With Christmas out of the way and wind and rain lashing towns and cities the length of the UK, this is the time of year when minds start wandering and thoughts of sunshine and holidays are never far away.
As you start planning this year’s getaway, why not consider Australia, New Zealand for your well earned 2012 break?
Flights to Sydney from just £689 – Saving £350
Whether catching a wave at the world famous Bondi Beach, enjoying the stunning view after scaling the iconic Harbour Bridge, or simply enjoying a drink and a bite to eat at one of the many fashionable bars and restaurants around Darlinghurst, Surrey Hills and Kings Cross - Sydney has something for everyone.
Add a Sydney hotel from only £51 per person per night: Stay four nights at the Quality Hotel Cambridge and receive free breakfast.
Insider Tip: Try a pint of Nelson’s Blood at the Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel at Miller’s Point. This boutique sandstone pub was built in 1841 and offers a taste of colonial Sydney not far from the hustle and bustle of the Rocks.
Melbourne flights from just £689 – Saving £300
With flights to Melbourne on offer from only £669, this culture packed city may fit the bill for a 2012 escape. Why not grab a bargain from one of the 600 plus stalls at Queen Victoria Market or catch a footy or cricket match (depending on the season) at the colossal Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Hotels in Melbourne from only £83 per person per night: Stay three nights and pay for two at the four-star Crowne Promenade Hotel, Melbourne.
Insider Tip: Grab breakfast at the Babka Bakery in Fitzroy. This Parisian style bakery offers a range of fresh pastries and breads as well as what locals claim to be the best BLT in Melbourne.
Internal flights in Australia are available from £30 per person including taxes
Flights to Auckland from just £689 – Saving £300
Just a short hop across the Tasman Sea you’ll find New Zealand, a nation of two islands and whose biggest city, Auckland has much to offer visitors of all ages. Wherever you stay in Auckland you’re never far from stunning scenery, world class cuisine, fantastic shopping and exciting nightlife.
Hotels in Melbourne from only £36 per person per night: Stay three nights and pay for two at the three-star The Quadrant Hotel, Auckland.
Insider Tip: Head to the Gin Room in the city centre and sample one of their famous G&Ts, here the old style chandeliers and faux game skin print upholstery will conjure visions of Auckland’s colonial heritage.
FACTFILE:
Flights are with Cathay Pacific for departures between 09 April and 20 June 2012. All prices are subject to availability, include all pre-payable taxes and fees and are correct at time of issue. Must be booked between 06 January and 15 January 2012.
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