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CLASSIC EXPERIENCES in the Blue Mountains Blue Mountains L I L I A N F E L S B L U E M O U N TA I N S R E S O RT & S PA Victorian country house with wilderness vistas • This antique-filled boutique hotel in Katoomba offers an upscale oasis overlooking the scenic Jamison Valley in the Blue Mountains. • Individually decorated guestrooms feature minibars, marble bathrooms, and working windows with views of the gardens or nearby peaks. • Guests can play tennis, swim in the outdoor pool, or join guided wilderness tours, then visit an on-site spa for a massage or facial. Published Rates: From $469 to $679/Night* CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL HUNTER VALLEY Australian Wild Escapes – Blue Mountains High Country Tour Leave Sydney and the tourist routes behind for a fantastic eco-tour in the Blue Mountains. Head westward to the Great Dividing Range of Australia. Visit an ancient Aboriginal site; examine rock formations and the unusual plants and wildlife. From the quaint village of Leura, skirt around Cliff Drive to Katoomba, where you will find yourself looking out over the magnificent Jamison Valley (Australia’s Grand Canyon) and the Three Sisters. Enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch under the canopy of the Australian bush sky. Before returning to Sydney, drop into a hidden valley where you can roam, seeking out the many kangaroos that graze in the wild (conditions permitting). Price: from $219 per adult; $109 per child (shared) Hunter Valley Modern hotel next to golf and country club • Set amid vineyards and golf course greens, this hotel is next to the Hunter Valley Golf and Country Club, two hours north of Sydney. • Guestrooms and suites feature contemporary furnishings, minibars, satellite TVs, and highspeed Internet access. • Guests can relax alongside the heated pool and spa tub, play tennis, or enjoy local cuisine and wines at the on-site restaurant. Published Rates: From $159 to $359/Night* HUNTER RESORT Tranquil resort nestled within its own vineyards • In the heart of Hunter Valley Wine Country, this resort is surrounded by its own 30-year-old vineyard, two hours north of Sydney. • This family-owned and -operated property features 35 rooms overlooking the countryside, vineyards, and wine-tasting cellars. • Guests can relax by the pool, take a tour by horse-drawn carriage, or enjoy a complimentary tour and tasting at the on-site winery. Published Rates: From $189 to $239/Night* HUNTER VALLEY — Australia’ s wine country 14 CLASSIC AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2008 Photo courtesy of Hunter Resort Two hours north of Sydney is the most visited wine region in Australia — Hunter Valley, where vineyards blanket the landscape and sommeliers perfect their wine pairing recommendations. Treat yourself to an unforgettable hot-air balloon ride over Hunter Valley, then savor local cheeses and sample regional varietals at area wineries.

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