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13 May 2015 |
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Dear Atlas Subscriber,
Welcome to the May edition of Atlas.
I am very pleased to announce that The Travel Authority has made it through as finalists in the following categories at the NTIA (National Travel Industry Awards):
Best Travel Agency Corporate - Multi Location
Best Travel Agency Manager - Retail Single Location (Uschi Howard)
The prestigious event will be held at the Docklands Pavilion, Darling Harbour on Saturday, 18th July. Look out for our social media updates and wish us all luck!
Onto our May edition of Atlas, we are delighted to announce Qantas' return to the W.A. capital and reintroduction of international flights. Qantas also have a limited duration "Sky is the Limit" sale, not only can you secure amazing fares on domestic flights but fewer points are required to redeem with Qantas Points Plus Pay.
We have some amazing last minute specials from Silversea Cruises on offer, these fares offer significant savings and inclusions and our team of accredited cruise specialists are available for all your cruise enquiries or you may also like to find your perfect cruise through our website www.thecruiseauthority.com.au and let us turn your dream trip into a reality.
I do hope you find our newsletter informative and interesting and as always, I appreciate any feedback you may have.
Sincerely,
Sarah Bush
Director
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QANTAS NOW FLYING PERTH TO SINGAPORE
From 26 June 2015, Qantas will operate five return services per week between Perth and Singapore. This new route offers WA customers a total of almost 1700 seats per week.
The late afternoon arrival into Singapore at 17.20 provides excellent connections to key destionations across Asia with Qantas' airline partners, including Tokyo, Shanghai and Delhi.
Qantas' midday departure connects customers to Singapore from domestic ports including Adelaide, Darwin, Melbourne and Sydney, as well as regional WA locations such as Geraldton, Kalgoorlie and Karratha.
All Perth to Singapore flights will be operated by a next-generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft including world class seat back on-demand inflight entertainment and new economy class meals. A dedicated 12 seat Business class cabin with Neil Perry's Rockpool dining menu and amenity kits from Kate Spade and Jack Spade as well as Qantas pyjamas on the Singapore to Perth evening service. |
BRITISH AIRWAYS TO RESUME DIRECT FLIGHTS BETWEEN LONDON AND KUALA LUMPUR
 British Airways will relaunch direct flights between London and Kuala Lumpur on 27 May 2015 after a twelve year break. The daily service will depart from London Heathrow's award winning Terminal 5 and will be operated by a four-cabin Boeing 777-200ER, featuring 12 seats in First class, 48 seats in Club World, 32 in World Traveller Plus and 127 in World Traveller.
The BA033 will depart Terminal 5 daily at 20.15, arriving into Kuala Lumpur 12 hours 45 minutes later at 16.00 local time. The returning BA034 will leave Kuala Lumpur at 23.05 local time and arrive back into Heathrow's Terminal 5 at 05.25 the next morning.
The route is especially convenient for business customers and those connecting from other flights, particularly from Europe. As well as offering a wealth of things to do for those on holiday, the Malaysian capital is an excellent gateway to the rest of South East Asia. |
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AIR NEW ZEALAND TO FLY DIRECT TO THE HEART OF TEXAS
 From December this year, Air New Zealand will start flying to Houston Texas, providing greater connectivity for Australians to America's south.
Air New Zealand will fly its completely refitted Boeing 777-200 aircraft between Auckland and Houston up to five times a week opening up the state of Texas as well as popular nearby tourist states such as Louisiana and Florida.
Air New Zealand will soon be offering direct services to five popular North American destinations - Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver, Hawaii and Houston.
Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Christopher Luxon says the airline is hugely excited to be adding Houston to its list of international destinations, particularly as the move comes hard on the heels of the airline's recent announcement that it will also begin flying to Buenos Aires, Argentina, in December. |
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AIR NEW ZEALAND TO FLY TO BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
 Air New Zealand's service to Buenos Aires will operate three times per week on the route, year round with a Boeing 777-200 aircraft.
