Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - (Page 17) THIS PHOTO: A suite at The Farm at Cape Kidnappers RIGHT: A cottage bedroom at The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs Otahuna Lodge’s partnership with HeliPro offers six different travel experiences North Island in Hawke’s Bay in New Zealand. It is set on a 6,000-acre sheep-and-cattle farm, with dramatic Pacific Ocean views. The Ridge Suite is set away from the main lodge, affording it the most privacy. The suite has open fireplaces (including one in the bedroom), a generous balcony and 180-degree views of the golf course and the Pacific Ocean. Hilltop Suites have spacious bathrooms with twin vanities, heated floors and oversized tubs. The four-bedroom Owner’s Cottage is the most expensive accommodation. It has four suites, each with its own bathroom, walk-in closet, bedroom and fireplace. The large openplan kitchen, living and dining room has an open fireplace and leads out to a large patio and private hot tub. The Owner’s Cottage is available as either a two-bedroom or four-bedroom house, making it a good bet for families. The four-bedroom rate during the high season (December 15-March 31) is $12,000 a night; the rest of the year the rate is $8,000 a night. The spa’s three treatment rooms (including one couple’s suite) all have private balconies that look out on the valley and ocean, or onto Mount Ruapehu. Annabel Toogood is not only the spa director, she’s also singled out for the quality of her massage, especially the spa’s signature New Zealand Earth Stone Massage. Appointments can be made ahead of arrival by contacting Toogood at annabel@capekidnappers.com or 011-64-6-875-1900. For an intimate dinner, request the “snug” table (they’ll know what you mean). The long table on the loggia in front of the fire can seat groups up to 16. The Farm at Cape Kidnappers also has a wine-tasting room. The Cape Kidnappers Kauri Cliffs 18-hole golf course hosted the final round of the Kiwi Challenge Match Play Golf Tournament last October. The course was designed by Tom Doak and takes full advantage of its setting. Fifteen of the course’s holes overlook the Pacific Ocean; six of these 15 are even more dramatic, being situated along seaside cliffs. The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs (www.kauricliffs. com) is the sister property to The Farm at Cape Kidnappers. Set on 6,000 acres near Matauri Bay, Northland, The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs affords views of the Pacific Ocean, Cape Brett and the offshore Cavalli Islands. Kauri Cliffs consists of 11 outlying guest cottages, each with two guest suites. The cottages are nestled on the edge of native bush looking east from private verandas across the golf course and the Pacific Ocean. Every suite has its own private porch, a bedroom with sitting area and open fireplace, walk-in his-and-hers wardrobes and bathroom with a shower, bathtub and his-and-hers vanities. The 11 cottages comprise 16 Deluxe Suites and six Standard Suites. Deluxe Suites are the most requested due to their proximity to the lodge and leisure facilities. For the ultimate accommodations, book the Owners Cottage for its infinity swimming pool, hot tub, two suites, private walled garden and unobstructed views of the golf course, Pacific Ocean, Cape Brett and the Bay of Islands. The spa has three treatment rooms, including a couple’s suite and Vichy wet room. The treatment rooms all have private patios overlooking a stream and the native forest with overhead heaters and fireplaces for treatments to be enjoyed al fresco. The spa director is Nadia McCracken (thespa@ kauricliffs.com, 011-64-9-407-0010). In the main dining room, request the Green Room balcony for a romantic fireside dining experience. Dinner is included for all lodge guests. Jay Robertson is the managing director of both the Lodge at Kauri Cliffs and The Farm at Cape Kidnappers (011-64-6-875-1900, jay@ capekidnappers.com). Agents should direct questions about both properties to the central reservations office (reservations@capekidnap pers.com) or phone Amy Tapper, the central reservations manager, at 011-64-6-875-1900. I CONNECTING YOU For more about travel to New Zealand, visit www. travelagentcentral.com/australia-new-zealand January 19, 2009 TravelAgent | 17 http://www.kauricliffs.com http://www.kauricliffs.com http://www.travelagentcentral.com/australia-new-zealand http://www.travelagentcentral.com/australia-new-zealand
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 Contents A New Direct Route from New York to Atlantic City Might Help Casinos New Villas from CuisinArt, Controversy from the CTO and Pages from Hemingway in Cuba From the Editor New Zealand: These Lodges and Farms Offer Intimacy and Luxury Pacific/Asia: Mumbai's Damaged Hotels Reopen After Tragedy Alaska: Alaska Commemorates 50 Years of Statehood with Cruise Packages for Your Clients Las Vegas: Tips for Agents on Demystifying Deals Speaking of Deals, Here are Some Great Ones for Vegas Mexico: Get to Know Some of the Finest Properties in Cancun Caribbean: Political Change Might Make Travel to Cuba a Reality Sandals' Star Awards Cruises: Luxury Cruise Share Insider Advice Cover Story: Bringing Europe Back Luxury Travel Expo: The 10th Anniversary of this Event Was One to Remember Tours: Tapping into the Gay and Lesbian Market JoyStar Collapse May Involve More Agents and Higher Losses Marriott's Spirit of Aloha Tour Rolls Along the West Coast