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More than Melbourne… vibrant Victoria
A step by step guide to booking your next adventure.
Cruise sensations for your next vacation
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Accor Vacation Club - Club Facts Refurbishment- The Sebel Creswick Forest Resort A Manly Beach staycation the Accor Vacation Club Way More than Melbourne…vibrant Victoria Great things are happening - Social Media Select Two to CHECK OUT…and CHECK INTO Travel - Our New and Enhanced Program Calendar of Events Cruises - Sensations for your Next Vacation Cruises - From the Sea to the Sky Seasonal Calendar and Booking Windows Important Contacts
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Vacations Magazine is an Accor Vacation Club Members’ Publication released biannually updating Members on new and exciting developments within the Club. Vacations Magazine started out in 2002 as “Vacations of a Lifetime Newsletter” consisting of only 4 pages.
editor: Brett Becker - General Manager Club Operations designer: Troy Davanzo - Communications Manager Scott Rowley - Graphic Designer articles: A special thanks to all Accor Vacation Club Cruise Consultants and Members for their contribution.
We make every effort to ensure that the content in this magazine is correct at the time of printing. However, some items outside of our control may change from time to time.
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FROM THE CEO Craig Wood, Jenny and Mario Iannarelli enjoying the beautiful Margaret River
Dear Member, Following on from my last update I am pleased to announce that the planned migration of our reservation centre from Singapore has now commenced and our transition back to our Robina Head Office will be fully completed by September 1st. We are very happy to continue to have Interval International as our exchange partner. For all Club bookings and enquires you will continue to call 1300 76 14 14 (Option 1). Thank you for all the wonderful feedback from your experiences of enjoying the benefits of Accor Vacation Club Travel. If you haven’t yet visited the site please go to your Members Website and click on the Accor Vacation Club travel option. Make sure you start with viewing the short 2 minute video to find out what all the fuss is about. There are a few examples of what the Travel Club has to offer inside this edition of Vacations. This year we continue with our refurbishment program having completed Grand Mercure The Vintage Hunter Valley, The Sebel Creswick Forest Resort and Grand Mercure Puka Park, with The Sebel Busselton to be finished by year end. Please find inside this edition some of the great refurbishment transformations our team have completed. The Accor Hotel Select programs continue to be very well utilized with already over 6,000 room nights this year. Our social media goes from strength to strength, with a growing following on both Facebook and Instagram. It is a great way to find out more about what is happening at your Club and also an opportunity to read about other Members’ holiday experiences as well as share your own. Don’t forget, when posting your memorable holiday photos to tag them with #accorvacationclub. Finally; my first boss in this industry taught me that we are only as good as the people that we employ. The dream of a world class club and service is only a dream without the people to execute your vision. It is fair to say that our General Manager of Grand Mercure Basildene Manor, Jenny Iannarelli took what I thought were lofty expectations and raised them above
and beyond what most of us thought was possible. Basildene Manor is now recognized as one of the top performing hotels in the whole of the Pacific Region. It has been one of TripAdvisor’s highest ranked properties for a number of years, holding the number one spot in its category for as long as I can remember, recently earning their prestigious Travellers Choice award for 2018. Jenny will retire from our business shortly after 13 years at the Manor but leaves as her legacy a wonderful team who will continue her great work. For those of you who have had the pleasure of enjoying Jenny’s hospitality over the years, including her revered homemade scones for that sometimes long ride home, please join me in wishing Jenny a well deserved retirement. Jenny, from me and the team, I deliver to you your famous parting note you have delivered to so many of our Members throughout the years’ you will be ‘Scone but not forgotten’! Happy Holidays to you all, Warm regards,
Craig Wood Chief Executive Officer Accor Vacation Club CEO@accorvacationclub.com.au
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CLUB FACTS WHAT’S HAPPENED SO FAR IN 2018
Accor Hotels Select Accor Hotels Select Asia Accor Hotels Select Elite
over 6,000 room nights over 140 cruises booked to the value of $660 thousand
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450 travel bookings to the value of $580 thousand
REFURBISHMENTS The following Club properties have been refurbished in 2018
The Sebel Creswick Forest Resort
Grand Mercure The Vintage
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REFURBISHMENT The Sebel Creswick Forest Resort The Sebel Creswick Forest Resort Victoria, Australia
The Sebel Creswick Forest Resort is a fantastic place for a mini break beyond Melbourne, located just out of Ballarat and near gorgeous Daylesford. With a great choice of cycling trails, spa culture, golfing, pubs, restaurants and cafes on its doorstep, the destination is definitely one to lock in for an autumn or winter escape. Of course if that is not enough to book a stay, then you’re in luck, with the property recently receiving a refresh of its 18 apartments. As part of the cosmetic update, each two-bedroom apartment has been treated to fresh paint throughout its interiors, for a contemporary colour scheme that is on trend for Members and guests. The Sebel’s open-air balconies have also been treated to a refresh, with new balcony partitions now installed in all apartments, - a priority for those who want to relax in true privacy while soaking up Creswick’s fresh country air. Lighting has been a central theme for the property’s update, both indoors and outdoors. When used correctly, lighting can enhance and transform outdoor spaces, and new exterior lighting has breathed new life into each balcony area, creating a little oasis of relaxation for Members, while keeping the space practical. Harnessing Creswick’s stunning year-round natural daylight, Accor Vacation Club has introduced new skylights in each bathroom at The Sebel Forest Resort, a simple but important addition guaranteed to brighten up Members experiences during their next visit! Bathrooms are one of the best rooms in the house to embrace natural light, and the installation of fresh skylights has transformed the feel of the room.
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A Manly Beach staycation the Accor Vacation Club way
The Sebel Manly Beach Sydney, Australia
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Manly Beach Sydney, Australia
Earlier this year, Accor Vacation Club welcomed globetrotting writer Aleney de Winter and her food and travel blogging family to test drive one of our most popular hotels – read on to see what they thought! TRAVEL
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visit the blog at www.boyeatsworld.com.au or follow them on social media @boyeatsworld
After a hectic year of travel where we managed to squeeze in visits to 10 countries and around 15 interstate adventures, you might think the Eats World family would be happy with a bit of a stretch at home. Think again. Our collective feet are as itchy as ever and the call of a hot hotel and a little frolicking on a sunny beach has been almost as deafening as the silence when we rattle our piggy bank to see how far our holiday funds will stretch. In fact, said piggy pretty much flipped us the proverbial bird when we even started thinking about a weekend away. Our plans were scuppered until, like a knight in shining boardies, The Sebel Manly Beach came to our rescue. The relaxed but super stylish Sebel Manly Beach hotel is one of Accor Vacation Club’s most popular destinations and with its funky tropical interiors, warm service and enviable location right on the beachfront at Manly, it’s no surprise. The hotel is certainly a hit with Raffles and Sugarpuff. They are smitten as soon as they walk in to our room to be greeted with a huge welcome sign scrawled on the mirrors, the pineapple strewn décor and the beach balls, frisbees and chocolates waiting for them on the end of the bed. Me? I’m just as excited by the huge amount of space in our one-bedroom apartment, and the awesome view from our balcony. Even with the glorious gold and blue of Manly Beach at point blank range, the kids are insistant we road test the pool at The Sebel Manly Beach first. They splash, wallow and frolic in the refreshing water, playing dodge beach ball with each other’s heads before plonking themselves in the warmth of the Jacuzzi. I swear they’d be happy to spend the rest of the day right where they are, but with a little coercion and the promise of ice cream, we manage to get them out and across the road to make the most of all that sunshine and sea.
