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Exclusive holidays at Islands

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

Many of the more exotic and exclusive holidays and vacation spots in the world are located on islands.   One of  the reasons could be that the islands are surrounded by the sea and enjoy a  pleasant weather through out the year due to the moderating influence of the sea.

Since the islands are some distance away from the mainland, the  region is not easily accessible and is less crowded.  Also the indigeneous flora and fauna of the island has developed over a period of time, which is different from that of the mainland.

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Upgrades

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

UPGRADES:
* If a BRONZE voucher is presented at a SILVER hotel, a retail surcharge of NZD 22.50 incl GST per night will be charged.
* If a BRONZE voucher is presented at a GOLD hotel, a retail surcharge of NZD 61.90 Incl GST per room per night will be charged.
* If a BRONZE voucher is presented at a PLATINUM hotel a retail surcharge of NZD 112.50 Incl GST per night will be charged.
* If a BRONZE voucher is presented at a PLATINUM PLUS hotel a retail surcharge of NZD 174.40 Incl GST per room per night will be charged.
* If a SILVER voucher is presented at a GOLD hotel, a retail surcharge of NZD 39.40 Incl GST per room per night will be charged.
* If a SILVER voucher is presented at a PLATINUM hotel a retail surcharge of NZD 90.00 Incl GST per night will be charged.
* If a SILVER voucher is presented at a PLATINUM PLUS hotel a retail surcharge of NZD 151.90 incl GST, per night will be charged.
* If A GOLD voucher is presented at a PLATINUM hotel a retail surcharge of NZD 50.60 Incl GST per room per night will be charged.
* If a GOLD voucher is presented at a PLATINUM PLUS hotel a retail surcharge of NZD 112.50 Incl GST per room per night will be charged.
* If a PLATINUM voucher is presented at a PLATINUM PLUS hotel a retail surcharge of NZD 61.90 Incl GST per night will be charged.

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Vouchers

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

HIGH SEASON ADVICE:
*        Open Dated Vouchers are strongly discouraged for High Season (particularly OCT – MAR) – due to High Occupancy Levels at Go Kiwi Properties

*        Note that Low Season rate for May 2009 – September 2009 now also applies for April 2009.
NOTES:
*        For all properties in Tongariro National Park (Mount Ruapehu), Ohakune, Mount Hutt (Methven), Wanaka and Queenstown there is no winter rate – (Winter – 1st May 09 to 30th Sep 09) and (1st May 10 to 30 Sep 10) – the summer rate applies year round.

*        All rates are nett New Zealand Dollars and include GST
*        One rate – One night, single or double occupancy
*        Flexibility to pre-book or free wheel however, pre-booking is recommended October to March
*        Mainstay Go Kiwi Hotel Pass directory will be provided
*        The Pass must be purchased prior to departure from country of residence, it is not available for sale within New Zealand
*        Minimum Purchase 4 nights
*        Maximum 3 adults or 2 adults/2 children under 12 years, per room

*        Child Policy – The first child 12 years of age and under sharing with adults and using exisiting bedding is free of charge. The extra person rate applies to the second child. Charges may apply if a cot is requested, to be paid direct to the hotel.
*        When accommodation is pre-booked and vouchered this will be regarded as a guaranteed booking. If the client does not cancel the hotel by 4pm 24 hours prior to the day of stay and “No Shows” they will be charged for the accommodation.
*        If clients travelling on Open Vouchers, and they make a reservation with Mitchellcorp or direct with the hotel they will be asked for a credit card guarantee for the 1st night in each location. In
the event of “No Show” they will be charged 1st night at Rack rate to protect commission.
*        The voucher rate represents an average discount offer, we do not guarantee a discount at every hotel during every period of the year
*        For the most up-to-date listing of Mainstay Properties in each region please view on www.mainstay.co.nz/directory-region.asp

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Go Kiwi Hotel Pass

Monday, April 20th, 2009

Go Kiwi Hotel Pass has amended dropped its rate
for the traditional  low season period of 01 May 2009 – 30 September
2009, and included April 2009 within this as well, so it’s a great
saving for April customers. These new prices apply for all existing
bookings and any NEW Bookings for the period mentioned. Please note
however, it does not apply to the Tongariro (Ruapehu), Ohakune, Mount
Hutt (Methven), Wanaka, and Queenstown.

