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Thursday, 12 August 2010 Bed and Breakfast Weekend at Rydges on Swanston Hotel Melbourne When was the last time $1 took you anywhere? Rydges on Swanston Hotel Melbourne is offering a new Bed and Breakfast Weekend where a handful of change will get you pretty far at this Melbourne hotel.

-Room Upgrade for just $1.00
-Overnight car parking for just $1.00
-Daily Cocktail in PRIME Bar for just $1.00

Rydges on Swanston Melbourne Hotel is conveniently located in Carlton - one of Melbourne’s best known cosmopolitan centres. Carlton is just north of Melbourne's CBD and boasts a diverse range of outstanding restaurants, shops, cultural activities and night spots. Carlton attractions include Melbourne University, Lygon Square and the traditional Italian eateries of Lygon Street. tags: Rydges on Swanston Melbourne Bed & Breakfast Weekend Melbourne hotel deals posted by Heather at 3.49 AM 0 comments
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Tuesday, 15 June 2010 Order Tapas from iPads at Mundo Global Tapas Head to Rydges North Sydney's coolest restaurant, Mundo Global Tapas, and experience an ordering system based entirely on Apple's iPad.

Run by a custom made application, the interactive menus allow guests to preview their dishes and order through the use of the fun toy, however those less technically-inclined shouldn't worry,as waiters are still available throughout the restaurant.

Mundo Global Tapas + Bar is located at Rydes North Sydney, 54 McLaren Street North Sydney NSW 2060. For restaurant bookings and further information, please call (02) 9965 5123 or visit mundo.com.au tags: Mundo Rydges North Sydney posted by Heather at 6.20 AM 0 comments
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Saturday, 22 May 2010 Get Carried Away with the Rydges Melbourne Sex and the City Package Rydges Melbourne Movie Pass Package

From $270 per night...

GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS! Its almost time for the Sex and the City 2 movie to be released and Rydges Melbourne is the place to be! Get your girlfriends together and join us to 'Carrie On' drinking cosmo's with the Girls in the City - secure your seat to the most anticipated film of the year! Rydges Melbourne is offering an exclusive movie package including Accomodation in a Deluxe Twin Room, Full Buffet Breakfast for 2, Cosmopolitan's in the Locanda, fantastic Pamper packs and 2 tickets to Sex and the City 2! Do not miss out, book this fantastic package now or call our friendly reservations team on (03) 9662 0511.

Here's what you will receive Accomodation for 2 in a Deluxe Twin Room:
-Full Buffet Breakfast for 2
-Rydges Pamper Packs for 2
-Cosmopolitan Cocktails for 2
-Sex and the City 2 Movie Tickets for 2

Valid: Tuesday, 1 June 2010 to Wednesday, 30 June 2010
Location: Rydges Melbourne

Terms & Conditions:
Based on 2 people in a Deluxe Room. Valid for June 2010

Book Online Now:
To book please use the booking panel on the right hand side of this page. tags: Rydges Melbourne Sex and the City 2 posted by Heather at 7.19 AM 0 comments
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Saturday, 10 April 2010 Bed & Breakfast Deals at Rydges Melbourne This Autumn Stay in Melbourne this Autumn and take advantage of affordable hotel deals at Rydges Melbourne. Rates start at just $149/night and include breakfast.

Melbourne is gearing up for an excellent theatre season that includes huge Broadway hits like Mamma Mia, Fame and Jersey Boys. Plus the return of the AFL season is always exciting.

Book a stay between Thursday, 1st April and Monday, 31 May 2010 for just $149 and enjoy:

- Overnight accommodation in a Deluxe room for two people
- Full Buffet Breakfast for two people in Locanda

tags: Rydges Melbourne Melbourne hotel deals posted by Heather at 4.52 AM 0 comments
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Saturday, 27 March 2010 Plan a Quick Easter Getaway with Rydges and Get Free Breakfast and Free Internet Studies show that two amenities people love to get for free at hotels are Internet access and breakfast. Stay 2 nights or more at any Rydges Hotel or Resort between 29 March and 9 April 2010 and you get both! Plan a quick Easter getaway and take advantage of these super savings.

