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Only three hours from Sydney but a world away you will find the Great Lakes, where the magnificent eastern dividing range forms a backdrop to one of the most dazzling stretches of coast you will ever see. The Great Lakes is NSW’s water playground with its 145 kilometres of stunning coastline and glittering mosaic of crystal clear inland waterways based around the impressive Wallis, Smiths and Myall lakes networks. Deep green forests abound with limitless opportunities to explore hidden coastal and hinterland jewels. Throughout the region you will discover breathtaking scenery and celebrate fabulous sunsets where you can immerse yourself in natures varied moods, from wide expanses of sub tropical forests to the tranquillity of a deserted beach at sunrise. Secluded bays, exciting surf beaches, stunning coastal scenery and historic hinterland combine to make the Great Lakes the perfect destination.

There is no shortage of activities catering for all ages. Amusement parks, cinemas, unique shopping, clubs, fine dining, golf courses, sailing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, diving, markets and numerous events are but a few of the opportunities that await the visitor. The region has all you will need to create memories that will last a lifetime.

This is another member benefit holiday retreat location.  A two bedroom for $398 for the week at Pacific Palms Resort.  Luxury vacations for pennies on the dollar can be yours with a Travel Membership with GRN.   Don’t wait another moment.

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A hoilday in the UK that you will never forget.  If you are looking for a real ‘get away from it all’ holiday in the UK and looking to do something completely different, this is probably for you.

This is not a sun, sea, sand and swimming pool holiday. This is a holiday which some have even suggested is about time travel!

One thing for sure is that on a narrowboat holiday, you slowwwww right down. This is your escape from fast cars, the busy roads, overflowing shopping centres and the ubiquitous PC. Instead you experience the wonders and great heritage of the waterways. Mother Nature goes about her business as the days and the seasons change. Those incomparable and hospitable canalside pubs. Fellow boaters passing the time of day. All of this at only 2 – 3 miles per hour! It really is a different world.

Canaltime at Union Wharf is based on the Market Harborough arm of the Grand Union Canal. Accommodation is on a norrow- boat which travels 2-4 MPH. Cruising from Union Wharf for 6 miles takes you onto the Grand Union where you can travel north towards Leicester or south through Foxton Locks. Foxton has 2 staircases of locks, each with 5 locks to navigate. Market Harborough is an attractive market town whose centre is within walking distance of Union Wharf. For cruising purposes guests must be fit and able-bodied and comply with the minimum occupancy policy.
The lovely town of Market Harborough is an easy walk away from the marina where these luxury narrow boats are moored. The area abounds with things to do and see especially visiting the local markets. Stay at the marina and use these luxurious narrow boats to explore the countryside by foot, bike or car. Or take your boat out and slowly cruise the beautiful waterways at a very leisurely pace. The choice is yours especially if you fancy a welcome break from the hectic pressure of life. Please note that in order to stay on these boats there is a restrictive condition where at least two able bodied persons are available at all times to handle the boat.

With a travel membership through GRN this wonderful hoiday can be yours for $398 for the week.  The narrow boat will sleep 6 people so take your friends or family on this relaxing boat trip and enjoy.

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The land called ‘Powhatan’ is a colonial plantation whose heritage dates to the 18th century.

In 1735, Richard Taliaferro, the area’s leading architect, constructed Powhatan Plantation’s Manor House as his home. Restored with painstaking attention to historical detail, the manor house is the hallmark of our beautiful resort. The resort is located on over 250 acres of land, which includes a natural wildlife setting. Surrounded by a wooded forest, open fields, water foul and 5 small lakes.

Located nearby: Busch Gardens, Water Country USA, Jamestown Settlement, Yorktown Battlefield and Historic Colonial Williamsburg. World-class golfing, shopping and a wide array of restaurants can be easily accessed within minutes of leaving the resort.

I checked the rates with this resort and a 3 bedroom for  3 nights was $893.70.

With your GRN Travel Membership a week at this resort is only $298. for a 3 bedroom condo so pack up the family and visit this historical part of Virgina.

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Delight in the mesmerizing beauty of turquoise waters and white sands…awe-inspiring ancient ruins and natural wonders. Experience the vacation of your dreams.  Sunbathe on the white-sand beach, or you can swim or practice your favorite water sports, including fishing, in the blue sea.

Riviera Maya is a nature lover’s paradise surrounded by historical and archeological wonders.
The unique reefs make snorkeling and diving popular activities. Dive down into a cenote, the Mayan word for an underwater cave.

Travel to the Mayan ruins at Tulum and Coba y El Rey to marvel at the artifacts and carvings of one of the world’s great civilizations.
Explore the ecological parks at Xcaret, Xel-ha and Tres Rios to gaze at the awe-inspiring natural wonders.

Tee it up  at  the  Nicklaus Design Golf Course.

A week at this beautiful resort is just $599 for a 2 bedroom.  Another great saving vacation when you own a Travel Membership with GRN.

Get your membership today and save for a lifetime.

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Last year my husband and I visited this beautiful part of Canada.

Lake Okanagan Resort is situated amidst 300 acres of natural parkland on the shores of Lake Okanagan. The resort features an executive par three golf courses, tennis courts, full service marina, beach, stables as well as miles of hiking and birding trails plus extensive summer activity programs.

The area boasts over twenty wineries as well as numerous championship length golf courses, all within easy driving distance. Three downhill ski facilities are just over an hour’s drive away.

A special week in May can be yours if you are a GRN  Travel Club member for only $398 2 bedroom suite.  Stop paying retail for your much deserved vacation.

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Pack up your family and spend a week in Florida in a  three bedroom condo for $298.00.    Apr 25 – May 2, 2009

The fantastic new resort-style secure gated community of  Windsor Palms is ideally located just three miles from the Disney entrance, and has unrivaled resort facilities that are freely available to all villa guests.

