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A need for greater speed and access to destination information in preparing event tenders was the catalyst behind Nicole Wayman’s innovative new website, Event Planners Network.

From her north Queensland home in Port Douglas, Nicole Wayman put to work her 17 years of tourism and event management experience to create a one-stop website for event planners that is a first of its kind and has the ability to save valuable hours of research time.

“What we have is a website geared to the meetings, incentives and events industry showcasing Australian destinations for corporate groups. Instead of wasting time researching website after website of different product, we do it for you and share all event options available in each destination – be they concepts, tours, ideas, team building activities, dining themes or conference, incentive and partner programs.

“In addition to our „Ideas Corner, which is unique to EPN, the site features job listings, industry news, forums, event and familiarisation noticeboards and great deals for members,” she said.

According to Nicole, EPN will benefit all MICE professionals from professional conference organisers to hotel event managers while industry suppliers can use (the „Ideas Corner‟) to creatively promote their product to corporate clients.

Other benefits include a comprehensive directory of suppliers thanks to a free advertising partner listing level, insight into unique venues that include private residences and properties, a members review option for products and services and daily, home page spotlight on an individual advertising partner’s business that is free to Showcase level advertising partners.

Denise McQueen, conference and events manager for Hallmark Conferences and Events in Melbourne says, “Congratulations to Nicole and her team for designing this informative, innovative and long awaited website. I can see that it will greatly ease the pressure of researching destinations and experiences that are both unique and memorable. All the work has been done for us and what‟s more, is specific to our industry.”

Event Planners Network is free to join with the membership benefits including great deals from advertising partners, site updates and e-newsletters.

The Free listing does enable advertising partners to post information in EPN‟s Ideas Corner while the three higher levels (Light $55 per year, Spotlight $110 per year and Showcase $275 per year) have added benefits including a free, business to business marketing opportunity to advertise special offers and great deals.

EPN’s creator, Nicole Wayman said she is now seeking submissions for her website’s „Ideas Corner. The only criteria is a detailed description of the activity posted and the business must be listed in the directory.

In Short, What is EPN?

Event Planners Network (EPN) is a new, business-to-business marketplace, networking and research platform specifically designed to simplify the process for industry colleagues worldwide that pitch, plan and manage events in Australia. As the first one-stop web platform for the Meetings, Incentives, Conference (MICE) industry it comprises a business directory, ideas corner, forum, job board, news desk, great deals page and event and familiarisation notice board.

Olympic Park, East London

The London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics may still be a little way away, but work is well under way at the Olympic Park in East London. The site includes the already iconic 80,000 seat Olympic Stadium, the graceful Aquatics Centre and the Velodrome. If you’d like to see the site’s dramatic transformation in progress, you can take a tour with knowledgeable Blue Badge Guides. Alternatively get along to the open days from 22-24 July.

Football stadiums, UK-wide

The London 2012 Football competitions will be held at stadiums throughout the country. Catch the games at Hampden Park in Glasgow; Millennium Stadium in Cardiff; Old Trafford in Manchester; St James’ Park in Newcastle; Villa Park in Birmingham and Wembley Stadium in London, where the finals will take place. If you want to experience the thrill of British football right now, take a stadium tour or catch a Premier League game.

Horse Guards Parade, London

Beach Volley Ball comes to 10 Downing Street! That’s right – the high-energy beach sport will take place on Horse Guards Parade, the parade ground for the Queen’s bodyguards that’s next door to the Prime Minister’s house. It’s an unlikely mix, we admit, but one we’re very proud of. Head to Horse Guards Parade on 11 June 2011 and 16 June 2012 for Trooping the Colour, the Queen’s spectacular birthday ceremony.

Lord’s Cricket Ground, London

Lord’s Cricket Ground in North West London will be transformed into an Archery range for 2012. Crowds of 6,500 will enjoy the competition with two fields of play inside the stadium. Visit Lords to see the tiny Ashes urn, hotly contested by England and Australia, the stuffed sparrow ‘bowled out’ by Jahangir Khan and cricketing kit worn by many of the game’s greatest players. You can also tour players’ dressing rooms and see the famous Lord’s Honours Board that records great performances at the ground. And don’t forget Lord’s is also Britain’s most famous venue for county and international cricket!