MAINSTAY GO KIWI HOTEL PASS – 3/4 STAR & 4/5 STAR

RATES ARE NETT PER ROOM (INCLUDES 12.5% GST)

The Go Kiwi Hotel Pass features over 100 hotels spread across 40
locations throughout New Zealand.
View the Go Kiwi Hotel Pass property directory >>
Downloadable Images of Mainstay Properties>>

Room Type – Per Room Per Night
01 Apr 09 – 30 Sep 09
01 Oct 09 – 30 Apr 10
01 May 10 – 30 Sep 10
Platinum Pass Plus – 5 Star
Single/Twin Room
$251
$302
$302
Extra Pax Rate
$41
$51
$51
All Properties Tongariro, Ohakune, Methven (Mt Hutt) Wanaka, &
Queenstown
$296
$302
$302
Platinum Pass – 4 Star
Single/Twin Room
$175
$239
$208
Extra Pax Rate
$41
$51
$51
All Properties Tongariro, Ohakune, Methven (Mt Hutt) Wanaka, &
Queenstown
$234
$239
$239
Gold Pass – 3+ Star
Single/Twin Room
$138
$183
$156
Extra Pax Rate
$29
$40
$40
All Properties Tongariro, Ohakune, Methven (Mt Hutt) Wanaka, &
Queenstown
$179
$183
$183
Silver Pass – 3 Star
Single/Twin Room
$116
$150
$126
Extra Pax Rate
$29
$40
$40
All Properties Tongariro, Ohakune, Methven (Mt Hutt) Wanaka, &
Queenstown
$147
$150
$150
Bronze Pass – 2+ Star
Single/Twin Room
$107
$130
$115
Extra Pax Rate
$29
$40
$40
All Properties Tongariro, Ohakune, Methven (Mt Hutt) Wanaka, &
Queenstown
$128
$130
$130

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Rates and cancellation

Monday, April 20th, 2009

* Rates Include : Pre-dinner drinks with hors d’oeuvres, four course table d’hote dinner with wine, full breakfast and Blenheim airport transfers.
Child Policy : Lodge unsuitable for Children under 15 years.
Cancellation Policy : If cancelled in the months of January and February
100% of the total cost will be charged if the booking is cancelled within 30 days prior to arrival. In the event that we are unable to replace a cancelled booking for all months excluding January and February 25% of the total cost will be charged if the booking is cancelled within 30 days prior to arrival.

Should the cancellation be received within 7 days of arrival, 100% of the total cost will be
charged for every room night cancelled and a 10% booking fee will be applied.

Blenheim lodge

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

Timara Lodge, Blenheim
This property, also featured in our Unique Accommodation
brochure has increased its rates from October 2009.

Timara Lodge

Room Type
Validity
Sgl RR
Sgl
Twn RR
Twn
ExPax RR
Ex Pax

Mountain or Balcony Rooms
01 Apr 09 – 30 Sep 09
$1,125
$911
$1,688
$1,367
n/a
n/a
Mountain or Balcony Rooms
01 Oct 09 – 30 Sep 10
$1,238
$1,002
$1,800
$1,458
n/a
n/a
Lake or Garden Suite
01 Apr 09 – 30 Sep 09
$1,350
$1,094
$1,913
$1,549
n/a
n/a
Lake or Garden Suite
01 Oct 09 – 30 Sep 10
$1,462
$1,185
$2,025
$1,640
n/a
n/a

Terms and conditions

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

Cancellation Policy : Reservations cancelled within 30 days of arrival
are entitled to a 75% refund of the total reservations. Reservations
cancelled within 7 days of arrival will be charged 100% of the total
reservation, except December and January when 100% of the total
reservation will be charged if cancellation is within 30 days of
arrival.
First Light Temple : 1 Bedroom, up to 2 Pax. The Eyrie: 3 Bedrooms, up
to 6 pax. Eagle Spirit: 3 Bedrooms, up to 6 pax. Sacred Space: 4
Bedrooms, up to 8 Pax. Rahimoana: 4 Bedrooms, up to 8 pax.
Smoking Policy : All internal areas are designated non smoking. Smokers
are welcome to smoke out on the covered decks.
Child Policy : Children of all ages welcome. Cot and high chairs
included in nightly tariff is prebooked
* Rates Include : Accommodation, bottle of Laurent Perrier champagne on
arrival, gourmet breakfast provisions, fresh fruit platter, daily
servicing of villa,
selected mini bar items.
** Rahimoana : Porsche Cayenne Turbo for guest use in Russell, Personal
Concierge/Villa Manager, Extensive Selection of NZ Wines and French
Champagne, Luxury Accommodation, Champagne on arrival, Gourmet Breakfast
provisions and a provisioned refrigerator (replenished daily), daily
servicing of villa and all laundry, bar and high speed wireless access.

