Accor promotes summer in Australia with savings and cash prizes

This year, more than ever, Australians are likely to choose to holiday at home, and taking the hassle out of organizing your summer break - and providing savings of up to 58% - Accor's Summer Sale offers a choice of 79 hotels and resorts, with rates starting from as low as $79.

"Summer holidays are a special time in Australia," said Michael Issenberg, Accor's Managing Director for Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific and Japan. "This year, because of international uncertainties, we expect more Australians will want to holiday at home so we have come up with some fantastic rates to encourage Australians to see more of their own country."

As a further incentive, Accor hotels in conjunction with Pepsi, are offering guests the chance to win thousands of prizes in the Pepsi $50,000 Cash Giveaway. Just by booking an Accor Summer Sale escape and filling in a brief survey, guests can walk away with instant cash or Pepsi prizes to help them enjoy their holiday even more.

Whether you're seeking activity, relaxation or absolute tranquility, there's an Accor hotel or resort that's sure to make your summer holiday dream come true.

Just some examples of what is on offer in Western Australia: Hone your golfing skills and relax with the family at the Novotel Vines Resort ($149 ($16 surcharge for Sat night), exciting city Christmas shopping and sightseeing at the Novotel Langley Perth ($130) or the Mercure Hotel Perth ($125) and Hotel Ibis Perth – (from $89); striking gold at Mercure Hotel Plaza ($99) or the Mercure Inn Overland Kalgoorie ($86); visit the Abrohlos and surrounding islands with Mercure Inn Geraldton ($112), exploring the national parks of the Pilbara at Mercure Inn Karratha ($179 and Mercure Inn Port Hedland ($138), not “dreaming” but finally “doing” the magnificent Kimberley region staying at the Mercure Inn Kununurra ($99); surveying the pristine WA Archipelago with Mercure Inn Dampier ($136) and strolling Cable beach and all Broome offers at Mercure Inn Continental Broome ($100).

Or even further afield, try eating fresh seafood by the harbour at Novotel Atrium Darwin ($179) or sipping cocktails by the pool at Sofitel Reef Casino Cairns ($240). Maybe tripping through the wineries at Novotel Barossa Valley Resort ($158) or building sandcastles with the children at Novotel Brighton Beach ($206).

All rates are per night, per room, inclusive of breakfast (except at Ibis hotels where breakfast is an extra $1 per person). In some cases a weekend surcharge or minimum night stay may apply.

Accor's Summer Sale offers hotels and resorts in every mainland State, from the city to the surf. Summer Sale rates are valid at selected Sofitel, Novotel, Mercure, All Seasons and Ibis hotels and run from 1 December 2002 to 31 January 2003. At many of the hotels, up to two children can share their parents' room free.