| 15 nights’ from £3795 – per person sharing (Single Supplement: £995) BASED ON: – Ibis Styles Hotel, Brisbane (9 nights’) – Ibis Styles Hotel, Adelaide (6 nights’) |
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TOUR ITINERARY
BRISBANE & ADELAIDE TEST TOUR (20th November – 8th December 2017)
9 Nights’ Brisbane 6 Nights’ Adelaide
DAY 1: MONDAY 20th NOVEMBER 2017 – LONDON/BRISBANE
Ensure you get to London Heathrow Airport three hours prior to departure where you will meet a member of staff from Living With The Lions who will assist you with check in for your international flight.
DAY 2: TUESDAY 21st NOVEMBER 2017 – IN FLIGHT
In transit to Australia.
DAY 3: WEDNESDAY 22nd NOVEMBER 2017 – BRISBANE
Upon arrival into Brisbane you will be met by a LWTL tour manager and transferred into the city to your chosen hotel for a 9 night stay on a room only basis. This evening enjoy welcome drinks with your tour hosts and fellow tourists.
DAY 4 – 8: THURSDAY 23RD – MONDAY 27th NOVEMBER 2017 – 1ST TEST MATCH, BRISBANE
1st Test Match – Australia v England
Make your own way to The Gabba for the 1st Test Match. At close of play make your own way back to your chosen hotel.
DAY 9 – 11: TUESDAY 28th – THURSDAY 30th NOVEMBER 2017 – BRISBANE
The next three days are at leisure in Brisbane. Should you wish to see more of what Australia has to offer, we can arrange for a 3-night detour from the package to a destination of your choice. Please let us know if you are interested to add this to your tour.
DAY 12: FRIDAY 01st DECEMBER 2017: BRISBANE/ADELAIDE
Check out of your hotel and transfer to Brisbane Airport for your flight to Adelaide. Upon arrival into Adelaide you will be transferred to your chosen hotel for a 6 night stay on a room only basis.
DAY 13 – 17: SATURDAY 02nd – WEDNESDAY 06th DECEMBER 2017 – 2nd TEST MATCH, ADELAIDE
2nd Test Match – Australia v England
Make your own way to The Adelaide Oval for the 2nd Test Match. At close of play make your own way back to your chosen hotel.
DAY 18: THURSDAY 07th DECEMBER 2017: ADELAIDE/LONDON
After checking out of your hotel you will be transferred to Adelaide Airport for your return flight to the UK.
DAY 19: FRIDAY 08th DECEMBER 2017: LONDON
Arrive back in the UK. Complete passport control, collect your luggage and continue with your onward travel.
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| 15 nights’ from £3795 – per person sharing (Single Supplement: £995) BASED ON: – Ibis Styles Hotel, Brisbane (9 nights’) – Ibis Styles Hotel, Adelaide (6 nights’) |
BRISBANE HOTELS
3* IBIS STYLES
Standard Package
UPGRADE
4* RYDGES HOTEL
Add £445 pp Sharing
Single Supp £445
ADELAIDE HOTELS
3* IBIS STYLES
Standard Package
UPGRADE
3* BREAKFREE DIR STUDIOS
Add £15 pp Sharing
Single Supp £15
UPGRADE
4* MERCURE
Add £130 pp Sharing
Single Supp £105
UPGRADE
5* INTERCONTINENTAL
Add £330 pp Sharing
Single Supp £315
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LEADING EDGE TOUR HOTELS (BRISBANE & ADELAIDE)
BRISBANE HOTELS
IBIS STYLES BRISBANE ELIZABETH STREET (9 nights’ from 22nd November 2017)
Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street is set in Brisbane, 100 metres from Treasury Building – Casino. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Inside the Rooms: Rooms have a TV. You will find a kettle in the room. Every room has a private bathroom equipped with a shower. Ibis Styles Brisbane features free WiFi throughout the property.
Property Highlights: There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Queen Street Mall is 500 metres from Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street, while Brisbane Exhibition Centre is 800 metres away. The nearest airport is Brisbane Airport, 13 km from the property. Brisbane Central Business District is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, city walks and walking.
RYDGES SOUTH BANK BRISBANE (9 nights’ from 22nd November 2017)
This property is 3 minutes walk from the beach. Enjoying a prime location on Brisbane’s South Bank, Rydges offers rooms with views over the Brisbane River, Mount Cootha or the cosmopolitan West End. It houses a sauna and a gym. Rydges South Bank Brisbane is about 100 metres from the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC), which is connected via a walkway. It is 300 metres from the Queensland Performing Arts Complex and 14 km from Brisbane Airport. The modern air-conditioned rooms feature a personal safe, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Each room also includes a minibar and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms have a private balcony. The property has a restaurant and bar serving a wide range of food and drinks. 24-hour room service is available. Guests can use the business centre or take a dip in the hot tub. The 24-hour front desk can assist with laundry, car rentals and currency exchange services.
ADELAIDE HOTELS
IBIS STYLES ADELAIDE GROSVENOR (6 nights’ from 1st December)
Boasting a restaurant, bar and fitness centre, Ibis Styles Adelaide Grosvenor is 3 minutes’ walk from the Adelaide Convention Centre. The historic 1918 building offers air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen satellite TV. The Federal Restaurant and Bar serves a variety of dishes, including risotto, chicken and succulent steaks. It offers breakfast, dinner and all day dining. A room service menu is available. Ibis Styles Grosvenor is 10 minutes’ walk from the city centre and 20 minutes’ walk from the Adelaide Zoo. The Adelaide Entertainment Centre is 10 minutes’ drive and Adelaide Airport is 15 minutes’ drive away. Adelaide Oval is 10 minutes’ walk away. Adelaide Central Business District is a great choice for travelers interested in markets, convenient public transportation and wine.