A fully equipped gymnasium is available to guests (with changing room and shower facilities). Work off all those meals while your on vacation – you may go back home fitter!

Inside the clubhouse you can enjoy a relaxing game of billiards. If you are feeling more energetic why not work off some of that energy with an exhilarating game of table tennis.

For the children, and especially the big kids among us, an arcade of video games machines awaits your skillful touch. Outside are a children’s play-ground, basketball court, volleyball court and picnic areas.

So, whether you’re in Florida for the attractions or simply to relax, this perfect location is for you. Windsor Palms Resort is just one mile from the eating, shopping and attractions. .

The spacious villas are perfectly designed and located for families visiting the Kissimmee area. They will meet every need that your family may have while enjoying your holiday at the theme parks and attractions of Central Florida.

This is another member benefit of  your Travel Membership with GRN.  Start saving on vacations for a lifetime, sign up today.

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This is a member special deal.  Three Bedroom,6 people for $298 for the week of May 1 – May 8, 2009.

Overlooking the spectacular Lake Wakatipu, and nestled on the hills above Frankton, the Ridge Resort is made up of 19 fully furnished family sized self service apartments.

At the Ridge Resort, each apartment has panoramic views that are second to none of the lake with its backdrop of the wondrous Queenstown mountain ranges – including the aptly named Remarkables.

Queenstown is the adventure capital of New Zealand and is home to many high adrenaline activities. You can take your pick from bungee jumping, river surfing, white water rafting, jet boating, sky diving, parapenting, mountain biking, horse riding and any number of opportunities to indulge in skiing and snowboarding for the beginner to the extreme thrill junkies.

The Ridge Resort is the perfect place to base yourself to experience all these things and more.

Each of the beautifully appointed 3 bedroom apartments can sleep up to 8 people, with two full bathrooms, private spa pools attached to each apartment and a separate dining, kitchen and lounge area.

The Ridge Resort has access to a wide variety of recreational facilities including bicycles and generously sized games and reading room.

This  price is only available for members.

You can get yours today

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Samoset Resort is an oceanfront,AAA Four Diamond resort in mid-coast Maine.  Play golf on the 18-hole,oceanside,championship course,which has been featured in Golf Traveler and Golf Digest magazines.  The area includes the renowned Farnsworth and Owls Head Transportation museums,historic homes,and lighthouses.

Golf,recreation and dining at the Samoset Resort are our specialties!

Guests can take advantage of Samoset’s diverse recreational facilities,including two pools,health club,basketball court,tennis courts and an 18-hole championship golf course,or relax with a massage or a stroll out to the adjoining breakwater lighthouse.

Each guest room has either a private balcony or terrace overlooking the ocean or our awarding winning golf course – the perfect accommodations for a quiet moment,a cozy interlude or an evening cocktail. Relax after a great day of golf,tennis or sightseeing and enjoy a candlelight dinner on your private deck or terrace.

Check In Date: May 23rd 09
Check Out Date: May 30th 09
Bedroom Size: One Bedroom
Max Occupancy: 4
Price: $599 PW

This Maine vacation can be yours with your GRN Travel Membership.

Don’t delay.  Start saving today on all your travel for a lifetime.

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Grab your Sheila or Mate and spend a week at Manly National Resort.

Located near Sydney, Australia’s premier city has it all. Beautiful beaches and parks, restaurants, bars and clubs, shopping centers and malls, theaters, art galleries,museums and the world famous opera house all contribute to make Sydney the International Destination of choice.

Within two minutes of Manly National’s front door you’ll experience the safe, sparkling waters of famous Manly Beach where body surfing, board riding or just relaxing and watching the scenery can be enjoyed.

Manly itself is a hub of cosmopolitan shopping and nightlife, and abounds with fine restaurants and things to do.

For those who wish to visit the bustle of Sydney proper, Manly National is only minutes away across Sydney Harbor by Jetcat or Ferry.

Check In Date: Apr 17th 09
Check Out Date: Apr 24th 09
Bedroom Size: One Bedroom
Max Occupancy: 2
Price: $298

Need to get away and are close to Australia or live there and want a break from the day to day?

With a Travel membership you can.

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*Seaons at Laugharne Park* is one of those rare places which at once inspires you with its beauty and at the same time fills you with a feeling of well-being making it the perfect spot for taking a break from the modern pace of life.. From the heights of Laugharne Park, you can see across the wide, sparkling sweep of the River Taf estuary, over part of the magnificent Bay of Carmarthen and all the way to the North Devon coast, some 30 miles away.

Below you stretches the green, shady glades of Milk Wood – made famous in the legendary works of one of Wales‘ most noteable sons, Dylan Thomas.  All about you are wide open spaces, with a chorus of birdsong reassuring you that all’s right with the world. Here, where sea birds abound as the tides ebb and flow, the Gulf Stream ensures a mild winter and an early Spring, so you will find local hedgerows and cliffs alive with colour when other parts of the UK are still in the grip of winter.. For a beautiful place to vacation, come to Wales and stay at the Seasons at Laugharne Park!

Check In Date: Aug 01st 09
Check Out Date: Aug 08th 09
Bedroom Size: Two Bedroom
Max Occupancy: 6
Price: $689 PW

On the seashore stands the ruins of a medieval castle said to have been built in the 12th century on the site of a Roman fort. The town hall dates from 1745 and is surmounted by a white tower and a belfry, now being restored. The surrounding Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire countryside offers marvellous opportunities for walking, horse riding, fishing, golf and there are many historic castles and museums, as well as lots of attractions, guaranteed to entertain every member of the family.

This family week can be yours with a Travel Club Membership with GRN.

Your travel club  membership will allow you to travel the globe

and save on every vacation you take.

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