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They flit and frolic along the golden expanse of beach, clamber over rock pools, and fling themselves head first into the surf, their joy contagious. As the sun starts to set it dawns on me that I have forgotten to bring towels to dry off my dripping wet children. But the Sebel Manly Beach, clearly used to airheaded guests like myself, are prepared for such eventualities and there’s a shelf full of clean towels waiting right inside the front door. There’s also a refreshing water cooler and a big basket of beach goodies such as buckets, spades, snorkels and frisbees, that the kids make a mental note to raid later. We’ve always said it’s the little things that matter when we stay in a hotel. But this hotel has so many little things that it’s making a very big impression. Just a 30-minute ferry ride from the city, Manly, which has just been voted as having the best beach in Australia by the readers of TripAdvisor, has so much to offer visiting families. Along with weekend markets, a proliferation of playgrounds, dozens of great restaurants, safe swimming beaches and scenic nature walks, bike and rollerblade hire, there’s also the giant slides of Waterworks, which the kids are keen to take on. But on this occasion the kids are all about the sea and sand, and are happy dunking themselves in the waves, drying off only long enough to patronise the odd playground that dots the beachfront walk from Manly to Queenscliff. They expend so much energy that after grabbing dinner at Salty Rooster, which just happens to be their favourite burger joint of all time, they both head straight to bed at the Sebel manly. It doesn’t take long for them to fall into a deep sleep in their comfy beds. They wake up ravenous so we head to breakfast at the fun and funky Manly Wine, located on the ground floor of the Sebel. The food is extraordinary and Raffles devours a stacked plate of avocado and ranch beans topped with poached eggs and hollandaise. Sweet loving Sugarpuff on the other chooses to gobble down an enormous bowl of fresh fruit, yoghurt and real honeycomb. We consider hiring bikes to explore further afield but the kids are more inclined to roller blade along the promenade, stopping for ice cream then kicking off their blades and throwing themselves headfirst back into those irresistible waves. Weekends don’t get better, or come easier than one at the Sebel Manly Beach with kids, and our stay has us excited to explore some of the other accommodation options available in the Accor Vacation Club network. For more family travel inspiration visit the blog at www.boyeatsworld.com.au or follow them on social media @boyeatsworld.
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More than Melbourne… vibrant Victoria Outside the urban centre that is Melbourne, breathtaking alpine scenery and rolling country landscapes await in regional Victoria. Jump in my car If you are looking for self-drive holidays beyond Melbourne, there are two standout destinations, within a few hours of the city, that let you leverage your Accor Vacation Club Membership. A one and half hour drive west from Melbourne lies Creswick, Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges. For a comfortable and stylish home base for your travel adventures, look no further than The Sebel Creswick Forest Resort. Stylish and recently refreshed, the property’s great location gives you the chance to immerse yourself in the area’s fascinating history, wine and cuisine close to your apartment. A short 10 minutes from Ballarat, and in close proximity to the historical townships of Creswick and Clunes, the resort is also ideally situated just 20 minutes from Daylesford and the famous mineral waters of Hepburn Springs – a must see on any trip to this region.
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Yarra Valley Victoria, Australia
If a cool change is on your mind, then the Great Alpine Road and Victorian High Country beckon. The Sebel Pinnacle Valley Resort in Mansfield is approximately three-hours drive from Melbourne Airport, and a stunning year round destination. Obviously a popular destination with ski enthusiasts in winter, mountain bikers and hikers love heading here in pursuit of a natural high in the warmer months. Pinnacle Valley is also perfect for those who simply appreciate a dose of mountain air in their lungs and epic panoramas of snowcapped mountains for a more relaxed break close to nature.
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Creswick, Clunes, Daylesford and Hepburn Springs
Yarra Valley Wineyard Victoria, Australia
Step back in time Located in the heart of Victoria’s gold rush country, Creswick, and its neighbouring village of Clunes, The Sebel Creswick is the launch pad for a whole range of amazing sightseeing, wellbeing and heritage tour options. While some might argue that the town’s most famous export is author Norman Lindsay who wrote the iconic children’s book, The Magic Pudding - others would say that historically, gold is its enduring legacy. While Lindsay’s artistic memory is kept alive with museums, parks and many buildings named after him in Creswick, the intoxicating gold rush era of the 1850’s is never far from mind, with elegant, grand heritage architecture on display in most main streets. A beautiful reminder of the intense prosperity the gold rush represented for the region. The Buried Rivers of Gold Heritage Trail is a self-guided driving tour worth doing, for a personal journey to uncover the amazing history of gold fever across land and local rivers. Booklets and maps are available for $2 at the Creswick Museum or the Creswick Visitor Information Centre and provide an insight into Creswick’s past and surrounds.
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Spas and wellness
Did someone say wine?
Before wellness holidays were ever a ‘thing’, Victoria was on trend and home to the hot spring holiday phenomenon for more than 150 years. Offering Australia’s largest concentration of natural mineral springs, the twin spa towns of Daylesford and the Hepburn Springs are restorative, with natural healing and wellness qualities that need to be experienced to be believed! Since 1895, that is exactly what travellers have done, and although swimming in the mineral rich Hepburn Pool is now advised against, you can still soak in the rejuvenating warm waters at a range of nearby professional spas, not least of all the historic Hepburn Bathhouse or delightful destination day spas at The Lakehouse or the Mineral Spa, to name a few.
Of course, if you have wine on your mind, Creswick is within easy driving distance to Ballarat, Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges’ many wineries for those who want to trade spring water for a drop of red, white or sparkling wine!
If spa therapies, steam rooms, pools and aromatherapy aren’t your game, then head to the 30 acre Hepburn Springs Mineral Reserve where an abundance of beautiful gardens and walks await. The reserve is the perfect place for a picnic, and to fill up your empty water bottle with your choice of mineral waters from Australia’s first mineral reserve, created in 1865. Each spring tastes a little different as the composition of minerals varies – not exactly wine tasting, but a lot healthier for you most would say!
The region has a premium wine reputation, with many boutique wineries benefiting from the districts low temperatures and yields. Popular varietals include pinot noir, pinot gris, chardonnay and sparkling wines. The 2018 Trip Advisor Excellence awards, referenced Daylesford Wine Tours as a great way to explore local vineyards, without the need for a designated driver. For traditional cider lovers, check out the Daylesford Cider Company to sample English-style, estate-grown apple brews at their best. Worth a visit in winter, with mulled cider by the fire a perfect way to warm up.
Golden golfing and a great yarn For some, no holiday is complete without a round of golf. Fortunately, The Sebel Creswick Forest Resort is moments from the Creswick Golf Club. Designed by legendary course architect, Tony Cashmere, the 150 acre, international class course is set against a native bushland setting. Each nine holes has two par -five holes and two par-three holes, and is an impressive 6300 metres, championship length from the back tees. After talking up your golf game, another type of yarn awaits at the Creswick Woollen Mills, a new tourism experience with a difference. “A Very Fine Yarn” showcases the journey of fibre sourced direct from its source – alpacas! Be sure to arrive at Creswick Woollen Mills early in the day to make the most of your production-site visit. Check out the beautiful products on offer or to simply stroll the picturesque grounds and see the mills’ resident alpacas up close.