North Greenwich Arena, London

You probably know the North Greenwich Arena as the O2 Arena. During the Games, it will seat 20,000 spectators for the Basketball final and 16,500 for the Gymnastics. Outside the Olympics, this huge dome by the Thames hosts pop concerts and is home to the British Music Experience, the interactive, immersive celebration of UK pop.
Hyde Park, London

Hyde Park, one of London’s Royal Parks, will host the Triathlon course in 2012. Triathlon is among the fastest-growing individual sports in the UK, and thousands of people will line the route to spectate for free during the races. The park itself is one of the largest parks in London, a haven of relaxation in the middle of the city. Don’t miss Speakers’ Corner where people come to air their views and exercise their right to free speech, and the Diana Fountain, a memorial to Princess Diana.

Weymouth & Portland Harbour, Dorset

Weymouth & Portland Harbour in Dorset, on England’s South East coast, will be the venue for the 2012 Sailing and Paralympic Sailing competitions. Weymouth and Portland Harbour provides some of the best natural sailing waters in Britain and during the Games you’ll be able to watch the action for free. If you’d like to try sailing yourself you can book a lesson at the world-class Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy. This part of Dorset is also on the Jurassic Coast, Britain’s first natural World Heritage Site, a stretch of coastline where exposed cliffs and geological wonders give you an insight into millennia of natural history.

Lee Valley White Water Centre, London

The White Water Centre that will host the London 2012 Olympic canoe slalom competition opens to the public on 22 April. It’s the only brand new London 2012 venue that non-Olympic competitors will be able to use before the Games. Get in on the action before the pros and try canoeing, kayaking or white water rafting at this state of the art facility in the Lee Valley Park.

Wimbledon, London

Wimbledon in South East London will be used for the Tennis competition at the 2012 Games. Up to 30,000 people will be able to watch the players compete. The sacred turf of Wimbledon’s Centre Court has seen some of the greatest tennis matches ever played. Highlights at the club’s museum include the Championship Trophies, a 200° cinema screen and a ‘walk-through’ of the men’s dressing room as it was in the 1980s, with John McEnroe.

Greenwich Park, London

Greenwich Park will host the Olympic and Paralympic Equestrian competitions, plus the combined running and shooting event of the Modern Pentathlon. The park has got to have one of the best-looking riverside locations in London and is home to the Royal Observatory, the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the World, making it the official starting point for each new day and year. Greenwich itself is a World Heritage Site and is also the home to the National Maritime Museum and Christopher Wren’s graceful Old Royal Naval College.
For more information on the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic sports and venues, visit London 2012.

For Executive Retreats it’s business as usual despite the clean-up necessary after Cyclone Yasi – just in time for the launch of www.coupleretreats.com.au showcasing some of the most idyllic hideaways in tropical Far North Queensland.

Cyclone Yasi set the chainsaws buzzing non-stop in the beautiful Port Douglas/Mossman/Daintree area of tropical Far North Queensland where Executive Retreats offers the most gorgeous properties from beachfront to rainforest and beyond.

“We were incredibly lucky,” says Executive Retreats’ owner Wendy van der Wolf. “The winds caused great damage to vegetation, slicing across the rainforest and the whole region in great fingers – we had many fallen trees and branches but miraculously only very minor structural damage to a couple of our properties.”

Wendy and Hans van der Wolf created Executive Retreats to offer unsurpassable luxury for discerning guests from all over the world with some of Australia’s most prestigious architecturally award-winning houses in their portfolio.

“The emphasis is on personalised, first class service,” says Wendy, “so our guests know that they can ask us to arrange anything they require for their stay from personal chefs to personalised tours and experiences. We meet and greet our guests and our specialised staff are on call at any time while assuring guests their privacy – the most precious thing in the world for many.”

Luxurious and secluded holiday homes, villas or opulent 5-star apartments – each property is different, but all have a tropical feel reflecting the unique surroundings of this wonderful part of Queensland.

Wendy van der Wolf speaks with the whole area in mind when she says: “Anyone considering a break, longer holiday or romantic getaway should think Queensland now.

“Our new website, Couple Retreats www.coupleretreats.com.au
provides information on very special romantic getaways for the most discerning traveller. We may have lost a few trees but we’re still one of the most romantic destinations in the world between the rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, so come and celebrate “the art of loving.”

What’s in a royal wedding? For Melbourne’s famous Hotel Windsor, the forthcoming wedding of Britain’s Prince William to fiancée Kate Middleton on April 29, is a rare opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate its unique heritage.