This special Easter promotion ends at 12pm Friday, 9 April 2010, so stop surfing the Internet and book your next spontaneous vacation now! tags: rydges easter specials posted by Heather at 3.19 AM 0 comments
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Saturday, 20 March 2010 Affordable Family Easter at Rydges Parramatta Sydney Looking for a great Sydney hotel to celebrate Easter with your family? Check out the Easter Show Package by Rydges Parramatta Sydney. The offer is available from 1 April to 14 April 2010.

Here's the details:

-Kids under 12 stay free when using existing bedding
-Full buffet breakfast, including children 12 years and under
-Easter show entry tickets
-Free Easter egg surprise for the children
-Free return shuttle bus to Easter show

Isn't it time you took the family for a quick holiday? Now you can take advantage of this affordable offer and save yourself time, money and the hassle of finding a place to feed the kids in the morning. tags: rydges parramatta sydney easter hotel specials sydney hotel specials posted by Heather at 8.11 AM 0 comments
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Saturday, 13 March 2010 Rydges Easter Sale Includes Free Breakfast & Free Internet Experience the Rydges Easter Hotel Sale! Enjoy FREE breakfast for 2 people and FREE in-room internet when you stay at least two nights at any Rydges Hotel or Resort between 29 March and 9 April 2010.

Everyone needs a spontaneous break once in awhile, and Rydges offers over 30 hotels across Australia and New Zealand to help you plan that quick holiday. Go visit family you haven't seen for awhile, or grab a few mates and party like rock stars. The Rydges Easter Sale is not to be missed! tags: rydges easter sale free breakfast free internet posted by Heather at 9.37 AM 0 comments
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Saturday, 6 February 2010 Cairns Weddings on Facebook Planning a wedding in Cairns this year? Check out the new Facebook page of Rydges Esplanade Cairns.We are happy to share our display of some of the most recent weddings held here at the resort.

If you have a Facebook page, become a fan of Rydges Esplanade Cairns and stay tuned for news and updates about our hotel.You can also read feedback from our Brides and Grooms and be the first to see when we update our wedding photos. tags: Rydges Esplanade Cairns posted by Heather at 9.07 AM 0 comments
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Saturday, 23 January 2010 Rydges Auckland Has a New Look Want a great hotel near Auckland's CBD? Grab your mates and head to Rydges Auckland.Walk to the Casino and the Viaduct's thriving bars and restaurants and enjoy newly renovated guestrooms.

All rooms at Rydges Auckland enjoy views of the inner city, while some offer sweeping views of the Auckland Harbour Bridge and the Waitemata Harbour. The new Rydges Auckland Bar & Cafe Deli is fantastic - a brilliant new spot to sip wine or coffee martinis. tags: Rydges Auckland Auckland hotels Rydges Auckland Cafe posted by Heather at 6.44 AM 0 comments
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Friday, 15 January 2010 Thredbo Blues Festival This Weekend The Thredbo Blues Festival is this weekend, providing ample opportunity for blues fans to enjoy a variety of great artists. This year, the reknowned boutique music festival will feature great artists such as Fiona Boyes, Ray Beadle, Gail Page, Kevin Borich, and many, many more.

There is no need to buy Thredbo Festival tickets before arrival. Thredbo's Festival Passes are a wristband that must be secured to the wrist to gain entry to all festival venues. Single gig-only passes are not available. Wristbands are issued only at the Festival and may be purchased on arrival from the Festival Information and Ticketing Booth.

Stay at the Thredbo Alpine Hotel when visiting the festival to enjoy close proximity to great blues music as well as a variety of premier alpine resort amenities.

For more Thredbo Blues Festival information, head to their website www.thredoblues.com.au tags: thredbo hotels thredbo accommodations thredbo festival posted by Heather at 4.33 AM 0 comments
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Tuesday, 5 January 2010 Perfect Weekend Escape at Rydges Cronulla Have you been enjoying the Australian summer as much as we have? Need a weekend away? How about an affordable weekend escape at Rydges Cronulla Beach? Sneak away for a secret rendezvous with our new Beach Hideaway Package and enjoy one night's accommodation, breakfast and champagne.

Rydges Cronulla Beach offers a variety of fantastic amenities for celebrating couples such as supremely comfortable Rydges Dream Beds, the Refresh Face and Body Spa and beach dining at Raffles Restaurant. tags: Rydges Cronulla Beach Sydney hotel Sydney hotel specials posted by Heather at 9.33 AM 0 comments
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Tuesday, 15 December 2009 Take a Break Package at Rydges Melbourne Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? How about a great Melbourne hotel package that won't stretch your wallet too much? Check out the Take a Break Package at Rydges Melbourne. For just $159, you get overnight accommodations and a fabulous buffet breakfast for two.

