If you have a 2014 entitlement banked with our exchange arm, HC Direct, here’s what you need to know;- The 2014 entitlement expires December 31, 2016.

This means you must book and take your holiday prior to December 31, 2016.

- Bookings can be made for either any Holiday Concepts managed resort OR any domestic/international exchange resort.

- Deferral/exchange fees range from AU$139 – AU$269

Still have your 2016 entitlement to use?Don’t forget for full Holiday Concepts owners this can be used at any one of the 10 Holiday Concepts managed resorts free of any deferral/exchange fees if you book and take your holiday in 2016.

With great availability for the rest of the year, including a number of peak dates, don’t delay in booking your 2016 holiday today!

2014 ENTITLEMENTSDON’T WAIT UNTIL

THE ELEVENTH HOUR!

Peels CruisesYes it is winter, but don’t let that deter you from jumping aboard Peels Cruises ‘Thunderbird’ for a relaxing and informative cruise around the beautiful Lakes system. There is even a fully stocked bar and snack bar on-board to ensure you enjoy the scenery in comfort and style whilst you sit back in fully enclosed seating.www.lakesentrance.com/cruises/charter-cruise/item/peels-cruises

Raymond Island Detached from the mainland by the McMillan Strait and situated in the Gippsland Lakes system, you’ll discover one of the greatest hot spots in Australia to see koalas in their natural habitat. There is a 1.2km Koala Trail permitting visitors to get up close and personal to our furry friends. Departing from Paynesville on the hour every day throughout the year, book your ferry and head over to the island to immerse yourself in animals and nature.

image courtesy of LakesEntrance.com

The inside word from Riviera Beach Resort Managers, Mandy and Shayne Clarke, the best kept secrets of ‘The Lakes’

HOLIDAY CONCEPTS GROUP QUARTERLY INFORMATION FOR THE MEMBERS OF HOLIDAY CONCEPTS, HC ASIA PACIFIC AND VACATION GOLD CLUB

LET’S GOWinter Edition 2016

By popular demand, nearly all Holiday Concepts Resorts now have FREE Wi-Fi available to all members and guests!Members and guests at the resorts will receive 500mb FREE every 24 hours which facilitates the use of up to 5 devices for each unit available through the Resort Hot Spots. The Hot Spots are located in the common areas, such as Member’s Lounges, games rooms, swimming pool areas and BBQ areas at the resorts but the reach is well beyond those areas.

Extra data is available to purchase for those members and guests requiring more. That rate is $5.00 for an additional 500mb or $10.00 for 2GB per day which will be available through a PayPal account.

Still to receive free Wi-Fi are Lakeside Country Club, Tamarind Sands Resort and Whitecliffs Beach Resort. The service is coming soon with an expected completion date of late August, 2016.

Gary Child - Resorts Operations Manager

FREE

FREE GUEST WI-FI AT HOLIDAY CONCEPTS RESORTS

1300 369 463 or reservations@holidayconcepts.com.au

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Hailing from the ‘Mother City’ herself, our resident South African specialist, Vivienne, has all the ins and outs to make your trip to Cape Town truly memorable.

SOUTH AFRICAWith activities like game watching or swimming with dolphins, diving with sharks to sipping exquisite wine at one of the oldest wine estates, South Africa offers it all! Where else in the world can you view a whale from the shore and an elephant grazing with its herd all in the same day?

Described as the ‘Rainbow Nation’, South Africa houses one of the most culturally diverse populations on the planet. A visit to South Africa will certainly not be forgotten for the different experiences you will come away with!

CAPE TOWN

Boasting one of the most unique mountains in the world, the famous Table Mountain has been named one of the 7 wonders of nature. Ride the cable car to the top and experience the most breathtaking 360 degree view over the city and all of Table Bay. Very few sites on earth compares to this!

After sampling a delicious breakfast at one of the scrumptious coffee shops nearby, take a morning stroll through Green Market Square and splurge in the handcrafted souvenirs such as the Big 5 expertly carved out in wood or stone, beautiful table clothes or place settings all hand-dyed, exquisite paintings of Table Mountain and many more memorable items available to bring home with you.

