Class
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Business Class
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First Class
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Price
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$8100 + tax
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$12800 + tax
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Valid travel date
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01st April 2010 – 31st March 2011
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01st April 2010 – 31st March 2011
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Sales End
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31st December 2010
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31st December 2010
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Other conditions
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*Taxes not included
*Maximum stay 1 year
Valid on British Airways Only |
*Taxes not included
*Maximum stay 1 year
Valid on British Airways Only |
Valid for this Airfare only!
Limited time!
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Premium Economy Flights Flying Air New Zealand to Los Angeles



Enjoy more space and premium food service when you travel in Pacific Premium Economy.

Choose Pacific Premium Economy and enjoy the convenience of premium check-in before you stretch out in an exclusive cabin,
enjoying additional recline, legroom, and service benefits.
On our 747 aircraft Pacific Premium Economy cabins are located on both the upper and main decks.
On our 777 aircraft Pacific Premium Economy is located between Business Premier and Pacific Economy.
Seat
Enjoy more legroom with the largest seat pitch in its class (38 to 41″) and relax with 50% more recline than Pacific Economy.
And while you’re there:
Put your feet up with the leg rest and foot bar
Use in-seat power if you need it (available in most seats)
Find your complimentary water bottle in the storage net in front of you
Entertainment
On-demand entertainment gives you control of the action with your own remote control to play, pause, rewind and fast forward whenever you want.
At your fingertips to enoy with your 8.4″ hi-resolution screen and noise cancelling headphones are:
A great range of video and audio on-demand options including latest blockbuster movies, TV programmes,
exclusive audio programmes, and CD collection of the very best in music at every seat
A dedicated kids section with content specifically selected to entertain a younger audience
Information on Air New Zealand products and services
Airshow flight path map
Cuisine
Experience the very best of in-flight dining in Pacific Premium Economy on long-haul flights,
enjoying a unique New Zealand dining experience designed by our team of consultant chefs:
Premium New Zealand wines and 42 Below cocktails
In-flight menus developed by our team of consultant chefs featuring New Zealand’s finest produce
Crockery and cutlery uniquely designed for Air New Zealand
Self-service refreshment areas offering essentials like drinks and snacks throughout your flight
Please note food and beverage service on short-haul international flights between New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands
is the same as provided in Pacific Economy
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Airlines
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Air New Zealand
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Departure City
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Sydney
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Destination
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Los Angeles/San Francisco
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Travel Class
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Premium Economy
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Price
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$3449 + tax
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Valid travel date
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01-Sep-2010 31-Aug-2012 |
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Sale Ends
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31st October 2010 |
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Other conditions
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*Taxes not included
* Minimum stay 4 days
*Maximum stay 12 months |
Holiday Ideas
Honeymoon package – Pacific Resort Rarotonga Cook Island



Pacific Resort Rarotonga
Rarotonga’s leading full-service authentic boutique resort is nestled discreetly in one of the world’s most spellbinding spots.
Stretching one kilometer along the south-eastern coast of Rarotonga,
Muri beach is laden with glorious white sand, fringed by palm trees and lapped by the waters of a shallow, safe lagoon.
No matter how you choose to fill your days and nights, one thing is certain, you’ll leave feeling rested, restored and renewed.
And above all, determined to return.


Pacific Resort Rarotonga – from $1629.00 per person
Inclusions:
• 7 nights in a Beachfront suite
• Daily Island Breakfasts (served in Sandals Restaurant)
• NZD$50 food & beverage credit per room per day
• Fruit and juice on arrival
• Round Trip Airport Transfers with a flower garland (neck lei) and transferred directly to the resort
• Complimentary use of water activity equipment (additional charges apply for activities including but not limited to sailing, windsurfing and kite boarding).
Honeymooners will also receive a Bottle of wine, flowers and a small gift
and a Complimentary upgrade to next available room category (subject to availability at check in).
Valid for travel between 01 May 10 – 31 March 2011
For further detail on this or any other packages, please contact us on 1300 968 787
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Honeymoon Package – Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa

Rumours Luxury Villas & spa
This world class luxury villa property consist of 7 amazingly beautiful villas situated on the renowned Muri Beach in Rarotonga.
The villas are large and spacious with marble throughout.
They are designed to capture the essence of romance and privacy with private swimming pools, spa pools set in a completely private tropically gardened courtyard,
mood lighting, an absolute beachfront location, emphasis on couple’s spa massages in our Waterfall spa – which is a romantic indulgence in itself.
Our dining options pay attention to enhancing romance, such as a dinner hamper to take with you on to the beach to sit and enjoy a sunset and bottle of wine
with the one you love, or maybe be a champagne breakfast on the beachside deck of the villa.
All guests are treated as VIP’s from the moment they step foot into Rarotonga and are transferred to rumours Luxury Villas & spa.
Your personal welcome, gift basket and champagne on arrival allows us to show you how special you are and we love to acknowledge
and special occasion that has brought you to this remarkable property.
Many many happy honeymooners have enjoyed all that this destination and property can provide.
Rumours range of in house services all set the scene for a holiday of a lifetime.

Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa Rarotonga – from $2469.00 per person
• 7 nights in a Beachside Villa
• Choice of Continental or full American style self serve breakfast each morning
• Personalised arrival gift basket including wine
• Fresh flower ‘lei’ personal airport greeting & inbound and outbound VIP luxury transfers
Honeymooners will also receive 1 romantic couples massage in our very popular Waterfall Spa Facility,
plus a dinner for two voucher at a top local restaurant to the value of $100.
Valid for travel between 01 May 10 – 31 March 2011
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Honeymoon Package – Te Vakaroa Villas to Romantic Cook Islands

Te Vakaroa Villas
The villas are tastefully furnished with all modern facilities including large flat screen TV”s, satellite TV reception, broadband internet ports, IDD phones,
full kitchens with all necessary fixtures expected in a top class villa, and full laundries.
Each bedroom has its own ensuite with adjoining terrace.
The upper level 2 bedroom Villas have the added luxury of large daybeds on the spacious balconys.
Additional facilities include a large infinity pool with spa, sunlongers and pavilion with daybed available for your relaxation.
Dining options range from, room service to your villa, in house chef dining, or a la carte meals from the adjacent restaurant.
This property is ideal for couples, honeymooners, exclusive wedding groups and special family occasions.
When it comes to saying “I do”, we can provide you with a dedicated a wedding planner so the finest details and trimmings are to your satisfaction.
Whether your dream wedding is simple elegance or island extravagance, we can make it happen for you. Lagoon island (motu) weddings also available.
Te Vakaroa Villas 0 the ultimate Rarotonga island getaway!

Te Vakaroa Villas – from $1599.00 per person
• 7 nights in a One bedroom villa
• Tropical Breakfast daily delivered to your villa
• Complimentary Welcome Fruit Platter and bottle of wine on arrival
• 2 day car hire and a lagoon cruise & BBQ picnic
• Complimentary Kayaks and Snorkeling Gear
• Return airport transfers with a flower lei greet
Valid for travel between 01 May 10 – 31 March 2011
For further detail on this or any other packages, please contact us on 1300 968 787
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Honeymoon Package – Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa



Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa
Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa is the only resort set directly on breathtaking Aitutaki Lagoon,
offering ‘the best views on earth of the world’s most beautiful lagoon.
A 2-minute ride by small private ferry boat from the main island of Aitutaki,
this intimate boutique bungalow resort rests on its own private isle complete with the Cook Islands’ only Overwater Bungalows and now,
Aitutaki’s only luxury Private Pool Villa, Royal Honeymoon Pool Villa ‘Te Arau’.
The stunning new lagoonfront Oneroa Beach Chapel completes the scene for incurable romantics dreaming of saying ‘I do’
with the world’s most beautiful lagoon as their witness,
and the resort now also offers three exclusive new “Lagoon of Love’ Wedding Packages.
At this idyllic romantic retreat feel free to laze in a hammock swaying above the champagne sand beach,
slip into the luminous lagoon, ease into a soothing massage at SpaPolynesia Aitutaki,
and dine on fine South Seas cuisine with your toes in the sand beneath a tropical moon set within a trillion stars.
This is the essence of intoxicating, inspiring Aitutaki, because life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments which take our breath away.



Aitutaki Lagoon Resort – from $3189.00 per person
• 1 night at Rarotongan Beach Resort in a Garden room
• Tropical breakfast
• Return airport transfers with a flower lei greet, bottle of champagne and bottle of water
• Return domestic flights from Rarotonga to Aitutaki
• Return airport transfers with a flower ei greet
• 5 nights at Aitutaki Lagoon Resort in an Over Water Bungalow
• Tropical breakfast daily
• Free exotic Cook Islands black pearl
• Free day’s car hire of an MX5, RAV4 or Prado
• Free His & hers one-hour spa hydrotherapy package
• Free his & hers aromatherapy spa massage (half hour each)
• His and hers pareus
• Bottle of NZ wine
• One Romantic 5 Course candlelit dinner for two
• 1 night at Rarotongan Beach Resort in a Garden room
• Tropical breakfast
• Return airport transfers
Valid for travel between 01 Nov – 19 Dec 10 and 11 Jan – 31 March 2011
For further detail on this or any other packages, please contact us on 1300 968 787
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