Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Waikato travellers to fly overseas with Cathay Pacific

Pacific Blue and Cathay Pacific Airways have entered into a partnership which will allow passengers to depart from Hamilton International Airport to long haul destinations.
Waikato passengers will now be able to travel on Pacific Blue services to Sydney or Brisbane, and then on connecting Cathay Pacific services to Hong Kong and to the rest of the carriers network.
Cathay Pacific has released a celebratory launch fare of $2091.00 to Cathay Pacific's eight destinations in Europe.
Ian Herald, marketing services manager for Cathay Pacific New Zealand, said the new service would appeal both to Waikato passengers and those from the Bay of Plenty.
"A 40 minute drive across to Hamilton is much more appealing and convenient than the two hour drive on a busy state highway to Auckland.
"To be able to depart locally without having to worry about missing your flight from Auckland due to delays or hold ups in the drive to Auckland takes a lot of stress out of the start to that overseas trip."

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Viva forced to stop operations

Viva Macau has had its Air Operator Certificate revoked by the Civil Aviation Authority of Macao SAR (AACM), meaning the airline is no longer able to operate.


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Garuda Indonesia's Bali on ANY budget launches new iconic brochure

Garuda Indonesia’s Bali on ANY budget is reinforcing its commitment to exceptional value with the launch of its latest iconic ‘Bali on ANY budget’ brochure.

Michael Woods, Marketing Manager, Garuda Orient Holidays said: “According to ABS figures, Bali is now Australia’s number one short haul leisure destination. Almost all prices in this year’s brochure are lower than in 2009, so there is certainly incredible value to be found in Bali.”

This extraordinary value and diversity is reflected across the vast range of accommodation options that today’s Bali has on offer - from basic two Star hotels to lavish villas and resorts.

Featured on the brochure’s front cover is The Royal Pita Maha, a stunning resort in a secluded valley overlooking the Ayung River in Bali’s cultural capital, Ubud, just one of many of the new brochure’s luxury offerings.

New debuts in the brochure’s ever expanding Villa Holidays section are the stunning Alila Villas Soori in Tabanan, as well as The Wolas Villas in Seminyak. New additions in the main section include Ramada Resort Camakila in Legian and Satriya Cottages in Kuta.

Also new for 2010 is Sea Trek Sailing Adventures. Sea Trek offers a unique range of sailing and cruising adventures throughout the crystal waters of Bali, Lombok and the Gili Islands. Golf lovers will also welcome the Bali Garden Beach Resort/New Kuta Golf package in the Tee Off to Bali section.

Further commenting on the new ‘Bali on ANY budget’ brochure, Michael Woods said: “In response to customer demand, this year’s brochure also includes an increased number of specialist Beyond Bali packages to destinations throughout the vast Indonesian Archipelago.

“Serviced daily by direct Garuda Indonesia flights from Bali, Lombok has become a particularly popular and an easily accessible add-on destination to the traditional Bali beach holiday. Pictured on the back cover of this year’s brochure is the particularly beautiful Hotel Villa, Ombak situated on the island of Gili Trawangan, just a short boat ride from Lombok.”

Combined Bali/Lombok packages start from just $1053.00pp ex Perth, $1326.00pp ex Melbourne and $1345.00pp ex Sydney. Prices include return economy airfares from Australia to Bali, 4 nights at Matahari Bungalows, Kuta, return airfares from Bali to Lombok, 2 nights at Puri Saron, Lombok, all airport and hotel transfers, breakfast daily and taxes.*

The brochure’s Beyond Bali section also highlights incredible value tour packages that give the discerning consumer an opportunity to explore the incredible diversity of Jakarta, the Indonesian capital.

Jakarta and close by Bandung packages start from just $1230.00pp ex Perth, $1510.00pp ex Melbourne and $1529.00pp ex Sydney and include return economy airfares to Jakarta, 4 nights at Novotel Mangga Dua, 2 nights at Arion Swiss-Bel Hotel, Bandung, all airport and inter-hotel transfers, breakfast daily and taxes.**

Yogyakarta and the mystic beauty of ancient Borobudur is also now within easy reach, just a short flight away from either Jakarta or Bali.

With Indonesia’s capital now being served by regular direct flights with Garuda Indonesia from both Sydney and Melbourne and direct connections from Denpasar, Jakarta is now not just the ideal shopping holiday destination, but the perfect gateway to endless holiday experiences throughout the diverse archipelago that is Indonesia.

The popular e-brochure will also shortly be available for download at www.BalionANYbudget.com.au.
The new 2010 Bali on ANY budget brochure is also available through TIFS www.tifs.com.au 

To view other deals and make bookings visit: www.BalionANYbudget.com.au or contact the team of Bali experts on 1300 657 747.

* Valid low seasons only from 01 April 2010 to 31 March 2011
** Valid low seasons only from 01 April 2010 to 23 December 2010

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