Holidays septemBer 2010 · promenade Hotel • Breakfast daily • racebook for each guest • transfers from hotel to racecourse • Admission to Banks @ Ascot enclosure upGrAdE

Greek Islands

10-day tour from$1465*

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Byron Bay

Airfares + 3 nights from$1015*

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HolidaysseptemBer 2010

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Melbourne Cup Carnival.......................3

New South Wales ........................................4

Australia Touring .........................................5

Fiji ....................................................................................6

Hawaiian Islands............................................7

Mexico ........................................................................8

India, Greece & Egypt ............................9

Vietnam, Mexico & South America .............................................10

Vietnam ................................................................11

*Conditions: Price: Prices are correct as at 31 Aug 10 & are subject to change without notice. Prices include airline & operational costs, fuel surcharges, prepayable government taxes & prepayable airport charges. Airport departure fees are additional. Prices are per person in economy class & are subject to availability. Minimum/maximum stay restrictions may apply. Stopovers & alternative routes may incur additional costs. If an overnight stay is required due to airline schedules this is at passengers own expense. All prices are based on payment by cash or EFTPOS only. Sale period: Until 30 Sep 10 unless otherwise stated or sold out earlier. Blackout dates & seasonal surcharges may apply depending on date of travel. Capacity is limited & will not be available on all f lights. Accommodation: If included, all accommodation is based on twin share unless otherwise stated. Accommodation star rating is based on Flight Centre ratings & is a guide only to the overall quality of the property. Hawaii Hotels: A resort charge, from USD$17-25 plus tax, per room per night must be paid locally upon checkout. Car Hire: Fuel, additional or young driver surcharges, one way fees, optional extras & non-waiverable excess are additional. Credit card may be required as bond at pick-up. 2010 Melbourne Cup Carnival Packages: Images supplied by SDP Media. The airfares, coach, cruise & small group tours & any other components included in your holiday are provided by carriers & hoteliers with their own terms & conditions. Full terms & conditions are available at www.f lightcentre.co.nz/bookingterms

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Vietnam 11

Hawai’i 7

India 9

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2 Nights emirates melbourne Cup Day 4½-star from$1105*

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2010 will see the incredible 150th running of this spectacular and iconic event. While most of Australia stops to watch or listen to the race, there’s nothing like being there amongst the 100,000-plus throng to experience this truly unique event.

•2 nights in a standard room at Crown promenade Hotel

•Breakfast daily•racebook for each guest•transfers from hotel to racecourse•Admission to Banks @ Ascot enclosure

upGrAdE to a 5-star from an additional $99*pp per night.Valid for travel 01-03 Nov 10

2 Nights Crown Oaks Day 4½-star from$1029*


Whether just for fun, or for the lure of fame and prizes in myer Fashions on the Field, women take the opportunity to express their style on Crown Oaks Day as Flemington hosts one of the world’s greatest outdoor fashion events.


•Breakfast daily•racebook for each guest•transfers from hotel to racecourse•Admission to Banks @ Ascot enclosureValid for travel 03-05 Nov 10

Add return aifares to melbourne from

Auckland Wellington Christchurch$465* $595* $465*

2 Nights AAmI Victoria Derby Day 4½-star from$1059*


the melbourne Cup Carnival kicks off with a day of racing on AAmI Victoria Derby Day. Considered by racing purists to be the best single day of thoroughbred racing in Australia, if not the world, it is an All-Group raceday featuring nine races, four at the elite Group One Level.


•Breakfast daily•racebook for each guest•transfers from hotel to racecourse•Admission to Banks @ Ascot enclosure

Add return airport coach transfers from $69*ppValid for travel 29-31 Oct 10

2010 Melbourne Cup Carnival packages

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3 Nights the Byron at Bryon resort & spa 4-star from


Unwind and discover natural luxury amongst 18 hectares of subtropical rainforest. An exceptional property located within close proximity to Bryon Bay township and tallow Beach offering unrivalled service and style.

•return airfares •3 nights at the Byron at Bryon resort & spa

in a superior suite •3 days car hire*

Auckland price based on airfares to Gold Coast Airport. Wellington & Christchurch price based on airfares to Brisbane. Valid for travel 14 Oct-14 Nov 10, 01 Feb-31 Mar 11.

3 Nights mantra on salt Beach 4½-star from


Located in the heart of salt Village on Kingscliff Beach, mantra on salt provides seaside village charm without compromising on the comforts of a resort style escape.

