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We have some action packed information in this months "Private Traveller", from total relaxation and adrenaline rushes in the Alps to Marathons in the Desert......
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The Lodge, Verbier

Sir Richard Branson’s stunning mountain retreat ‘The Lodge’ is found in Verbier, high in the Swiss Alps.  Not only is it a great place to go during Verbiers winter months, but summer in Verbier is amazing with an average temperature of a balmy 26°C/79°F. 
The Lodge opens for summer as a boutique hotel from
14th June – 16th September. 
Book and stay for 4 nights or more and you’ll receive a free night.  Conditions apply. 
Contact us for more details and rates.  For more images click here.   
Summer Activities in Verbier
Winter Activities in Verbier

 

Dead Sea Marathon

 

Dead Sea Marathon  

Take your running to the next level:
the lowest point on Earth!

April 2014
For all those Marathon Runners out there Innovative Travel would like you to register your interest in this event. “If you'd like to run to the lowest point on earth, discover stunning scenery, visit one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world or enjoy the sight of the Dead Sea, then the Dead Sea Marathon is just the place for you. Held on first or second Friday in April each year, the marathon brings together around 6000 participants in five categories – 50K Ultra Marathon, 42K Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K Fun Run and 4.2K Junior Marathon. The marathon starts at the elevation of 900m in Jordan's capital Amman and by the end of it, you will reach the finish at 400m below sea level on the shores of the Dead Sea.” 

“Combined with a visit to Petra on of the world's Seven Wonders, this is guaranteed to be a memorable holiday.”  Contact us for more details and to register your interest with Innovative Travel.
Map of the Marathon
The Inn at Union Square

Feedback, Notes and
Recommendations
from You.

We love getting feedback from our clients, hopefully positive, but we like to hear about everything, even the negative so we can continue to give you the best service.  We have received a couple of emails from clients who have given us some useful information to pass on and a great hotel recommendation.  
 

The Inn at Union Square,
San Francisco

A valued client of The Private Travel Company recently returned from San Francisco and has recommended the hotel where she stayed.  The Inn at Union Square has the tiniest front entrance and when I walked in, I wondered what my travel agent had booked me into. ……Read more
 

Prepaid Cash Passport Cards

A note from a valued Private Travel Company client who has recently returned from Europe  – “….if people use prepaid Cash Passport credit cards (MasterCard, Visa) need to be aware not to draw out too much cash in one go. I tried to w/d 1000 pounds, had to do it in 100 pound increments - after 700 pounds it blocked my card because it generated a theft warning. Phoning the credit card company on a mobile is very time consuming. Information on card says it can be checked etc on line but I wasn’t able to do this on my IPad even though I was authorised/registered to do so. Cash passport does not support Apple products - it was a real nuisance that my card was cancelled and that I couldn’t check balances on my Ipad or Mac.”  Note: The client’s card was a BNZ Prepaid Cash Passport.
http://www.privatetravel.co.nz/contact-us/

Cruising

Indian River Cruise

Brahmaputra River lies in the shadows of the Eastern Himalayas, flowing through Assam Province in the most north-eastern part of India.  It is beautiful and largely undiscovered with incredible wildlife like Rhinos, Elephants and the ever illusive Bengal Tiger.  MV Mahabaahu offers luxury 4 or 7 night cruises, with only 48 guests on-board.Experts in history, wildlife and the local culture are also there to guide you.
For more details, brochures and rates Contact us.
 

2014 is D-Day's 70 Year Anniversary

Join Azamara Club Cruises President & CEO on the 5 star Azamara Journey commemorating the 70th anniversary of the WWII Normandy Landings. 
Cruise Lisbon to Hamburg, 03 June 2014 
Cruise World have released this amazing Fly/Cruise & Land package from NZ$8919 per person share twin/double.
For more details have a look at the Itinerary and Contact us for rates and conditions.
 

Seabourn Sojourn, London to Montreal

Seabourn have only a handful of cabins left on their Seabourn Sojourn cruise 03 - 24 Sep 2013, London (Dover) - Montreal, 21 nights.  Contact us now for some great rates on this cruise.
 

Blue Lagoon Cruises

Blue Lagoon CruisesFiji’s premier small ship cruising company, is excited to announce the introduction of new itineraries which will commence on Friday 6th September 2013.  Brochure and ItinerariesContact us or more details.

P&O Cruises

Cruise San Francisco to Auckland
15 night cruise holiday from $2839*pp
Includes  Qantas flights to San Francisco from Auckland
Sales until 30 Jun 2013 * Travel Period: 26 Jan 2014
*Price is per person twin share  Conditions apply. 
Contact us for full details 

FIFA World Cup
Brazil from 12th June to 13th July 2014

Pacific Attitude is offering land and land/air packages coupled with Match Hospitality tickets for the World’s Greatest Sporting Event to be held in “The Planet of Football”, with the destination adding a festive and colourful flavour to the 2014 World Cup.
Read more or Contact us for more details.
Group Stages Matches in Rio  
Group Stages Matches in Rio & Nordeste
Final Rounds in Rio

Restaurants Recommended

USA
Asia De Cuba, at the Mondrian Hotel  -  West Hollywood, Los Angeles

Sky Bar at the Mondrian Hotel  -  West Hollywood,
Los Angeles

Twist Lounge at the Ameritania Hotel  -  Manhattan,
New York
 
Australia
Bistro C   -  Noosa, Queensland  
Phone +61 7 5447 2855

The Poets Café    -   Montville, Queensland
Phone +61 7 5478 5479
 
New Zealand
The Blue Breeze Inn  -  Ponsonby, Auckland    
Phone +64 9 360 0303

Winter Getaways

We have some great packages available:-
South Pacific Winter Warmers  Samoa, Cook Islands and Tonga
Click here for details
Sunshine Coast – Go where the Sun is still shining. 
Click here for details
Western Explorer

Western Explorer

Discover the Canadian Rockies by train on one of the “World’s Greatest Trips”.  World Journeys have a great 8 days/7 nights itinerary from Vancouver to Calgary or vice versa on-board the award-winning Rocky Mountaineer Train.  
Read more
 or Contact us for full details.
Book by 28 June 2013 for free upgrades on select dates in 2013!
 

Two for One on the Yangzi with A&K

Book your passage on Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer and your partner goes free.  Abercrombie & Kent are offering 3 and 4 night cruises operating between Chonqing to Yichang with prices starting from $1,545 for two passengers sharing a cabin.  Contact us for more details 
Esprit Saint Germain, Paris 
If you are looking for a great place to stay in Paris check out Esprit Saint Germain.  At the moment they have a special  999 Euros for 3 nights at Hotel Esprit Saint Germain – Paris.  More details click here or Contact us

2013 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix  
11-13 October 2013
We have a great package for this event:-

4 nights from $734 pp share twin
(conditions apply)
Package includes:
Return Airport Transfers
Four Nights’ accommodation
Return transfers to Sepang Circuit for the Qualifying and Motor GP race (12 - 13 Oct)
2 day Main Grandstand ticket to Qualifying Race and Motor GP race
(12 - 13 Oct)
Half Day Kuala Lumpar City Tour (11 Oct)
Options to upgrade event tickets.
Contact us for more details

Kiosks in Melbourne International Airport

Kiosks are now available at Melbourne International Airport for Air New Zealand passengers travelling to New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
This means:
  • Less time spent in queues.
  • Check in time of about 90 seconds.
  • Bag drop/passport check should take around four minutes.
 
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Quote of the Month

“I think it's clever how Rome have kept a load of old stuff. There's no overheads, yet people are going over there to see it.” – Karl Pilkington, travel host/comedian

 

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