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Pinnacle Valley
On your bike As Australia’s premier cycling destination, the Victorian High Country offers an unrivalled range of trails, mountain biking, and road riding – from green to the extreme, depending on your fitness and endurance levels (and how fast you like your heart to race). It’s the perfect spring and summer time activity, to really appreciate the beauty of the Victorian High Country up close, and get some mud in your tracks. Officially described as ‘epic’ by the International Mountain Biking Association, the entire Australian Alpine Epic Trail is indeed impressive, with unforgettable scenery. For many biking this region is a true bucket list wish. Guests of The Sebel Pinnacle Valley Resort are fortunate enough to be close to two famous trails to try, Copperhead and Stonefly, located nearby at Mt Buller. Up for something really challenging? Not a problem. If you thought The Dirty Dozen was just an old Clint Eastwood film, then think again! The Dirty Dozen series of iconic mountain bike rides through the Victorian High Country is one for all the adrenalin seekers out there to conquer. Not one for the faint hearted though. Of course, for those who want to leave their bikes at home, the chance to grab your walking or hiking boots and greet the great outdoors is almost irresistible. Trust us – all that fresh alpine air breaths new energy and enthusiasm into the most weary of travellers. The Mount Buffalo National Park offers a 90 kilometre hiking network, so there is a track and pace for everyone. If you fancy a run, perhaps take on the Victorian High Country’s 7 Peaks
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Vineyards in the Valley Regional Victoria is obviously well known for its viticulture scene, so if you have your heart set on exploring a Victorian vineyard on holiday at The Sebel Pinnacle Valley, then you’re in luck. The Victorian High Country is in easy access to eight wine regions, each offering a different experience reflecting the areas specific climate nuances, topography and history. Kings Valley (Australia’s home of Italian and European style wines) is around 1 hour 15 drive from the resort. Rutherglen, which has a long tradition of passionate family-owned wineries, is around 1 hour 45 minutes-drive away, while the Alpine Valley’s smaller wineries are also around 1 hour 45 minutes drive from The Sebel Pinnacle Valley Resort. Of course, the Victorian High Country itself serves up some great options, closer to the Resort. Less than half an hour in Mansfield is the award winning Victorian High Country winery, Delatite, which specialises in cool climate wines. Cheers to that! The perfect accompaniment to all that wine is, of course, Victorian High Country cheese. King Valley Dairy produces an amazing brie, with Tolpuddle Goat Cheese and Milawa Cheese similarly on top for a taste of the region. For a sweet treat, try some famous Beechworth Honey, produced in the Victorian High Country since the 1800s. Another traditional local drop not to be missed. It’s worth visiting The Beechworth Bee School with your family to take advantage of the centre’s picnic and play space, and take a self-guided tour of the educational ‘Bee Cause’ Garden, which is open daily.
Pinnacle Valley Victoria, Australia
Run: 21 colour-coded trails covering more than 200 kilometres across Mount Baw Baw, Mount Buller, Mount Buffalo, Dinner Plain, Mount Hotham, Falls Creek and Lake Mountain. If it all sounds a little overwhelming, a walking or bike tour with a local guide is recommended, to better explore the area’s many peaks and valleys in your own time. The local visitor information centre has maps on offer to help find a trail that suits you, if you prefer to go it alone. The Sebel’s stunning pool is also on standby to cool down and unwind after a great day in the outdoors.
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Mt Buller Victoria, Australia
Ski delight
An eventful stay
During snow season, The Sebel Pinnacle Valley Resort has arguably the best resort facilities in the region and an enviable location, 20 minutes from the ski runs of Mt Buller.
Planning a destination wedding or anniversary? The Sebel Pinnacle Valley Resort and the Victorian High Country couldn’t provide a more stunning backdrop for dramatic wedding photos or an anniversary to remember – it truly is the ultimate venue.
To get organised, the in house Ski Shop is open seven days a week during the winter months, and stocks a range of brands and merchandise including snow chain hire for cars or 4WDs if you plan to drive around the area. The store is a one-stop-shop to prepare for the snow, complete with hard to find heated drying rooms that keep your gear dry and safe. Fully trained fitting staff are available to help skiers and snowboarders out with every requirement before hitting the slopes.
Try horse riding, winery tours, skiing, 4WD and helicopter tours. Or just relax and enjoy a break from the hustle and bustle. The options are river deep and mountain high for a party to remember. The Sebel’s Timbertop Room boasts floor to ceiling windows for plenty of natural light and magical views of Mt Buller, ideal for weddings and events of up to 120 guests, theatre style. Charming, rustic cocktail events have amazing character at The Stable, a perfect location for a dinner party amongst hay bales and red wine barrels for up to 150 guests. For smaller events, try the Pinnacle room for more cosy gatherings of up to 60 people seated. Ask the hotel team for ideas to celebrate for your next special occasion. The resort’s experienced onsite events team are on hand to take the hassle out of organising your next function and make the most of Pinnacle Valley’s 20 acres of garden and majestic Mt Buller views. Of course, even for a dinner for two, the resort delivers with Peaks Restaurant serving up a fabulous local produce inspired menu. While the food is great, the ambiance makes all the difference, with an open fireplace waiting to warm up patrons at the end of a snow-fuelled day.
