Until midnight (AEDT) Friday 20 February 2009, you can get amazing deals on selected Qantas international flights with Qantas Kids Fly Free international sale.

With one Qantas international Economy adult airfare you can  take one child for free (pay taxes only).

Available to a great range of international destinations including:  London, Frankfurt, Johannesburg, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Honolulu, Buenos Aires, Auckland, Wellington, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Mumbai and Manila for departures from 7 February to 1 July 2009, including school holidays.  Subject to availability.

Australia's newest international long-haul airline, V Australia, took delivery of the first of seven Boeing 777-300ER aircraft at the Boeing factory in Seattle last Friday.  As V Australia celebrated the delivery of its first sparkling new B777-300ER aircraft, it also took the opportunity to announce the introduction of non-stop flights between Melbourne and Los Angeles. Effective from 15 September 2009, the airline will launch three flights a week between Melbourne and Los Angeles.  V Australia has also introduced a new $5,999 14-day advance purchase business class fare between Australia and the USA as well as $2,499 in premium economy.

When something is said to be too good to be true, it generally is. But not so the launch of the Ibis Singapore hotel, which is allowing guests to book online - and name their own room rate.

Customers can log onto the hotel's website www.paywhatyouwant.com.sg during designated sales periods and name their price for available rooms ahead of the opening of Accor’s Ibis Singapore on February 12.

Hiro Inoue, Ibis Singapore marketing director, said bids have gone as high as S$100 dollars but that any price offered - even one dollar - would be accepted, subject to availability.

"Given the current economic turmoil people are seeking deals, which is adding to the appeal of the promotion. But regular travellers are also seeking value accommodation," Inoue said.

AFP said several thousand visitors have registered since the promotion began on Wednesday, and the first days' rooms were sold out in minutes with bookings coming from all over the world, he added.  However, Accor has no plans as yet to use the bidding system for its other hotels, Inoue said.

Interested in going to a destination that you know nothing about?  We have a range of dvd's to get you in the know about your next destination.

If you would like us to post you a DVD or brochure for no charge and no obligation, please e-mail your name, address and destination to emmalita@pulsetravel.com.au

Qantas has issued a waiver for its passengers to/from Melbourne affected by the Victorian bushfires.  Passengers holding tickets for travel on or before 11 Feb who want to make changes may, without penalty, defer travel or return to the origin port via the most direct routing using Qantas.  All changes must be made by tomorrow with new travel dates prior to 11 Mar.  Affected passengers will also be issued refunds without penalties for tickets issued prior to 8 Feb.

Jet Airways - Fly the world’s fastest growing premium airline from Australia to India, Kathmandu and Dakha with codeshare partners QF and MH. For departures from 01Feb-31Jul09 fares in Economy Class start from AUD850 gross ex east coast and AUD800 ex Perth, plus all applicable taxes.

LAN Airlines Special fares to South America, for sales until 15Feb09 and departures 02Feb-31May09. Fares start from AUD1350 gross from SYD, excluding taxes and fuel surcharges. 

Australia’s low fares airline Jetstar has celebrated the arrival of its inaugural three times weekly Gold Coast – Cairns A320 service, connecting two iconic Queensland destinations.

Jetstar has commenced a new daily service from Perth to Adelaide and has also introduced a 3 times weekly direct Perth-Cairns service which commenced on 6 February 2009.

QantasLink will commence flights between Townsville and Mt Isa from March 2nd with introductory fares from $99 one-way.  It will operate 11 return flights each week using a 72-seat Bombardier Q400.

Emirates’ A380, operating thrice-weekly from 2nd February on the Dubai-Sydney-Auckland route, has taken comfort and luxury to a new level with the introduction of Shower Spa’s within the two fully-equipped bathrooms available exclusively to First Class passengers. 

 

Don't miss out on the following fantastic events:

Soundwave - RNA Showgrounds - 21 Feb 09
Adventure Travel & Backpackers Expo - Royal Exhibition Building Melbourne - 21-22 Feb
Formula One Grand Prix - Albert Park Melbourne 26 to 29 Mar 09
Perth International Arts Festival - Starts 13 Feb
Hong Kong Sevens - 26 to 30 Mar 09
2009 Formula 1 ING Australian Grand Prix- Melbourne - 26 to 29 Mar 09
Byron Bay Bluesfest - April 09
2009 Formula 1 ING Malaysian Grand Prix - 3 to 6 Apr 09
Wimbledon Championships 2009 - London - 22 to 30 Jun 09
Billy Elliot - Melbourne - to 16 Apr 09
Chicago the Musical - Sydney - May 09
La Traviata: Verdi, Opera Queensland - 16 to 30th May 09
Paris Opera Ballet 'La Bayadere' - Brisbane - 24 Jun to 4 Jul 09


You can combine any of the above events with a fantastic accommodation package, please contact us for details.

If you could choose one of the most romantic places on earth to escape to for that ‘special’ wedding or secluded honeymoon, then you would surely choose the Cook Islands.

Couples from all over the world are choosing to get married there; they feel that escaping to the magic of a tropical island wedding is the ultimate in romance. Each year many couples exchange vows in these islands, creating their own dreams and a partnership to last a lifetime.

Couples need to be in the Cook Islands three full days prior to the ceremony to obtain their marriage licence. Documents required are individual passports and birth certificates, plus divorce and death of spouse papers if applicable. The legal age of consent to marry is 21 years, otherwise written approval by parents is required. The Registrar may waiver the three day requirement in special circumstances, but your wedding coordinator must apply in advance and a small fee is applicable. Application for this licence cannot be made outside the Cook Islands.

Contact Susan at susan@pulsetravel.com.au for help with planning your Cook Islands wedding or to reaffirm your vows and have a ‘second’ honeymoon in the Cook Islands!!

Whether you are wanting to experience a family holiday or maybe even escape reality with a fun filled trip to Hollywood, Air Pacific is an incredibly affordable option to get you to Los Angeles. From only $1759* including taxes ex Sydney for travel between February and March 2009, it's an opportunity not to miss!

Why not stopover in Fiji while you're at it, with plenty of fantastic resorts catering to all needs and budgets and offering amazing value at Denarau Island, Coral Coast and Island Resorts. 
*Subject to fluctuation

Passengers can now access their personal bank account while holidaying at sea after P&O Cruises’ introducted ATMs across its fleet.  Two ATMs have been installed onboard Pacific Dawn with Pacific Sun to follow by the end of the month.  

The Qantas Group said today it had donated $100,000 to the 2009 Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund to support individuals and communities affected by the weekend’s bushfires.

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