BREAKFREE DIRECTORS STUDIOS ADELAIDE (6 nights’ from 1st December)
Located 15 minutes’ walk from Adelaide CBD (Central Business District), BreakFree Directors Studios is a modern, boutique hotel offer rooms and studios, over 2 levels. A 24-hour reception and a range of services including room service, same day laundry services and baby sitting are available. BreakFree Directors Studios is 2 minutes’ walk from Gouger Street, the main restaurant precinct, 7 minutes’ walk from Chinatown, 9 minutes’ walk from Adelaide Central Market and 6 minutes’ drive from Adelaide Convention Centre. Rundle Mall and Adelaide Festival Theatre are both 8 minutes’ drive away. Guests have access to a laundry, which has a washing machine, tumble dryer and ironing facilities. Limited car parking is available for an additional charge. Free luggage storage is provided.
MERCURE GROSVENOR HOTEL ADELAIDE (6 nights’ from 1st December)
Located directly opposite Adelaide Convention Centre, the historic 1918 Mercure Grosvenor Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV. It features a well-equipped fitness centre and a sauna. Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide is 10 minutes’ walk from both Adelaide’s city centre and Adelaide Oval. It is just 2 minutes’ walk from Adelaide Casino. Adelaide Zoo is 20 minutes’ walk away. The Federal Restaurant and Bar offers modern Australian cuisine in a relaxed environment. Guests can enjoy a wide selection of classic cocktails and local wines at the bar. All rooms have modern furnishings and large windows providing natural light. Each room includes a work desk, a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. Adelaide Central Business District is a great choice for travelers interested in markets, convenient public transportation and wine.
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL ADELAIDE (6 nights’ from 1st December)
On the banks of the River Torrens, the InterContinental is adjacent to Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide Convention Centre and the Adelaide Casino. Each room and suite offers lovely city views and a luxurious, marble bathroom. Adelaide InterContinental guests can dine at the hotel’s signature restaurant, Riverside or enjoy award-winning Japanese cuisine at Shiki. Both restaurants have extensive wine lists featuring a selection of award-winning Adelaide wines. The Atrium Lounge has an elegant, relaxing atmosphere ideal for afternoon tea, cocktails or late-night drinks. It also features live entertainment throughout the weekend. On level 21, Club InterContinental has private lounge access. Each of the hotel’s 367 rooms and suites are beautifully decorated and include a spacious, ergonomically designed work area with high-speed internet access. All of the spacious bathrooms include a separate bathtub and a walk-in shower. The InterContinental Health and Fitness Centre includes a full gym, personal training upon request and heated outdoor pool. The hotel’s tour desk can assist with booking local activities and unique events around Adelaide.
Another memorable tour and we even manage to win a T20 game. Everything was fine and would like to thank Patrick for his attentiveness and help during the tour.
Roger
Jon & I had a fantastic time in Antigua. Thanks to your efforts we could not have been happier with things – as a ‘return client’ I would not have booked with you again if my previous tour with you to south Africa had not also been a success! All the best
Regards, Neil & Jon
James, Matthew and myself thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Antigua with LWTL’s and only wish we had been able to continue to Barbados for the T20’s!
Keith
Firstly, I just wanted to thank you personally for our recent holiday with your company. Denise and I had a real blast and will definitely be doing something else with you in the future, we thoroughly enjoyed the whole break, especially the Cricket. We met some great people and have special fond memories of meeting you and your lovely wife and children. Well done to you and your team for organising a wonderful holiday.
Paul and Denise
I loved everything about the tour, had a fantastic time that exceeded my expectations. Will definitely use “Living with the Lions” again.
Simon
Just a note to say what a superb tour Brett Lingley hosted for Living With The Lions in Durban and Cape Town. An absolute pleasure and, by chance, two great Test matches which will rank among the all-time classics. Durban’s Hilton Hotel was fabulous, Cape Town’s City Lodge served its purpose… transport and internal flights excellent thanks to LWTL! Evening meals in Durban (Moyo in Ushaka, Butcher Boys in Florida Road) and Cape Town (Quay Four on the Waterfront) were excellent, showing great local knowledge. So too the Christmas lunch in Ballito and New Year do at the Five Flies in Cape Town were brilliant too. Please pass on my compliments and make sure everyone at Living With The Lions gives themselves a pat on the back. I’ll be back for the Ashes.”
Neal Collins – Evening Standard Sports Editor (tour to South Africa 2009/10)
Phil & I had a truly fantastic and memorable time in South Africa. The whole experience was brilliant from start to finish – the location, the hotel, the cricket and finally the safari at Pilansberg were all tremendous. It was a real pleasure meeting you and we would like to thank you for your excellent hosting of the events whilst we were in Cape Town. I hope you receive similar mails of support and congratulation from other clients as you deserve it – I know from experience that events like this don’t just simply happen as if by magic; they take a great deal of organisation from start to end. So, it is all credit to you and all the other people involved at LWTL for putting a package together that was so enjoyable. From the moment I enquired about the tour through the booking process and onto the tour itself I have always felt fully confident that you would all deliver consistently high levels of service and my initial thoughts that this would be the case turned out to be spot on. So, thank-you to all of you at LWTL from both of us for making this a trip that will live in the memory forever.”
Neil
I have been really impressed with your company and to be honest using a new company is always a little worrying but you have just exceeded all expectations. They are all still talking about the trip it has been a very memorable event.”
Tracey (Ashes Tour)