Air New Zealand will enter into a code share agreement with Aerolíneas Argentinas, subject to obtaining regulatory approvals, which will see Aerolíneas Argentinas' code return to the South Pacific market on the new route and on key connecting Trans-Tasman services, and Air New Zealand will code share on Aerolíneas Argentinas' services to Brazil.
Flights will commence 1 December 2015, with tickets on sale now (pending regulatory approval).
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THREE OF THE BEST
Jackie Adams, our Administration Manager has recently travelled to Nepal with her husband and 2 daughters on a 14 Day World Expeditions Tour to Goyko and Renjo-La
AIRLINE - TARA AIR
 We took Tara Air from Kathmandu to Lukla. When you arrive at the domestic terminal in Kathmandu it's a bit like a shed, with crowds of tourists, locals, staff and supplies for the mountains. As we waited for our flight; all the scenic flights were announced as "cancelled" due to poor visibility" and we did not know what to think. Suddenly our flight is called and we are rapidly ushered to a very small aircraft, maximum of 14 passengers and the engines start and then stop "Lukla is closed" they announced, so off we get, back on the bus to the terminal, no wait, the bus turns around "Lukla is open" and we are on our way. They offer you cotton wool and sweets as the vibrations can be quite loud. The flight is an amazing 25 minutes of the most scenic countryside I have ever seen and then there's the "landing" - there is much excitement, nerves and anticipation. The pilot lands without a hitch, off loads us and sets off again to collect more trekkers and supplies from the capital.
HOTEL - RADISSON KATHMANDU
 Before and after the trek we stayed at the Radisson Kathmandu. There are 2 sides to the hotel, the original and the newer part and they are across the road from each other.
Having been trekking for 14 days in quite basic conditions, the hotel was clean, comfortable, air-conditioned and has Wi-Fi. The staff were amazingly friendly and they do have one manager who specifically looks after World Expeditions clients. It's in a great location and is a short walk to Thamel Markets where all the shopping is done. There are many choices of places to eat. My daughters were craving a burger after 14 days of vegetables and they could get one from one of the restaurants.
DESTINATION - NEPAL
 We were fortunate enough to have done an amazing 14 day trek before the earthquake. We went on a private tour as we had children aged 12 and 16. We were looked after by 2 guides and 11 other staff including, Sherpa's, porters and cooks, all local Nepalese. We stayed in tents the majority of the time and a tea house on a few occasions. They slowly acclimatise you to the altitude, climbing between 200 and 600 metres per day. All meals are included and cooked on site by the cooks, mostly vegetarian.
The scenery is the most spectacular I have ever seen and every day brings something different; Yaks crossing high suspending bridges, waking up to 30 cm of fresh snow in a tent, Porters carrying the most amazing loads on their backs and of course Everest!
As I mentioned we were lucky to have left Nepal 1 week before the earthquake. It is a spectacular country with the most beautiful, peaceful people and I just hope that people will visit as soon as things get back to some form of normality because the country has so much to offer. |
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SINGAPORE AIRLINES INTRODUCING NEW PREMIUM ECONOMY CLASS
 From 9 August 2015, Singapore Airlines customers travelling on selected flights from Singapore to Sydney will be the first to experience the new Premium Economy cabin.
Premium Economy will be progressively introduced to other destinations such as Beijing, Delhi, Hong Kong, Frankfurt, London, New York, Mumbai, Tokyo, Zurich and Shanghai at the end of 2015 and early 2016.
Singapore Airlines Premium Economy will be offering contemporary and stylish design, more space as well as comfort and convenience for its customers.
Each seat has a width ranging between 18.5 and 19.5 inches and offers an eight-inch recline for more ease and comfort with a sleek 13.3-inch full HD monitor off the back of each seat. Active noise-cancelling headphones will be provided to enhance the in-flight audio experience.
Customers in Premium Economy Class can choose from a more extensive range of food and beverage offerings. Besides being able to select from a standard menu with three meal choices, customers may also select from the Premium Economy 'Book the Cook' service featuring popular dishes. Champagne will be offered, in addition to a selection of curated wines, throughout the flight.
