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TRAVEL SPECIAL: Heritage Auckland

With its former life as Auckland's art deco department store, Farmers, and grand sweeping views of the magnificent Waitemata Harbour, Heritage Auckland offers a unique accommodation experience and an ideal base from which to enjoy the City of Sail

TRAVEL SPECIAL: Ashley Hotel Greymouth

Step inside and experience the warmth, colour and style that makes The Ashley Hotel your ideal Greymouth accommodation.

With exceptional hotel accommodation, divine cuisine, friendly, professional service, and excellent Greymouth conference facilities, The Ashley has everything you'd expect from a fine hotel establishment.

The Ashley Hotel is a haven for the discerning traveller and the Greymouth accommodation of choice for business people from around the globe.

The hotel's location is ideal for exploring the beautiful West Coast of New Zealand's South Island, but it is also just as perfect to relax, unwind and taking it easy. Only 5 minutes from the Greymouth town centre, the hotel is framed by rugged coast, rainforest and the magnificent Southern Alps.

The staff at The Ashley Hotel will ensure your time with us is as active or relaxed as you desire and we very much look forward to welcoming you. Let us show you the real meaning of "West Coast hospitality".

TRAVEL SPECIAL: Distinction Te Anau Hotel

We invite you to enter a world where elegance and generous hospitality meet sophistication and style – creating a welcoming haven, and ensuring you leave feeling better than when you arrived.

Distinction Te Anau Hotel and Villas has recently been renovated, now offering chic, elegant accommodation for the perfect getaway. Surrounded by extensive, colourful gardens and overlooking spectacular Lake Te Anau and the Fiordland ranges, this hotel and villa accommodation sets the tone for your stay in one of the world's most breathtaking regions.

Located on the Te Anau lake front, a short stroll from the Te Anau town centre, Distinction Te Anau Hotel and Villas is perfectly situated for you to make the most of this beautiful area. If you need an escape from every day life, and a chance to indulge yourself with a relaxing holiday, this is the place for you.

Designed for your comfort, we offer 112 luxurious rooms, including standard hotel rooms, spacious villa suites, comfortable villa rooms, and deluxe suites, offering a breathtaking lake or garden view.

On-site is the renowned MacKinnon Room Restaurant offering the very best of South Island cuisine, and the Explorer Bar and Lakefront Terrace where you can relax and enjoy the uninterrupted views of Lake Te Anau with the finest ales and wines. The hotel offers the largest hotel based conference centre in the area, and its very own lakefront wedding chapel, plus extensive recreational facilities, including a spa, sauna, heated swimming pool and massage services.

There are plenty of activities ensuring visitors can find things to do while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere and picturesque surroundings. The international reputation as the 'walking capital of the world' is well earned, with Te Anau being the departure point for many excellent walking tracks. Coach and boat transfers are available to all major tracks, including the Great Walks: the Milford, Routeburn and Kepler Track. The Te Anau glow-worm caves are another attraction accessible from Te Anau with regular scheduled launch departures transporting passengers across the lake to explore these unique caves. Guided tours also depart from Te Anau daily to visit the fiords or to explore other features within the National Park.

With so much to do, see and explore all year round, a minimum 2 night stay is required to truly experience the range of activities in this truly magnificent part of New Zealand. Consider one of our tailor-made packages, or design your own package to make the most of your holiday in Te Anau.

TRAVEL SPECIAL: Crowne Plaza Auckland

When looking for Auckland hotels, Crowne Plaza offers superior comfort, service and style which is ideally located in the heart of Auckland's entertainment hub.

Situated above the Atrium on Elliott boutique shopping centre and just a few minutes walk to Auckland Convention Centre at THE EDGE as well as SKYCITY Convention Centre and Entertainment Complex, Crowne Plaza Auckland Hotel is "The Place to Meet".

The hotel has 352 recently refurbished guest rooms and suites, offering first class accommodation ranging from superior rooms to the style and comfort of our Executive Crowne Plaza Club accommodation. Club rooms and Executive Suites are located on the top floors of the hotel and have modern furnishings and exclusive features. Club guests enjoy 24 hour access to the Club Lounge with all associated benefits.

Crowne Plaza Auckland has all the amenities of a first class hotel as well as the world's most awarded loyalty programme, Priority Club Rewards. Hotel features include complimentary access to our 24 hour gymnasium with sauna, 24 hour Business Centre, high speed broadband and wireless connectivity in all guest rooms and public areas, in room safes, undercover carparking and exceptional dining in Aria Restaurant and Bar.

As "The Place To Meet", Crowne Plaza Auckland makes events easy for both meeting planners and delegates. Meeting Success is Crowne Plaza's promise that your event will be a success for all involved – the organiser, delegates and facilitators. The Crowne Meetings Team are experienced professionals who will be your one point of contact from the pre-event to the post-event phase.

Crowne Plaza Auckland hotels are ideal for both business and leisure and has everything you require for your visit to the City of Sails.