The Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence is given to tourism operators who have consistently achieved great traveller reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. For the 3rd year running, this includes Huon Bush Retreats in Tasmania’s Huon Valley. Establishments earning the Certificate of Excellence are located all over the world and have continually delivered superior customer experience.

According to hotel marketing and reputation management business, Revinate, “...the Certificate of Excellence award is only given to the top 10 percent of accommodations, attractions, restaurants, and vacation rentals ... and honors hospitality businesses that consistently achieve outstanding reviews on TripAdvisor.”

Trip Advisor itself says, that this achievement “ ...celebrates businesses who have consistently achieved glowing traveller reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. The Certificate of Excellence accounts for the quality, quantity and recency of reviews submitted by travellers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period and honours hospitality businesses that deliver consistently great service.”

As well as being recognised as providing excellent service, Huon Bush Retreats is also acknowledged by TripAdvisor as being a Platinum Green Leader. Our environmental features and actions allow us to outperform all GreenGlobeLite criteria.

But remember that Huon Bush Retreats is a nature experience. As our 200 TripAdvisor reviews show, the 90% of guests who appreciate peace and nature give us great reviews. The 10% of people who’s main values include throwaway items, excessive energy consumption and highway access, give us poor reviews.
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So next time you want to relax, explore and experience nature, think of Huon Bush Retreats.

A lower Australian dollar means more international tourists, more demand and higher prices. Here are some tips to help you get affordable accommodation and still have a great holiday.

The Sydney Morning Herald reports that, “The softening Australian dollar is proving a boon for the domestic hotel sector, with room rates tipped to rise in the coming year, according to experts.” and Tourism Australia says, “International visitors to Australia aged 15 years and over spent a record breaking $32.5 billion for the 12 months ending March 2015, up 10 per cent off the back of an 8 per cent increase in arrivals and 7 per cent growth in visitor nights.”

When checking which accommodation is the best deal for your particular circumstances, beware of just looking at the nightly rate. There are so many other factors to consider to help you save money, both before you book and during your stay.

With the rash of air crashes in 2014-15, you might be thinking about choosing your flight carefully. The 2014 world´s death toll in commercial air transport was nearly four times the 2013 figures. According to Jet Airliner Crash Data Evaluation Centre, three of the major Australian airlines are ranked in the top 60 safest airlines, as follows:

• 7 Qantas
• 15 Virgin Australia
• 25 Jetstar

Below is the "Safest 60" list from Jet Airliner Crash Data Evaluation Centre.

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Mona Foma Dates have been announced for 15 - 18 January 2015. In typical Mona style, the announcement graphic is dark and mysterious and the website has no detail. All they are saying is "Our Festival of Music and Art, curated by Brian Ritchie. As the name suggests, there is music and art. But don't be fooled: there is also food and drink."

Hobart and surrounds accommodation books out in January, so book well ahead. We have as selection of accommodation in Hobart from colonial,  self contained to city hotel style.

We can design an entire itinerary, including car hire, activities and accommodation in Hobart plus some pre and post Mofo exploring of the Far South Tasmania. Send us your desired experience style, contact details etc and we will get back to you.

QantasLink is now operating Tassie Devil branded Boeing 717 jet into Tasmania. This slightly increases the total frequency of flights, across all airlines, into Tasmania, making it even easier to enjoy a Huon Valley Escape. You can fly into Hobart, spend two nights enjoying Mona, Salamanca Market. Then head south via Mt Wellington summit for another two nights in the Huon Valley, Far South or D’Entrecasteaux Channel.

The refurbished jets include business class seats, which have been missing on the Tasmanian route, and individual in-flight entertainment. One of the aircraft has been newly branded the Tassie Devil, making it a great flying advertisement for the state.

The new jets and branding are an example of a three-year partnership deal between Qantas and Tourism Tasmania with joint marketing initiatives domestically and overseas to attract more visitors to Tasmania.

“Our refurbished Boeing 717 jets have already been flying on the Sydney-Hobart route and the feedback from customers has been overwhelming. We’re really looking forward to introducing it on the Melbourne to Hobart route from tomorrow.” says Qantas.

Find a bargain air ticket, combine this with our $10 second night sale and you have a bargain short break to embrace the Tasmanian winter.