To ensure a seamless experience that begins on the ground, priority check-in and baggage handling will be offered to customers travelling in Premium Economy Class. Customers will also enjoy a baggage allowance of 35kg. KrisFlyer members will receive 10% more miles when they fly in Premium Economy Class.
Please click here for more information about Singapore Airlines new Premium Economy. |
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NEW SOFITEL PROPERTY FOR ADELAIDE
 A new Sofitel Luxury Hotel will be built in Adelaide's CBD. This will be the first internationally branded luxury hotel to be built in Adelaide in nearly 30 years.
The new hotel will be in the heart of the city on Currie Street and is scheduled to open in 2018. This hotel will be the first Sofitel in South Australia and the sixth in Australia.
Sofitel Adelaide will include 250 rooms and suites, with extensive leisure and business facilities, including a restaurant, four bars, ballroom, swimming pool, health and fitness centre, meeting and conference rooms and a signature Sofitel Club Lounge. |
THE MENZIES JUNE SPECIAL
Conference at the Historical Menzies Hotel Sydney in the heart of the CBD. Located just ten kilometers from Sydney Airport and across the street from Wynyard Station, The Menzies is the ideal setting for exploring all that Sydney has to offer. Enjoy one of the best locations near iconic attractions such as the Sydney Opera House, The Rocks, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour Precinct and The Royal Botanic Gardens
SPECIAL DAY DELEGATE PACAKGE
From $69.00* per person
(Amex points 6,900** per person)
This special includes:
- Fully refurbished function space
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free stage
- Free room hire
- Free screen
To take advantage of this great offer, please contact our experienced team at The Events Authority on 02 8437 1155 or email us now. |
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EARN DOUBLE QANTAS POINTS WITH AVIS
Earn double Qantas Points with Avis when booking and complete eligible car hire before 30 June 2015. Simply book and complete three consecutive days car hire in Australia to receive 6 Qantas points for every AU$1 spent on time and kilometre charges.
Contact us now to book your Avis car hire. |
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QANTAS POINTS PLUS PAY - FLIGHTS
Qantas' "The Sky Is The Limit Sale" is now on! At sale time, not only can Qantas passengers enjoy great fares, they also need fewer Qantas Points to fly with Points Plus Pay - Flights. The more points they use the less cash they need. It's an easy way to save some cash for their next trip.
And remember, Gold members earn 75% more Qantas Points with their Status Bonus on eligible flights and can access Qantas Club lounges in Australia and over 600 lounges worldwide.
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GREATER REWARDS FOR AMERICAN AIRLINES CUSTOMERS
American Airlines has created a single loyalty programme by bringing US Airways Dividend Miles members into the AAdvantage programme. This is a very important milestone in the merger of the two airlines and puts them one step closer to operating as one.
AAdvantage members can now earn miles when flying with American Airlines, US Airways and their oneworld airline partners such as British Airways, Finnair and Iberia as well as over 1000 partners.
Members of the AAdvantage program can use their miles for flights to nearly 1000 destinations worldwide, upgrades, vacations, car rentals and hotels and other retail products. |
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QANTAS SKY IS THE LIMIT SALE
TAXES AND FEES INCLUDED
SYDNEY - BRISBANE 
ECONOMY CLASS
From $99.00* per person/ one way
(Amex points 9,900** per person)
SYDNEY - CANBERRA
ECONOMY CLASS
From $109.00* per person/ one way
(Amex points 10,900** per person)
PERTH - MELBOURNE
ECONOMY CLASS
From $199.00* per person/ one way
(Amex points 19,900** per person)
PERTH - SYDNEY
ECONOMY CLASS
From $209.00* per person/ one way
(Amex points 20,900** per person)
BRISBANE - MELBOURNE
ECONOMY CLASS
From $139.00* per person/ one way
(Amex points 13,900** per person)
BRISBANE - ADELAIDE
ECONOMY CLASS
From $139.00* per person/ one way
(Amex points 13,900** per person)
MELBOURNE - ADELAIDE
ECONOMY CLASS
From $99.00* per person/ one way
(Amex points 9,900** per person)
MELBOURNE - CANBERRA
ECONOMY CLASS
From $129.00* per person/ one way
(Amex points 12,900** per person)
Please contact us today for more destinations.