After all, the 128-year-old property, Australia’s only surviving grand hotel, owes its current name to the royal Windsor family. On June 3 1920, the hotel, then known as the Grand, hosted a luncheon attended by His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales. In 1923 was renamed the Windsor, apparently to remind visitors and guests of such a pre-eminent association with royalty.

Or, as hotel management put it at the time: “The very name of Windsor is inspiring, as it brings to mind the great ancient castle where English royalty have for centuries sought peace and comfort. Just as Windsor Castle is characteristic of the English race, so does the Hotel Windsor typify the dignity of the city of Melbourne.”

So, it’s hardly surprising the Hotel Windsor has come up with a special offer to celebrate April’s royal wedding.

Throughout that month guests can stay in one of the hotel’s seven luxurious Victorian suites, enjoy French sparkling Rose on arrival, a full room-service breakfast and a $2,000 voucher for Hardy Brothers Jewellers – the only Australian jeweller in the southern hemisphere to hold the Queen’s Royal Warrant. Total package cost is $2,599.

The hotel’s Victorian suites are more stately residence than anything resembling a conventional hotel room, and include a huge master bedroom, second bedroom, lounge room and dining room. All are adorned with magnificent Victorian antiques and artwork.

“The history of The Hotel Windsor is so richly entwined with the history of Melbourne and with the great events and people of the last 100 and more years,” hotel CEO and general manager David Perry said. “It seems fitting to mark the forthcoming royal wedding in some way because it does have resonance for some people. And perhaps it will inspire a few gentlemen to plan to pop the question themselves.”

For further information visit www.thehotelwindsor.com.au

The 180-room Hotel Windsor was built in 1883, pre-dating some of the world’s leading grand hotels including the Savoy in London, which was built in 1889, the Waldorf Astoria in New York which dates back to 1893 and the Ritz Paris which opened in 1898.

Adina Apartment Hotel Berlin Hackescher Markt has officially opened, welcoming the very first guests. Adina’s latest offering outshines its class, seducing guests with space, style and location.

Adina Hackescher Markt is the largest of three chic, Australian owned and operated, Adina Apartment Hotels in Berlin. The new hotel represents the eighth in an expanding portfolio characterised by urbane locations, stylish interiors and premium lifestyle facilities.

Adina Hackescher Markt is situated in one of Berlin’s most vibrant emerging districts. In a city known for avant guarde culture, Hackescher Markt sets the pace with bars, restaurants, boutiques, art galleries and museums oozing with attitude. Guests will also be well positioned to explore Berlin’s classic landmarks with Alexander Platz, Brandenburger Tor, Museums Island and many more, all close by.

Adina Hackescher Markt features 145 spacious one and two bedroom apartments and studios. The brand’s commitment to spacious apartment hotel accommodation, a rarity in Europe, remains strong. Each has been designed to cater to savvy travellers and feature: fully equipped kitchens, separate lounge and bedrooms, internal laundries, flatscreen televisions, iPod docking stations and work desks – to name a few.

Adina Hackescher Markt’s interiors live up to its location’s air of cool. Adina’s signature interior design has been taken to the next level at this brand new hotel. Dominant use of charcoal and black sets an edgy mood, whilst gold overtones lend a contemporary feel, highlighting the warm tones in the indigenous Australian artwork dotted throughout the hotel.

The hotel also features a Wellness Area complete with a Swarovski encrusted ceiling depicting the Southern Cross, the exclusive Aveda Salon and Spa with an organic product range and Alto Bar and Restaurant featuring a vast breakfast menu, enticing tapas selection and boasting an Australia wine list.

Rachel Argaman, CEO of Toga Hospitality, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome the very first guests to Adina Apartment Hotel Berlin Hackescher Markt. Adina continues to expand whilst always striving to impress our guests and match their lifestyles through the signature brand elements: spacious apartments, stand-out locations, chic interiors and exceptional lifestyle facilities – all infused with an Australian flavour.”

Adina Apartment Hotels are located across Europe and Australia: Berlin (three), Frankfurt (one), Hamburg (one), Copenhagen (one), Budapest (one) and Sydney (one). The next Adina Apartment Hotel is set to open in 2012 at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach.

For more information or to book, visit: www.adina.eu  or www.adinahotels.com.au

About Adina Apartment Hotels
The suitest way to stay
Adina Apartment Hotels are designed with contemporary travel in mind. Each apartment features a spacious lounge room coupled with a fully equipped kitchen, internal laundry, iPod docking station, desk, flat screen television, safe and balcony (subject to room type).

