Great bed and breakfast treats with Scenic Hotels

With the summer season rapidly approaching and traditionally busy times ahead for all, why not take the opportunity now to take a short break and relax to recharge? Scenic Hotels have put together some fantastic bed and breakfast packages for you during October to make it now more affordable to take that little getaway.

Visit the sunny Hawke’s Bay and stay at the Scenic Hotel Te Pania situated right on Marine Parade with stunning Hawke’s Bay views from everyroom for just $189 per night. Or how about a trip to the Winterless North before the holiday season crowds arrive at the Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands, with the added bonus of a late checkout from only $109 per night.

Alternatively if the bright lights are more your style, come and explore what Auckland city has on offer this weekend. Stay at the apartment-style Scenic Hotel Auckland – perfectly located on Queen Street in the heart of the city’s cultural precinct for the low price of $139 per night that also includes free carparking and a leisurely midday checkout. Whichever Scenic Hotel you choose you can be assured of a warm welcome and friendly kiwi hospitality in quality accommodation at a price to make you smile. For more information on these great specials, see here for more information and contact your Executive Holidays consultant.

Treasure and Bounty extends offers

Treasure Island Resort Fiji is offering its Stay 4 Pay 2 plus kids stay, play and eat for $99 per stay. For travel 01 November 09 - 31 March 2010 and sales to 31 October 09.
Adult meal plans for F$99 per adult per day include Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Closeouts apply over Christmas and New Year.

Bounty Island Resort Fiji is offering a tropical Mamanuca Island for those on a shoe string. 50% off Beachfront Bures with air conditioning, mini fridge, ensuite bathroom.
Kids stay, play and eat free, and there are meal plans from F$55 per person per day. Beachfront bures can accommodate 2 adults and 2 kids under 12 years old. Space is currently still available during school holidays. Travel to 31 March 10. Sales to 31 October 09. Please contact your Executive Holidays Consultant for more info.

Take some time out in Wellington with the Duxton

The Duxton Wellington has some great leisure packages for you to choose from for the month of October. Duxton Hotel Wellington is in a truly wonderfully convenient location just across from Wellington Convention centre, Gallery and the wonderful National Museum of New Zealand. Every room in this well appointed hotel offers stunning views over New Zealand's beautiful harbours. Please click here for more information and contact your Executive Holidays consultant to book.

Queenstown underwater observatory offers free entry

Kawarau Jet Queenstown, pioneers of commerical jet boating, celebrate 50 years of operation this summer and to make this milestone will be gifting free entry into Queenstown's Underwater Observatory for locals and visitors to the alpine resort. Timed to coincide with the start of the school holidays, entry is free from Monday 28 Sep 09 until the New Year.

Cruise expo deals

After our sucessful Cruise Expo we now have some great cruise deals. Amoung the worldwide specials is the Greek Isles for 7 nights from $1245 pp twin share. Departs 24 April 2010 (other sailing dates available). Includes 7 night cruise on board Splendour of the Seas, on board meals, entertainment, activities, port charges and taxes. Highlights include Venice, Split, Corfu, Athens (Piraeus), Mykonos, Katakolon. Book before 31 October to receive a $100 discount off your cruise booking, conditions apply. Sales until 15 October.

Qantas salutes Kiwi icons

Qantas has unveiled the first of its new 737-800 Tasman aircraft which has been named after Kiwi aviatrix Jean Batten. The aircraft is one of three that will be flying Tasman routes from mid October. The next two 737-800s will be named after engineering genius Sir William Hudson and internationally-renowed writer Katherine Mansfield, respectively. The aircraft will feature 12 business class seats and 156 in economy - with an in-flight on-demand entertainment system in both cabins. The Marc Newson-styled business class seats are 22" wide and have a 37" inch seat pitch, while the economy seats are 17" wide with a 30" seat pitch. There are also ergonomic cushions, an adjustable headrest and PC/USB ports for computeres, MP3 players and other devices in both cabins.

Latest Tahiti getaway

Great getaway packages to magnificent Tahiti.
5 Nights from $1395 per person, share twin ex Auckland.
Holiday package includes return economy class airfares from Auckland to Tahiti flying Air Tahiti Nui. Accommodation as specified, return airport transfers and many additional bonuses. Valid for travel commenced and completed 01 Oct - 14 Dec 09 and 06 Jan - 31 Mar 10. Sales until 12 October 09

Please click here for the latest flyer information or contact your Executive Holidays consultant.

Get an international drivers permit

Although many countries do not require a local or international licence or permit to drive within their borders, some travellers says it not a bad idea to have one. For two travellers an international Drivers permit has proven a small but valuable document, if not neccessarily for the reason it is really intended. A traveller had a prang on a French roundabout and to this day cannot work out just what happened. However, the police were quickly on the scene and somehow it was the travellers 'international drivers' permit that saved the day. To lesflic the document was proof of responsibility, that Monsieur had made some sort of effort to meet the laws of France. Not so the hapless Canadian in the other car. "Somehow, he got the rap, says the traveller. "Once I handed over my IDP, the police asked him why he only had his Canadian licence and then berated him about not knowing French driving laws. I only had my IDP by chance, as it is not required in France, but it is recommended." In New Zealand an ICP can only be issued by the AA. It is not a driving licence in its own right and is only for private use. It must be produced with a current NZ drivers license when you travel. Together, both documents allow you to drive legally in most other countries.