•return airfares•3 nights at mantra on salt, Kingscliff in a

Hotel room •3 days car hire*


New South Wales The perfect getaway

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3 Nights peppers salt resort & spa, Kingscliff 4½-star from


the perfect choice for those seeking first class facilities and optimum rejuvenation in an idyllic setting.

•return airfares•3 nights at peppers salt resort & spa,

Kingscliff in a resort room •3 days car hire*


3 Nights BreakFree eco Beach, Bryon Bay 4-star from


Only a short walk from the electric hub of Bryon Bay, BreakFree eco Beach offers guests an affordable accommodation option to embrace the vibe of the Bay.

•return airfares •3 nights at BreakFree eco Beach, Bryon Bay

in a studio room•3 days car hire*


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12 Day tasmanian spectacular SAVE $265 from$5059*


tour Hobart and bustling salamanca place, see the three-tiered russell Falls and tahune forest, marvel at Cradle mountain and enjoy a Gordon river Cruise. tour Highfield Historic site, port Arthur and indulge at Quamby estate.•11 nights accommodation•sightseeing as per itinerary•Breakfast daily & 9 dinners•professional tour director & driver•Luxury air-conditioned coach•return airport transfersTour departs from Hobart. Valid for travel 01 Oct 10-30 Apr 11

Add return airfares to Hobart from


11 Day Best of the Kimberley from$6225*


see the sights of Darwin, cruise on spectacular Katherine Gorge and enjoy a wildlife cruise down the Ord river. see man-made Lake Argyle and explore Hidden Valley National park. relax in the thermal pools of el Questro Wilderness park, cruise stunning Geikie Gorge and enjoy free time in Broome.

•10 nights accommodation•sightseeing as per itinerary•Breakfast daily, 8 dinners & 2 lunches•professional tour director & driver•Luxury air-conditioned coach•return airport transfersTour departs from Darwin. Valid for travel 01 Apr-30 Sep 11

3 Day Kakadu & Katherine Gorge from$1295*


In Kakadu National park view ancient artwork on a guided walk at Nourlangie rock, embark on a cruise of Yellow Water Billabong and look out for saltwater crocodiles. Cruise along east Alligator river and visit Arnhem Land with a local Aboriginal guide. see spectacular edith Falls and take a cruise on stunning Katherine Gorge.

•2 nights accommodation•sightseeing as per itinerary•professional driver guide•Luxury air-conditioned coach•Lunch dailyboNuS Upgrade from standard to superior accommodation (subject to availability).Tour departs from Darwin. Valid for travel 01 Nov 10-31 Mar 11

3 Day Kakadu & Litchfield National parks from$1129*


enjoy a Yellow Water Billabong cruise, visit Warradjan Cultural Centre, cruise along east Alligator river and look out for saltwater crocodiles. View tolmer Falls and swim at Wangi Falls. •2 nights accommodation •sightseeing as per itinerary•professional driver guide•Luxury air-conditioned coach •Lunch dailyboNuS Upgrade from standard to superior accommodation (subject to availability).Tour departs from Darwin. Valid for travel 01 Nov 10-31 Mar 11

Add return airfares to Darwin from


AustraliaDiscover even more

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4 Nights Honeymoon package, Fiji 5-star from


Let the stress of your big day dissolve as you start your new life together. Located on picturesque Natadola Beach, this hotel is the perfect retreat.

•return airfares•4 nights at InterContinental Golf resort &

spa in a Garden View room•Full buffet breakfast daily•return transfers

boNuS A bottle of French Champagne & one sanasana buffet breakfast.Valid for travel 14 Oct-14 Nov 10, 01 Feb-31 Mar 11.

4 Nights silver Wedding package, Fiji 5-star from


Look no further than this white sand paradise, choose between 3 packages and let the experts remove the hassle so you can enjoy your day.

•return airfares•4 nights at InterContinental Golf resort & spa

in a Garden View room•Full buffet breakfast daily•silver wedding package: Chapel hire, marriage

license, minister/celebrant, photographer, flowers, one night in a Beachfront suite & a romantic cabana dinner for two

•return transfersValid for travel 14 Oct-14 Nov 10, 01 Feb-31 Mar 11.

4 Nights Golf & spa, Fiji 5-star from


Indulge yourself with a one hour spa treatment or test your skills on the 18-hole Natadola Championship Golf course. the choice is yours on a daily basis when you ease into the lap of luxury at this stunning property nestled within 14 hectares of lush tropical gardens.

•return airfares•4 nights at InterContinental Golf resort &

spa in a Garden View room•Full buffet breakfast daily•return transfersValid for travel 14 Oct-14 Nov 10, 01 Feb-31 Mar 11.

