NORFOLK ISLAND ANNUAL BRIDGE HOLIDAY

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1 HOLIDAY BRIDGE invites you to join RON & SUZIE KLINGER on our 29 th NORFOLK ISLAND ANNUAL BRIDGE HOLIDAY VENUE : SOUTH PACIFIC RESORT HOTEL 8 DAYS - 7 NIGHTS Monday, 18th November to Monday, 25th November, 2013 EXCELLENT PRIZES, TROPHIES AND RED MASTERPOINTS A WONDERFUL BRIDGE VACATION WITH THE TOP BRIDGE HOLIDAY ORGANISERS IN AUSTRALIA SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE: WELCOME DINNER, SOUTH PACIFIC RESORT HOTEL ½-DAY SIGHTSEEING TOUR CLIFFTOP COOKED BREAKFAST FISH FRY DINNER IN SCENIC SURROUNDINGS OUTDOOR BARBEQUE LUNCH FAREWELL DINNER AT SOUTH PACIFIC RESORT HOTEL

2 THE 2013 NORFOLK ISLAND BRIDGE HOLIDAY 8 DAYS - 7 NIGHTS EX SYDNEY Monday, 18th November to Monday, 25th November, 2013 BRIDGE ACTIVITIES ORGANISED BY RON KLINGER OF HOLIDAY BRIDGE ISLAND ACTIVITIES INCLUDE WELCOME BUFFET SUPPER AND FAREWELL BUFFET DINNER AT SOUTH PACIFIC RESORT HOTEL, PLUS SIGHTSEEING TOUR, OUTDOOR BREAKFAST, OUTDOOR BBQ, CLIFF-TOP FISH FRY, ALL SUPERBLY ORGANISED BY PINETREE TOURS THE BENEFITS OF NORFOLK ISLAND Excellent conditions: In past years, some of our Norfolk Island Bridge Holidays have proved so popular, they were sell-outs. The reasons include the excellent playing conditions (the conference area is well-lit, quiet and can handle all the tables in comfort) and the hotel accommodation. Only the best will do: Norfolk Island has so much to offer that we are delighted to hold a regular bridge holiday there. Talk to anyone who has been on one of our Norfolk Island Bridge Holidays and they will confirm what a wonderful time all of us had. We have had 28 consecutive Norfolk Island Bridge Holidays. That definitely speaks for itself. Enchanting scenery Picturesque walks Plenty of excellent eating places Norfolk Island boasts about the things it doesn't have: no language problem, no nasty surprises, no crowds, no snakes, no dangerous spiders, no pressure, no pollution, no anxiety. THE PRICE OF THE HOLIDAY INCLUDES Airfare to and from Norfolk Island ex Sydney Transfers between airport and Norfolk hotel 7 nights' accommodation at prices shown opposite for the South Pacific Resort Hotel All bridge activities and duplicates Morning, afternoon and evening coffee, tea, refreshments during bridge sessions One ½-day island tour, one outdoor breakfast, one outdoor BBQ, one outdoor fish fry meal, all including transport. If the weather is inclement, these will be held indoors. Plus Welcome Buffet Dinner and Farewell Buffet Dinner at the South Pacific Resort Hotel. Cheap shopping: Shops pay no sales tax or income tax yet and so none of the items require the big mark-ups found elsewhere. GST was introduced on Norfolk Island in Dining, tours, hire cars are cheaper than at most other destinations. Clothing and electronic items are much cheaper and discount vouchers make shopping cheaper still. Morning classes with Ron Klinger. Afternoon and evening duplicates with master points and prizes for the winners of each duplicate session. Winners of the Pairs and Teams Championship receive engraved trophies. Other leisure activities: Whenever you want time off, there is golf, tennis, swimming at safe beaches or in pools, walks, fishing, tours, everything to guarantee a good time. Pinetree Tours will be behind all the tours included on this holiday. They are friendly and most professional in their organisation. THE HOLIDAY PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE Single accommodation (see opposite page) Meals or drinks other than those specified Extra tours beyond those provided Any departure tax from Australia. At present, there is no departure tax from Australia to Norfolk. There is a $40 departure tax on leaving Norfolk, but this is included in your airfare and the prices opposite. Also, each passenger requires a current valid passport. And please do not pack it in your suitcase! Insurance is essential! Please organise this with your travel agent or contact us. Items of a personal nature, e.g. laundry. GST. At present all the costs of this holiday on Norfolk Island are GST exempt ex Australia and include Norfolk Island s GST. If this changes, an additional amount will be charged.

