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The Westin Sydney's "Retail Therapy" Package
Try it on for Size

Madelyn Miller

The Westin Sydney is introducing an innovative and fashionable new package, "Retail Therapy".

Designed to entice even the most well-seasoned shopper, the package is aimed to provide style, luxury and value for money.  Spoil your partner or best friend for a night in Sydney's most glamorous five star hotel.  Located between Pitt and George Streets on Martin Place, The Westin Sydney is on the doorstep of the city's best fashion, gourmet food and fine wine.

The Retail Therapy experience means checking into the hotel for overnight accommodation in the famous "Heavenly Beds". And we all know how important it is to be well rested when you are planning to Shop Until You Drop;

Enjoy an afternoon of indulgent shopping with your series of special vouchers at boutiques no more than 5 minutes walk from your room.  A relaxing drink upon your return to the hotel giving you time to re-live the day and your purchases.  And most importantly, a tempting full buffet breakfast the next morning to awaken the senses before another day indulging in your inner-shopper.  Sounds appealing?  Wait until you hear about the great retail stores who have provided special offers........

Max & Co
Receive 10% off new season fully priced merchandise; perfect for the contemporary woman wanting to mix and match current fashion with personal style

Joh Bailey Hair & Day Spa
Experience the ultimate in hair services and advanced skin and body treatments.  Be spoilt with $20 off your bill exceeding $100.

Anthea Crawford
Receive 15% off non-discounted merchandise when spending $500 or more in the diverse range from one of Australia's leading ladies fashion designers.

Tag Heuer
With every mens or ladies watch purchase, receive a complimentary Sailing Pack with Tag Heuer branded sailing bag and suede peak cap valued at $200.

XILE Versace Classic V2
Receive 15% off beautiful European imported clothing with Versace Classic V2 being the focus label

Hugo Boss
Free alterations with any purchase plus a sales consultant will come to your hotel room to create your new wardrobe

Retail Therapy Packages are priced from $295 per room per night and include overnight accommodation for 2 adults in a Tower Superior Room, full buffet breakfast in Mosaic Restaurant, a voucher wallet containing exclusive discounts and offers at nearby boutiques plus a voucher for a post-shopping drink per person in The Bar.  

For reservations please phone (02) 8223 1111 or call toll free on 1800 65 65 35

BEST WAY TO GET TO AUSTRALIA
QANTAS
(800) 227-4500
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BEST WAY TO FIND OUT ABOUT SYDNEY AND NEW SOUTH WALES

Tourism New South Wales
www.sydneyaustralia.com

Sydney Visitors and Convention Bureau
www.scvb.com.au

Sydney Visitors Center
www.sydneyvisitorcentre.com

City of Sydney
www.sydneycity.nsw.gov.au

GREAT GUIDEBOOKS

INSIGHT GUIDE TO SYDNEY
Insight Guides

MUST-SEE SYDNEY
New South Wales and Canberra
Thomas Cook Publishing

Lonely Planet Sydney
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The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2002
The Sydney Morning Herald
By Matthew Evans and Lisa Hudson

OUT TO EAT SYDNEY
Lonely Planet
www.lonelyplanet.com

Shopping Secrets Sydney
By Michelle Matthews
www.shoppingsecrets.com

SENSUAL SYDNEY
LONELY PLANET AUSTRALIA
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Australia
Fodor's
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Independent Traveler's Australia 2001
Budget Travel Guide
Globe Pequot Press

ABORIGINAL AUSTRALIA & the Torres Strait Islands
Guide to Indigenous Australia
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MUST-SEE AUSTRALIA
Thomas Cook Publishing

AUSTRALIA HANDBOOK
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Moon Travel Handbooks
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MAVERICK GUIDE TO AUSTRALIA
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AUSTRALIA SIGNPOST GUIDES
Driving guide for the independent traveler
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TRAVELER'S TALES AUSTRALIA
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RESTAURANTS (Some of Madelyn's favorites)

TETSUYA'S 
ROCKPOOL
Restaurant VII
AQUA DINING
ARIA
BANC
MG GARAGE
GALILEO
PRIME
BEL MONDO
CADMUS
BILLS
POST

BEST SPA

The Observatory Hotel Day Spa --Grand dame of pampering and unique treatments
The Observatory Hotel
89 -113 Kent Street
The Rocks SYDNEY 2000
Tel 61 2 9256 2222
www.orient-expresshotels.com

Spa Chakra-very holistic
ph/fax: 61 2 9818 3734
mob: 0421 598 371
SPA CHAKRA SYDNEY
170 Victoria Street Potts Point NSW 2011
PHONE (02) 9368 0888
FAX (02) 9380 2950
EMAIL spachakra@chakra.net
 
Regent Hoteltry the jetlag treatment
REGENT SYDNEY  a Four Seasons Hotel
199 George Street
Sydney 2000 NSW
Tel 61 2 9238 0000
Fax 02 9252 4745
www.fourseasons.com

Jurlique Wellness Sanctuary Day Spa
Chatswood
 (02) 9415 1738
Chatswood@jurlique.com.au
www.jurlique.com.au

Joh Bailey
Joh Bailey Hair & Day Spa
The Westin, Sydney
phone (02) 9231 4411
Email johbailey@johbailey.com.au

Korean Bathhouse
The Ginseng Bathhouse
111Darlinghurst Road
Kings Cross NSW 2011
02-9368-1442
02-9368-0818
FAX 02-9356-2348
www.cresthotel.com.au

If you have a few extra days Consider trips to

Blue Mountains
www.bluemountainstourism.org.au

Hunter Valley Wine Country
www.winecountry.com.au

I toured with Australian Wild Escapes. Ask for Marcus to be your guide.

Australian Wild Escapes
Phone(02) 9980 8799
Fax (02) 9980 9616
www.australianwildescapes.com

Great Private Guide

"A Sydney Day"
Jane Strang
02 9929 3201
mobile 0414 506 124
j.strang@bigpond.com
www.asydneyday.com.au

MUST SEE

Sydney Opera House
www.sydneyoperahouse.com
http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com
If  you can't get there right away, take a  virtual tour of one of the five most recognizable buildings in the world.

Climate (Winter) NSW : Days can be cool, with average maximum temperature of around 59°F. Night minimum is around 41°F. Note that in the Snowy Mountains region daytime temperatures can be around 46°F with a high wind chill factor.

Clothing (Winter) NSW: Warmer clothing and enclosed walking shoes/boots are recommended for outdoor activities and sightseeing. Very warm waterproof and windproof clothing and footwear is advisable for the Snowy Mountains region.

Climate (Summer) NSW: Summer months have daily temperatures of between 77°F and 95°F. Night temperatures are mild at around 68°F.

Clothing (Summer) NSW : Light, comfortable summerweight clothing should be worn, including a sunhat and sun protection cream for daytime. (Swimwear too of course!). A lightweight jumper or jacket can be necessary in the evenings and for the Blue Mountains. Good walking shoes or boots should be brought if you are bushwalking. Note that Sydney is subtropical; summer might bring occasional afternoon storms, so lightweight wet weather protection is advisable.

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