Hobart – Regent Park Apartments

In February we travelled to Hobart for a week at Regent Park Apartments. The apartments (one of the Holiday Concepts properties) are ideally located in Sandy Bay – walking distance to shops, Battery Point, Wrest Point and the famous Salamanca Market. The apartments are small and whilst they will sleep 6 persons I would suggest ideal for 4. The 2bdr apartments have a queen bed in the main bedroom and 2 x single beds in the second bedroom. There is one bathroom, small lounge/dining area and a fully equipped kitchen. The kitchen didn’t get much of a workout when we were there as the local food offerings were many and varied. The property managers were very welcoming and if you are so inclined they offer various opportunities for you to meet with fellow guests at pancake breakfasts, guided walks etc.

We did our own thing most of the time – played golf and did some day trips to historic Port Arthur and the Huon Valley (where visited the Hastings Caves). We ate at some great eateries – I can definitely recommend Me Wah Restaurant (Chinese) which has magnificent food and a wine list to match. On our first visit we ordered from the menu – the meal was wonderful and reasonably priced considering the service and quality. On our second visit we lashed out and let the chef choose our meal and the sommelier, Richard, match each dish with superb wines. OK it was expensive but it was our 28^th wedding anniversary and it was one of the best meals I have ever had.

On the other end of the scale The Fish Bar, just around the corner from Regent Park, serves beautifully cooked seafood meals in a casual atmosphere. Fully licensed The Fish Bar is exceptional value (I had a dozen FRESH Tassie oysters for $11.90 and a main course of beer battered whiting and salad which was also very reasonably priced) and is well worth a try.

Port Arthur, Tasmania

Our trip to Port Arthur was great. I had never been before and found the site fascinating. We spent half a day wondering about through the ruins and restored houses. The stories from the guides about the history of Port Arthur are both harrowing and amazing. Money well spent.

The Southern Forests, Huon Trail, Tasmania

The Huon Valley trip was beautiful and another day to be remembered. The fresh cherries purchased from the farmer’s stall on the highway were sensational.

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Regent Park and can recommend the experience to you.

My exchange was confirmed through HC Direct, the exchange fee was $115.00. Flights are cheap and the taxi from Hobart Airport to Regent Park was $48.00.

Interested in a Tassie holiday? Give me a call and let’s get the ball rolling.

Manly National Apartments

There has been another change to the check-in arrangements at the Manly Apartments. Our new agent is Robert Salisbury of Phillip Banks Real Estate. Robert’s office is located in the foyer of the Manly National building. We are confident that having Robert “on site” will make check-in/out much more convenient. If you have already booked a week at Manly Anne will be sending new confirmation details in due course. As usual all bookings for Manly are made with Anne at member services. With only six timeshare units at Manly weeks are filling quickly for the remainder of the year so call soon to book your holiday week.

The bathroom renovations at Manly are now complete. Dennis Grimes (Eastcoast Timeshare Group Administration Manager) and I inspected the apartments a couple of weeks ago and the new bathrooms look fabulous! The carpet in the lounge area has also been replaced as part of the refurbishment.

The building is also undergoing refurbishment – the foyer will have new floor, the car park has been painted and cement cancer treated. A swipe card is now used to access the building.

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North East Victoria – The Bright Resort

We spent the Labour Day long-weekend at beautiful Bright. We stayed at The Bright Resort (another of the Holiday Concepts Resorts) in a clean and spacious 2bdr apartment. Having being there before it was sad to see the effects of the drought on the gardens but when you see the water level in the once mighty Ovens River you truly appreciate the extent of the big dry. Regardless, Bright is still a wonderful destination for a holiday. The township (a casual 20min walk from the resort along the old rail line) has everything – shops, cafes, restaurants, galleries, hotels. We spent a morning wandering through the shops and grabbing a coffee by the river. We played golf at Bright Golf Club and took the Canyon Walk each morning into Bright township. We ate at the fabulous Simone’s Restaurant and had a delicious lunch at King River Café, Oxley on our way back home. A hidden gem was the Rail Trail Café in Porepunkah where we had a casual lunch prior to golf.

There are great bicycle trails all around the area where we saw many families cycling their way through the valley.

For a week at The Bright Resort call Anne.

2009 entitlement – Call member services to allocate your weeks!

2009 weeks will expire 31/12/09. If you have not allocated your weeks with member services prior to 31/12/09 your weeks will be lost forever. Call or email Anne now to make sure your account is up to date. There are still weeks available at all three Eastcoast properties (Bayview Apartments, Golden Leaf Apartments, Manly National Apartments) and exchanges are readily available.

Jetport Security Parking

Don’t forget 10% saving on the cost of Jetport Security Parking (Melbourne Airport) if booked through member services. You can utilise this saving any time you travel – the offer is not restricted to when you are taking a timeshare holiday. Normal rate for 7 days $87.00 – discounted rate for Eastcoast members and guests $78.30.

**Last Minute Availability – Manly, Golden Leaf, Bayview**

Owner week or bonus ($265.00 per week)

Bayview – 1bdr/4 – 5^th,12^th, 26^th June, 3^rd, 10^th,17^th, 24^th July 2bdr/6 – 26^th June, 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th , 24th July
Golden Leaf – 1bdr/4 – 5^th June, 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th July 2bdr/6 24^th July
Manly National – 1bdr/4 10^th, 17^th and 24^th July

To book contact Anne now. Email: info@eastcoasttimeshare.com Ph: 03 5985 6166

Bonus Weeks Australia Wide – Available Now

Good bonus week availability right now! Call Anne at member services to book your bonus weeks. Anne can obtain bonus weeks through various exchange companies on your behalf – no extra cost – let Anne do the work for you.

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