WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Catching the excitement of
Sydney without the crowds expected for the Olympics, is easy with the new
"Super Sydney Vacation Packages" being offered this summer and fall. Air New
Zealand has teamed up with Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. to
offer vacation packages priced from just $1,028 per person (based on double
occupancy) including round trip airfare and five nights of hotel
accommodation. Hotels include top properties from four Starwood brands:
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, Westin Hotels & Resorts, Four Points Hotels and W
Hotels.
The packages offer a selection of Sydney's finest hotels including the
Sheraton on the Park Sydney, The Westin Sydney, W Sydney, Four Points Hotel
Sydney. "Super Sydney Vacation Packages" are valid from July 1 to September 3
and from October 5 to 31, 2000. Prices vary according to the hotel selected.
Rates, with seasonal price variations, are:
Low Season Peak Season Shoulder Season
(July 1 - Aug. 23) (Aug. 24-Sept. 3) (October 5 - 31)
Four Points Hotel $1028 $1594 $1316
Sheraton on the Park $1078 $1644 $1366
W Sydney $1128 $1694 $1416
The Westin Sydney $1178 $1744 $1466
For reservations, call 877-843-8762, or visit http://www.airnz.com for
more information.
Featured "Super Sydney Vacation Package" hotels include:
* Sheraton on the Park Sydney: Overlooking Hyde Park, Sheraton is one of
the largest hotels in Australia with 557 guest rooms, a health club,
business center and three unique restaurants, including the award-
winning Gekko Restaurant. The hotel was recently voted "number one" in
the central business district by readers of Australia's National
Business Bulletin.
* The Westin Sydney: A beautiful, heritage-restored Victorian building,
the Westin opened in September 1999. Located in the central business
district, the hotel is close to popular shopping centers and areas of
attraction. The Westin Sydney was listed in the Conde Nast Traveler
"1999's Hot List of New Hotels" and, of course, features the famous
Westin Heavenly Bed.
* W Sydney: The 104-room W Sydney is the newest member of the W hotel
brand, the most successful and popular new brand in recent industry
history. The only W hotel to have opened outside of North America, it
offers uniquely designed and furnished guest rooms, including 36 loft
rooms with city and harbor views. The hotel is located within the
integrated redevelopment of the historic Finger Wharf on Sydney Harbor.
This stylish hotel, designed with the "wired generation" in mind, is
close to the central business and shopping districts, Sydney Opera
House and adjacent to the Royal Botanical Gardens.
* Four Points Hotel Sydney: Located on the city side of Darling Harbor,
the 645-room Four Points Hotel is the largest hotel in Sydney. This
mid-scale hotel -- with full services and amenities -- is in close
proximity to such attractions as the Sydney Aquarium, National Maritime
Museum, Harbourside Shopping Complex, Queen Victoria Building,
Centrepoint Tower, Harbor Cruises, Imax Theatre, Sega World and Star
City Casino.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc, through its St Regis, Luxury
Collection, Westin, Sheraton, Four Points and W brands, is one of the leading
hotel and leisure companies in the world with more than 725 hotels in 80
countries and 120,000 employees at its owned and managed properties.
Restrictions: Super Sydney Vacation Package prices vary depending on
season and hotel choice. The package, which may not be combined with other
offers, must be booked by Aug. 31 and all travel completed by Oct. 31, 2000.
Prices are valid from July 1 to Oct. 31 with blackout dates of Sept. 3 - Oct.
5, 2000. Packages are based on round-trip airfare, Air New Zealand Pacific
Class (Economy) H Class ticket, departing from Los Angeles. The ticket is
valid for up to 30 days, and no add-ons are allowed. The package does not
include government taxes of up to $98 per person for each airline ticket.
Extra hotel nights are available at an additional charge. The single
supplement charge is $150. Two children under 12 years of age are allowed to
stay in their parents' hotel room at no extra charge. Children under 12 years
of age pay 75% of KNS airfare. The fare is subject to change without notice,
and the package is 50% non-refundable after issuance. Other restrictions
apply.
SOURCE Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
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Company News On-Call:
http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/443150.html or fax,
800-758-5804, ext. 443150
CONTACT:
Deborah Bernstein, 914-640-8361 or Nadeen
Ayala, 914-640-8259, both of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts; or
Melissa Henninger 914-640-5268, or Gretchen Kloke, 914-640-5236,
both of Westin Hotels & Resorts; or Richard Altman of Four Points
Hotels, 914-640-8416
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