Craig’s Hut, Pinnacle Valley Victoria, Australia
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Novotel Clarke Quay, Singapore
Pool Bar offers drinks, snacks and Happy Hour by the pool, while Le Bar Rouge is the ultimate For a vibrant city escape that encapsulates the best of Asian culture chic hangout. and cuisine, it’s hard to look beyond Singapore as a destination. Whether you’re planning a stopover enroute to Europe, using it For those who wish to explore further afield, as a launch pad for a cruise across region, or taking a dedicated the local MRT (rail) is a great way to get holiday to explore Singapore in detail, the Lion City’s diversity, around town, with the Fort Canning MRT stop directly beside the hotel, and Clarke Quay colour and charm is sure to impress. station a fast 5 minute walk from the lobby. One of the most central and best located hotels for travellers has From there, Singapore awaits, including the to be the Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay. Just 20 minutes from cultural districts of China Town and Little the airport and 5 minutes from the CBD, the Novotel is a perfect India, and the best of Asian shopping at the base to explore the city. Situated on the banks of the Singapore Bugis markets or on Orchard Road. River, water and skyline views abound, as well as a bustling restaurant and bar scene, just outside your door. It is the perfect While easy access to Singapore’s major address for guests planning to head out and enjoy the Singapore’s attractions are the primary appeal of this fabulous four star hotel, the little things also exciting nightlife in style! count to making the Novotel Singapore Clarke In fact, Clarke Quay serves up a choice of more than 150 bars, Quay something special. The hotel’s great restaurants and cafes, spoiling tourists for choice. outdoor pool, onsite fitness centre, nearby jogging trails, children’s That’s not to take away from the amazing facilities and free wifi are dining available at the hotel, of course. all great features adding From family friendly dining and poolside to the experience. snacks, to cosmopolitan cocktails, the best Cantonese fare in Singapore and In room, guests can an innovative Halal-Malaysian fusion enjoy, flat-screen concept, the restaurants and bars at LCD TVs with On Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay tell their Demand movies, room own story with creatively presented service and in-room Novotel Clarke Quay, Singapore dishes, signature cocktails and spa treatments, plus sophisticated style and ambience. complimentary Handy Don’t be fooled by the hip, modern vibe at Square; the array of Phones with unlimited calls to 16 selected international buffet and a la carte specialties, plus an interactive live countries. Convenience plus! cooking station, ensures something tasty for diners of all ages. Le
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Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach A five-star lifestyle resort at its finest, it is no surprise that the Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach in Thailand is the most popular hotel option with Accor Vacation Club Members using the Accor Hotels Select Elite program. The must-know detail Members need when it comes to this resort? Location, location, location! Positioned high on a lofty headland, the Pullman offers a spectacular poolside panorama from its pool, offering guests the chance to sit back, relax and soak up views of the Andaman Sea while swimming with a cocktail in hand. True holiday heaven. For those who want to explore the beach below, the Pullman has a direct staircase to the sand, offering the best of Phuket pool and beach life, right on your doorstep. From a design perspective, the resort presents a sophisticated and contemporary feel, and brings a cosmopolitan sensibility to a seaside setting allowing guests to ‘check in and chill out’. There is a Pullman Spa in-house with spa rooms looking out over the ocean, and multiple massage and beauty treatments available whether you prefer a traditional Thai option, facial or aromatherapy indulgence. With multiple restaurants and bars available, guests can enjoy a variety of cuisine experiences during their stay. Elements is open for all-day dining seven days a week, serving up a wide range of international cuisine, not least of all Thai and Western flavours. Each dish is served with a contemporary twist: fresh seafood with just the right seasoning or banana blossom palm leaf salad to tempt the palette. For convenient casual dining, The Deli is a great option with fresh baked croissants, imported cheeses, old and new world wine and other indulgent treats that you are welcome to buy and take back to your room for private eats on your balcony. The Italian trattoria and wine bar Vero is open daily for dinner, and is a great venue to celebrate a special occasion with loved ones and friends. Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach, Thailand
Accor Hotels Select Elite and Select Asia programs – what are they? Accor Vacation Club works in partnership with AccorHotels to deliver these two great programs, specifically created as an exclusive benefit for Members. The programs provide a great way to use points to explore the region, beyond Accor Vacation Club’s core network of 24 properties. A great way to broaden your travel horizons. A true synergy with the Accor network of hotels, the key benefit of both programs is the ability it gives Members to use points and redeem them within the wider AccorHotel network. Accor Hotels Select Asia is a network of 27 hotels across Asia is available to Platinum, Traveller and Corporate level Premiere Plus Members. The Accor Hotels Select Elite program offers a choice of 34 different hotels, primarily under the Sofitel Luxury Hotel, Pullman and MGallery brands, and is available to Traveller and Corporate level Première Plus Members. For more on booking the Novotel Clark Quay, Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach, or any other resorts and hotels in the Accor Hotels Select programs, contact a representative of the Accor Vacation Club Reservations team on 1300 761414.
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Our New and Enhanced Program Accor Vacation Club Cruise and Travel You asked and we listened! You wanted all your holiday options in one easy space – DONE! You wanted a whole new level of savings and benefits for world travel to exciting ports and destinations – DONE! And you wanted to the choice to use your Premiére Points towards already great prices from all of the major travel companies, cruiselines and river cruiselines including the South Pacific, Alaska, Asia, Europe and beyond – DONE! Welcome to the new and improved Accor Vacation Club Cruise and Travel Program! So now, when you are looking for a relaxing weekend getaway, a fun filled family holiday or an all-inclusive cruising adventure with friends all you have to do is login to one place and go! With the knowledge that you’ll be able to make the most of your vacations and easily reduce the cost of your holidays, activities and so much more. How? The new Accor Vacation Club Cruise and Travel Program lets you convert your Premiére Points into
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Discovery Dollars to use them towards your next dream holiday or a range of lifestyle options. It’s simple, easy to choose, and you can be sure that EVERY Discovery Dollar converted or earned has a Real Dollar Value… giving you REAL SAVINGS.
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Your Benefits at a Glance Benefits of the Accor Vacation Club Cruise and Travel Program? That’s easy – check out the list below. • Easy and fast to search - to get you travelling sooner • Wide selection of world destinations & itineraries, travel providers, cruiselines, resorts and hotels
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LET’S START THE SEARCH TO SAVE! Once you are ready for a holiday, searching and saving is only a few simple clicks to start your world of discovery.
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Search the Accor Vacation Club Cruise and Travel website for your choice of the great offers available. Apply Discovery Dollars to “buy down” the price of your holiday up to the maximum shown – easy!
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When you are ready to book, you can convert some or all of your Premiére Points into Discovery Dollars online.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2018 is packed full of festivals and events, many close to Accor Vacation Club’s 24 great properties across Australia, New Zealand and Bali. We share some of our favorites here for inspiration to help plan your next holiday itinerary.
JULY 2018 James Cameron – Challenging the Deep Exhibition - NSW Now until 24 December 2018 anmm.gov.au/jamescameron Bali Kite Festival - Bali July - August 2018 bali-indonesia.com
Adelaide Beer and BBQ Festival - SA July 2018 adelaidebeerfest.com.au Coromandel Illume, Winter Festival of Lights - NZ 13 - 14 July 2018 illumefest.co.nz
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AUGUST 2018 Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) QLD 13 - 15 July 2018 ciaf.com.au
Chelsea International Friendly - WA 23 July 2018 optusstadium.com.au
Winery Running Festival, Hunter Valley NSW 22 July 2018 wineryrun.com
Twilight Sessions, MT Buller - VIC Saturdays and Sundays 27 July - 26 August 2018 mtbuller.com.au/Winter
Sydney International Boatshow - NSW 2 - 6 August 2018 sydneyboatshow.com.au Melbourne International Film Festival - VIC 2 - 19 August 2018 miff.com.au
City2Surf - NSW 12 August 2018 city2surf.com.au Bledisloe Cup - NSW 18 August 2018 rugby.com.au
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Select the option for TOURS - a search area will appear.
HOW DO I GET DISCOVERY DOLLARS? Simply convert your Premiére Plus Points into Discovery Dollars on the Accor Vacation Club Travel website. Then use these towards your next dream holiday or lifestyle product. You also have the opportunity to earn more Discovery Dollars when you book a selection of travel and lifestyle products. From Golf, Flights, Travel Insurance, Car Hire, Airport Parking, plus other holiday & leisure options. WHERE CAN I APPLY DISCOVERY DOLLARS
This is where you can select escorted tours, tour packages or cruise tour packages (yes, they are actually different!). You also can narrow the search by adding a destination, travel provider and departing date.
Login to your personal account and go to the MEMBERS eLOUNGE. Click on the blue Accor Vacation Travel Club button on the right to access the Accor Vacation Club Travel search site. Each offer will show the maximum amount of Discovery Dollars that you can apply. Discovery Dollars are used to “buy down” your holiday, UP TO the maximum amount that is shown – this is how much you will save.
