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The annual International Boat Show will take place this weekend in Darling Harbour, showcasing a unique collection of famous and historic boats, along with boating entertainment and events.

Dates: Until Monday 3rd August, 2009

Hours: 10am – 8pm Halls, 10am – 6pm Marina

Location: Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre & Cockle Bay Marina,
Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia

Please contact qaustralia@quintessentially.com to purchase tickets.

As a Quintessentially member you’re part of a global community linked by 44 Quintessentially offices worldwide. With unparalleled access to and knowledge of the most exclusive establishments and events around the world, Quintessentially also provides its members with an array of exceptional benefits – and not just in their home countries.

You, as a Quintessentially member, can enjoy the best global benefits wherever you’re travelling. Superb spa deals in Cape Town? Exclusive access to Mulberry in Oslo? VIP treatment at Dubai Fashion Week? 15% off fine dining in Cairo? The list goes on. Simply go to http://www.quintessentially.com/top-global-benefits/, Quintessentially’s quarterly benefit taster brochure, and take your pick of this quarter’s highlighted benefits.

For more benefits on offer in your chosen destination, simply contact us – as always, we’re at your service 24/7.

The Australian Ballet will once again perform an exclusive outdoor evening performance at the ultra luxurious resort Qualia which is located on the northernmost point of Hamilton Island. This special weekend will take place from Friday 23rd October and the Australian Ballet’s leading dancers will surprise and delight guests with a pas de deux under a glittering sky.

Guests will be invited to a welcome Q&A session with Artistic Director David McAllister and Executive Director Valerie Wilder and have the opportunity to watch a dance class. Guests will be able to mingle with the dancers following the performance and even work out with them at a pilates/yoga session.

There will also be plenty of time to relax at the resort where you can enjoy swimming in one of the beautiful pools, a signature treatment at the Spa, or even take a boat across to a nearby island for a private picnic on the beach.

Places are strictly limited. Please contact qaustralia@quintessentially.com to make your reservation for this unforgettable experience.

Uma Ubud is an intimate hotel offering exceptional style in Bali’s cultural centre of Ubud. Not only does Uma Ubud reflect COMO’s philosophy of quiet comfort in culture-rich locations, this inland retreat is also dedicated to health, activity and adventure.

With the ambience of a rural home in the hills, narrow paths lead between rooms and suites featuring walled tropical gardens. The resort’s approach to cuisine is modern and light with respect paid to local flavours, while the COMO Shambhala Retreat is Uma Ubud’s holistic heart, a place for healthy relaxation with Asian-inspired treatments.

From 16th September to 19th December, Uma Ubud is offering four nights for the price of three, including daily a la carte breakfast at Kemiri, complimentary welcome drinks on arrival, a daily fruit basket, daily yoga class, daily guided morning walk, and complimentary shuttle transfer to Ubud. On top of this special offer, Quintessentially members also get room upgrades (subject to availability), early check in/late check out (subject to availability), a 10% spa discount, 10% restaurant discount and Assortment of Balinese Sweets on arrival. Contact qaustralia@quintessentially.com to reserve your Uma Ubud package.

Quintessentially members are being offered the exclusive opportunity to experience a five course lunch in the privacy of the historic Penfolds Kalimna Cottage. Surrounded by some of the most spectacular Barossa vineyards, you will enjoy a degustation menu of the finest seasonal and regional produce
paired with selected Penfolds wine. A range of vintages will be tasted including the 2005 Penfolds Reserve Bin A Chardonnay,  the 2004 Penfolds Grange, and the 2005 Penfolds Cellar Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. 

For more information, please contact qaustralia@quintessentially.com.

The award-winning musical Wicked is coming to Sydney's Capitol Theatre from September 5, 2009. Fresh from a sell-out season in Melbourne, Wicked is the untold story of the witches of Oz and features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Quintessentially members are being offered an exclusive VIP Experience package to the musical which includes Emerald Reserve premium seats, a one hour on-site pre-show cocktail party, a gift bag containing official Wicked merchandise and access to an exclusive area for interval drinks.

Please contact qaustralia@quintessentially.com to reserve your seat.

Recently at Baselworld 2009, Omega announced it would celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the moon landings with a limited edition Speedmaster Apollo watch. Also known as the ‘Moonwatch,’ the Speedmaster models have historically played an important role in space missions as it is still the only watch to have been worn on the Moon. Certified by NASA, the 40th anniversary limited edition will feature the original Apollo 11 logo. This edition is an exclusive and coveted collector’s item with only 7969 pieces that have been produced globally.

Please contact qaustralia@quintessentially.com to arrange a private viewing of this classic collector’s item.

The Great Shiraz Challenge, the finale to the 2009 Food & Wine series at Cape Kidnappers, is a must for wine lovers.   New Zealand’s top wine guru Bob Campbell M.W. will take on his rival across the ditch James Halliday as they both field a Shiraz line up from their home country to see who comes out on top. Campbell will challenge with a Shiraz from Hawke’s Bay’s famed Gimblett Gravels while Halliday is choosing top examples from the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula.

The weekend allows ample free time for guests to enjoy the many leisure options available at this luxurious property. Activities on offer include a world class golf course, full service spa, scenic walks or you are welcome to venture further afield for fishing, winery visits and much more.