The chic, urbane style of the hotels has been blended with functionality and a welcoming atmosphere. Aboriginal art and hints of Australia feature in each of the hotels, a nod to their Australian roots.

Alto Bar and Restaurant (onsite dining at selected Adina Apartment Hotels) offers scrumptious meals and beverages including delicious cocktails and featuring a selection of Australian wines.

Adina Apartment Hotels can be found in the following city locations: Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Budapest and Sydney.

All Adina Apartment Hotels are proudly owned and operated by Toga Hospitality, an Australian company also responsible for Medina Apartment Hotels, Vibe Hotels and Travelodge Hotels in Australia, New Zealand and Europe.

At a recent press conference held during the Strictly Sail Miami Boat Show, Sunsail announced the newest addition to its fleet, the revolutionary Sunsail 444 catamaran, available for charter exclusively with Sunsail, built by Robertson and Caine and designed by performance cat experts Morrelli and Melvin. With an innovative forward and aft cockpit design, the custom-built 444 ensures a unique and comfortable on-the-water experience.

If you liked the Sunsail 384, Boat of the Year in 2010, then you will fall for Sunsail’s newest 4-cabin / 4-head catamaran, the Sunsail 444. This yacht comes with air-conditioning, onboard generator, electric windlass and all the latest navigation technology from Raymarine. The 444 handles superbly under power and sail with a shallow draft and efficient hull design that allows great windward performance.

Revolutionary Forward Cockpit
This yacht really stands out from the competition with a pioneering design that incorporates a new forward cockpit area, accessible from the main salon. The forward cockpit features a folding table and covered seating, which provides even more room for a relaxing with a sunset cocktail or two, as well as providing great natural light and cooling breezes into the saloon.

Cheryl Powell, Chief Operating Officer for Sunsail, said, “This revolutionary new catamaran really pushes the boundaries in yacht design and innovation. We are continually working with our customers to understand their charter needs, while working closely with our industry partners, Robertson & Caine, to challenge conventions and meet these needs. The Sunsail 444 is a perfect example of this; she is unique and exemplifies Sunsail’s continued commitment to innovation in the marine industry and to providing world-class sailing holidays.”

Innovation & The Environment
Similar to the Sunsail 384, the exterior of the Sunsail 444 has been extremely well-planned with an extended aft cockpit hardtop providing excellent shade and weather protection, while a powerboat-style stepped transom enables easier boarding. Environmental considerations were central to the design with solar panels installed on the helm hardtop to charge the onboard batteries; saving an estimated 20 percent on engine hours and increasing the lifespan of the onboard batteries by up to five years.

Spacious Interior & Superior Comfort
The Sunsail 444 offers four spacious double cabins, each with their own en-suite bath, providing comfortable accommodation for up to 10 passengers. The vertical front window screens give superb panoramic visibility from the saloon, which is designed to offer open-plan living and dining.

The Sunsail 444 will first debut in Croatia, Greece and Turkey for 2011 summer sailing holidays; then arrive in the British Virgin Islands and St. Vincent for winter 2011/2012 departures. She is also available for ownership through Sunsail’s Yacht Partnership Program.

About Sunsail
Sunsail offers a wide choice of sailing vacations with over 800 yachts in 30 locations worldwide. Alongside Yacht Charter and Flotilla Sailing vacations, Sunsail also offers Beach Clubs, Sailing Schools, Team Building and Events, Yacht Ownership and new for 2011, Sunsail Racing. Sunsail was founded in 1974 and is owned by TUI Travel, PLC. For more information on sailing vacations, please visit www.sunsail.com.au or speak with a member of the Sunsail Team on 1800 803 988. For yacht ownership information, visit http://www.sunsail.com.au/yacht-sales

Swissôtel Nankai Osaka has completed phase one of its Classic Room renovation and renamed them “Swiss Advantage Rooms”. These new rooms will be available to reserve.

As an introductory offer to experience the new “Swiss Advantage Rooms”, guests booking this new room category to stay between March 4 and July 15, 2011 will receive a 30% savings from the daily “Best Available Rate” and reserved up to 3 days in advance. The published (rack) rates for the new rooms start from JPY42,000 per room per night for single occupancy. This “Feel New Swiss Advantage” Promotion will be available to reserve from March 3, 2011 onwards.