Located in the heart of the city’s vibrant theatre district and within walking distance to sporting grounds, Melbourne's exclusive Collins Street boutiques and the famous Bourke Street Mall, Rydges Melbourne is 'the' place to stay. Where else can you find the most fantastic 4.5 star accommodations plus breakfast - all for just $159?

Valid: Tuesday, 24 November 2009 to Sunday, 31 January 2010 tags: Rydges Melbourne Melbourne hotel packages posted by Heather at 9.17 AM 0 comments
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Saturday, 5 December 2009 Watch the Lighting of the Canberra Christmas Tree Celebrate the start of the Christmas season in the heart of Canberra city at the official lighting of the Christmas tree and free Christmas concert tonight!

Bring the family and a picnic dinner to Civic Square and be entertained with a great Christmas concert leading up to the lighting of the 21m Christmas tree. tags: Canberra Christmas Christmas tree lighting posted by Heather at 9.41 AM 0 comments
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Tuesday, 10 November 2009 Rydges Canberra Announces New NGA Masterpieces Hotel Packages For the first time ever, the city of Canberra will play host to 12 incredibly famous works of art. Beginning December 4, 2009, you can visit the National Gallery of Australia and experience Masterpieces from Paris: Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cezanne and Beyond. Art lovers are bound to travel cross-country to see this exciting exhibit, and Rydges Canberra hotels are offering a great package to entice you to stay with us.

The Rydges NGA Masterpieces from Paris Package is available at Rydges Lakeside Canberra, Rydges Capital Hill Canberra and Rydges Eagle Hawk Resort Canberra. To book visit www.rydges.com/masterpieces. All three Rydges Canberra hotels will offer:

•Overnight accommodation for two people
•Full buffet breakfast for two people
•NGA Masterpieces from Paris exhibition tickets for two people

Rydges Canberra hotels offer comfortable accommodations along with great amenities to those visiting the nation’s Capital. Rydges Lakeside Canberra features close proximity to Canberra’s CBD and The National Gallery as well as spectacular views. Comparatively, Rydges Eagle Hawk is set amongst 30 acres of natural landscaped native gardens and offers visitors to the ACT region the ideal Canberra accommodation solution. Rydges Capital Hill Canberra is just steps from Parliament House and features an indoor heated pool and fitness centre.

Enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience and stay at one of our fabulous Rydges Canberra hotels!
tags: Rydges Canberra Rydges NGA Masterpieces hotel package posted by Heather at 8.12 AM 0 comments
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Wednesday, 28 October 2009 Spend your Christmas at Rydges on Swanston Melbourne Get out of the kitchen this Christmas and enjoy a fabulous lunch at Rydges on Swanston Melbourne's sophisticated restaurant - Prime. Enjoy a gourmet buffet with family and friends at PRIME while enjoying spectacular views of Lincoln Square Park. The buffet will be filled with fresh seafood, local produce as well as carved meats.

To book your festive Christmas Day buffet lunch at Rydges on Swanston Melbourne, contact:

Sam Loader
Rydges on Swanston
Phone: 03 9347 7811
Email: sam_loader@rydges.com tags: Rydges on Swanston Melbourne Melbourne hotel specials Melbourne hotel Christmas specials posted by Heather at 9.16 AM 0 comments
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Thursday, 15 October 2009 Freedom Festival 2009 Freedom Festival 2009 is a supreme combination of music and entertainment. It is a festival with larger-than-life proportions and is stage to some of the most respected names and world class dancers and performers.

Freedom Festival 2009 has combined the some of the world best global talent and topped it of with live performances.The "Theme Park" will consist of four stages: House, Trance, Hip hop/Baltimore and an exclusive VIP arena.

Freedom Festival 2009 is celebrating the producers who have made music what it is today. It’s not just about the names; its about the producers behind those household names.

The international talent on this year's Freedom Festival DJ line up is followed.