3 HOLIDAY COST (All prices quoted include Norfolk Island GST. If the Australian Tax Office holds that GST is applicable to any component, an additional cost will apply.) Please note that the accommodation, while being of excellent quality, is not equivalent to a 5-star holiday resort. For couples, please specify twin beds or double bed. ACCOMMODATION SELECTED AND PRICE PER PERSON EX SYDNEY SOUTH PACIFIC RESORT HOTEL GARDEN TWIN/DOUBLE per person $A2420 $NZ2130* GARDEN SINGLE $A2860 $NZ2710* SUPERIOR SUITE, TWIN/DOUBLE per person $A2750 $NZ2580* SUPERIOR SUITE, SOLE USE $A3280 $NZ3260* DELUXE SUITE, TWIN/DOUBLE (2 only) $A3540 $NZ3610* PENTHOUSE, TWIN/DOUBLE (3 only) $A3960 $NZ4120* *NZ prices exclude airfare and transfers AIRFARE INCREASES: With fuel price fluctuations, increases in published fares are always possible. The above prices are based on current prices but may increase if the price of airfares increases. Once payment in full has been made, you are protected against future rises in the airfare component. EX SYDNEY: Air New Zealand has taken over the Norfolk route from March Above prices apply if travelling ex Sydney and the Air New Zealand prices are comparable to the 2012 fare. You will be notified of departure time well in advance. Likewise for the return flight ex Norfolk. EX MELBOURNE: You need to be at Sydney airport 2 hours prior to the Sydney departure. You will be notified of flight times to and from Norfolk well in advance. Prices do not include return flight Melbourne- Sydney. Please allow at least 2 hours between arrival in Sydney and domestic return flight to Melbourne. EX BRISBANE: You need to be at Sydney airport 2 hours prior to the Sydney departure. You will be notified of flight times to and from Norfolk well in advance. Prices do not include return flight Brisbane- Sydney. Please allow at least 2 hours between arrival in Sydney and domestic return flight to Brisbane. NEW ZEALAND PARTICIPANTS: Because of flight schedules Auckland Norfolk Island, participants from New Zealand will have their bridge holiday running from Sunday, November 17 to Sunday, November 24. If not joining the Holiday Bridge group at the South Pacific Resort Hotel, the bridge-only-fee of $NZ575 is payable. This includes all bridge sessions plus all the tours listed. It does not include transfers to and from the airport to your hotel. Please have your travel agent arrange transfers. To exclude half-day tour, deduct $30. All bookings must be accompanied by a $400 per person deposit. Bookings without a deposit will be placed on wait list until the deposit is received. Due date for final payment: 19th July, PLEASE NOTE: Medicare does NOT extend to Norfolk Island. It is absolutely essential that you arrange insurance to cover all contingencies including medical and hospital expenses in case of accident. The organisers accept no liability for any such expenses. You can arrange insurance for this holiday with your own travel agent. For this holiday, we use Nicky Page-Ross, tel or nicole_page-ross@travel-associates.com.au for . Travel insurance is also essential. After payment in full, there is no refund for the airfare component. There is also no refund for any other component for cancellation after August 18. For all details and inquiries: Telephone RON or SUZIE on (02) or suzie@ronklingerbridge.com or write to HOLIDAY BRIDGE, P.O. BOX 140, NORTHBRIDGE NSW 1560

