News in Brief: Thursday November 13

News in Brief: Thursday November 13
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Taj Hotels will provide complimentary WiFi across all its 125 hotels from November 15. The free service will include basic internet for emails, social media posts and web surfing, and customers who prefer higher bandwidth or want to connect further devices can upgrade to a ‘premium tier’ for a fee.

 

Wendy Wu Tours has launched their essential Japan package that covers the major cities, beautiful landscapes, lakes and rivers, historical temples and shrines during a 12-day itinerary which departs on March 30, September 14 and October 12, 2015.

The travel package will show you places such as Mount Fuji, The Fuji Five Lakes region, the Peace Park and Museum in Hiroshima, the famous island Miyajima, and the UNESCO World Heritage listed Himeji Castle.

For pricing and more information click here.

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DriveAway Holidays is offering exclusive self-drive deals alongside England and Wales hosting the Rugby World Cup.

All deals have been strategically planned around the match dates which sees a multitude of countries battle it out for the title over 48 matches.

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Following the drawing of the Gallipoli 2015 centenary ballot in April this year, hundreds of Aussies assigned tickets but now unable to attend have turned in their passes, with many other unclaimed tickets in the process of being assigned.

Australian historian and battlefield tour operator Mat McLachlan, however, is urging waitlist Australians to monitor their emails closely, as second round offers must be accepted within 14 days, as well as encouraging those high on the waitlist to start investigating travel options now to ensure they are prepared if they receive a ticket.

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Art Series Hotel Group has partnered with Dutch mobility brand Bugaboo to support parents staying at its Melbourne hotels, giving them access to stylish urban strollers to use throughout their visits.

The Olsen, The Cullen and The Blackman will now offer the latest Bugaboo Bee stroller in the hotel’s signature colour so that parents can still enjoy a family-friendly holiday, with the stroller easily manoeuvrable, compact and lightweight.

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