Vibe Hotels & Chocolatier Max Brenner Offer an Indulgent Break

Calling all chocolate lovers!  Vibe Hotels has teamed up with Max Brenner to offer an indulgent new package called “Max Brenner Chocolate Indulgence @ Vibe”.

The “Max Brenner Chocolate Indulgence @ Vibe” package includes overnight accommodation in a stylish Vibe room, full buffet breakfast for two and a Max Brenner BODY gift pack created exclusively for Vibe Hotels.  The gift pack includes caramelised pecans rolled in rich praline and fine cocoa powder, an embroidered face towel and Ivory Coast Cocoa Butter Bubble Bath – a decadent chocolate experience with prices starting from just AUD$175 a night.

Max Brenner is an innovative celebrity chocolatier and creater of the Chocolate Bar concept, a temple for chocolate lovers to indulge all their senses.

New to the market is the Max Brenner BODY range which is dedicated to making you look and feel deliciously beautiful, offering beauty lovers with a weakness for chocolate a whole new indulging chocolate experience. Created from pure cocoa butter and rare confectionery ingredients, Max Brenner’s decadent Spa Collection nourishes and enriches the skin whilst helping to improve its elasticity and serving as a source of antioxidants.

Vibe Hotels are the fresh alternative to traditional hotels, reflecting a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Located in Sydney, Melbourne, Darwin and on the Gold Coast, every aspect of Vibe Hotels has been designed to mirror a great lifestyle – the rooms are stylish, the food in the Curve Cafés and Bars is delicious and the locations provide easy access to the best that each city has to offer.

Indulge your chocolate fantasy at:

Vibe Hotel Gold Coast from AUD$179.  Overlooking a picturesque sweep of the Nerang River on one side and the sparkling ocean on the other, Vibe Hotel Gold Coast adds all things stylish and chic to Surfers Paradise. 

Vibe Savoy Hotel Melbourne from AUD$199.   Built in 1929, this art-deco hotel is sure to impress. Located opposite Southern Cross Station and just a short walk from the Telstra Dome, guests will enjoy the convenience of having Melbourne at their fingertips. 

Vibe Hotel Rushcutters, Sydney from AUD$189.  Overlooking Rushcutters Bay Park and the Cruising Yacht Club (CYC) Marina, Vibe Hotel Rushcutters is close to Sydney’s most stylish shopping and nightlife precincts; Double Bay, Paddington and Woollahra.

Vibe Hotel North Sydney from AUD$199.  Located on Alfred Street opposite Milsons Point Railway Station, guests can enjoy stunning views of Lavender Bay or Sydney Harbour or simply take a stroll over the Harbour Bridge!

Vibe Hotel Sydney from AUD$189. Situated just minutes from Oxford Street, Sydney’s CBD and the theatre district, guests are perfectly positioned to explore some of Sydney’s most vibrant bars, restaurants and cafes.

Vibe Hotel Carlton, Melbourne from AUD$179.  With a "new millennium" feel mixed with a sixties retro flavour, Vibe Hotel Carlton is close to Lygon and Brunswick Streets where the city’s famous café culture was born. 

Vibe Hotel Darwin from AUD$175. Situated on the Darwin Waterfront in Darwin’s hottest new precinct, Vibe Hotel Darwin offers guests some of the best views in town, with great restaurants and shopping on your doorstep.

*Prices vary per hotel, packages are subject to availability and exclude peak periods and are valid until 31 March 2010.  One gift pack per stay.

First Hard Rock Hotel in Malaysia

Inspired by rock ‘n’ roll music and sensibility, the Hard Rock Hotel Penang is now open for business.

Located at the famous Batu Ferringhi in Penang, Hard Rock Hotel Penang breaks the mould of conventional beach resorts, bringing the connotation to a whole new level.  The iconic Hard Rock logo created with chandelier-like lightings hover over the entrance of the vibrant lobby, accompanied by the right spin of music.  This contemporary design is enhanced with a check-in counter that features a reception bar concept. 