Each stylish “Swiss Advantage Room”, ranging from 22 to 34 square metres, is an inviting blend of traditional Japanese elements and Swiss-themed silhouettes representing Swissôtel’s heritage. Using a colour palette of vanilla, mocca and chocolate ash woven into warm wood and handcrafted Japanese art paper, the room’s contemporary design is uncluttered yet cosy. Swissôtel Nankai Osaka is the first hotel in Japan to use the revolutionary “Air Marshmallow” carpet system in guest rooms. This carpet air cushioning system is great to walk on and also improves noise absorption. For travellers on the go, all rooms feature a state-of-the-art work desk with convenient built-in international power sockets, an iPod docking station and high-speed Internet. Other conveniences include a Nespresso coffee machine, flat screen television and a deep bath tub in the modern bathroom. All rooms offer a stunning view of the bustling city.

The hotel announced an extensive makeover starting from Summer 2010 over three years to provide guests with the latest comforts offered in hospitality. The scope of renovation includes guest rooms, main lobby and Tavola36 Italian Restaurant & Sky Bar which re-opened in November 2010 after a US$1million dollar overhaul. Swissôtel Nankai Osaka’s makeover project is due to be completed by end 2012.

About Swissôtel Nankai Osaka (www.swissotel.com/osaka)
Conveniently located in the heart of Osaka just above Namba railway station, Swissôtel Nankai Osaka is directly connected to Kansai International Airport by train and only steps away from the city’s business, cultural and entertainment districts.

Swissôtel Nankai Osaka offers 548 exquisitely furnished guestrooms including 28 suites. Spa & Fitness tempts with a full selection of massage and spa treatments while a fully equipped gym and in-door lap pool provide ample workout choices. To meet a full spectrum of conference and banquet needs, Swissôtel Nankai Osaka has a multitude of function rooms that can cater for a capacity of 10 to 1400 people.

For gastronomic pleasures, guests can choose from eight restaurants and bars – Tavola36 Italian Restaurant and Sky Bar, Empress Room Chinese Restaurant, Minami Teppanyaki Restaurant, Hana-Goyomi Japanese Restaurant, Sh’un Wine and Dine, Café Swiss for all day dining, The Lounge for afternoon tea and evening cocktails and Mela Café for light meals and freshly baked pastries, breads and cakes.

Guests staying at the exclusive El Questro Homestead this year will be invited to join Executive Chef Alan Groom in the kitchen to learn his culinary tips.

El Questro Homestead occupies a pocket of luxury in the Kimberley region in the million acre El Questro Wilderness Park, 110 km from Kununurra.

El Questro Wilderness Park is preparing to open for its 20th season in April – the official end of the annual wet season, leaving gorges and rivers full, and wildlife in full bloom.

The luxury six-room Homestead is dramatically cantilevered over the Chamberlain River, set amid a landscape of salt plains, gorges, hot thermal springs and the backdrop of the Cockburn Ranges.

Groom, who is originally from the English city of Leeds but spent 20 years cooking in Canada, has been the Homestead chef for eight years with Canadian partner and Homestead manager Lori Litwack.

Taking full advantage of his spectacular surroundings, and a new kitchen for the 2011 season, Groom peppers his menus with an extensive range of local produce sourced from the abundant Kimberley area.

He turns wild rosella flowers, which bloom throughout the million acre El Questro Wilderness Park from May to August, into chutneys and sauces, giving everything a natural pinky red colour.

Groom uses crunchy baby boab root, which tastes like water chestnut or jicama (yam bean), raw in salads and salsas, also roasting and caramelizing it like a parsnip. The prolific edible yellow kapok flowers from the region are pressed between filo pastry and served with a cheese starter.

Groom is also famed for his flatbreads, 30cm-long strips, baked with dukkah and sea salt with a flaky texture. However, early morning baking demands an early wake up call for anyone interested in joining Groom!

Wild, saltwater barramundi from Wyndham, 100 km away is always on the menu at El Questro Homestead and it would be rare for a guest not to enjoy a barra during their stay. A favourite dish that guests should not leave without trying is the barramundi with green mango and boab root salsa.

Dining at the Homestead is done under the stars, at either of the large communal tables by the pool and on the verandah, or on one of the three private tables by the gorge edge. Guests staying in the private Chamberlain Gorge Suite can also choose to have dinner served in their room.

As a treat, guests can dine at one of the incredibly romantic tables on the edge of the gorge, overlooking the river, and with a soundtrack of owls and frogs.