In our example we will choose:
EVENTS
Type Cruise-Tour Packages
AUGUST 2018 Melbourne Writers Festival - VIC 24 August - 2 September 2018 mwf.com.au Burleigh Barbeque Championships - QLD 25 - 26 August 2018 burleighbbq.com
SEPTEMBER 2018 South Australian Living Arts Festival (SALA) - SA 1 - 31 August 2018 salafestival.com Barossa Gourmet Weekend - SA 31 August 2018 - 2 September 2018 barossagourmet.com
AFL Finals Series - National September 2018 afl.com.au/finals Merino Muster Cross Country Ski Race - NZ 1 September 2018 merinomuster.com
Blackmores Sydney Running Festival - NSW 16 September 2018 sydneyrunningfestival.com.au Melbourne Fringe Festival - VIC 13 - 30 September melbournefringe.com.au
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Region - North America Click the Search Arrow
WHAT IS MARKET RATE? Also shown on each offer is the per person price that is currently available in the market. You can pay this amount without using Discovery Dollars if you wish. WHAT IS A PREFERRED MEMBER RATE? As a member of Accor Vacation Club Cruise and Travel Program, you will also receive discounted preferred member rates that are available without using Discovery Dollars. They include travel services like flights, travel insurance, transfers, car hire, airport parking and other travel related products.
A Range of Cruise-Tour Packages appears
ADDITIONAL SAVINGS…
In each snapshot you will see how much the holiday will cost when you apply the maximum Discovery Dollars available to you as a discount to your Cruise or Tour. For example, First Passage to the West, with Hawaiian Stopover has up to a maximum of $1000 Discovery Dollars to “buy down” the cruise-tour package. TRAVEL
From time to time we share extras, over and above the great savings already on offer through the Accor Vacation Club Cruise and Travel Program. If available they are displayed as a SPECIAL OFFER and may include bonus onboard credit, additional discounts, buy one get one free deals, wine or beverage packs, day tours, shore excursion credits and more.
TRAVEL
OCTOBER 2018 Spring Racing Carnival - VIC September 2018 springracingcarnival.com.au
Tulip Time Festival, Bowral - NSW 18 September 208 - 1 October 2018 tuliptime.net.au
Wildflowers Season - WA October 2018 westernaustralia.com/wildflowers
Swan Valley Polocrosse Nationals - WA 1 October 2018 polox2018.com.au
ITU World Triathlon GF - QLD 12 - 16 September 2018 goldcoast.triathlon.org
Manly Jazz - NSW 29 September 2018- 1 October 2018 northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
Nusa Dua Fiesta - Bali October 2018
Palm Cove Reef Feast - QLD 12 - 14 October 2018 www.queensland.com
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FAQs WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DISCOVERY DOLLARS?
Use your Discovery Dollars If, for example, you had $1200 Discovery Dollars in your account. You could apply $500 or $750 or even the full discount of $1000 Discovery Dollars. It’s your choice! (And remember, you can also EARN more Discovery Dollars when you book on some lifestyle options like golf, flights and car hire!)
That’s fine. The Accor Vacation Club Cruise and Travel Program is unique because you choose how many Discovery Dollars you want to spend on your holiday. Whatever the balance in your Accor Vacation Club Travel account you can apply as many (or as few) Discovery Dollars as you like, UP TO the maximum savings available. Just pay the remaining balance in cash. The more Discovery Dollars you use, the more you will save. CAN I USE MORE THAN THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DISCOVERY DOLLARS DISPLAYED? Although you can choose how many Discovery Dollars you apply, you can only apply UP TO the maximum savings shown. CAN I USE MY DISCOVERY DOLLARS ON A HOLIDAY ADVERTISED IN THE NEWSPAPER OR ELSEWHERE?
The itinerary and any relevant details for each offer will then be displayed. For our 17 night First Passage to the West, with Hawaiian Stopover Cruise-Tour we will see the itinerary and full details including Return economy flights Sydney to Vancouver, via Honolulu; Accommodation in both Hawaii and Vancouver, a 7 night cruise around the Hawaiian islands onboard Norwegian Cruises’ Pride of America, Flights from Hawaii to Vancouver, an 8 day “First Passage to the West” tour and rail journey in Silverleaf onboard the iconic Rocky Mountaineer – a complete package deal!
EVENTS
Discovery Dollars are available for use on a selected range of resorts, hotels, tours and cruises. Speak to one of our Cruise and Travel Solutions Specialists about a preferred member price if you cannot find the same or similar holiday, advertised elsewhere, on the Accor Vacation Club Cruise and Travel website.
OCTOBER 2018 Southern Highlands Food & Wine Festival - NSW 29-30 September 2018 southernhighlandsfoodandwine. com.au/food-and-wine-festival Gold Coast World Masters - QLD 14 -19 October 2018 gogolfing.net.au/golf-tournaments
NOVEMBER 2018 Invictus Games Sydney - NSW 20 - 27 October 2018 invictusgames2018.org
Noosa Triathlon Multi Sport Festival - QLD 31 October 2018 - 4 November 2018 noosatri.com
Volleyfest, Manly - NSW 17 - 25 November 2018 volleyballaustralia.org.au/volleyfest
V8 Supercars Gold Coast 600 - QLD 19 - 21 October 2018 supercars.com/gold-coast
Handpicked Festival - SA 10 November 2018 handpickedfestival.com
Andre Rieu Concert, Darling Harbour - NSW 21 November 2018 andrerieu.com/en/tour
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Converting your Premiére Points Converting your Premiére Points into Discovery Dollars is as simple as clicking on the below image and then selecting how many Premiére Points you want to convert
WHAT ABOUT MY FAMILY & FRIENDS? Yes, Discovery Dollars are fully transferable to your family and friends travelling with you on holiday. WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS? Check the website for details of how to book and use your Discovery Dollars to save.
Time to Book Booking tours, packages and cruises are as simple as clicking on “More info or Book” and submitting a request. With hotels, you have the additional option to book directly online. Alternatively call one of our Accor Travel Solutions Specialists on 1800 70 80 80 to confirm details and your total savings, and you will soon be on your way. Perfect!
What are you waiting for? Let’s go explore the world!
Accor Travel Solutions Specialists are always on hand to assist at any stage of your holiday. From the planning stages right through to selecting and booking the right vacation for you and your family. It’s as simple as a phone call, email, or requesting a call back, and your questions will be answered by a fully experienced Accor Travel Solutions Specialists. CONTACT DETAILS Call: Accor Travel Solutions Specialists are available on 1800 70 80 80. Call Back: Want to request a call back? Simply use our Click2Call option Website: Login to your personal account and go to the MEMBERS eLOUNGE. Click on the blue Accor Vacation Travel Club button to access the Accor Vacation Club Travel search site.
TRAVEL
TRAVEL
DECEMBER 2018 Australian PGA Championship Gold Coast - QLD 29 November 2018- 2 December 2018 championship.pga.org.au Wellbeing Festival, Sunshine Coast - QLD 9 to 12 November wanderlust.com
Margaret River Gourmet Escape - WA 15 - 18 November 2018 gourmetescape.com.au Women’s Beauty & Lifestyle EXPO Gold Coast - QLD 17 - 18 November 2018 thewomenexpo.com.au
Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival - WA 8 December 2018 cherryfestival.com.au Boxing Day Test - VIC 26 December 2018 cricket.com.au
The Big Design Market Melbourne - VIC 30 November 2018- 2 December 2018 thebigdesignmarket.com Sydney New Year’s Eve - NSW 31 December 2018 sydneynewyearseve.com/vantagepoints/darling-harbour vacations edition 1 • 2018
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Vernazza, Cinque Terre, Italy
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Cruise sensations for your next vacation The word is out – and that word is SEA. With more than 25 million global passengers recorded in 2017, there is no doubt that cruising is the way to go for most vacationers. In fact, this number may rise by another 20% this year, as more and more first timers and vacation-seekers continue to embrace the cruise culture. Regular cruisers will tell you it’s not about filling up your Facebook pages and photo albums with memorable photos. It’s about enjoying the luxury of cruising at a slower pace of life. It’s about getting up-close and personal with the world. Immersing in rich and vivid histories, and many varied cultures, available with any destination. First time cruisers will be surprised to discover that they can tailor-fit their experiences based on a budget, select specific accommodation, arrange their own dining experiences and participate in a seemingly endless list of activities. From onboard waterparks, spas and sports, to Broadway-style entertainment and a whole host of exciting shore excursions. Put it this way, you’ll never be bored onboard! To help get you started, we’ve listed the best destinations you can choose from if you’re cruising for the first time, are a regular cruiser – or if you’re getting back into the cruising lifestyle.