4 NOTES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS: (1) The tour is based on departure from Sydney. You will need to make your own way to Sydney airport. (2) Prices for non-bridge participants are available on application. (3) All prices quoted are for current members of Holiday Bridge ($A30.00 / $NZ35.00 per household per annum); if not a member of Holiday Bridge, add 10% to prices overleaf. (4) All bookings must be accompanied by a deposit of $400 per person, made payable to Ron Klinger. (5) This holiday has been booked out in past years. Bookings will close when all rooms have been allocated. (6) Upon cancellation 123 days or more before the scheduled departure date, all moneys paid will be fully refunded. Cancellations days from departure incur a $900 charge. For cancellation 90 days or less before departure: Total loss of package. (This why is it so vital that you insure!) (7) Baggage: Strict weight limits apply for travel to Norfolk Island. Maximum baggage permitted at present is one (1) suitcase weighing no more than 23kg. (8) Final payment is due by 19 / 07 / 13. (9) Insurance: It is essential to insure for hospital & medical expenses for accidents and against cancellation of travel and other expenses due to unforeseen circumstances. Note that Medicare does not extend to Norfolk Island. Check with us or your travel agent for further details, BUT MAKE SURE YOU INSURE. (10) Passports: A current passport with 6 months validity is required. Passengers go through Customs on leaving and returning to Australia. Duty free applies as for international travel. (11) On current schedules, travel to Norfolk is on Monday, 18th November and return will be on Monday, 25th November. The organisers accept no responsibility for changes to these dates due to flight rescheduling. (12) Tour responsibility: (a) Holiday Bridge is the organiser of the bridge activities on this holiday. (b) Air New Zealand is responsible for the carriage of passengers and their baggage by its service in accordance with the conditions on its tickets. (c) The Owners of the hotels and the operator of the tours and associated services ('Owners') are responsible for the provision of these services. (d) Holiday Bridge, Air New Zealand and the Owners reserve the right to vary any of the schedules and costs associated with this holiday. (e) Holiday Bridge has made every endeavour to ensure that the details in this brochure are in accordance with the information supplied by Air New Zealand and the Owners at the time of printing. Holiday Bridge accepts no responsibility for any inaccuracy or misdescription. (f) Although Holiday Bridge is acting as agent for the Owners in regard to this holiday, Holiday Bridge is not liable for any damage, injury, inconvenience, loss or delay arising out of the provision of or failure to provide services by the Owners or by Air New Zealand. (g) No compensation/refund will be paid on any unused component of this holiday. (h) Prices quoted are exclusive of GST ex Australia. If GST becomes applicable during the course of the year, an additional charge will apply. CAR RENTAL ON NORFOLK ISLAND. It is handy to have your own car and car rental is cheap. It is best to arrange this yourself by contacting Eldoo Hire Cars by to eldoo@norfolk.net.nf or contact John Nobbs: telephone or fax on The costs are from about $A30-$A40 per day, inexpensive if shared 2-4 ways. Unlimited kilometres, free delivery and pick-up. If interested, do book as soon as possible and specify manual or automatic, medium or small. With great demand, all vehicles are sometimes booked out before we reach the island BOOKING FORM To: HOLIDAY BRIDGE Telephone: (02) Outside Australia (612) P.O. BOX 140, NORTHBRIDGE NSW 1560 Looking forward to joining the 2013 Norfolk Island Bridge Holiday, Mobile: suzie@ronklingerbridge.com NAMES :... ADDRESS :......POSTCODE :... ABF / NZCBA Number :... TELEPHONE : (.)... address... Names as in passport:.. Passport Number:.. Accommodation required: South Pacific Resort Hotel Garden Unit Superior Deluxe Twin-share Single Twin beds / Double bed Enclosed is cheque for $... Deposit ($A400 / $NZ480 each) Full price of holiday

5 Please make all cheques payable to Ron Klinger. Direct deposit available: please contact Suzie.