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1.       A unique browsing interface that offers a range of options for the visitor – theme menus; drop down selection boxes; advanced search functionality.

2.       Year round availability - we don’t just list last minute or special offers, you can make a booking for any time of the year.

3.       A unique click and drag calendar that makes it easy to select dates - an Australian first.

4.       A wide variety of accommodation types. We don’t just list hotels, like many of our competitors do, or B&B’s – we truly list the whole range from camping grounds through to world-class resorts.

5.       A national events engine where visitors can find out where to go for the latest cultural, sporting and community events.

6.       Australia-wide listings – not just focussing on one regional area.

7.       Direct contact between owners/operators and visitors rather than going through a central booking agency.

9.      An experience based focus - we know that a holiday is about a lot more than accommodation. Visitors can select by type of holiday, find out what’s on using our events capability and locate activities and attractions in the local area. We also offer travel options on our site – links to car hire and Virgin Blue which help our visitors reach their destinations.

10.     A multi-site calendar system so that operators can keep availability updated on one centralised system which then automatically synchronises across multiple web sites, ensuring accurate availability is displayed.

11.     Operator controlled content - operators may add to their listings or change text and images at any time (eg seasonal times of the year, short term specials), from any location with internet access through our password protected operator administration system.

12.     A free visitor newsletter so visitors can stay up to date with specials.

13.     Ongoing and continual research into operators and visitors needs allowing us to continually improve and constantly invent new resources. 

• There are NO CHARGES to visitors for making bookings through the Take A Break system.
• Visitors are put DIRECTLY in touch with the property operator (Take A Break does not make or take bookings on behalf of visitors and/or owners).
• Our search pages are smart, SIMPLE and well designed so that you are not frustrated and can easily go straight to the listings you want.
• Take A Break Away links you to service providers for the booking of flights, and other transportation options.
• Take A Break lists summary information on places to go.

Property operators list their own details, images and display availability using the online calendar system. Your contact is directly with the property operator.