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There’s a wide range of luxury properties available throughout New Zealand and Australia. We’ve taken
the hard work out of finding one and given you our top picks, all just around the corner.
Celebrity Traveller
Denise L’Estrange-Corbet
LUXURY: What has been your favourite travel
experience to date?
I have travelled the world many times, and love so many
different cities and cultures, but my most memorable would
be when Francis arranged for the three of us to spend my
40th in New York City. I had never been before, and it blew
me away. There is NOTHING you can’t buy there! We had the
most brilliant time, and stayed in an enormous apartment, it
was so special.
LUXURY: What would your dream escape be
if money were no object?
I would LOVE to travel to Greenland, Alaska or
Antarctica. I am fascinated by the extremes in
temperature around the planet, and would
love to see polar bears, orcas and a whole
host of other species in their natural
habitat, that you would not normally
get to see. I would want to do this on a
Russian ice breaker ship - it would be so
unbelievable - and such a far cry from the
places I normally visit. It would be the trip of
a lifetime. I could be the lay-person’s David Attenborough!
LUXURY: Who would be your ideal
travel partner?
My ideal travel partner would be someone fabulously
wealthy, a squizzillionaire, who insisted on paying for
everything! Well, I can dream. If not that, then my
daughter Pebbles.
LUXURY: Are you a planner or more a go-with-the-flow
type of traveller?
I try and plan things, but they never work, unless I have
appointments to keep for business. But if no work is
involved, I make a list of what I want to do, and eventually do
them, but in no particular order.
LUXURY: Where will your next trip away be?
My next trip away will be Europe. I want to try and take in
Italy this time, although I love Paris, and keep going back
there! I always stop in Hong Kong on the way, as we fly
Cathay Pacific, and also as Francis was born there, and has
shown me all the best places to go. Breakfast is always at the
Mandarin Hotel, and afternoon tea at the Peninsula. Bliss!
LUXURY: Any travel tips?
I have yet to master travel tips. Francis always knows which
leg of the flight to sleep on, so when he gets off the plane,
he is up and running. I tend to watch all the movies and
arrive knackered.
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Phone: + 61 7 5449 5000
Email: info@onthebeachnoosa.com.au
Web: www.onthebeachnoosa.com.au
Add: 49 Hastings street, Noosa Heads, Queensland, Australia 4567
LUXURY RIVER CRUISING
EUROPE 2010
Portugal
and
France
Enjoy 7 days on the historic River Douro and 7 days on
Van Gogh’s beautiful River Rhone - combined with 3
nights in both Lisbon and Paris.
This fabulous 20 night cruise tour includes:
7 night cruise aboard both the ms Amadouro and the ms
Swiss Pearl with all meals, wine with dinner, port charges
and on board gratuities included * 3 nights in Lisbon
and 3 nights in Paris with breakfast daily * transfers *
TGV train from Lyon to Paris * flight from Porto to
Marseille incl taxes * extensive sightseeing throughout
Book by 30 Nov ‘09 and pay
Departures: 2, 30 June;
25 Aug; 8 Sep & 6 Oct 2010
from only $11,599 per person
Countries of the
Rhine
and
Moselle
Departures: 25 June,
4 July 2010
Mondo Travel Riccarton
47 Mandeville Street, Riccarton, Christchurch
Ph: 0800 30 30 80 or 3410 170
Email: riccarton@mondotravel.co.nz
Enjoy a uniquely designed 14 day itinerary along the
Rhine and Moselle rivers through Holland, Belgium,
Germany and Switzerland, combined with a 5 night tour
of Switzerland.
This exciting 19 night cruise tour includes:
14 night cruise aboard the luxurious ms Amalegro with
all meals, wine with dinner, port charges and on board
gratuities included * 5 night tour of Switzerland staying
in first class hotels with breakfast daily * transfers *
extensive sightseeing throughout
Book by 30 Nov ‘09 and pay
from only $10,199 per person
Qantas Frequent Flyer Points* awarded
on cruiseco fly, cruise and stay holidays
Prices are person in NZD based on lowest available twin share accommodation inclusive of port charges, government fees and on board
gratuities, and are valid for bookings made by 30 Nov ‘09. Please refer to brochure for full itinerary details and terms and conditions.
Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in charges, taxes and currency. Subject to availability at time of booking. Cancellation
penalties and conditions apply. *You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn points in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program. A joining fee applies. Points are not awarded on port charges, government
fees, on board gratuities and air taxes.
Peppers on the Point
Lake Rotorua
Experience the rich culture of
Rotorua or simply relax and
enjoy the tranquillity of the
stunning location. A fine gracious
home, exquisitely furnished
with 9 luxurious suites, where
quintessential service awaits you.
Contact details:
w onthepoint.co.nz
e info@onthepoint.co.nz
p +64 7 348 4868
Timara Lodge
In the heart of Marlborough’s
wine region lies one of New
Zealand’s most exclusive retreats.
Set amidst 25 acres of manicured
English-style gardens, choose
from four charming rooms, enjoy
fine cuisine and relax… it’s the
perfect place to unwind.
Contact details:
w timara.co.nz
e timaralodge@xtra.co.nz
p +64 3 572 8276
Wolgan Valley
Resort & Spa
Experience the breathtaking
beauty of the Greater Blue
Mountains World Heritage area
in one of 40 stand-alone suites,
each with private swimming pool.
Explore 4,000 acres while enjoying
a memorable break with distinctive
dining and spectacular scenery.
Contact details:
w emirateshotelsresorts.com
e info@wolganvalley.com
p +61 2 9290 9733
Blanket Bay
Acknowledged as one of New
Zealand’s finest lodges, there is
nowhere on earth where there
are so many activities available so
close by. Blanket Bay can provide
you with endless ways to help
restore your physical and spiritual
well-being in this spectacular
corner of New Zealand.
Contact details:
w blanketbay.com
e information@blanketbay.com
p +64 3 441 0115
Byron at Byron
Set within a stunning 45-acre
rainforest and a short drive or
cycle to the iconic Byron Bay
township, life here is easy. This is
a place to indulge, with nurturing
spa treatments, daily yoga or
simply relax on the wide-open
verandahs.
Contact details:
w thebyronatbyron.com.au
e reservations@
thebyronatbyron.com.au
p +61 2 6639 2000
Southern Ocean
Lodge
Floating atop a secluded cliff on
a rugged stretch of coast with
commanding views of the wild
Southern Ocean and pristine
Kangaroo Island wilderness, the
lodge is a sanctuary of refined
comfort and Kangaroo Island style.
Contact details:
w southernoceanlodge.com.au
e reserve@baillielodges.com.au
p +61 2 9918 4355
Motueka River
Lodge
This understated boutique
luxury lodge is situated amongst
some of the most breathtaking
countryside in New Zealand.
First-class adventure, fly-fishing,
undisturbed relaxation and
rejuvenation - the choice is yours.
Contact details:
w motuekalodge.co.nz
e enquiries@motuekalodge.com
p +64 3 526 8668
Fossil Cove
Superb architect-designed
contemporary island home, this
property enjoys 12 landscaped
acres of panoramic views onto
the magnificent Hauraki Gulf,
within a secure private estate.
Fossil Cove offers the ultimate
experience in luxury with its own
private beach and helipad.
Contact details:
w fossilcove.com
e info@essenceofwaiheke.co.nz
p + 64 9 372 2680
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