Explore the many historic sites around the city including the heritage listed multi coloured homes

dotted around Bo-Kaap, dating back to when slaves were first brought to the Cape. Take a step back in time when you explore The Castle of Good Hope – the oldest building in South Africa, once a fort, but today functions as a showcase of the Cape’s early days. Built by Jan van Riebeeck and the Dutch East India Company and completed in 1679, this “star shaped” building has been immaculately restored to show off the 18th century décor and is a popular museum and tourist attraction.

Take a scenic drive over Chapmans Peak and marvel at the Twelve Apostles en route to the harbour at Hout Bay where you can enjoy the freshest and tastiest fish and chips at the delightful eatery “Fish on the Rocks” or Mariners Wharf which is equally as delicious!

NIGHTLIFELong Street in the City or Somerset Road in Green Point, has some of the liveliest night clubs should you wish to dance the night away! If you prefer listening to various music genres instead, dotted around the city centre in places like Kloof Street, Bree Street or Buitenkant Street you can find a selection of jazz clubs or some traditional African themed music at “Mama Africa” in Long Street.

Want to know more about exchange properties located in and around South Africa? Contact Vivienne and the Member Services team today!

If you need further encouragement to book a South African holiday, have a look at the below great specials from the Travel Team –

CAPTIVATING CAPE TOWN

MEET MEMBER SERVICES

CONSULTANT, VIVIENNE

All enquiries to: The Editor, Let’s Go, PO Box 2287 Richmond South VIC 3121 Ph: 1300 369 463 Fax: (03) 9421 1366 Email: reservations@holidayconcepts.com.au

Regent Park Apartments, Sandy Bay, Tasmania recently welcomed new Resort Managers Mark Clarke and Meg Driscoll.Mark and Meg have made the move from Bendigo in Victoria to the Apple Isle to fulfil their ambition of managing a Holiday Concepts Resort.Meg previously worked for La Trobe University in Bendigo where she oversaw the campus student accommodation facility which housed approximately 650 students. Previous to that Meg had many years in the education system teaching English, History and Drama to secondary school students amongst other appointments.

Mark worked for R & J Batteries as a Customer Relations Officer and previous to that used his handyman skills on various farm roles.Mark is the brother of Shayne Clarke who together with his wife Mandy, manage the Holiday Concepts Resort - Riviera Beach Resort, Lakes Entrance.Mark and Meg take over the Resort Managers role from Simon and Donna Stankovic who served our members and guests so well for 6 1/2 years. We wish Simon and Donna all the best for the future and thank them for their valuable contribution to Holiday Concepts.Gary Child - Resorts Operations Manager

Name: AydenAge: 7Who did you go to Lakeside with? My mum, dad, aunt, uncle and cousinsHave you been to Lakeside before? Yes, but mum said I was very little and can’t remember.Did you like your holiday at Lakeside? Yes, it was awesome!What did you love about your holiday at Lakeside? I loved jumping on the jumping pillow with mum and dad and playing ‘Octopus’, and going in the pool with the pool noodles.I went on the tractor ride around the resort with my cousin, rode my bike on the BMX track, played lots of mini-golf and borrowed a cricket set from reception so I could play with my family.The pancake breakfast was really yum, we all went and had breakfast together. I loved the sweet ones with honey, but my dad liked the ones with bacon.Did you go on any adventures outside of the resort? We went to a working farm which had lots of baby animals and we could feed the animals. The camel licked my cousin’s jacket which was really funny. (Old Woperana Working Farm and Animal Nursey - www.oldwoperana.com.au)Also we played shuttlecock at an olive farm after I had a strawberry milkshake and mum had scones with jam and cream. They had lots of things for us to play with in the garden, I chased my cousin around the garden. (Rich Glen Olives – www.richglenoliveoil.com)Would you like to go back to Lakeside for another holiday? Yes!

Regent Park Apartments welcomes new Resort Managers

New Resort Managers Mark Clarke and Meg Driscoll

Lakeside Country Club Kid Review!