Russell hotels

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

Eagles Nest, Russell (Bay of Islands)
This property featured in our Unique Accommodation brochure has
restructured its rates. Please also note for Rahimoana, the inclusions
have also changed.  This is effective immediately for all NEW bookings.
Please note that they also have stay 4 nights pay for 3 applicable for
any NEW BOOKINGS made for the period of 01 April 2009-30 Sep 2009.

Eagles Nest
Room Type
Validity
Sgl RR
Sgl
Twn RR
Twn
ExPax RR
Ex Pax

First Light Temple
01 Apr 09 – 30 Sep 09
$1,013
$875
$1,013
$875
n/a
n/a
First Light Temple
01 Oct 09 – 30 Nov 09
$1,687
$1,458
$1,687
$1,458
n/a
n/a
First Light Temple
01 Dec 09 – 31 Mar 10
$2,025
$1,750
$2,025
$1,750
n/a
n/a
The Eyrie
01 Apr 09 – 30 Sep 09
$1,406
$1,215
$1,406
$1,215
n/a
n/a
The Eyrie
01 Oct 09 – 30 Nov 09
$2,239
$1,934
$2,239
$1,934
n/a
n/a
The Eyrie
01 Dec 09 – 31 Mar 10
$2,813
$2,430
$2,813
$2,430
n/a
n/a
Eagle Spirit
01 Apr 09 – 30 Sep 09
$1,406
$1,215
$1,406
$1,215
n/a
n/a
Eagle Spirit
01 Oct 09 – 30 Nov 09
$2,239
$1,934
$2,239
$1,934
n/a
n/a
Eagle Spirit
01 Dec 09 – 31 Mar 10
$2,813
$2,430
$2,813
$2,430
n/a
n/a
Sacred Space
01 Apr 09 – 30 Sep 09
$2,813
$2,430
$2,813
$2,430
n/a
n/a
Sacred Space
01 Oct 09 – 30 Nov 09
$4,219
$3,645
$4,219
$3,645
n/a
n/a
Sacred Space
01 Dec 09 – 31 Mar 10
$5,062
$4,374
$5,062
$4,374
n/a
n/a
Rahimoana**
01 Apr 09- 30 Sep 09
$10,990
$9,495
$10,990
$9,495
n/a
n/a
Rahimoana**
01 Oct 09- 30 Nov 09
$12,990
$11,223
$12,990
$11,223
n/a
n/a
Rahimoana**
01 Dec 09- 31 Mar 10
$17,990
$15,404
$17,990
$15,404
n/a
n/a

Nelson

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

Rutherford Hotel Nelson – A Heritage Hotel * Nelson

Earlybird Rate – Stay in an Executive Room, and receive this
GREAT RATE

Apr-Aug 09 NZD 152 per single/twn/dbl, NZD 198 per trpl
Sep 2009 -31 Jan 2010 NZD 185 per single/twn/dbl, NZD 231

Valid for Travel: Until 31 Jan 2010
Valid for Sale: UNTIL 31 MAY 2009

CONDITIONS: Bookings MUST be made BEFORE 31 May 2009
For NEW FIT business only
“Earlybird” Must be stated on all requests
NO further discounts apply. The above rates are FINAL.

Christchurch

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

Heritage Christchurch * Christchurch

EarlyBird Rate – GREAT RATE in Deluxe Double Room for 2 night min stay
or 2 Bedroom Suite in OGB Building

Apr-Sep 09 NZD 151 per sgl/twn/dbl, NZD 197.00 per tpl, NZD 243 Quad
Oct-31 Jan 2010 NZD 184 per sgl/twn/dbl, NZD 230 tpl, NZD 276 Quad
Feb – 31 Mar 2010 NZD 204 per sgl/twn, dbl, NZD 250 triple, NZD 296 Quad
Apr – 31 Oct 2009 NZD 271 per room for 2 bedroom Suite, 4 pax rate, 4
pax max.

Valid for Travel: Until 31 March 2010
Valid for Sale: UNTIL 31 MAY 2009

CONDITIONS: Bookings MUST be made BEFORE 31 May 2009
For NEW FIT business only
2 Night Min stay for Deluxe Double Room
“Earlybird” Must be stated on all requests
NO further discounts apply. The above rates are FINAL.


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