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The South Pacific
Alaska Explore the great and seemingly boundless coastline of Alaska, backdropped with towering snowy peaked mountains. Gaze in awe at Glacier Bay National Parks’ mammoth icy glaciers, explore Alaska’s stunning Inside Passage or go face-to-face with wildlife as you witness soaring eagles and bears in their natural habitat. Get onboard Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America, Norwegian Cruises and Princess Cruises to delight in Alaska’s rich, gold-rush culture and fishing history visiting Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan. Take the chance to watch real lumberjacks in action, meet First Nations People, watch whales at play, or dine on the fresh catch of the day and more.
You can never go wrong with warm blue waters, white sand beaches, and a laid-back tropical vibe with this cruise destination. Check out the second largest coral reef in the world in New Caledonia’s Noumea or go on a day trip to Amadee, a lovely coral cay, for a taste of true tropical beauty. Shopping for souvenirs? Port Vila in Vanuatu has got you covered, to take a piece of the islands home with you from its colourful, busy, and bustling market. P&O Cruises, Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises and more cruise from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Auckland (to name a few). So you can splash your way into palm-fringed lagoons or grab your snorkelling gear to uncover the coral reefs surrounding Mystery Island, finding real joy both in and out of the water.
Western Mediterranean If you’re eyeing up a holiday in Europe, the Western Mediterranean has multiple destinations and cosmopolitan, visitor-friendly cities in spades. MSC Cruises sail from Barcelona to Rome and create lasting memories as you enjoy this region’s iconic art, historic monuments and provincial culinary specialities. Up for some regional wine-tasting and serious sightseeing? Check out the south of France’s wine region for a taste of the good stuff or have your camera ready as you indulge in the beautiful coastal scenery of Italy’s Cinque Terre. What’s not to love?
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European River Cruises The demand for European River Cruises has seen a sharp increase in past years, and you can get in on the action with one of our most popular itineraries, cruising Amsterdam to Budapest (or vice versa) via the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers. It’s perfect for those looking to sail through the very heart of Europe to discover fascinating bucketlist cities, charming villages and new landscapes around every river bend. Seek out the art and culture, picturesque castles, medieval architecture, and UNESCO World Heritage sites in Vienna, Melk, and Nuremburg. Make sure you try the gluhwein (mulled wine), schnitzel and delicious black forest cake (yum), or shop till you drop at the delightful Christmas markets leading into the festive season. Join APT, Scenic Cruises, Travelmarvel, Avalon Waterways, Uniworld and more on any number of memorable European river cruises.
The Caribbean Award-winning beaches and friendly coastal villages pepper over 700 islands within the Caribbean archipelago. Cruise in boutique luxury onboard any number of ships departing New York, Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Carnival Cruises, Norwegian Cruises, Princess Cruises, Disney, MSC, Holland America and so many more make their way to Grand Cayman, Aruba the Happy Isle, St Thomas and the Bahamas, Jamaica’s Montego Bay, St Kitts, Curaçao and newly open for business – Cuba! Dance to the strains of a steel-drum band, discover local cuisine or shop for a bargain. Make sure to explore wonderful waterfalls hidden in cool verdant jungles, dip your toes in azure waters edged with white sandy shores, and swim amongst lemon sharks over coral reefs. Whether you’re looking to enjoy beach time, reef time or general tropical R&R, explore your destinations on a unique shore excursion, immerse yourself in the culture or simply take advantage of all the onboard luxuries and amenities available. Make this year memorable when you choose a cruise sensation for your next vacation!
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From the Sea to the Sky First Passage to the West with a Hawaiian Stopover Experience the best of two bucket-list destinations in one great Hawaii and Canada Cruise Stay Rail Package. From the sea to the mountains, we have packaged together a week-long Hawaiian cruise in heavenly Honolulu with the legendary Rocky Mountaineer and Canadian Rocky Mountains!
Jasper National Park, Canada
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Hopping Around Hawaii Jump from one exotic island to the next aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America. Newly refurbished and ready for adventure, it’s time to cruise under the tropical sun to experience Hawaii’s best views and vistas. Check out iconic Waikiki Beach, enjoy whale watching off Maui, or visit the Big Island’s incredible Kilauea Volcano and Kauai’s breathtaking Na Pali Coast.
“After your seven-night Hawaiian island cruise, fly to vibrant Vancouver, Canada, where you will begin to uncover unique experiences from Canada’s colourful and diverse wilderness regions.” You will have more than enough time to sink your toes in Hawaii’s golden sand and relax onboard, under perfect blue skies. Immerse yourself in Hawaiian culture and history by visiting Pearl Harbor. Take pictures of scenic Diamond Head. Shop along the famous beachfront neighbourhoods in Waikiki. Hula with the locals, or visit Honolulu Zoo. Onboard Pride of America, make sure to experience a whole new world of flavour with over ten diverse restaurants to choose from. In the mood for classic and savoury American-style steak? Head to Cagney’s Steakhouse for the juiciest cuts. Craving that perfect Italian pasta? An excellent evening at La Cucina, the cruise line’s signature Italian ristorante, is all yours. Lay by the pool and work on your tan, visit the Hollywood Theatre for world-class entertainment, participate in Hawaiian culture shows, history talks, get your hula hips swaying, and join in with lei making – something to show off to your friends back home!
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An Award-Winning Railroad Experience Each day beckons you to relive history and ride the Rocky Mountaineer – an iconic rail line that retraces the route of explorers and pioneers in the 19th century. Every dramatic change in scenery will showcase vast green fields and verdant forests through to spiral tunnels, majestic canyons, raging rivers and towering mountains.
From Vancouver, the Rocky Mountaineer will take you to the charming city of Kamloops and onwards as you immerse yourself in rich history and pass through Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven home. Traverse the iconic Spiral Tunnels and marvel at the sight of snow-capped peaks in the Canadian Rockies before you experience the even more awe-inspiring ice formations and glaciers at the Columbia Icefield. By the time you end up in magnificent Lake Louise and witness the monumental mountains of Banff National Park, you’ll realize that the majestic beauty of Canada’s scenery is endless, (make sure to bringing an extra memory card for your camera!). Your CruiseRail-Stay package definitely ends on a high-note with a panoramic helicopter tour over the majestic Rockies – simply stunning.
From sea to the sky, this exceptional 17 night Cruise Stay Rail Package beckons you to arguably the most beautiful and awe-inspiring destinations in the world. Whether it is the infinite azure sea surrounding the Hawaiian Islands you are into, or the towering mountain ranges of Canada - you are bound to discover unparalleled beauty and a newfound love for travel.
