1980′s prices, contemporary waterfront venues!!

AU$69 day delegate package

To celebrate the launch of their new venue at The Spit, Zest Waterfront Venues are stepping back in time with 1980’s conference prices!

From now until 31 July 2012 Zest, The Spit and Zest, Point Piper will be offering a heavily discounted day delegate package (normally AU$89pp).

Indulge your conference delegates with beautiful views, impeccable décor, outstanding service and exceptional cuisine.

Don’t miss out on this great value special, only available for a limited time!

For bookings and further information contact us;

Zest, The Spit: +61 2 9932 4600

Zest, Point Piper: +61 2 9327 3441

www.zest.net.au

Terms and Conditions
-  Valid for new bookings as of 3 February 2012
-   Offer valid for events booked
-   Subject to availability
-   Prices are exclusive of GST

During the site inspection of the property famil participants saw the beautifully landscaped gardens overlooking the bush, the versatile conference rooms and breakout rooms and the 56 large bedrooms.

The participants also got to take advantage of the huge 3 hectare property on segways. ‘Corporate xperience’ had set up a segway obstacle course for everyone to test out their balance skills. Participants were able to get into teams and race each other around the tennis courts.

To see photos from the afternoon please click here to visit our facebook page.

Furama is the only Resort inCentral Vietnamthat has an Arrival Lounge for their guest. With the attendance of theResortAirportrepresentative inside the arrival terminal, guests are now assisted with their luggage while having access to water, towels, city and resort information, magazines and free wi-fi in the Lounge.

The Lounge is a luxury facility not only for individual and family guests but also for Incentive and Meeting groups, where the guests can get together before using the Resort airport transfers. Furama also has the Resort Service Counter at theInternational Arrival Terminal with the Airport representation attendance. This will be opening by end of December 2011.

This new Lounge and Counter will meet the increasing demand ofDanangAirportonce the new Terminal opens.

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Danang can be conveniently reached by air, rail and road from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi and is the perfect base to visit Hue, My Son, Hoi An and the beautiful hinterland and coastal hamlets.

The luxurious Furama Resort Danang is celebrated as Vietnam’s most prestigious resort – counting royalty, presidents and movies stars among its celebrity guests. The Resort has 198 luxurious rooms and suites over-looking lush tropical gardens and the South China Sea.

In addition to the Furama being consistently voted Vietnam’s No. 1 Resort, it is also ranked among the very best resorts in Asia.

Professional and friendly Aussie standards

With Australians as general manager and head chef, Furama Resort in Danang is increasingly in demand by Australian and New Zealand groups. Duncan MacLean the General Manager has worked in South East Asia for over 20 years. His professionalism and typical friendly Australian approach ensures guests always enjoy their stay and leave happy.

With the recent strength of the Australian dollar there’s never been a better time to visit Vietnam.

6 reasons to visit Danang, Vietnam

1. Danang Town

Boasting markets, restaurants, cafes, nightclubs and some of the most unusual shops in Vietnam, Danang is delight, waiting to be discovered.

2. World Heritage

Just a short drive from Danang lie four UNESCO-listed World Heritage Sites; the former Imperial City of Hue (2 hours), the ancient ‘Silk Road’ trading port of Hoi An (25 minutes), the spiritual centre of the Champa civilization My Son (90 minutes), and the mystical Phong Nha Caves in Quang Binch province which is known for its labyrinth of underground passageways and river caves. Furama Resort Danang can organise day trips for groups, couples or individual guests to any of these inspiring attractions.

3. Natural unspoilt beauty

Danang is renowned for its scenic beauty with endless stretches of unspoilt sandy beaches, crystal blue seas and luxurious, tropical hinterland. While relaxing at the beach, treat yourself to any of the soothing therapies offered daily from dedicated Tai Chi and Yoga instructors.

4. World-class golf

Over the past two years, elite golf has arrived at Danang’s sand dunes. The area has been tipped to become a magnet for golf enthusiasts from around the world with the development of two new championship golf courses, Danang Golf Club designed by Greg Norman and Montgomerie Links designed by Colin Montgomerie. Both courses offer world-class facilities.

5. Dive School

Learn to dive at Furama Resort’s very own diving academy, Dive Danang.  Experience some of Vietnam’s most sensational dive sites off Cham Island and Son Tra Peninsula with Furama’s highly-qualified PADI instructors. Dive Danang is managed by highly qualified PADI and NAUI Instructors located at the Resort.

6. Fresh flavours

Restaurants at Furama Resort Danang take full advantage of this remarkable destination, with an extensive variety of Asian and international cuisines. The Resort’s organic produce is supplied by local farmers, while fishermen deliver their daily catch directly from their boats to the Chef which ensures guests dine on the freshest cuisine. You can also relax and have a drink at any one of the number of bars and lounges situated within Furama Resort. Whether you want to relax by the ocean and enjoy the refreshing ocean breeze or curl up in cosy colonial ambience, Furama’s unsurpassed level of service is guaranteed to hit the spot!