For the diehard music fans, they must not miss to check out on more than 500 pieces of unparalleled rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia collection from both local and international artists adorning the walls of the Hard Rock Hotel and Hard Rock Cafe Penang.  These collections are also showcased through the ‘E-wall’ comprising of 8 screens located at the lobby. 

“Hard Rock Hotel Penang will be one of the most sought after vacations in Penang.   We define modern and stylish beach resorts with all the unexpected attributes for each of our guest to experience a lifestyle that is over the top.  Our differentiator is the amplifier and it rocks,” says John Primmer, Hard Rock Hotel Penang General Manager.

The 6-storey hotel boasts 250 ‘tricked out’ rooms and suites, mostly with absolute beach frontage.  The modern exterior structure is completed with tastefully furnished bedrooms such as sensual guest bathrooms, Sleep Like a Rock ® (branded bedding) and modern in-room amenities.  Technology is also a significant feature at the hotel.  All rooms feature new technology and are fully equipped with DVD/CD players, 32 inches LCD TVs, iPod docking stations, complimentary Wi-Fi and wired connectivity and interactive TVs.

A wide selection of facilities is available including the Rock Spa and Body Rock with state-of-art gym equipment, while family with children and teens can visit the Lil’ Rock Kids Club and Teens Club.  For the party goers, be styled like a star at the Stylista Coiffure to get ready for the night ahead.  Not to be missed, the magnificent 26,000 sq ft free-form swimming pool – the largest swimming pool in Penang with build-in underwater speakers.  In addition to that, hard core Hard Rock fans are now able to increase their collection with the three Rock Shops located in the hotel, selling Hard Rock Hotel and Hard Rock Cafe merchandise.

Hard Rock Hotel Penang features five Food & Beverage outlets, including the famous Hard Rock Cafe.  The Hard Rock Cafe Penang will be the new place to jam from day till night in the Penang.  This world famous cafe serves authentic American cuisine made famous by Hard Rock Cafe’s across the globe.  Not forgetting the essence of Hard Rock Cafe – the music, the heart and soul of Hard Rock.  Turn it up a notch up by night with live band performances in the cafe every night.  

Other outlets include the Starz Diner, an all-day dining restaurant featuring Asian and International Cuisine and the Pizzeria by the poolside.  The Pizzeria is the perfect location for a lazy holiday meal, offering a great choice of pizzas and pasta dishes with spectacular views out across the sea. To enjoy a chill out session, relax sub-emerged in the pool at The Shack (pool bar) or enjoy live band performances at the Lobby Lounge.   

At Hard Rock Hotel Penang, the guests are guaranteed nothing but a Rock ‘N’ Roll experience.  The hotel’s in-the-know Concierge team and Rock Agents are all set to rock, serving each and every guest under the Hard Rock mantra “Love All.  Serve All”.   Visit Hard Rock Hotel Penang and experience a new way of life.

Renew Your Body and Soul

Revive and renew your body and mind at Club Med Lindeman Island in November.

This annual event is great reviver leading into the Christmas/New Year break with fitness classes, mind/body sessions and health and nutrition seminars - and book before the end of October to save 40%.

“What a perfect way to recharge on one of Australia’s beautiful Whitsunday Islands in the tropical warmth before the hectic holiday period sets in,” says Kaarin Gaukrodger, Club Med Marketing Manager New Zealand.

“Of course Lindeman Island has fantastic Kids Club facilities so you can take the children along as well and not disrupt your relaxation and rejuvenation programme.”

Lindeman Island is set in a stunning location in the Whitsunday Islands surrounded by a 690 hectare World Heritage National Park.  There’s a wide variety of sports on offer, including archery, fitness, tennis, trapeze and a 9-hole golf course.

Club Med Lindeman Island’s Body & Soul week in on 14-21 November 2009. 4 night all-inclusive packages start at:

$1,879 per adult

$1,571 per child

This offer is valid for sales until 31 October and for travel up to 30 November 2009.  See your travel agent for full conditions.