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7 February 2012 |
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ATLAS NEWSLETTER
Dear Atlas subscriber,
Welcome to the February edition of Atlas.
Along with the Qantas and Singapore Airlines sale, British Airways have brought out their popular First and Business Class Half Roundtrip Special. These offers are very popular and have a limited sale time, so please make sure you book soon as seats are selling fast.
This month I'm also delighted to include some exciting offers departing from Perth, as well as the news that Qatar Airways will start operating services out of W.A. later in the year. They have released some amazing launch fares with Business Class to London from AUD6499.00.
Lastly, if you really want to impress your valentine next week, check out The Shangri La Hotel, Sydney and their new award-winning Chi Spa for the ultimate indulgence.
As always I appreciate any feedback you might have.
Sincerely,
Sarah Bush
Director
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 MORE FLIGHTS TO DALLAS
Qantas has ramped up services on its Sydney-Dallas-Brisbane-Sydney service from four to six times weekly.
The Australia-Texas link will go daily from 1 July 2012.
Meanwhile Qantas' spectacular 747-400 Wunala Dreaming aboriginal print livery has now been removed from the VH-OEJ registered aircraft following a 21 day repainting project. |
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA
 Virgin Australia announced additional flights as part of an accelerated capacity growth plan for major corporate, resources sector and leisure routes. The airline will be introducing the extra services between Brisbane-Melbourne, Sydney-Melbourne, Adelaide-Melbourne, Brisbane-Cairns, Brisbane-Proserpine, Brisbane-Gladstone and Brisbane-Rockhampton.
Virgin Australia will be able to offer travellers the increased convenience of more flights, more often, across the country's busiest capital city trunk routes, as well as on growing resources sector and leisure routes in Queensland. |
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QANTASLINK INCREASING QUEENSLAND FLIGHTS
 QantasLink have announced a significant boost to services throughout Queensland.
QantasLink will launch Boeing 717 services to Rockhampton and Gladstone on 15 March 2012 and Mackay on 26 March 2012 following the addition of the B717 aircraft into its fleet.
QantasLink was recently voted the world's best regional airline by prestigious aviation journal Air Transport World.
QantasLink Executive Manager Narendra Kumar said he was very pleased to announce that QantasLink would be jetting off to three booming Queensland destinations.
"The introduction of QantasLink's two new B717 aircraft in Queensland will deliver an increase of over 200,000 seats per year in Queensland," Mr Kumar said.
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DID YOU KNOW
 Previously the domain of Tokyo, it looks like capsule hotels may come to Hong Kong. A company called Galaxy Stars HK is offering developers a new range of "WiFi enabled capsules" which can be stacked together to create inexpensive visitor accommodation.
"It's like Lego" said managing director Eric Wong, who said he wants to "bring this product to Hong Kong tourists to relieve Hong Kong's hotel shortage". They're not unlike a First Class aircraft suite, measuring about 2 metres long, 1 metre wide and 1.15 metres high, and come complete with a bed, air conditioning, power outlets and a computer desk. |
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QATAR AIRWAYS OPENS HEATHROW LOUNGE
 Qatar Airways have opened a new premium lounge at Heathrow. The Terminal 4 lounge will be the airline's first outside of Doha and will be available to First and Business class passengers. It comes as the carrier prepares to boost its flights from Heathrow to Doha on 25 March 2012, when the route will operate five times daily. The new lounge has been designed to resemble a boutique hotel or private member's club and is staffed by ex-five star hotel and restaurant employees.
Facilities include private showers, heated floors, hotel-style towels and luxury toiletries and amenities, as well as free WiFi, power sockets and a business centre with PCs and printers. |
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QANTAS CODESHARE SERVICES TO NORFOLK ISLAND TERMINATED
Qantas codeshare services to and from Norfolk Island will be withdrawn this month. The Federal Government of Australia has completed a tender process for the flight operations between Australia and Norfolk Island. It has been announced that Air New Zealand is the successful carrier. |
THREE OF THE BEST
This month Jennifer Waters from our Crows Nest office, presents her three of the best.
 Having revamped its image in May last year, I find the Virgin Australia product to be much more polished and professional. With a new name & livery, new uniforms, the new wide-body aircraft and the introduction of Business class cabins, they are definitely competing with Qantas for the Business market. Having flown from Sydney to Melbourne recently, I was able to experience their Sydney Lounge Premium Entry. After arriving at the Premium Entry on the departure level of Sydney Airport, I was met by an airline representative who checked me into their Lounge and the flight to Melbourne at a private reception desk. There was also a dedicated security screening point away from the hustle & bustle of the airport terminal. A very pleasant experience indeed.
HOTEL/RESORT:
 If you are travelling to the 'Big Apple' and looking for somewhere special to stay, I would recommend Crosby Street Hotel New York. It is the only Firmdale property in the USA (others are located in London).
This luxury boutique hotel is located on a quiet cobbled street in the heart of New York's vibrant SoHo neighbourhood. Everything is on the doorstep including some of the world's most exciting shopping, bars, restaurants, cafes and galleries.
The rooms are fabulous. I love their individuality. Each room is unique in design, offering high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling warehouse style windows. The interior design of the rooms is characterised by a fresh, contemporary and sometimes quirky look. There is great emphasis upon colour and texture. All rooms offer WiFi, flat screen TV's and iPod players.
DESTINATION:
 Cinque Terra, which translates to Five Lands, is bellissimo! A picture perfect region of Italy located along the Ligurian coast. The Cinque Terre is a National Park. It has retained the natural beauty of its landscape and the shabby 'authentic' charm of the five fishing villages - Riomaggiore, Corniglia, Manarola, Vernazza, Monterosso al Mare because it has been a UNESCO protected territory since 1997.