Cruise Lines Continue to Pour Dollars into Advertising Small Business Resources Can Help Your Agency Stay Afloat Editorial Index Advertising Index Travel Agent - 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January 19, 2009 - From the Editor (Page 11) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - From the Editor (Page 12) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - From the Editor (Page 13) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - From the Editor (Page 14) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - From the Editor (Page 15) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - New Zealand: These Lodges and Farms Offer Intimacy and Luxury (Page 16) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - New Zealand: These Lodges and Farms Offer Intimacy and Luxury (Page 17) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Pacific/Asia: Mumbai's Damaged Hotels Reopen After Tragedy (Page 18) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Pacific/Asia: Mumbai's Damaged Hotels Reopen After Tragedy (Page 19) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Alaska: Alaska Commemorates 50 Years of Statehood with Cruise Packages for Your Clients (Page 20) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Alaska: Alaska Commemorates 50 Years of Statehood with Cruise Packages for Your Clients (Page 21) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Las Vegas: Tips for Agents on Demystifying Deals (Page 22) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Speaking of Deals, Here are Some Great Ones for Vegas (Page 23) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Speaking of Deals, Here are Some Great Ones for Vegas (Page 24) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Speaking of Deals, Here are Some Great Ones for Vegas (Page 25) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Mexico: Get to Know Some of the Finest Properties in Cancun (Page 26) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Mexico: Get to Know Some of the Finest Properties in Cancun (Page 27) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Mexico: Get to Know Some of the Finest Properties in Cancun (Page 28) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Mexico: Get to Know Some of the Finest Properties in Cancun (Page 29) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Caribbean: Political Change Might Make Travel to Cuba a Reality (Page 30) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Caribbean: Political Change Might Make Travel to Cuba a Reality (Page 31) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Caribbean: Political Change Might Make Travel to Cuba a Reality (Page 32) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Caribbean: Political Change Might Make Travel to Cuba a Reality (Page 33) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Sandals' Star Awards (Page 34) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Sandals' Star Awards (Page 35) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Cruises: Luxury Cruise Share Insider Advice (Page 36) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Cruises: Luxury Cruise Share Insider Advice (Page 37) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Cruises: Luxury Cruise Share Insider Advice (Page 38) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Cruises: Luxury Cruise Share Insider Advice (Page 39) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Cover Story: Bringing Europe Back (Page 40) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Cover Story: Bringing Europe Back (Page 41) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Cover Story: Bringing Europe Back (Page 42) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Cover Story: Bringing Europe Back (Page 43) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Cover Story: Bringing Europe Back (Page 44) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Cover Story: Bringing Europe Back (Page 45) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Luxury Travel Expo: The 10th Anniversary of this Event Was One to Remember (Page 46) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Luxury Travel Expo: The 10th Anniversary of this Event Was One to Remember (Page 47) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Luxury Travel Expo: The 10th Anniversary of this Event Was One to Remember (Page 48) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Luxury Travel Expo: The 10th Anniversary of this Event Was One to Remember (Page 49) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Tours: Tapping into the Gay and Lesbian Market (Page 50) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - JoyStar Collapse May Involve More Agents and Higher Losses (Page 51) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Marriott's Spirit of Aloha Tour Rolls Along the West Coast (Page 52) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Cruise Lines Continue to Pour Dollars into Advertising (Page 53) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Small Business Resources Can Help Your Agency Stay Afloat (Page 54) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Editorial Index (Page 55) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Advertising Index (Page 56) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Advertising Index (Page Cover3) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Advertising Index (Page Cover4)
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