Night 1 & 2: Langham Hotel, Auckland Auckland, New Zealand Long considered one of the best hotels in Auckland, recently completed renovations have enhanced the Langham Hotel Auckland's ambiance and comfort. It is within walking distance of the spectacular waterfront, and the beautiful Domain and Auckland museum are nearby. The hotel’s fitness facilities, including two gyms and a small heated pool are especially noteworthy, and the Arcade offers intriguing shopping opportunities.
Night 3 - 14: Aboard Diamond Princess Cruising Australia & New Zealand The Diamond Princess, with its wide array of innovative features and luxurious amenities, is a true gem. The spacious staterooms, many with private balconies, offer comforts and enhancements that make each one a wonderful “home away from home.” Enjoyable ways to while away leisure hours include four swimming pools, numerous bars and lounges, an Internet café, a nine-hole golf putting course with computerized golf simulators, the pampering Lotus Spa, and a casino. Stretch your mind with the Scholarship@Sea® program, take a crafts class, attend an art auction, take in a live stage production or view a first-run movie, or take advantage of the state-or-the-art fitness center. Choose to dine in one of the formal dining rooms, sample the specialty restaurants aboard or take advantage of 24-hour room service.
Night 15, 16 & 17: Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas Resort Port Douglas, Australia Superbly located on Four Mile Beach near the Great Barrier Reef, this five-star resort is luxurious and sophisticated. Its adherence to consistently meeting the highest standards have won it accolades as “Australia’s Best Resort,” as voted by American Express® Gold Cardholders in Luxury Travel and Style Magazine’s 2005 Gold List.
Night 18, 19 & 20: Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Sydney, Australia Wonderfully located in Sydney’s historic Rocks district, overlooking stunning Sydney Harbour and convenient to the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney is the epitome of luxurious grace. The beautifully appointed guest rooms are elegantly decorated in an opulent contemporary style. The beautiful outdoor swimming pool is the largest in Sydney and the Fitness Centre offers a wide range of exercise equipment. The Spa awaits your pleasure with pampering treatments to soothe the body and the spirit. Kable’s, the hotel’s premier restaurant, offers a vibrant menu featuring Aussie specialties and the intimate wine bar offers an unrivaled range of the best Australian boutique wines.