The largest of the villages is Monterosso, at one end of the Cinque Terra. It has the largest beaches and the most hotels, which makes it quite different from the other four villages which have a more old-world charm, narrow, winding streets lined with colourful old houses stacked haphazardly on top of each other.
I stayed in Riomaggiore, at the other end of the Cinque Terra, a small village where all the locals are friendly & welcoming. Most of the action in Riomaggiore is on the main street, where there are cafes, bars, restaurants, and of course, gelaterie. Here we experienced the best seafood, pizza & gelato!!!!
We spent our days here hiking along the coastline trails in between the villages, taking in the amazing views and local hospitality. Some of the walks were longer & steeper than others, so there was always the backup of the local train or ferry service (during high season).
A couple of travel tips - take good walking shoes, avoid the midday sun if hiking in July/August, and purchase a Cinque Terra Card (valid for 1, 3 or 7 days) which entitles you to walk the paths and use the local transport during its validity.
Stay tuned for next month's Three of The Best! |
| NEWS AND SPECIALS FROM THE EVENTS AUTHORITY |
SWISSOTEL SYDNEY - A BRAND NEW LOOK
 The newly renovated meeting space at Swissotel Sydney on Market Street has a new look.
The Swissotel Sydney Market Street have given their conference meeting space on Level 8 an uplift and transformed the area into a brand new space that is modern, contemporary, spacious and pleasing to the eye.
The new conference and meeting space is perfect for seminars, exhibitions, conferences, private meetings and social events.
For further information contact our Events Team today. |
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QANTAS GLOBAL SALE
INCLUDING TAXES AND FEES
 Bangkok
From $799.00* inclusive of taxes
(Amex Points 79,900 per person)
9,638 Qantas frequent flyer points + 60 Qantas status credits earned
Singapore
From $859.00* inclusive of taxes
(Amex Points 85,900 per person)
7,816 Qantas frequent flyer points + 60 Qantas status credits earned
Los Angeles
From $1349.00* inclusive of taxes
(Amex Points 134,900 per person)
94,982 Qantas frequent flyer points + 90 Qantas status credits earned
London
From $1799.00* inclusive of taxes
(Amex Points 179,900 per person)
21,172 Qantas frequent flyer points + 120 Qantas status credits earned
Please contact us for further information.
*Conditions apply. Fares are subject to availability at time of booking. Sale ends 8 February 2012. Prices based on departures ex Sydney. Valid for departures in low season.
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FIRST CLASS UPGRADE ON BRITISH AIRWAYS
INCLUDING TAXES AND FEES
 Travel to London in Business Class and return home in First Class!
The new First Class cabin has been redesigned to create a sophisticated environment, epitomising understated elegance and contemporary British style. Every suite offers an exclusive space and privacy to make you feel at home when working, dining or simply relaxing
From $8699.00* per person
(Amex points 869,900 per person)
Please contact us for further information.
* Conditions apply: Travel on British Airways only. On sale until 24 February 2012. For travel until 30 June 2012. 14 days advance purchase ticket. Flight specific. |
 SINGAPORE AIRLINES COMPANION ASIA SPECIALINCLUDING TAXES AND FEES
Travel to Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh or Manilla
From $899.00* per person
(Amex Points 89,900 per person)
Travel to Delhi, Mumbai or Kathmandu
From $1099.00* per person
(Amex points 109,900 per person)
Please contact us for further information.
*Conditions apply: Fares are subject to availability at time of booking. South East Asia valid for departures 6 February 2012 to 31 March 2012. South Asian Sub Continent valid for departures 6 February 2012 to 15 November 2012. Sale ends 23 February 2012. Fare based on departure ex. Sydney. Minimum 2 passengers travelling on all flights. |
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QATAR EARLYBIRD SPECIAL EX PERTH
INCLUDING TAXES AND FEES
 Qatar Airways will start flying to Perth on 3 July 2012 and have come out with some amazing specials!
London
From $1999.00* in Economy Class
From $6499.00* in Business Class
Please contact us for further information.
* Conditions apply: Sale ends 17 February 2012. For travel from 3 July 2012 to 30 November 2012. Advertised price is ex Perth. |
GARUDA INDONESIA PERTH TO BALI SPECIAL
INCLUDING TAXES AND FEES
 In Economy Class
From $399.00* inclusive of taxes
(Amex Points 39,900 per person)
In Business Class
From $1399.00* inclusive of taxes
(Amex Points 139,900 per person)
Please contact us for further information.
*Conditions apply. Fares are subject to availability at time of booking. Valid for departures effective immediately to 31 March 2012. Sale ends 15 February 2012. Special only available ex Perth. Flight specific only (GA727/GA729/GA728). |
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5% CRUISE DISCOUNT
The Cruise Authority is offering a 5% discount* on ANY cruise, ANYwhere, ANYtime!
Please find the discount voucher attached. But hurry as offer expires 29 February 2012.
Please contact us for further information.
* Conditions apply: discount applies to cruise component only. Cruise has to be booked and paid in full by 29 February 2012.
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BE MY VALENTINE
 Want to suprise your Valentine? Shangri-La Sydney have got some very romantic packages available.
SKY HIGH ROMANCE
Say "I Love You" with an exquisite seven-course dinner in Altitude Restaurant overlooking the stunning Sydney Harbour.
Cost $175.00 per person or $250.00 per person with matching wines
CHI ROMANTIC ESCAPE
Indulge in a CHI Romantic Escape which includes an aromatherapy bath, 60-minute hot stone massage and sparkling wine for two. You can also book a 30-minute couples connection workshop to learn how to perform massage techniques on your partner.
Cost $390.00 per couple or additional $80.00 per couple for the massage workshop
Please contact us for further information or for overnight accommodation rates to really spoil your loved one. |
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