*Conditions apply: Subject to availability. Fares are on sale until 18 May 2015. Travel is for various dates. Please apply within.
**Higher Amex Membership Reward points apply to Business Ascent tier and David Jones Cards only. Amex points may also be used as part payment towards the above fares.
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SINGAPORE AIRLINES PREMIUM ECONOMY FARES
TAXES AND FEES INCLUDED
 SYDNEY - SINGAPORE
PREMIUM ECONOMY
From $2215.00* per person
(Amex points 221,500** per person)
SYDNEY - PARIS
PREMIUM ECONOMY
From $3416.00* per person
(Amex points 341,600** per person)
Please contact us today for more destinations.
*Conditions apply: Flights will commence 09 August 2015. Please contact us for a quote to your prefered destination and dates specified.
**Higher Amex Membership Reward points apply to Business Ascent tier and David Jones Cards only. Amex points may also be used as part payment towards the above fares. |
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EXPERIENCE THE BEST CRUISE SHIP IN THE WORLD - MS EUROPA 2 FROM MUMBAI TO DUBAI
The proudest traditions and the highest skyscrapers: after an impressive start to your cruise in Mumbai, explore the secrets of the Orient. Discover time-honoured Mumbai with its Bollywood charm and sacred cows, whilst the ancient frankincense city of Muscat will sweep you away with its magical atmosphere. Grand mosques such as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi will provide an insight into the religious secrets of the Orient. Dubai, with its famous and undiscovered aspects, marks the end of this experience of freedom that takes you places.
 MUMBAI TO DUBAI16 NIGHT PACKAGE
From US$7384.00* per person
This cruise includes:
- 2 nights pre-cruise 5 star hotel stay in Mumbai
- 2 nights post-cruise 5 star hotel stay in Dubai
- Cruise onboard Hapag-Lloyd's MS Europa 2
- Accommodation in a Veranada suite
- All meals onboard in your choice of seven gourmet restaurants
- US$215 per person onboard beverage credit in your choice of six bars
- Champagne and fruit welcome
- 24-hour suite service
- In-suite mini bar with soft drinks, water and beer refilled daily
- All entertainment onboard
- Fitness classes, four saunas and the latest training devices.
Please click here for further information.
Please contact us today to book this cruise.
*Conditions apply: Subject to availability. Conditions apply. |
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TRAVEL AUTHORITY EXCLUSIVE EAST BALI VILLAS
The Travel Authority has been able to secure these exclusive, once in a lifetime deals with East Bali Villas where you have the choice between three luxury private villas located in the serenity of East Bali. Indulge yourself in the breathtaking ocean seascape, relax, unwind and leave the world behind you during your stay at one of these distinctive, unique and exclusively private villas. Seclusion and relaxation is guaranteed in Candidasa East Bali as you are far away from the overcrowded and noisy tourist areas in Bali. All rates include exclusive use of the villa and team services including manager, butler, chef, all villa facilities and complimentary breakfast daily.
 VILLA AAMISHA
Villa Aamisha showcases a perfect blend of high quality modern Western and local Balinese-Indonesian cultural ethos statements and ambiance. It features four huge bedrooms, an infinity pool, multiple living spaces and an outdoor entertainment area with BBQ facilities.
Villa Aamisha has an exclusive "STAY 6 - PAY 5" promotion.
Rates start from US$431.00 per night.
 VILLA GITA
Villa Gita is a stunning three bedroom ocean-front villa with spectacular views of the Lombok Strait. The villa blends traditional Balinese architecture with a contemporary style and comprises three self-contained bedroom suites with ensuite bathrooms. The villa boasts a shimmering private infinity pool with an outdoor jacuzzi.
Rates start from US$250.00 per night.