Hours can be whiled away lazing by the pool or by taking advantage of one of the many activities included in the tariff, such as exclusive use of the Zebedee hot thermal springs, or the 4WD tour to Branco’s Lookout, or perhaps they’d simply enjoy taking a tinnie and heading down the Chamberlain River on a balmy afternoon.

El Questro Homestead opens from 1 April to 31 October every year.

For more information and rates go to www.elquestro.com.au/homestead

About Delaware North:
El Questro Wilderness Park and El Questro Homestead is owned and operated by Delaware North Australia Parks & Resorts, owners of Australian resorts including Wilson Island, Lizard Island, Heron Island and Kings Canyon Resort.

Couples looking to tie the knot this year can experience a truly memorable, yet luxurious wedding with a difference at Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, with the launch of the resort’s Just the Two of Us wedding package.

The Just The Two of Us offer, valid until 31 March 2012, includes the services of a wedding coordinator and celebrant, marriage license and certificate, a bridal bouquet and groom’s button-hole flower, a gourmet wedding cake and bottle of French Champagne, as well as a private Heritage Suite deck dinner and a couples’ 60 minute massage in the resort’s Timeless Spa.

Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa offers a wide range of venues and unique options for weddings, including romantic private decks in secluded bush locations, at the picturesque 1832 Heritage Homestead, at a private verandah area with sweeping views of the valley or within the Main Homestead.

“We understand the importance of taking care of the finer details for weddings at Wolgan Valley so that our guests can truly enjoy their special day,” said Joost Heymeijer, General Manager, Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa.

“Our dedicated wedding coordinator and guest services team ensure our guests’ wedding day is stress-free, and a truly memorable occasion celebrated in one of Australia’s most exclusive locations.”

The resort has a capacity to hold weddings for up to 80 guests. Accommodation rates for the couple, friends and family are negotiable. Rates include all meals, morning and afternoon tea, all non-alcoholic and selected alcoholic beverages, wireless internet and two nature-based experiences each day per person.

**Just the Two of Us – Wolgan Valley Wedding**

Experience a wedding like no other in the surrounds of Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa with the Just the Two of Us wedding special. For $2,965, a couple can enjoy the ultimate in understated luxury, hosting a wedding at one of the resort’s exclusive wedding venues.

Couples will receive the following inclusions in the Just the Two of Us package:

 Exclusive wedding venue
 Celebrant’s Fee and Transfers
 Marriage License and Certificate
 Bridal Bouquet and Groom’s Button Hole flower
 Gourmet wedding cake for two
 Bottle of French Champagne
 Services of wedding coordinator
 Two witnesses if required
 Private deck dining in your Heritage Suite on a night of your choice
 Couples’ 60 minute massage in the Timeless Spa

To book the Just the Two of Us wedding package and request current accommodation rates, please contact the Wolgan Valley Reservations team on 02 9290 9733 or email reservations@wolganvalley.com .

*Prices valid to 31 March 2012. Offer is only valid with stays of minimum two nights. Accommodation rates available on request at time of booking.

A founding member of Luxury Lodges of Australia, Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa is a three hour drive or 45 minute helicopter ride from Sydney, thoughtfully nestled between two National Parks and bordering the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.

Stay with Accor and you could win the travels of your dreams

Accor is giving away one million A|Club points (that’s $30,000 worth of travel) to one lucky guest who stays at any A|Club participating hotel in Australia to 30 June. Plus, there will be weekly prizes of 10,000 points for A|Club members booking their stay on www.accorhotels.com or www.a-club.com

A|Club is Accor’s free loyalty program, through which guests earn points each time they stay at participating Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Novotel, Mercure, Ibis or All Seasons hotels. Points can then be converted into cash vouchers that are redeemed to cover the expenses of all or part of your stay at more than 2300 Accor hotels worldwide, or can be converted into frequent flyer miles, car hire or more.

With a million points you could enjoy enough travel to keep you happy for a year, with the possibility for more than 150 room nights (depending on where and how you use your points). Just some of the hotels you can use your points at include the Fairmont Resort MGallery in the Blue Mountains, the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, the iconic Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Novotel Nusa Dua Bali, the new five-star Pullman in Auckland and the Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach & Private Island. Or venture further afield to more than 90 countries around the world including the UK, France, Germany, the US and more. The possibilities are endless and the choice is entirely yours as to how you create your dream itinerary.

Joining A|Club is free and easy – just go to www.accorhotels.com  and start making your bookings. The more you stay, the better your chances to win this incredible prize. Existing A|Club members simply need to stay at a participating hotel during this period to be eligible to win.