Marco V – (Netherlands)
Klaas – (Germany)
Scot Project - (Germany)
Agnelli & Nelson - (UK)
Dabruck & Klein - (Italy)
Eddie Thonieck - (Germany)
Thomas Gold (Germany)
Rank 1 (Netherlands)
Wippenburg – (Germany)
Terri B (Live Vocalist) -
Steve Edwards (Live Vocal) - (England)
Alex K (live 5 piece band)

LOCAL ARTISTS INCLUDE:

Stafford Brothers. Feat Timmy Trumpet
Sunset Bros.
Outsource
Rollback City
Steve play
John Glover
Venuto
Andre Jay
Royal Crew
KCB
Robbie Santiago
Joe Amoroso
Cadell
Luke Classic

If you are headed to Parramatta Stadium on Saturday, 7 November 2009, consider staying at Rydges Parramatta.

Rydges Parramatta has a modern, spacious and relaxed atmosphere and is just a short journey to Parramatta's CBD, retail outlets and Westfield Parramatta. The hotel is located directly opposite Rosehill Gardens Racecourse and is close to all Sydney's most exciting attractions.

Rydges Parramatta Services and Amenities
- 151 guestrooms with Rydges Dream Beds
- 13 Conference Rooms
- Indoor heated pool
- Two restaurants, three bars

Check out Rydges Parramatta online for our best available accommodation rates guaranteed. tags: Rydges Parramatta Freedom Festival Theme Park posted by Heather at 8.54 AM 0 comments
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Saturday, 3 October 2009 Manly Jazz Festival at Capitol Square Sydney Now in its 32nd year, the Manly Jazz Festival is the largest and longest running festival of its kind in Australia. With a relaxed atmosphere and a breathtaking Ocean Beachfront backdrop, the festival location is considered to be second to none in the world of jazz.

There will be roving jazz bands and lots of indoor jazz music at the many fringe events.. A wide range of Blues and Jazz styles from traditional and great vocal jazz to big sounding Funk and Soul groups. Manly Jazz Festival Markets operates along the beachfront each day.

Capitol Square Hotel is located a short bus ride to Circular Quay, from there it is a 30 minute ferry trip across Sydney Harbour to Manly. tags: Manly Jazz Festival Capitol Square Sydney posted by Heather at 4.10 AM 0 comments
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Saturday, 26 September 2009 Rydges Bell City Turns One and Celebrates Big Wow, it's been one year since the opening of Rydges Bell City. We would like to invite you to celebrate with us....and celebrate we will.

Exciting specials will include Sleep & Go FREE Drinks, Rydges Trio of Dips offer and Rydges PriorityGUEST FREE Birthday gifts.

We invite the whole community & guests to our Open Day on Sunday 18th October 2009 from 11am - 3pm. This festivity includes FREE fun activities for the kids including face painting, handball competition, jumping castle and a treasure hunt. There will also be a FREE sausage sizzle, live music and tours of all Bell City has to offer.

Thanks for supporting Bell City for the past year. We look forward to seeing you for many birthdays to come! tags: Rydges Bell City Melbourne hotels Melbourne hotel specials posted by Heather at 4.10 AM 0 comments
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Saturday, 12 September 2009 Rydges Kensington Plaza Gets Kudos Thanks to Rodger Q, a fellow blogger on www.Londonhotel.com for his comments on Rydges Kensington Plaza. We couldn't be more pleased that you enjoyed our staff, the size of our guest suites, and the location of the hotel. Come back anytime! tags: londonhotel.com Rydges Kensington Plaza posted by Heather at 7.55 AM 0 comments
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Saturday, 5 September 2009 Wicked the Musical with Rydges World Square Sydney The Broadway Musical Wicked, the untold story of the Witches of Oz, is coming to Sydney in September 2009 at the Capitol Theatre Sydney. Based around two girls who meet in the Land of Oz, one who is beautiful, popular and very ambitious; the other misunderstood with emerald skin become unlikely friends.

The most spellbinding musical in years portrays how both of these ladies become Glinda the Good Witch and the Wicked Witch of the West. Winner of a Grammy and 3 Tony awards, Wicked has been successful worldwide with productions in New York, London’s West End, Los Angeles, Tokyo and a North American Tour.

Just blocks from the Capitol Theatre, Rydges World Square is the perfect place to relax and laugh the night away after the show. tags: Rydges World Square posted by Heather at 6.29 AM 0 comments
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