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Seasonal Calendar Group A Properties Group
A
HIGH Start - End 01 Jan - 29 Jan 21 Mar - 14 Nov 13 Dec - 31 Dec 01 Jan - 29 Jan 21 Mar - 14 Nov 13 Dec - 31 Dec 01 Jan - 30 Apr 01 Jun - 07 Aug 25 Aug - 31 Oct 30 Nov - 31 Dec 01 Jan - 30 Apr 08 Jun - 24 Jul 09 Sep - 31 Oct 30 Nov - 31 Dec 01 Jan - 30 Apr 08 Jun - 24 Jul 09 Sep - 31 Oct 30 Nov - 31 Dec 01 Jan - 30 Apr 08 Jun - 24 Jul 09 Sep - 31 Oct 30 Nov - 31 Dec 01 Jan - 31 Jan 01 Mar - 30 Apr 10 Jun - 24 Jul 05 Sep - 15 Oct 26 Nov - 31 Dec 01 Jan - 31 Jan 24 Mar - 25 Apr 11 Jun - 18 Oct 16 Dec - 31 Dec 01 Jan - 31 Jan 05 Jun - 26 Oct 26 Nov - 31 Dec 01 Jan - 18 Jun 05 Sep - 26 Nov 11 Dec - 31 Dec 01 Jan - 12 May 01 Sep - 31 Dec
The Sebel Palm Cove Coral Coast North Queensland Coral Coast Resort Palm Cove Accor Vacation Club Apartments North Queensland Twin Waters Sunshine Coast Accor Vacation Club Apartments Sunshine Coast, QLD Legends Hotel Surfers Paradise Accor Vacation Club Apartments Gold Coast, QLD Turtle Beach Resort Mermaid Beach Accor Vacation Club Apartments Gold Coast, QLD Mercure Gold Coast Resort, Accor Vacation Club Apartments Gold Coast, QLD Novotel Pacific Bay Resort Accor Vacation Club Apartments Coffs Harbour, NSW
Novotel Lake Crackenback Resort Accor Vacation Club Apartments Snowy Mountains, NSW The Sebel Pinnacle Valley Resort Merrijig, VIC The Links Lady Bay Accor Vacation Club Apartments Fleurieu Peninsula, SA The Sebel Busselton Geographe Bay, WA The Sebel Swan Valley The Vines The Vines Perth, WA Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort Accor Vacation Club Apartments Coromandel Peninsula, NZ Grand Mercure Oakridge Resort Accor Vacation Club Apartments Wanaka, NZ MGallery St Moritz Queenstown Accor Vacation Club Apartments Queentown, NZ
VALUE Start - End
30 Jan - 12 Feb 15 Nov - 12 Dec
13 Feb - 20 Mar
30 Jan - 12 Feb 15 Nov - 12 Dec
13 Feb - 20 Mar
01 May - 31 May 08 Aug - 24 Aug 01 Nov - 29 Nov
01 Jan - 07 May 25 Jul - 31 Dec 01 Jan - 30 Apr 21 Aug - 29 Oct 07 Nov - 31 Dec 01 Jan - 30 Apr 01 Jul - 30 Sep 22 Nov - 31 Dec 01 Jan - 31 Jan 24 Mar - 25 Apr 11 Jun - 18 Oct 16 Dec - 31 Dec
Novotel Bali Nusa Dua Accor Vacation Club Apartments Nusa Dua, BALI
MID Start - End
01 Jan - 07 Jan 10 Apr - 31 Dec
13 Aug - 08 Sep 01 Nov - 29 Nov
01 May - 07 Jun 25 Jul - 12 Aug
13 Aug - 08 Sep 01 Nov - 29 Nov
01 May - 07 Jun 25 Jul - 12 Aug
13 Aug - 08 Sep 01 Nov - 29 Nov
01 May - 07 Jun 25 Jul - 12 Aug
01 Feb - 28 Feb 14 Aug - 04 Sep 16 Oct - 25 Nov
01 May - 09 Jun 25 Jul - 13 Aug
01 Mar - 23 Mar 01 Jun - 10 Jun 19 Oct - 15 Dec
01 Feb - 28 Feb 26 Apr - 31 May
01 Mar - 30 Apr 27 Oct - 25 Nov
01 Feb - 28 Feb 01 May - 04 Jun
19 Jun - 30 Aug 27 Nov - 10 Dec
31 Aug - 04 Sep
13 May - 29 May 07 Jun - 11 Jun 20 Jun - 21 Jul
30 May - 06 Jun 12 Jun - 19 Jun 22 Jul - 31 Aug
08 May - 11 Jun
12 Jun - 24 Jul
05 Jun - 30 Jul
01 May - 04 Jun 31 Jul - 20 Aug 30 Oct - 06 Nov
13 Jun - 30 Jun 01 Oct - 21 Nov
01 May - 12 Jun
01 Mar - 23 Mar 01 Jun - 10 Jun 19 Oct - 15 Dec
01 Feb - 28 Feb 26 Apr - 31 May
08 Jan - 31 Jan 16 Mar - 09 Apr
01 Feb - 15 Mar
Première Points Chart GROUP A Première Points: Studio Rooms
GROUP A Première Points: Studio Deluxe Rooms
Season
Weekly
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Sun
Season
Weekly
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Sun
High
2,700
324
324
324
324
540
540
324
High
3,500
420
420
420
420
700
700
420
Mid
1,800
216
216
216
216
360
360
216
Mid
2,500
300
300
300
300
500
500
300
Value
1,200
144
144
144
144
240
240
144
Value
1,500
180
180
180
180
300
300
180
GROUP A Première Points: 1 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment
GROUP A Première Points: 1 Bedroom Apartment Season
Weekly
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Sun
Season
Weekly
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Sun
High
4,000
480
480
480
480
800
800
480
High
4,500
540
540
540
540
900
900
540
Mid
2,600
312
312
312
312
520
520
312
Mid
3,500
420
420
420
420
700
700
420
Value
1,800
216
216
216
216
360
360
216
Value
2,100
252
252
252
252
420
420
252
GROUP A Première Points: 2 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment
GROUP A Première Points: 2 Bedroom Apartment Season
Weekly
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Sun
Season
Weekly
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Sun
High
5,000
600
600
600
600
1,000
1,000
600
High
7,000
840
840
840
840
1,400
1,400
840
Mid
3,300
396
396
396
396
660
660
396
Mid
5,000
600
600
600
600
1,000
1,000
600
Value
2,100
252
252
252
252
420
420
252
Value
3,000
360
360
360
360
600
600
360
GROUP A Première Points: 3 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment
GROUP A Première Points: 3 Bedroom Apartment Season
Weekly
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Sun
Season
Weekly
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Sun
High
7,000
840
840
840
840
1,400
1,400
840
High
9,000
1,080
1,080
1,080
1,080
1,800
1,800
1,080
Mid
5,000
600
600
600
600
1,000
1,000
600
Mid
6,500
780
780
780
780
1,300
1,300
780
Value
3,100
372
372
372
372
620
620
372
Value
4,300
516
516
516
516
860
860
516
Seasonal calendar as at 1 January 2018
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Group
B
Group B Properties
HIGH Start - End
MID Start - End
VALUE Start - End
Freshwater Point Resort Broadbeach Accor Vacation Club Apartments Gold Coast, QLD
01 Jan - 30 Apr 01 Jun - 3 Aug 14 Aug - 31 Oct 01 Dec - 31 Dec
01 May - 31 May 4 Aug - 13 Aug 01 Nov - 30 Nov
Grand Mercure The Vintage Accor Vacation Club Apartments Hunter Valley, NSW
01 Jan - 30 Apr 06 Jun - 16 Jul 04 Sep - 31 Dec
30 May - 05 Jun 17 Jul - 20 Aug
01 May - 29 May 21 Aug - 03 Sep
The Sebel Darling Harbour The Pinnacle Sydney, NSW
01 Jan - 30 Apr 19 Jun - 23 Jul 21 Aug - 31 Dec
