A selection of the best local and international travel deals of the week:
SYDNEY
Metro
Hotel on Pitt, in the heart of Sydney's CBD, is offering a very Merry
Sydney Christmas package to visitors who find themselves in transit on
Christmas Day.
The package costs $250 and includes one night's
accommodation for two in a Superior Deluxe Queen room, Christmas lunch
or dinner for two people at Paradiso Restaurant (2 course), breakfast
for two and free internet.
The total saving is $116. Offer valid for December 24 and 25, 2012, and subject to availability.
Details: 1800 004 321 or www.metrohotels.com.au.
CAIRNS
The 4.5-star Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort is marking the start of summer with rates for locals from $139 per room per night.
It includes one night accommodation for two adults and two children, and a buffet breakfast.
An
upgrade to a pool view room is also part of the rate, subject to
availability, as well as late checkout at midday and a 10 per cent
discount off all food and beverage purchased at the resort.
The offer is valid until March 31; terms and conditions apply.
Details: (07) 4080 1888 or www.novotelcairnsresort.com.au.
TASMANIA
Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge in Tasmania is offering a Gourmet Escape package this summer.
It
includes accommodation in a Pencil Pine Cabin, breakfast daily for two
people, a three-course dinner for two, and a wine and cheese tasting
session on one night.
Prices start from $392 per couple per night
and is valid until March 31, 2013. Subject to availability, and
block-out dates and minimum night stays apply.
Details: www.peppers.com.au.
EUROPE
Princess Cruises is offering a discounted fare when travelling onboard Dawn Princess's 37-day cruise from Rome to Sydney.
The
voyage takes in the Western Mediterranean and Asia, including visits to
a range of UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Petra and Malta, as well
as the option of an overland shore excursion to the Taj Mahal in India.
Departing Rome on September 4, 2013, prices start from $5999 per person twin share.
Details: 13 24 88 or visit www.princess.com.
THAILAND
Amari Palm Reef Koh Samui has a three night Christmas package starting at $680 (conditions apply).
The
package is for between December 22-26, 2012, and includes accommodation
in a deluxe room, daily breakfast, return airport transfers, a 20 per
cent discount on treatments at the hotel's Breeze Spa, and a 15 per cent
discount voucher off any of the resort's restaurants.
Details: www.amari.com/palmreef.
