Pacific Horizon's 'End of the World' Sale

With Christmas and New Year upon us soon, it is almost time to start the celebrations and enjoy the festive season.  To get everything off to a great start, Pacific Horizon are offering an extra discount to their ‘End of the World’ sale, making a motorhome holiday more affordable than ever!  The changes are as follows:

-  The discount has been extended up to 30% off

-  The discount now applies to all easygo Campers vehicles (as well as all Pacific Horizon Motorhomes)

-  The booking period has been extended until 31^st January 2012

The last 12 months have seen a more difficult economic climate than we would all like.  However, despite these turbulent times, Pacific Horizon has performed well and we are pleased that we have been able to offer the quality and standard you have come to expect from us.  We continue to invest heavily in the development of some of the most advanced and unique motorhomes available for rental in New Zealand.  The launch of ‘GEM’ earlier this year showcased this commitment and the on-going strong demand for ‘SAM’ recognises our efforts in innovation and quality. 

‘iNZtant’, our real-time online booking system has completed its inaugural 12 months and has been working extremely well, allowing for bookings to be placed with instant confirmations at any time of day or night.  We will continue to invest in and develop ‘iNZtant’ as well as further IT infrastructure projects to ensure we can connect with your business in any way you desire.   

Our client satisfaction ratings have remained extremely high all year.  With a greater investment and development of more client experience projects in 2012, we are aiming for a record year and have set the goal to increase the satisfaction rating yet higher.

Finally, we thank you for your support in 2011 and look forward to working with you on a successful 2012.

We wish you a very merry Christmas and happy New Year, from all of us at Pacific Horizon.

For more information on Pacific Horizon, visit their website or email rebecca@sandraleach.co.uk

qualia listed on Condé Nast Traveller Gold List 2012

Christmas celebrations have come early for qualia! 

qualia has been placed on Conde Nast Traveller (UK) Gold List 2012, which is excellent news. Now in its ninth year, the Gold List has become the bible for anyone looking for a stay somewhere truly outstanding, for service, location, food, rooms, leisure facilities and ambience & design - all tried, tested and trusted by the magazine's team of editors, writers and hotel experts.

This is the most prestigious luxury travel magazine globally therefore a ‘world class’ achievement and positioning for qualia. Congratulations to all the team at qualia, management in the Sydney office and our UK PR and marketing agencies.  

qualia is the newest addition to Hamilton island which promises pure luxury and deeper sensory experiences for its guests, from the smell of the eucalyptus trees to the taste of the fine food to the relaxation of spa treatments, qualia has it all covered. Mark Chipperfield, a Gold List Contributor, says 'Qualia is your front-row seat to the Whitsunday Islands, the jewel of the Great Barrier Reef.'

So huge thanks and congratulations to everyone who helps make qualia such a fantastic holiday destination, keep up the good work!

For more information on qualia, visit their website, or email rebecca@sandraleach.co.uk 

Brits Discover Australia's 'Hidden Gems' in Radio Campaign

We love a good tune here at The Sandra Leach Company, and thanks to Tourism Australia and Classic FM we're now listening to the talents of classic guitarist Craig Ogden, from wonderful Westerna Australia.

Tourism Australia has partnered with Emirates to launch a six week nation-wide radio promotion in the UK on Classic FM's breakfast show. The promotion centres on a selection of stories recorded by well known guitarist Craig Ogden about his travels to Sydney, Melbourne and Perth in search of Australia's 'Hidden Gems'. 

The show is also offering listeners the chance to win an incredible trip for two Down Under, having the chance to discover Australia's 'Hidden Gems' for themselves. 

In January Craig will also debut an original piece of music inspired by his travels on Classic FM, so make sure you tune in to not only hear some beautiful music but to learn about the wonders of Australia and have the chance to win a trip there.


For more information on Australia, visit www.australia.com or email rebecca@sandraleach.co.uk

Hamilton Island Earns Google Top Slot

Great news for Hamilton Island who have come out on top as the 'most popular travel destination' in Google Australia's 2011 Zeitgeist list! And if that wasn't good enough, the category also included international destinations, making Hamilton Island the top international travel destination search term used by Australians. 

Hamilton Island's online marketing manager, Bernard O'Keefe said “We are delighted with Google’s rating which can be attributed to the Oatley family’s AU$300 million investment in Hamilton Island, the island being located at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, our digital marketing strategy, strong brand and PR campaigns such as Tourism Queensland’s Best Job in the World and Oprah’s visit, and the hardworking team at Hamilton Island...However we won’t rest on our laurels, being a top search term is just the start ...For example, recently completed and upcoming online projects include: continual content creation, launching mobile sites and eight foreign language websites, re-launching the current portfolio of websites, social media initiatives and smartphone apps.”

As well as Oprah, other celebrities to have visited the beautiful Hmailton Island have included Naomi Watts, Yasmin Le Bon, Dannii Minogue, Toni Collette, Mischa Barton, Sir Ian Botham, Gordon Ramsay, Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso and BBC Top Gear presenters Jeremy Clarkson and James May to name a few...not bad going!


So watch this space for more exciting developments from the team at Hamilton Island, and huge congratulations to everyone who worked towards this exciting achievement.


for more information on Hamilton Island, or any of our other clients, email rebecca@sandraleach.co.uk

A Busy Week

Despite the gale force winds we've a had a great week here at The Sandra Leach Company, but it's been a busy one! Gill headed down to beautiful Cannes for ILTM, promoting the fabulous Qualia on Hamilton Island, Anna is in Belgium for the Brussels Travel Expo to talk all about Thala Beach Lodge, Blue Lagoon Cruises and Tadrai Island Resort, and Rebecca has been up to windy Glasgow to see the fabulous team at Travel2. 

 And on top of that we have the pleasure of announcing our newest client, Island Escape! Island Escape offer fabulous luxury cruises in beautiful New Zealand. From a 2 day cruise around Waiheke Island, discovering the glamorous side of life at sea with gourmet food, fine wine, and luxurious cabins, to a 5 day cruise around the Bay of Islands, watching dolphins at play and exploring fascinating historic places, there is something for everyone. Explore their website here, and see what's right for you.


For more information on Island Escapes or any other clients, please email rebecca@sandraleach.co.uk

Relais & Châteaux Welcomes qualia to its 2012 Guide.

                               

We have some exciting news to announce for qualia on Hamilton Island, as they have just been named as one of the new additions to the Relais & Châteaux association!

Relais & Châteaux describe qualia as 'an iconic Australian resort since it opened in 2007. At the secluded northern tip of Hamilton Island, qualia offers stunning views across the Coral Sea and Whitsunday Islands. Renowned worldwide as a premier retreat, qualia is for spirited travelers wishing to seek out sensory perfection for the body and soul.' 

We couldn't agree more!

Relais & Châteaux is an exclusive collection of 500 of the finest hotels and gourmet restaurants in 60 countries and has long provided the discerning traveller with the best private hotels and fine restaurants worldwide. Established in France in 1954, the Association’s mission is to spread its unique art de vivre across the globe by selecting outstanding properties with a truly unique character, which qualia certainly has.   

qualia is a latin term, meaning 'a collection of deeper sensory experiences', which fits perfectly with the Relais & Châteaux promise that to choose them is to experience an unforgettable celebration of the sense, and moments of exceptional harmony. 

For more information on qualia, visit their website or email rebecca@sandraleach.co.uk