05 Jun - 18 Jun 24 Jul - 29 Jul 07 Aug - 20 Aug
01 May - 04 Jun 30 Jul - 06 Aug
The Sebel Sydney Manly Beach Sydney, NSW
01 Jan - 04 May 16 Jun - 27 Jul 25 Aug - 31 Dec
26 May - 15 Jun 11 Aug- 24 Aug
05 May - 25 May 28 Jul - 10 Aug
The Sebel Bowral Heritage Park Bowral, NSW
01 Jan - 31 Jan 01 Mar - 31 May 04 Aug - 31 Dec
09 Jun - 03 Aug
01 Feb - 28 Feb 01 Jun - 08 Jun
The Sebel Melbourne Flinders Lane Melbourne, VIC
01 Jan - 30 Apr 19 Jun - 23 Jul 21 Aug - 31 Dec
05 Jun - 18 Jun 24 Jul - 29 Jul 07 Aug - 20 Aug
01 May - 04 Jun 30 Jul - 06 Aug
Grand Mercure Basildene Manor Margaret River, WA
01 Jan - 31 May 08 Sep - 31 Dec
19 Jun - 13 Aug
01 Jun - 18 Jun 14 Aug - 07 Sep
The Sebel Creswick Forest Resort Creswick, VIC
01 Jan - 30 Apr 19 Jun - 15 Jul 18 Sep - 31 Dec
05 Jun - 18 Jun 16 Jul - 13 Aug 05 Sep - 17 Sep
01 May - 04 Jun 14 Aug - 04 Sep
Première Points Chart GROUP B Première Points : Studio Rooms
GROUP B Première Points : Studio Deluxe Rooms
Season
Weekly
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Sun
Season
Weekly
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Sun
High
3,500
420
420
420
420
700
700
420
High
4,000
480
480
480
480
800
800
480
Mid
2,500
300
300
300
300
500
500
300
Mid
2,600
312
312
312
312
520
520
312
Value
1,500
180
180
180
180
300
300
180
Value
1,800
216
216
216
216
360
360
216
GROUP B Première Points : 1 Bedroom Apartment
GROUP B Première Points : 1 Bedroom Deluxe Rooms
Season
Weekly
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Sun
Season
Weekly
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Sun
High
4,500
540
540
540
540
900
900
540
High
5,500
660
660
660
660
1,100
1,100
660
Mid
3,500
420
420
420
420
700
700
420
Mid
4,000
480
480
480
480
800
800
480
Value
2,100
252
252
252
252
420
420
252
Value
2,500
300
300
300
300
500
500
300
GROUP B Première Points : 2 Bedroom Apartment
GROUP B Première Points : 2 Bedroom Deluxe Rooms
Season
Weekly
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Sun
Season
Weekly
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Sun
High
7,000
840
840
840
840
1,400
1,400
840
High
8,000
960
960
960
960
1,600
1,600
960
Mid
5,000
600
600
600
600
1,000
1,000
600
Mid
6,000
720
720
720
720
1,200
1,200
720
Value
3,000
360
360
360
360
600
600
360
Value
3,500
420
420
420
420
700
700
420
GROUP B Première Points : 3 Bedroom Apartment Season
Weekly
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Sun
High
9,000
1,080
1,080
1,080
1,080
1,800
1,800
1,080
Mid
6,500
780
780
780
780
1,300
1,300
780
Value
4,300
516
516
516
516
860
860
516
*Seasonal Calendar as at 1 July 2016
MAXIMISE YOUR MEMBERSHIP USE YOUR BOOKING WINDOWS EFFECTIVELY
12 MTHS
Platinum, Traveller and Corporate Members are able to make 7 night reservations with Première Points
11 MTHS
Gold Members are able to make 7 night reservations with Première Points
10 MTHS
Silver and Bronze Members are able to make 7 night reservations with Première Points
10 MTHS
All Members.- can make a Gap Booking
TIP
6 MTHS
All Members - can make 4-6 night reservations with Première Points - can make 2-3 night reservations with Première Points (excluding Fri/Sat nights)
45 DAYS
All Members - can make 2-3 night reservations with Première Points (including Fri/Sat nights)
30 DAYS
All Members - can make 1 night reservations with Première Points
14 DAYS
Bonus Time is available to all Members and no Première Points are required (min rates apply, min 2 nights, max 4 nights)
5 DAYS
Bonus Time is available for Members’ guests when the Member isn’t staying
If you need to travel during school holidays, events such as Christmas, Easter, AFL, NRL, Tennis, Grand Prix, Racing Carnivals, Concerts or celebrating an anniversary or birthday ...remember to book on the day your Booking Window opens!
Important Contacts Member Services & Reservations
Monday to Friday 8:00am to 7:00pm AEST excluding National Public Holidays Saturday 8:30am to 4:30pm AEST excluding National Public Holidays
Address
Level 2, 14 Edgewater Court, Robina QLD 4226
Postal
PO Box 3755, Robina Town Centre, QLD 4230
Email Web
info@accorvacationclub.com.au www.accorvacationclub.com.au
Telephone AUS - TOLL FREE Telephone NZ - TOLL FREE Telephone International -TOLL FREE
1300 76 14 14 0800 76 14 14 +61 7 5595 3290
Press the following options for
Reservations Member Services Club Billing
Facsimile AUS Facsimile International
1300 76 17 17 +61 7 5595 3281
Accor Vacation Club Travel
Monday to Friday 7.30am to 6.00pm (AEST] excluding National Public Holidays Saturdays 7.30am to 2.00pm (AEST] excluding National Public Holiday
Telephone AUS Telephone NZ Email Web
1800 70 80 90 0800 45 19 97 travel@accorvacationclub.com.au www.accorvacationclubtravel.com.au
Accor Vacation Club Billings Billings Facsimile AUS Billings Facsimile International Member Billings
1300 76 13 43 +61 7 5595 3282 billing@accorvacationclub.com.au
Premier Financing APVC Finance AUS APVC Finance NZ APVC Finance International
1800 446 513 0800 222 675 +61 7 5501 7310
Amore Referral Program Telephone AUS Telephone NZ Email
1800 80 32 70 0800 001 707 referrals@accorvacationclub.com.au
Membership Upgrades Telephone AUS Telephone NZ Facsimile Email
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm, excluding National Public Holidays 1800 00 71 18 0800 00 71 89 +61 7 5501 7351 upgrades@accorvacationclub.com.au
Europcar Telephone AUS Telephone NZ Telephone International Email
1300 65 95 45 (Quote 47674691) 0800 80 01 15 (Quote 47674691) +61 3 9330 6160 reservations@europcar.com.au
Accor Hotels Accor Reservation Services AUS Accor Reservation Services NZ
www.Accorhotels.com 1300 88 08 86 0800 44 44 22
Accor Plus Telephone AUS Telephone NZ
www.accorplus.com 1300 36 36 37 0800 44 09 82
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