Island Dreams Unwind in Fiji or Hawai’i

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5 Nights sheraton Kauai resort 4-star from


Ideally located on the serene poipu Beach, sheraton Kauai resort offers glorious views of white sandy beach, crystal blue ocean and breathtaking sunsets.

•return airfares•2 nights in Honolulu at sheraton Waikiki•5 nights in Kauai at sheraton Kauai resort in

a Deluxe Ocean Front room•Waimea Canyon excursion

Valid for travel 16 Nov-21 Dec 10

5 Nights Hilton Waikoloa Village, Hawaii 4-star from


A resort like no other, the Hilton Waikoloa Village is a destination in itself. explore this beautiful oceanfront resort set amongst breathtaking tropical gardens, rich wildlife and tranquil waterways.

•return airfares •2 nights in Honolulu at Hilton Hawaiian

Village Beach•5 nights in Hawaii at Hilton Waikoloa Village

in a resort room with American buffet breakfast daily for two

•Big Island spectacular AdventureValid for travel 18 Nov-19 Dec 10

5 Nights the Westin maui resort & spa 4½-star from


Overlooking Ka’anapali Beach, the Westin maui resort & spa is surrounded by lush gardens, meandering streams and waterfalls. Offering spectacular views of the pacific Ocean and the West maui mountains.

•return airfares•2 nights in Honolulu at moana surfrider

Westin resort•5 nights in maui at the Westin maui resort

& spa in a terrace room•Hana Adventure tour

Valid for travel 27 Nov-18 Dec 10

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7 Nights turtle Bay resort, Oahu 4-starfrom


set along 8 kilometres of shoreline, coves and bays on the legendary North shore of Oahu. turtle Bay resort is the only full-service resort on the North Coast, offering ocean view or ocean front rooms.

•return airfares•7 nights at turtle Bay resort in an Ocean

View room•return private transfers from Honolulu

airport to turtle Bay resortValid for travel 06 Nov-19 Dec 10

7 Nights the Westin resort & spa, Los Cabos 4-star from


this beautiful beachfront hotel offers a wide range of amenities and activities all within a superb location.

•return airfares to Los Cabos•One night at the Westin Los Angeles Airport •7 nights in san Jose del Cabo at the Westin

resort & spa in a prime Ocean View room with continental breakfast daily

boNuS UsD$200 credit for lunch & dinner per room per stay at the Westin san Jose del Cabo.Valid for travel 01 May-16 Jun 11

7 Nights Dorado pacifico Beach resort, Ixtapa from


Located in the centre of Ixtapa on el palmar Beach, this hotel offers easy access to water sports, golf and more.

•return airfares to Zihuatanejo•One night at the Westin Los Angeles Airport •7 nights in Ixtapa at the Dorado pacifico

Beach resort

boNuS UsD$15 food & beverage credit per room per night at the Dorado pacifico Beach resort.Valid for travel 01 May-16 Jun 11

7 Nights Fiesta Americana, puerto Vallarta from


this resort overlooks one of the best beaches in puerto Vallarta and offers easy access to shopping.

•return airfares to puerto Vallarta•One night at the Westin Los Angeles Airport •7 nights in puerto Vallarta at the Fiesta

Americana

boNuS One massage at the spa for 2 adults per stay, a UsD$50 resort credit per room per stay & a room upgrade (subject to availability) at the Fiesta American puerto Vallarta.Valid for travel 01 May-16 Jun 11

MexicoExperience vibrant culture & beautiful beaches

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10 Day mykonos & santorini tour from$1465*


experience the best island hopping holiday to suit your budget with hotel transfers, centrally located hotels, and ferries all included.

•One night in Athens at start & finish•3 nights in mykonos•4 nights in santorini •9 breakfasts •return airport & island port transfers•Fast ferry tickets Tour departs from Athens. Valid for travel 17-31 Oct 10

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13 Day total egypt tour from$3285*


Visit the main sites in Cairo, including the famous pyramids, see Alexandria, experience a Nile cruise taking in Luxor and Aswan plus see the popular Abu simbel and cruise on Lake Nasser.

•Domestic flights as per itinerary•Hotel & cruise accommodation as per itinerary•Arrival & departure transfers•english speaking guides & licensed egyptologists•sightseeing & meals as per itinerary•entrance fees to applicable attractionsTour departs from Cairo. Valid for travel 18 May-16 Jun 11

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7 Day Indian Golden triangle tour from$1169*


see Old and New Delhi, the taj mahal at Agra, and Jaipur for a taste of rajasthan. Immerse yourself in the rich Indian culture as you travel through villages and cities.