World Travel Awards is a prestigious organization which serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry. The Award is based on experience of guests and is voted by travel agents worldwide through their website: WorldTravelAwards.com. Vietnam's Leading Spa Resort is the 3rd Award that Furama Resort Danang has been granted this year. The first being; The Guide Award 2011 (by The Guide – Vietnam Economic Times magazine) and the second being; Hot 25 Leisure Hotel/Resort in Asia 2011 (by SmartTravelAsia). Previously, Furama was also granted by World Travel Awards with Vietnam’s Leading Resort 2008.

The Resorts addition of the luxurious Cham Spa project, in the area between Furama Resort and Furama Villas, with the total capital is about USD 1mil will reflect vivid Cham Culture through Linga-Yoni symbol, Dancing Cham’s Girls, sandstone high relief works. The Cham Spa combines harmoniously, Cham’s architecture with modern Feng-Shui designs such as pools, canals and ventilation, all bringing the feeling of a warming private hideaway sanctuary for guests.  The construction is expected to include 2 floors with about 10 luxury massage rooms for single and couples. 

To further meet the higher demand of their valued customers as well as ensuring their leading position, the Resort is completing renovations of all guest rooms and is preparing for the introduction of the first 31 Furama Villas.

Forming the event space of the 16ft Skiff Club in Middle Harbour, the new venue will cater for private and corporate events as well as conferences. Sound proof operable walls will allow events from 20 to 300 people for dinner and 500+ for cocktail or roving events.

With approximately 200 guests in attendance at the launch it was the perfect showcase to experience an impressive idea of what is on offer. Zest, The Spit was dressed to its finest with Raphael’s patented roving dinner concept. Guests sampled a variety of Zest’s award-winning catering in degustation style as well as a dumpling, paella, fondue, antipasto and dessert stations in addition to the popular gelato bar.

Warm timbers, natural stone, fireplaces and a generous over-water balcony event space create a sophisticated ambience ideal for conferences and events of various sizes. Zest also offers ample on-site parking, in house audio visual and design services to create the right atmosphere for any event at a very affordable price. Unique Venues is proud to partner with this stunning new event venue to ensure the success of your meetings and events in this beautiful location. To see photos of the launch please click here and for more information on Zest Waterfront Venues please contact us please click here.

Valid: April – September 2012

Love a great offer? Then hold your next conference at Furama Resort Danang and take advantage of this great package.

US$538 (approx AU$516*) twin share occupancy
or
US$418 (approx AU$400*) for single occupancy

Inclusions
- Two nights accommodation in Garden View room
- Daily international buffet breakfast
- Cooking class (including tour to Han Market an lunch)
- One buffet dinner @ Cafe Indochine Restaurant (excludes beverages)
- Round trip airport transfers
- WiFi internet access in room and public areas
- Daily schedules shuttle bus to Hoi An Ancient Town
- Complimentary access of Kids Club and daily Taichi class

Click here to book and quote the PROMO CODE: UVFRD2

Terms and Conditions
- Valid for new bookings only
- Advanced reservation is required
- Offer subject to availability
- Upgrade plan and an extra night rate are available
- In the event of early departure, 100% of package value will be charged
- Non-consumed service will not be reimbursed
- Rates are subject to 5% service and prevailing government tax (10%)
- Not valid with any other offers, promotions or privileges
- Promotion is valid from 1 April to 30 September 2012
* AU$ given as approximate and rate on conversion as at 2 April 2012

Take advantage of this 3 day/2 night affordable conference package offer from Nirwana Gardens Resort on Bintan Island, for S$490++ (approx AU$374++*) per person (based on twin share accommodation Monday to Friday).

Inclusions:

- Two nights accommodation in Nirwana Resort Hotel Superior room
- Return transfers from Bintan Ferry Terminal to Hotel
- Return ferry transfers from Singapore to Bintan Island (valid for traveling between Monday and back by Thursday only)
- Welcome drink and gift upon arrival
- Meals which include; 2 buffet breakfasts  at The Coffee Shop / 2 lunches at The Coffee Shop / 2 coffee break sessions and 2 buffet or set dinners & 1st round of soft drinks included at dinner
- One organised Telematch session for group during stay by our in-house Recreation team (1.5 hours session for 3 games)
- A 90 minute Indonesian traditional full body massage at The Sports Bar (Located at Nirwana Resort Centre)
- One full day use of meeting room with standard equipment including WiFi usage

Click here to book and quote PROMO CODE: UVNGR2

Terms and conditions:

-    Valid for weekdays only
Excludes; 6-7 April, 11-13  April, 28-29 April, 5-6 May, 25-26 May, 9-11 August, 18-19 August -  both dates inclusive
-    Valid till September 2012
-    Valid For new bookings only
-    Applicable for new direct bookings with minimum of 15 rooms with 20 pax
-    Offer based on twin share
-    Package rates are inclusive of 10% service charge and prevailing government tax, presently at 11%.
-    Package valid for Two nights stay only
-    No refund for partial utilization of package
-    Confirmation subject to availability. Deposit required upon confirmation, balance payment required 14 days prior to group’s arrival

* AU$ given as approximate and rate on conversion as at 2 April 2012