VILLA KANIKSA
 Villa Kaniksa is an oasis of tranquility and understated luxury, located directly at the Lombok Strait. This 1000m2 sea-front villa boasts four large bedrooms, each with ensuite bathroom and soaking bathtub, an open living/dining area and a 15m infinity pool and an outside jacuzzi. The sea terrace with its covered lounging area provides dramatic ocean views and direct access to a sheltered swimming and snorkling area in front. The villa has been designed and built in traditional Balinese style with wooden beams and typical "alang alang" roofs.
Rates start from US$350.00 per night.
Please contact us today to book your Bali getaway.
*Conditions apply: All villa rates are subject to an additional 10% VAT and 5% service charge. |
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SKI MT BULLER - BE ON TOP OF THE WORLD
Mount Buller is the most accessible ski resort in Australia. Located just 248km from Melbourne, no Australian snow resort is closer to the capital city or to an international airport. Vast and varied the slopes are amazing in their variety from gentle and groomed to gladed tree runs and steep and deep. The views are as spectacular as they are inspirational. With the most extensive snowmaking system in the Southern Hemisphere, Mt Buller is a natural playground and perfect for a package ski holiday.
 PENSION GRIMUS
From $1029.00* per person
(Amex points 102,900** per person)
This special includes:
- 5 nights twin share in Alpine Spa Room at Pension Grimus
- Daily breakfast
- 4 Day Mt Buller Ski Pass
Contact us today to book your Australian ski holiday.
*Conditions apply: Valid for travel 5 June 2015 - 20 June 2015. Prices subject to change and availability. Based on 5 night midweek package checking in on a Sunday.
**Higher Amex Membership Reward points apply to Business Ascent tier and David Jones Cards only. Amex points may also be used as part payment towards the above price. |
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SILVERSEA CRUISES - SILVER SELECT SPECIAL OFFER
Silversea's small luxury ships are designed for those who delight in the thrill of discovery while indulging mind and body in the most lavish surroundings imaginable. Silversea's intimate, ultra-luxury ships can sail up narrow waterways into the heart of a city, or tie up right at the pier while others must anchor off shore. And for those who yearn to explore the new and unknown, Silversea Expeditions can transport you to the furthermost boundaries of the planet.
BOOK BY 30 JUNE 2015 WITH ONE OF THESE GREAT OFFERS
- Two -category suite upgrade
- 50% savings on a second suite
- An onboard credit of US$1,000 per suite* 
MALAGA, SPAIN TO TEMA (ACCRA) GHANA
13 DAYS PACKAGE
From $5150.00* per person
(Amex points 515,000** per person)
This special includes:
- Cruise onboard Silversea's Silver Cloud
- Accommodation in a suite with butler service
- Open seating and specialty restaurants
- Champagne, wines and spirits served throughout the ship
- In-suite bar with preferred beverages
- Exclusive partnership with Relais & Chateaux
- Onboard grauities
- Lecture and enrichment programmes
- Zodiac adventures ashore (Silversea Expeditions only)
Ports of call: 
- Malaga, Spain
- Casablanca, Morocco
- Agadir, Morocco
- Arrecife, Canary Islands
- Las Palmas, Canary Islands
- Dakar, Senegal
- Banjul, The Gambia
- Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
- Takoradi, Ghana
- Accra, Ghana
Please click here for more information.
Please contact us for book this amazing offer.
*Conditions apply: All Silver Privilege Fares shown are cruise-only, in Australian dollars, per guest, based on double-occupancy. Fares are capacity controlled and subject to change at any time without notice. Offer valid on new, individual bookings made from 7 May 2015 through 30 June 2015. Offer is not applicable to group bookings. Offer is open to single guests as well as double occupancy and higher. Single supplements will apply and vary by voyage. Due to the all-inclusive nature of Silversea Expeditions, the us $1,000 onboard credit is not available on expedition voyages.
**Higher Amex Membership Reward points apply to Business Ascent tier and David Jones Cards only. Amex points may also be used as part payment towards the above price. |
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