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WIN A FABULOUS FOUR-NIGHT VACATION IN HONG KONG!
Vacations & Travel magazine, in conjunction with Qantas and Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong, is giving subscribers the chance to win a sensational trip to Hong Kong, including return airfares for two people and four nights’ accommodation at Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong.
The winner and a guest will enjoy return Qantas economy class flights from Australia to Hong Kong where they will stay at Island Shangri-La in Admiralty on Hong Kong Island.
QANTAS
Qantas is Australia’s largest domestic and international airline connecting Australians to the world with comfort, style and ease. It is widely regarded as one of the world's most respected full-service airlines and one of the strongest brands in Australia, with an outstanding reputation for excellence in safety, customer service, operational efficiency and technical innovation.
The Qantas network spans 46 countries across Australia, Asia and the Pacific, the Americas, Europe and Africa. In August, Qantas announced that it would begin flights three times a day between Sydney and the Gold Coast from late October 2012.
This year the airline began a Q Streaming pilot with Qantas customers the first in the world to experience the groundbreaking, in-flight Wi-Fi entertainment technology. Following the successful trial, Qantas will partner with Panasonic to provide more than 200 hours of on-demand content via iPads to every passenger in Business and Economy travelling on the B767 fleet.
Qantas, the leading carrier for premium travel to Hong Kong, offers a full-service flying experience, including award-winning wines and Neil Perry-influenced menus on all international routes. In January, Qantas launched A380 services between Australia and Hong Kong, making it the fourth A380 destination in the Qantas network. Qantas operates 11 weekly services from Sydney to Hong Kong using a mix of A380, A330 and B747 aircraft.
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ISLAND SHANGRI-LA, HONG KONG
Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong soars 56 floors above the city’s most prestigious shopping, cultural and business addresses, with views of the Peak and Victoria Harbour. The hotel is also home to a number of unique features, including a Chinese silk painting, the Great Motherland of China, which spans 16 storeys in the hotel’s atrium.
Conveniently situated in the heart of Hong Kong’s Admiralty district, the hotel offers the perfect location for both business and pleasure. Guests enjoy direct access to the Pacific Place shopping mall and Admiralty MTR station. Hong Kong International Airport is just 45 minutes away.
The 531 spacious and luxurious guest rooms and 34 expansive suites are appointed with Asian-accented European furnishings, the latest conveniences, and command magnificent views of the Peak or harbour. Dedicated Horizon Club rooms offer an enhanced level of service and access to the Club Lounge. Located on level 56 of the hotel, the Horizon Club Lounge is the highest executive lounge on the island with picturesque vistas and an outdoor roof garden, which is the only venue of its kind in Hong Kong.
Honoured by many publications as one of the best hotels in the world for dining, Island Shangri-La offers a kaleidoscope of restaurants and bars. The innovative cafe TOO brings casual dining to a higher level of creativity. Ten cooking theatres, each featuring a different culinary style, showcase the best of international cuisine. Guests can enjoy seafood and evening cocktails at Lobster Bar and Grill with live performances six nights a week. Since 1830, the famous group of restaurants known as Nadaman has been treating discerning diners in Japan to fine kaiseki cuisine. At the Island Shangri-La, Nadaman restaurant features separate teppanyaki, sushi as well as private rooms. Perched 56 floors above the city with views of Victoria Harbour, the Michelin-starred Restaurant Petrus epitomises the highest standard of French cuisine prepared by chef de cuisine Frederic Chabbert. At the Michelin-starred Summer Palace, traditional Cantonese cuisine is presented by chef Ip Chi Cheung. On entering the restaurant, guests are greeted by a carved screen with a mythical scene of golden phoenix soaring in the clouds.
For health-conscious travellers, the hotel offers a 24-hour gymnasium, an outdoor swimming pool and massage and therapeutic treatments.
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Entry is open to all Vacations & Travel subscribers, existing and new. To subscribe and go in the draw, fill out the attached card and tell us in 25 words or less why you’d like to fly Qantas to Hong Kong and stay at Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong hotel. Or, subscribe online at vacationsandtravelmag.com
Entries must be received by December 31, 2012, and the lucky winner will be notified by phone.
the prize includes
• Two return Qantas economy class flights from Australia to Hong Kong.
• Four nights’ accommodation in a Deluxe Harbour View room at Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong with daily buffet breakfast for two in café TOO.
Only people who have subscribed to the magazine are eligible to win the competition.
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Terms and Conditions:
The prize consists of two Qantas return economy class tickets for each prizewinner to Hong Kong, including taxes and charges and are not transferable to any other carrier including Jetstar. The Qantas departure port must be the winner’s nearest Australian capital city. Bookings must be made and ticketed by Qantas and are valid on Qantas operated services only. The flights must be booked and ticketed on or before December 1, 2013 and must be flown before December 31, 2013 and are subject to availability at the time of booking. The prize does not include travel insurance, passports, spending money, visas, meals, transfers, ground transportation or any other costs of a personal nature not stated. Compliance with any health or other government requirements is the responsibility of the prizewinner. The Island Shangri-La rooms must be used before December 31, 2013 and are subject to availability. The prize is not valid for travel during Australian school holidays, Easter, Christmas and New Year periods. The winner will not accrue Qantas Frequent Flyer points on the prize travel. The prize must be taken as stated and no compensation will be payable if the winner is unable to use the prize. The prize is not exchangeable or redeemable for cash or other goods or services. The prize cannot be transferred to any other person. No changes are permitted to travel arrangements once tickets are issued. If the prize is not utilised as stated it will be forfeited. Qantas Airways Limited, its related bodies corporate, their officers, employees and agents will not be liable for any loss, damage or personal injury whatsoever (including but not limited to direct, indirect and consequential loss) suffered or sustained in connection with this competition, the promotion of this competition or the use of any prize, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law. Qantas will not be liable for any taxation, including FBT that may be levied as a result of winning. Competition is only open to Australian residents.
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