•6 nights accommodation•6 breakfasts & one lunch•transfers & sightseeing in an air-conditioned

private car•english speaking guides at some attractions•entrance fees at applicable monuments Tour departs from Delhi. Valid for travel 01 Apr-30 Sep 11

Add return airfares to Delhi from


ExploreIndia, Greece & Egypt

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10 Day spirit of Vietnam, tour SAVE $136 from$1209*


experience old Vietnam in the streets of Hanoi, enjoy a boat trip on Halong Bay, discover Hue & Ho Chi minh City and barter in Hoi An.

•8 Breakfasts, one lunch & one dinner•Halong Bay boat trip including lunch & dinner •Imperial Citadel & royal tomb in Hue•Hue perfume river boat trip•Domestic flight as per itinerary•Cyclo tour in Ho Chi minh City•Day trip to the mekong Delta Price based on Southbound Tour. Tour departs from Hanoi. Valid for travel 10 Sep-31 Mar 11

Add airfares to Hanoi & return from Ho Chi minh from


10 Day Cancun to Antigua tour SAVE $141 from$1279*


From the shores of the Yucatan peninsula to the volcano studded shores of Antigua. Clamber over ancient ruins, explore the mexican coastline, discover the laidback charm of san Cristobal de las Casas, and make friends with the locals on a homestay in Guatemala.

•Chichen Itza ruins•Guided tour of ruins in palenque•Chichicastenango sunday market•One night homestay in san JorgeTour departs from Cancun. Valid for travel 10 Sep-31 Mar 11

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15 Day sacred Land of the Incas tour SAVE $336 from$2999*


Discover a land of contrasts as you journey from Lima’s coastal shores, through the lushness of the Amazon Jungle and onto the snow-capped peaks, sure to leave you astounded by the magic and mystery of the sacred land of the Incas.

•14 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 5 dinners•Domestic flights as per itinerary•2 night excursion in the Amazon Jungle•Orientation walks as per itinerary•4 day Inca trail trek•Boat trip including Uros Islands & taquile IslandTour departs from Lima. Valid for travel 10 Sep-31 Mar 11

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4 Nights Ho Chi minh & mekong Delta from$2969*

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the mekong river makes its way through China, myanmar (Burma), Laos, Cambodia and south Vietnam before flowing out into the south China sea. explore a small part of the mighty river, Can tho floating markets, city & museum.

•return airfares†

•2 nights in Ho Chi minh City at sapphire Hotel in a Junior room with buffet breakfast daily

•2 night mekong Delta tour with accommodation & meals as per itinerary

•All transportation in an air-conditionedcoach•Englishspeakingguide•Applicablepermits&entrancefeesasper

itineraryValid for travel 01-28 Feb 11

4 Nights Hanoi & a Halong Bay day tour from$2989*

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Beautiful broad tree-lined boulevards, belle époque villas and temples reflect a blend of Indochinese & French-colonial influences. On your full day Halong Bay tour you will cruise onboard a traditional Chinese sailing junk, see breathtaking caves & grottoes and enjoy a seafood lunch.


•4 nights at mercure Hanoi La Gare Hotel in a standard Queen room

•Buffet breakfast daily•Halong Bay tour including lunch

Add Old Quarter & History museum tour $49*ppValid for travel 01 Feb-27 Mar 11

4 Nights Ho Chi minh Highlights from$2645*

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Visit the former presidential palace, the History museum, the former neo-romanesque Notre Dame Cathedral, the post Office and finish on Dong Khoi street.


•4 nights at sapphire Hotel in a Junior room •Buffet breakfast daily•saigon City Highlights tour

Add Cu Chi tunnels tour $75*ppValid for travel 01-28 Feb 11

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4 Nights Discover Hanoi from$2699*

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Hanoi, a former French colonial town that captures a spirit long gone from other Asian destinations. Begin your journey of discovery at Hoan Kiem Lake in the centre of the city. then wander the maze of narrow streets in the Old Quarter. to get a better understanding of Hanoian life take a ride on a cyclo.


•4 nights at star View Hotel in a Deluxe room•Buffet breakfast daily•Cooking & market tour with transfers

Add Hanoi Highlights tour $85*ppValid for travel 01 Feb-27 Mar 11

VietnamEndearing & fascinating

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Holidays septemBer 2010 · promenade Hotel • Breakfast daily • racebook for each guest • transfers from hotel to racecourse • Admission to Banks @ Ascot enclosure upGrAdE