TRAVEL BRIEFS

A summary of the latest news and hot deals from BreakFree Hotels, Resorts and Apartments...

NEWS & HOT DEALS:

GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND

GOLD COAST 600 WINNING DEALS: Stop racing to find accommodation for the adrenaline-charged Armor All Gold Coast 600, with winning deals from BreakFree. From October 21 to 23, the famous holiday strip will overheat with the annual V8 Supercar Championship Series and off-track entertainment such as the 600 Sounds music festival held over two nights featuring headline acts Simple Minds and Bliss N Esso. Stay close to the action at BreakFree Moroccan, just metres from Surfers Paradise Beach and Cavill Mall, which has One Bedroom Apartments from $150* per night through to Two Bedroom Deluxe Apartments from $210* per night. Or BreakFree Peninsula, in Surfers Paradise directly opposite the beach, has One Bedroom Apartments available from $210* per night and Two Bedroom Apartments from $225* per night. Valid between October 21-25 and minimum night stays apply. Call 132 007 or visit breakfree.com.au. Three-day Gold Coast 600 passes are available from $130 online at goldcoast600.com.au.

DIAMOND DAZE: Just because it's September school holidays, doesn't mean the grown-ups can't take a break too. So BreakFree Diamond Beach at Broadbeach has a special offer on One Bedroom Apartments from $128* per night for a minimum of 3 nights. Relax by the pool, stroll to the spectacular sandy beach less than 100 metres away from the Broadbeach foreshore, or walk over to the nearby Pacific Fair shopping megaplex and spend up a storm - the choice is all yours. Call 132 007 or visit breakfree.com.au.

HERVEY BAY, QUEENSLAND

WHALE WATCHING: Now is the ideal time to take the plunge and see these majestic giants first hand with Whale Watching Packages from BreakFree Great Sandy Straits, the only resort to offer absolute beachfront access and uninterrupted views of the bay and marina. Share such a magical moment with the whole family by booking a Family Package including accommodation and tickets for a half-day Whale Watching Cruise aboard the Quick Cat II with Hervey Bay Whale Watch. Family Packages are from $328* per night in a 2 Bedroom unit, plus receive two adult tour tickets and tickets for two children aged between 4 and 14 years. Valid for travel until 31/10/11 and a two night minimum stay applies. Additional tickets for extra people are available from reception. Call 132 007 or visit breakfree.com.au.

SUNSHINE COAST, QUEENSLAND

TWICE AS NICE: Whether it's New South Wales or Queensland school holidays for your family, a short drive or flight to Noosa can deliver the great value holiday you've been hoping for. BreakFree Noosa International is offering savings over both school holiday seasons and also delivering a deal of two free nights for Queensland's September 17 to October 2 holiday period and NSW's September 24 to October 9 holiday period. Relax at BreakFree Noosa International in the heart of Noosa Heads just 800m from Hastings Street and the beautiful beachfront on a Stay for 5, Pay for 3 nights special, from $180* per night in a One Bedroom Apartment or from $230* per night in a 2 Bedroom Apartment. Call 132 007 or visit breakfree.com.au.

MUSIC TO YOUR EARS: Cruise into Caloundra for a well earned beach holiday when the town comes alive to the annual Caloundra Music Festival from October 7-9. Rock out to stellar Australian and international acts including Icehouse, Empire of the Sun, Eskimo Joe, The Jezabels, Missy Higgins and more. Plus family fun includes a colourful street parade, roving performers, beach-side carnival, buskers and free children’s entertainment. Make the most of the event by staying close by at BreakFree Grand Pacific on the waterfront, offering special festival rates from $225* per night for a Two Bedroom Water View Apartment (4 night minimum stay applies) or $253* per night for a Two Bedroom Garden View Apartment (2 night minimum stay applies). Call 132 007 or visit breakfree.com.au.

SHORT & SWEET GETAWAYS: Even if you just have a few nights away it can make or break the coming school holidays, so BreakFree has some great reduced school holiday rates for a two night minimum stay. BreakFree French Quarter directly opposite the beautiful Noosa beach is from $252* (was $315) for a One Bedroom Deluxe room, or further south at BreakFree Alexandra Beach at Alexandra Headlands, stay from $209* (was $240) in 2 Bedrooms, or from $229* (was $264) in a 2 Bedroom Pool View apartment. If you can spare four nights minimum, take advantage of BreakFree Grand Pacific's deal of a 2 Bedroom Waterview apartment from $200* per night (was $275) at family-friendly Caloundra, or visit the stunning coastline of Rainbow Beach and stay at BreakFree Rainbow Shores in a One Bedroom Apartment from $112* per night (was $154). Call 132 007 or visit breakfree.com.au.

SPLASH OUT: Now here's a refreshing deal, where not only can you wake up to the inviting new pool area at BreakFree Alexandra Beach from your One Bedroom Pool View apartment, but also receive one night's free accommodation. This resort in the picturesque holiday spot of Alexander Headland is offering a Stay for 3, Pay for 2 deal from $179* per night, and is proud to show off its newly revamped $200,000 lagoon pool area, heated pools and spas. Enjoy some R&R by the newly tiled pool on brand new pool furniture under new resort umbrellas, providing a delightful shaded area that offers guests a myriad of options for outdoor activities, including use of a new BBQ table, in the surrounds of extensive new lush tropical landscaping. Call 132 007 or visit breakfree.com.au.

LONG STAY SPECIALS: Time up your sleeve means the chance to finally have that longer break away from the daily grind, so BreakFree wants you to make the most of it with the following Long Stay deals of five nights or more by giving guests one or two free nights accommodation. Stay for 6 nights but pay for only 4 at: BreakFree Alexandra Beach at Alexandra Headland in a One Bedroom Pool View apartment from $125* per night or 2 Bedroom Pool View apartment from $160* per night; at BreakFree French Quarter in Noosa from $204* per night for One Bedroom or from $256* per night for 2 Bedrooms; at BreakFree Great Sandy Straits from $95* per night for One Bedroom or from $134* per night for 2 Bedrooms. Stay 5 nights but pay for only 3 at BreakFree Noosa International in Noosa from $180* per night for One Bedroom or $230* per night for 2 Bedrooms; at BreakFree Rainbow Shores in Rainbow Beach from $140* per night for One Bedroom or from $180* per night for 2 Bedrooms. Stay for 7 nights but pay for only 5 at BreakFree Grand Pacific in Caloundra from $128* per night in a One Bedroom Garden View apartment or from $184* per night in a 2 Bedroom Garden View apartment. On sale and for travel until March 31, 2012. Call 132 007 or visit breakfree.com.au.

*Conditions apply. Subject to availability. Minimum stays and block-out periods may apply.
 

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