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Bright lights, big city styling in New York? If you're headed to the Big Apple soon: 1. We're jealous. And 2: There's two fabulous deals to be had right here!

Affinia Hotels is encouraging its global neighbours from the Land of Oz to explore New York, one of the most exciting cities in the world, with an exclusive offer. Guests who book seven nights will receive the eighth night free at five boutique Manhattan hotels where nightly rates start at just USD$189.

Hard not to appreciate Affinia hotels ideal Manhattan locations: Affinia Manhattan (across from Madison Square Garden), Affinia 50 (near Rockefeller Center), Affinia Gardens (four blocks from Central Park), and Affinia Shelburne and Affinia Dumont (both centrally-located in Murray Hill). 

This special Australian offer must be booked by 31 May 2012 for travel through 31 December  2012^*.  For more information and to make a booking, visit www.affinia.com/AUSSIE or call 1800 174962 and mention promotional code AUSSIE.  

And here's one for the foodies out there: 

Coming on the heels of Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and celebrity Chef David Burke’s visit to Australia, Denihan Hospitality Group is unveiling a “Dine & Dish” experience at two of the city's finest hotels - The Benjamin and the very stylish The James hotels -  that gives Australian travellers an opportunity to get a New York City experience like no other. 

The National at The Benjamin

The Benjamin

The James

The Sky Lobby at the James

The highlight of the getaway is a personal dining experience with the executive chefs at the respective hotel restaurants: Paul Corsentino at The National, and Chris Shea of David Burke Kitchen. Foodies will get to “dish” with the chefs about the meal at hand and get opinions on must-see attractions and must-try activities and eateries in the neighbourhood. 

Culinary aficionados will have mouths watering not only over the cuisine at the highly acclaimed restaurants, but at the chance to interact and chat with the restaurants’ executive chef throughout the course of the meal.  If they happen to dine at a time with Zakarian and Burke are in house they will get the added bonus of rubbing elbows with them as well.
 

The experience also includes a behind-the-burners tour of the kitchen (arranged during non-meal hours), and an autographed cookbook by Zakarian or Burke (depending on dining venue). 

This custom experience is priced per room, double occupancy, from USD$1150 at The Benjamin, USD$1300 at The James New York and includes:

·         Three-nights’ accommodations (additional nights are available)

·         Interactive dinner for two with the executive chef

·         Breakfast for two each morning in room or in the restaurant

·         Autographed cookbook

·         Kitchen tour

·         List of Iron Chef Zakarian or Chef Burke’s personal New York City hotspots.

Head to the website or call 1800 174962 and mention promotional code DISH.