Queenstown & Remarkables from Bob's Peak, image courtesy of Destination Queenstown.

The flight into Queenstown is possibly the most spectacular in the world. The flight path takes you over the magnificent Southern Alps, known by Kiwis as 'The Great Divide' that does indeed divide the South Island of New Zealand like a perpendicular crooked spine, and down towards the guardians of Queenstown, the Remarkables Mountain Range. The descent is impressive at any time of year and our summertime visit was no exception. On arrival at Queenstown airport we were greeted with the most wonderful, spirit-stirring panorama, the mountains on one side and an impossibly blue/green Lake Wakatipu, fed by fresh, pure, rapidly flowing alpine rivers. Definitely a sight to gladden the most jaded traveler's heart!
 
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7 nights from $3499
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Australia; City Chic and Tropical Retreat
10 nights from $3499 (air inclusive)
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13 nights from $3150
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SWAIN SECRETS

DID YOU KNOW? Read on as we spill some of the best-kept secrets from our travel experts across the globe.

THROUGH THE ROOF
The Sydney Opera House roof weighs more than 161,000 tons.
   
BALANCING ACT
Did you know that leopards have very long tails that act as counterbalances when running, jumping or climbing trees?
   
ROME WASN'T BUILT IN A DAY
Angkor Wat, in Cambodia, is the largest religious temple in the world. It is estimated it took 40 years to build!
   
SWAIN PERSONALITIES

See below for travel advice from the fascinating people around the world who make SWAIN Tours distinctively unforgettable.

SUZY BOHAN
Daydream Island Resort and Spa
Director of Sales

Don't miss: An action packed vacation at Daydream Island Resort and Spa. Start the day snorkeling at the fringing reef; then jet ski around the islands of the Whitsundays; hold on tight as a speedboat pulls you along on a banana boat ride; then have a change of pace and chill out at the Rejuvenation Spa. I've just spent the weekend doing all of this on Daydream, and it was one of the best weekends I have ever had!
   
LEW ROOD
Singita Game Reserves
PR & Trade Relations Manager

Don't miss: Hot air ballooning over the Serengeti! The Singita Grumeti Reserves Balloon Safari is the best way of experiencing the wilderness, as you gracefully and silently glide over the plains - taking game viewing to extraordinary new heights.
   
Welcome to 2010! It has been a very exciting start to the new year here at SWAIN, with the launch of several great campaigns, and an all-around feeling of renewed energy in the travel industry. Additionally, I am pleased to announce that SWAIN has developed an agreement to manage the U.S operations for eWaterways, who are experts in the small ship niche of cruising. eWaterways offers journeys with the comfort of on-board accommodation and a scenic and more intimate alternative to ocean-going mega-ship cruise liners. It is a great source from which to learn more about the many and varied selection of small ships that cruise all over the globe. To find out more, click here. We welcome eWaterways, and look forward to including one of their complementary products in your next travel experience.
 
GROUP GOSSIP
Looking for a unique way to see Australia's Northern Territory, South Australia, or even Western Australia? Why not get a small group of family and friends together for an unforgettable rail journey aboard The Ghan or Indian Pacific trains. For new bookings until March 31st (for travel until August 31st), you'll receive a free upgrade from a Red Service Sleeper Cabin to a Gold Service Sleeper Cabin! For full details call our Groups Desk on 1 800 227 9246 (option 6).
 
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