Old Woperana Working Farm and Animal Nursery

Rich Glen Olives

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All enquiries to: The Editor, Let’s Go, PO Box 2287 Richmond South VIC 3121 Ph: 1300 369 463 Fax: (03) 9421 1366 Email: reservations@holidayconcepts.com.au

TOUR TRAVEL SPECIALS

CRUISE TRAVEL SPECIALS

DCKJTSL Azamara Club Cruises, Azamara JourneySingapore to Mumbai Ports of Call: Singapore, Port Kelang, Penang, Phuket, Colombo, Cochin and Bombay. Selected Australian departure 6th April, 2017Package Includes: • One way economy class airfare from Sydney to Singapore • 3 Nights’ Accommodation in Singapore • 13 Night cruise from Singapore to Mumbai aboard the Azamara Journey in an Oceanview Cabin • 2 Nights in Bombay including transfers from the Port and to the Airport • Port Charges fees and Airport Taxes

DCLIIVB Oceania Cruises, Nautica Round trip from Cape Town Ports of Call: Mossel Bay, Richard’s Bay, Maputo, Durban, Durban, East London, Port Elizabeth, Walvis Bay, Walvis Bay Selected departure in December 2016Inside (F) Twin ShareFeaturing FREE Unlimited Internet, plus choose one of the below FREE: - 5 FREE Shore Excursions - FREE House Beverage Package - $500 Shipboard Credit per Guest

DC1DYA7T APT, AmaVenitaFrom Amsterdam to BudapestPorts of Call: Cologne, Rudesheim, Miltenberg, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Salzburg, Melk, Vienna

Selected departure in April 2017Oceanview (E) Twin Share

DT1CMJJ3 Premium Hotels and Small Ship Cruising22 days Vacations DirectPackages includes: • Escorted journey through the Kimberley Region • 2 nights Broome - Cable Beach pre cruise • 10 nights Kimberley Coast

Cruise Highlights: Darwin, Katherine, El Questro, Fitzroy Crossing, King George River, Hathaway’s Hideaway, King Cascades, Horizontal Falls, Broome

Save $1200^ per couple

DCS5Q5B Princess Cruises, Emerald Princess29 NightsFrom Sydney to Los Angeles (San Pedro) Ports of Call: Sydney, Wellington, Napier, Tauranga, Auckland, Pago Pago, Bora Bora, Papeete, Moorea, Hilo, Honolulu and Los Angeles. Selected Australian departure 12th April, 2017Package Includes: • 29 Night cruise from Sydney to Los Angeles aboard the beautiful Emerald Princess in an Oceanview cabin • One way economy class airfare from Los Angeles to Sydney • Port Charges Fees and Airport Taxes

DC1JTVJ1 46 Night QM2 Southampton to SydneyCunard, Queen Mary 2From Southampton to Sydney Ports of Call: Funchal Madeira, Tenerife, Walvis Bay, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Regua, Port Louis (Mauritius), Fremantle, Batumi, Adelaide, Melbourne, Kangaroo Island, Wilsons Promontory ParkSelected departure in January 2017Inside (IC) Twin Share

Cruise - 2017DTWI5V2 16 days - Rocky MountaineerUpgrade to GoldLeaf for only $998^ pp Begin your trip with an unforgettable journey through Western Canada’s most breathtaking landscapes, followed by a luxurious Alaskan cruise. Experience the serenity of the shorelines and the dramatic landscapes of the Rocky Mountains. Highlights: Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Kamloops, Vancouver, Seattle, Cruise ^GoldLeaf Upgrade based seat upgrade only

Now from $5,707* AUD pp

Twin Share

Now from $5,499* AUD pp Twin Share PMR

Now from $6,999* AUD pp Twin Share PMR

Now from $11995* AUD pp Twin Share PMR

Now from $5,894* AUD pp

Twin Share

Now from $11,999* AUD pp Twin Share PMR

Now from $7539* AUD pp

Save $900 per couple

18 Night Spice Route Fly Cruise package

15 Night South Africa Luxury Cruise

14 Night Magnificent Europe & Bonus Flight Credit

Ancient Kimberley and Coastal Cruise - 2017

Tahiti and South Pacific Crossing Fly Cruise Package

46 Night QM2 Southampton to Sydney

Coastal Passage Western Explorer with Post-Tour

*Terms and conditions apply. Prices are to be used as a guide only and based on per person, twin share unless stated otherwise. Prices and itineraries are subject to change, prices may vary per departure and will be confirmed at time of booking. Full supplier Conditions apply.

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HOLIDAY CONCEPTS GROUP QUARTERLY INFORMATION FOR THE MEMBERS OF HOLIDAY CONCEPTS, HC ASIA PACIFIC AND VACATION GOLD CLUB

To take advantage of any of the above specials, please contact the travel department on 1300 369 463 and press option 3 on the menu.