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Peninsula Hot sPrings Wins tWo World Congratulations as Peninsula Flies even HigHer Mornington Peninsula and FrankstonTourism operators showcased the very high quality and diversity oftheir visitor experiences with theirdominance of the 2013 RACV Victorian Tourism Awards - winning more than ten categories Frankston Information Centre went on to win gold at the National Award and Zac and Jacqui Poulier s StillwaterRestaurant pictured above won Silver.
For more on Stillwater and the Pouliers see our Wine Country feature.
Congratulations to theteam at the Frankston Visitor Information Centre ...
who were awarded Gold at Victoria s Qantas Australian Tourism Awards -Visitor Information and Services Category for the second time This means that again, Frankston s Visitor Information Centre has been recognised as the best in Australia -what a great achievement for theCentre and for Frankston To experience some of this first class service, make sure the FrankstonVisitor Information Centre is your first stop for information on eventsand activities happening around theMornington Peninsula.
Stay tuned towww.visitfrankston.com or phone the centre on 1300 322 842.
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April to October 2014 luxury sPa aWards Peninsula Hot Springs thanks all guests for theirmajor win in the World Luxury Spa Awards.
Guests voted Peninsula Hot Springs winner ofthe Global Best Luxury Mineral Spring Spa, andMark White as Best Spa Manager in Australia.
Founder and Director Charles Davidson said the World Luxury Spa Award was a massive achievement for all Peninsula Hot Springs staff, tremendous acknowledgment of our world-classfacilities and, above all, a tribute from our guestsfor which we are sincerely grateful.
We also congratulate regional winners in the luxury mineral springs categories which coverfour continents, including Blue Lagoon Iceland, Europe , The Grand Spa at Tabacon Costa Rica, Americas , Mission Hills Volcanic Mineral Springs and Spa China, Asia , Hepburn Bath House and Spa Australia .
This is a great highlight in our nine year journeyand yet more validation that we are headedtowards our original mission statement to be oneof the top five hot springs in the world .
Referring to the Best Spa Manager Award, Peninsula Hot Springs General Manager NormCleland said The entire team is immenselyproud of Mark s achievement, the award is welldeserved recognition of his professionalism, enthusiasm and commitment to management ofour world-class facility .
President of the Australian Spa Association, Katie Waggot said We re all very proud of Peninsula Hot Springs achievement - a multiple ASPAaward winner, PHS and its 200 plus team are clearly among the best hot springs destinations inthe world.
They have been a great support of the industry for many years in both a local and globalcapacity, with Charles being a key driver in one of the current global spa trends.
In today s World Luxury Spa Awards announcement Jana Nel said Congratulationsto your entire team who have worked so hardto reach the top spot amongst all other industrymembers.The property has set a benchmark as anindustry leader with this remarkable outcome .
Our cafes, restaurants, hotels and cellar doors are well preparedfor a busy Autumn and have new menus and some exciting events planned.
Produce and food on the Peninsula is firstclass - prepared by some of the best chefs in the country andcombined with award winning wines, alfresco dining and superblocations, we are spoiled for choice.
Meet the team at the new Doppiozero pictured right For details see Dining and Wine Country features - 40pages of taste temptingoptions from page 56 They work hardto create fabulous dining and functionexperiences for localsand visitors so it s great to see our verypopular restaurateursRachel Bernard McCarthy Salix, Bistro Maison Larder Bar and Zacand Jacqui Poulierfrom Stillwater at Crittenden take well deserved time out to enjoy a day on the Bay with friends.
Bernardis not pictured but heis onboard taste oF sorrento, May 29 - June 2, 2014 Historical seaside Sorrento is hosting its fourth mouth watering food, wine and beer event over the last weekend in May, start of June, and it s set to be the best yet The program is set to include a variety of gastronomical delightsincluding master classes, cooking demonstrations, tutored tastings, degustation dinners, gourmet menus, winemakers, chocolate, coffee, beer more, all in the heart of Sorrento Village.
Starting Thursday evening and continuing throughout the weekend a variety of gourmetlunches, dinners and classes will take place in restaurants, cafes andin the demonstration kitchen in the Taste marquee at Three Palms restaurant 154 Ocean Beach Rd .
New to the program in 2014, Taste of Sorrento will feature a farmer s market and taste day on Sunday 1 June from 10am to 3pm whereproducers and provedores put out their best gourmet supplies whilsta series of demonstrations are provided in the Marquee kitchen.
This will be a great day for tasting, sipping, listening and indulging in thebest that Sorrento and the Peninsula has to offer in food and wine.
With some notable celebrity chefs and chef authors in the wings and all set in a spectacular historic seaside village at only 90 minutessouth of Melbourne, Sorrento is the perfect place to indulge the senses.
A full event program will be available at www.tasteofsorrento.com.au. />PuBliC tasting at Wine sHoW This is a unique opportunity to learn more aboutthe style and character of cool climate wines fromcool climate regions across Australia and New Zealand and cast your vote for the peoples choice.
The public tasting this year is on Tuesday 27 May from 6 to 8pm at the Mornington Racing Club.
Cost is 20.00 includes Luigi Bormioli tastingglass and finger food.
Tickets can be purchased on-line at www.coolclimatewineshow.com.au the red Hill agricultural and Horticultural society established the Cool Climate Wine show in 2000 to help benchmark cool climate wines.
showcasing the best Cool ClimateWines, the winemakers, vineyard owners, sommeliers and wineenthusiasts from around the world.
the panel of judges are drawn from across the regions from viticulture, winemaking to retail.
tHe 14tH annual international Cool CliMate Wine sHoW aWards dinner The Show culminates with the Cool Climate Wine Show Awards Dinner on Friday 30th May at the Mornington Racing Club.
The Award Presentation Dinner is attended by key players in the wine industry and is now an icon occasion on the wine calendar.
It provides an opportunity to drink wines from the list of 2014medal winners and meet some cool climate wine makers.
Wise Choice cater the event are assisted by the very capable William Angliss Institute hospitality students.
Cost is 125 per ticket and can also be purchased online 006 .indd 1 3 04 14 6 52 PM 003