The price for the event is NZD 800 per person (double occupancy) per night plus GST and includes luxury accommodation, the Great Shiraz Challenge tasting on Saturday afternoon 3-5pm with Bob Campbell and James Halliday, an evening degustation dinner with matching wines with Halliday and Campbell as special guests, plus a full breakfast and a choice of a round of golf or a 50 minute massage.

Please contact qaustralia@quintessentially.com for reservations.

Enjoy a rare and unique lifestyle experience at the inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the last race of the Formula 1 season, aboard a magnificent 150ft private yacht moored at the all-new YAS Marina Circuit. This all-inclusive, three-day programme of pre-race and race day celebrations, from Friday 30th October – Sunday 1st November includes trackside views of the Grand Prix racing action, unlimited on-board hospitality, exquisite dining with fine wines and champagne and private evening events with celebrities and the drivers themselves.

Following a successful 4th year of events at the Monaco Grand Prix, My Yacht™ Abu Dhabi will transport the glamour and excitement of Monaco to the U.A.E., including the invitation-only, ‘must-attend’ Official ‘My Yacht™’ party that attracts an exclusive and eclectic guest list of international jet setters, top celebrities, world class DJs, models and more.

Prices start at USD 8,500 per person and USD 16,000 per couple.  Very limited on-board accommodation is also available. For more information please contact askquae@quintessentially.com

Hitting London for the holidays? Don’t forget to contact Quintessentially Art, your personal art advisory team, who will be able to recommend exhibitions, accompany you to private views and guide you round the capital’s leading galleries.

Whether you’re in town for a weekend and have an afternoon free or are staying for a week or two, we are able to offer bespoke tours, tailored to your personal interests, to slot into your trip. Their team of tour guides are highly engaging and professional art commentators and critics, who are able to offer advice, insider knowledge and expert opinion on all genres of art. Be it a Tate to Tate trip across the Thames, a West End gallery tour or a visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum’s treasures, they are able to offer truly memorable experiences of London’s art scene. P

lease contact qaustralia@quintessentially.com for more information.

Take the hassle out of visiting a spa or clinic for your massage treatments by having a fully qualified therapist visit you. With a team of over 70 therapists across Australia, choose from a range of different therapies including deep tissue, remedial, aromatherapy, sports, Swedish, and more. Our selected team of male and female therapists will accommodate your hectic schedule by visiting your home, office, or hotel suite leaving you feeling refreshed and revitalised. Regular weekly appointments assist in stress reduction, greater clarity and focus and a renewed sense of well being.

Quintessentially members have exclusive access to a three hour ‘Heaven on Earth’ experience that includes a rejuvenating tea tree body scrub,  extensive therapeutic massage and to complete your head to toe experience, you will float away with a deluxe face pamperer incorporating a fantastic clay mask.

Please contact qaustralia@quintessentially.com to schedule your appointment.

Katy Perry
Tuesday 18th August – Enmore Theatre, Sydney.

Beyonce
Brisbane – Saturday 12th + Sunday 13th September – Entertainment Centre
Melbourne - Tuesday 15th + Wednesday 16th September – Rod Laver Arena
Sydney – Friday 18th + Saturday 19th September – Acer Arena
Adelaide – Tuesday 22nd September – Entertainment Centre
Perth – Thursday 24th September – Burswood Dome

AFL Grand Final
Saturday 26th September – MCG.

Parklife National Tour
Brisbane – Saturday 26th  September - Botanic Gardens and Riverstage
Perth – Sunday 27th September - Wellington Square.
Melbourne – Saturday 3rd October - Birrarung Marr.
Sydney – Sunday 4th October- Kippax Lake, Moore Park, Sydney.
Adelaide – Monday 5th October - Botanic Park, Adelaide

Black Eyed Peas
Sydney – Saturday 2nd + Sunday 3rd October – Acer Arena.
Melbourne – Tuesday 6th + Wednesday 7th October – Rod Laver Arena.

For all your ticketing needs please contact qaustralia@quintessentially.com.

Bill Hicks Jewellery Design
Renowned for his exceptional talent for design, sketching and creating one-off pieces for fine jewellery clients, Bill Hick’s passion for creativity and quest for the optimum quality of raw materials has made him on of Australia’s leading jewellers. Using his extensive network of local and overseas suppliers, Bill is able to provide the highest quality diamonds, South Sea pearls, opals, and coloured gemstones to his local and international clients. The focus of Bill Hicks Jewellery Design is on personalised service: every commission is created individually for each client from scratch. Quintessentially members are offered a complimentary consultation and design service, normally valued at AUD 500, a 10% discount on in house stock and more, see Shops/Australia/Sydney - Bill Hicks Jewellery Design for more information.

Angela Wilson Bridal Boutique
Nestled in the leafy elegance of Sydney’s Paddington, Angela Wilson brings you personally selected products from the most stylish corners of the globe. With a flair for luxury and design, Angela brings together an exclusive collection of New York brands bound to satisfy every bride. Previously unavailable in Australia, Angela Wilson also gives you access to the detail, glamour and timelessness of leading US brands such as the classically elegant gowns of Amsale and the exquisite stationery of Ceci. Quintessentially brides are given prioritized appointment times, complimentary champagne during your appointments, and a complimentary designer monogrammed necklace for brides. These offers are valid to the end of October 2009. Please see Shops/Australia/Sydney - Angela Wilson for more information.