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CLASSIC EXPERIENCES in Queenstown Canterbury Semi-Inclusive GRASMERE LODGE High-country retreat set amid pristine scenery • Built in 1858, this former ranch now offers luxurious lodging on the road to Arthur’s Pass, 75 miles outside Christchurch. • Spacious guestrooms provide CD players, minibars, and bathrooms with spa tubs and heated floors; all have lake or mountain views. • An outdoor pool and a European-style spa are on site, and horseback riding, fly-fishing, and flight-seeing trips can easily be arranged. • Certain restrictions on kids 4 and younger apply. Published Rates: From $949 to $1,399/Night* THE GEORGE Milford Sound – Red Boat Cruise An unforgettable day into Milford Sound, located in the World Heritage Fiordland National Park. This region is rich with dense rain forest, lakes, and waterfalls cascading from rugged mountain peaks. Arriving at Milford Sound, board your Red Boat vessel for a spectacular cruise. Return to Queenstown by coach or on a scenic flight. Price: from $149 per adult; $69 per child (shared) Christchurch Boutique amenities and a 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio • Personal service and boutique style define this 55-room hotel overlooking Hagley Park, two blocks west of the Christchurch Casino. • Guestrooms offer minibars, wireless Internet access, and 24-hour room service, along with views of Hagley Park or the hotel gardens. • Guests can work up an appetite via the gym, tennis court, or complimentary mountain bikes, then choose from two gourmet restaurants. Published Rates: From $309 to $619/Night* CROWNE PLAZA CHRISTCHURCH Atrium-style hotel with city-center convenience • Set next to the Avon River, this city-center hotel is just steps from the Christchurch Casino, convention center, and Victoria Square. • Sleek furnishings and soft colors add contemporary style to guestrooms with minibars, bathrobes, and large windows with city views. • Hungry guests can choose from a lively brasserie, chic gourmet restaurant, or Japanese restaurant with tableside teppanyaki grilling. Published Rates: From $199 to $319/Night* Shotover JetBoat Up for an adrenaline rush? A Shotover jet boat ride is like nothing you have ever experienced. It’s an amazing ride, as the Shotover Canyon walls tower over you, and your driver skillfully whips the boat past rocky outcrops and skims around crags and boulders. And don’t worry, the Kiwis invented the jet boat, so they know what they’re doing! Price: from $79 per adult; $49 per child (shared) 50 CLASSIC AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2008 MILLENNIUM CHRISTCHURCH Contemporary accommodations on Cathedral Square • A curved façade and marble lobby underscore the contemporary ambience at this elegant 12-story hotel overlooking Cathedral Square. • Guestrooms have minibars, high-speed Internet access, and beds with electric blankets; suites have spa baths and cathedral views. • Relax in a sauna, work out in a gym, or enjoy fine dining on contemporary New Zealand cuisine in the unique Piko Piko Restaurant. Published Rates: From $229 to $279/Night*

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