Big Fat Wholesaler Wrap
If you were as confused as we were that today wasn’t another public holiday, never fear – this wholesaler wrap is here for you. And we’ve found coffee helps a bunch too.
Transport yourself to the spectacular frozen ‘white island’ with Nomade
Following the success of the first educational webinar in the Nomade Discover Series, South American specialists, Nomade, will this week launch their second desktop journey to the breathtaking scenes of Antarctica.
Led by Chilean native and the leading expert in South American travel, Benjamin Garcia Cantolla, the 30-minute live webinar will also be co-hosted by Juan Cristobal Del Pedregal, Commercial Director for Antarctica21. Antarctica21 offers boutique wilderness adventures in the frozen white wonderland.
The Nomade Discover Series is part of the recently launched Nomade Ambassadors Program.
To become a Nomade Ambassador, Travel Agents will simply need to register and attend at least four webinars. Future webinars will focus on the explora Group, Chiloe, Sacred Valley, Easter Island and Atacama, with Garcia imparting the depth of knowledge only a local would have.
Discover Africa with Evergreen
Evergreen Tours has launched its 2019 Africa brochure with a market-beating 29-Day Cape Town to Cairo itinerary for just $15,565 per person. Highlights of the 2019 Program include:
- Evergreens exclusive “You’re Invited” experiences including a visit to a traditional local village in Zimbabwe, learning the daily tribal traditions at a Maasai village in Amboseli National, and a visit to an Elephant orphanage in South Africa.
- Handpicked hotel sand lodges in beautiful locations such as the Cathedral Peak Hotel in the foothills of the Drakensberg Ranges, or Kuzuko Lodge in Addo National Park or Elephant Valley Lodge lying within the Kasana Forest Reserve.
- Three-day cruise on board the boutique Chobe Princess – a three day extra that links seamlessly with the South Africa and Victoria Falls itinerary. The Chobe Princess can navigate the smaller passages of the Chobe River giving guests close encounters with wildlife normally only reserved for private concession game drives.
To mark the release of the new program Evergreen is offering a range of special limited time Earlybird offers. Available until 31 January 2019, these offers include:
- Book and deposit on any African tour of 15 days or more by 31 January 2019 and save up to $2000 per couple
- Early Payment Discounts with savings of up to an additional $800 per couple
Monaco gracing the Australian stage: Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo announce debut visit to Australia in 2019
Monaco’s prestigious Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo is set to bring the glamour of Monaco down under with the troupe’s visit to Australia performing an innovative version of Swan Lake, “LAC”, choreography by Jean-Christophe Maillot, as revealed by the Australian Ballet when announcing their 2019 season earlier this week.
Dubbed a highlight of the 2019 season, Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo will perform in Melbourne from 27 June to 6 July 2019, presenting a sensuous, sinister twist on the Swan Lake story.
Jean-Christophe Maillot, choreographer-director of Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo, created a blend of neo-classical ballet and modern dance with LAC signalling its departure from tradition and its plunge into the depths of the psyche.
In collaboration with the writer Jean Rouaud, Maillot revives the torments of a story with a direct connection to our childhood fears and nightmares. These buried experiences are resurrected and combined against a Machiavellian, family backdrop used to present a ballet of contrasts.
Fly return to London for just $849 with Contiki
Youth travel expert Contiki has launched its latest initiative to get wanderlusters basking away in Europe next Summer! With the choice between a red-hot airfare or savings off their trip, help your customers choose the deal that works best for them.
Travellers can choose between flying return to London for $849* OR save up to 10 per cent off their trip when they book on a select holiday – *(Iconic Essentials, Discoverer and In-Depth trips 14+ days, Greek Island Hopping). Contiki has partnered with leading airlines Malaysian Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways which offer departures to London from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane.
Between now and 4 November 2018, take advantage of this offer on some of Contiki’s favourite European Summer trips including – the Spanish Spree, travellers are sent on an in-depth exploration of Spain before stopping in at Ibiza for a few nights of super clubs and idyllic beaches; or explore more of what mainland Europe has to offer and indulge in European Magic, one of the fav experiences that takes travellers through Amsterdam, Munich, Venice and Paris over 9-days; whilst self-professed foodies can gorge themselves on all the delicious wine and carbs in Italy, Spain and France on the Quest to Rome.
AND for a limited time until 31 October 2018 – lock in a second trip to Europe for only a $50 deposit! Making it super easy to upsell, travellers who book a 2019/20 European trip that spans at least seven days, can add on a trip like the Croatia Island Escape, a top pick for those wishing to soak in the sunshine and check out the hotspots along the Dalmatian Coast; whilst the Austria plus Ski is the perfect additional trip for the ski bunnies and slope shredders.
Brand new VIP Rome Tour goes behind the scenes of top art restoration lab
Roma Experience is proud to announce the launch of its new Restoring Caravaggio Tour in collaboration with the Restoration Lab Merlini-Storti. Roma Experience is a tour operator specialized in guided tours of Rome and Vatican.
This tour was created to provide a behind the scenes look at how one of the top restoration labs in Italy return paintings to their original splendour conveying both the message and emotions the painter had in mind.
During the Restoring Caravaggio Tour you will walk the “Caravaggio Path” in Rome city centre, stopping along the way in three churches which house some of Caravaggio’s greatest masterpieces, including the Cycle of St Matthew, the Conversion of St Paul, and the striking Madonna dei Pellegrini, which has long been a favourite of the people of Rome and is one of his paintings restored by the partner lab.
The tour will end providing guests with a behind-the-scenes exclusive tour of the lab where they can learn about the techniques and knowledge required to restore artworks to their original glory. You will experience how to create the colours used centuries ago as well as how to clean the surface of 500 years old masterpieces.
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