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APT Launches New Collection of African Small Group Safaris for 2017
Luxury travel operator APT has revealed its latest collection of African safaris for 2017, offering a portfolio of experiences that includes game spotting on the Chobe River, private air journeys, exclusive game lodges and tented camps, and iconic rail travel.
The new Africa Safaris 2017 brochure is available now and features 14 hand crafted journeys. Destinations include South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Rwanda, Zambia and Namibia.
A new addition to the portfolio is the opportunity to stay at the Chobe Water Villas in Botswana, which offers stilted luxury accommodation with views across the river. Guests enjoy game viewing along the riverbank in small boats during the day. Evenings are spent dining in the elegant restaurant and sharing cocktails in the bar with new friends. Each villa also has its own balcony with 180 degree views of the riverbank for prime game spotting.
For guests who prefer to stay on the river itself, APT continues to offer exclusive access to its two and three night river cruises on the Chobe River aboard the 14-suite Zambezi Queen.
Bask in the early bird savings with 2017 Tempo Greece.
Olive groves, wizened grape vines, secluded coves and countless archaeological wonders abound throughout the archipelago. Of the 6000 Greek islands speckling the Aegean and Ionian seas, fewer than 230 are inhabited, and each of these treasures offers travellers a taste of its own Mediterranean way of life. Spend your days swimming in crystal clear water, snorkelling and sailing, or simply lounging on a beach. While in Santorini, wander past white terraced houses as the sky flushes pink at sunset, sink your toes into colourful sand at the Red Beach or order a juicy lamb souvlaki in the bustling capital of Mykonos. With thousands of years of history to unravel, one trip to the Greek Islands will be far from enough.
Tempo Holidays is offering an incredible saving of up to $245 per person on their 2017 cruising around the Greek Islands. This is a huge 20% off Tempo Greece cruising. This offer is available to book and pay before 30 November 2016 and for travel throughout 2017.
Travelmarvel Announces new Russia River Cruising 2017 Brochure
Travelmarvel has responded to strong interest in its Russian land and cruise journeys by launching a new stand alone brochure for 2017.
Travelmarvel’s Russia River Cruising 2017 brochure will be available in travel agencies from Friday 29 July 2016. Agents can offer a choice of three itineraries, all of which feature an 11 day river cruise aboard the ms Surikov.
Lead in itinerary is the new 11-day Treasures of Russia Cruise priced from $4,795* per person, twin share. Sailing from St Petersburg to Moscow via Lake Lagoda, Lake Onega, White Lake, the Volga River and the Moscow Canal, guests will experience an in depth discovery of Russian history and culture.
Guests can enjoy a Helsinki city stay before boarding sailing through the Russian lakes on Travelmarvel’s 14-day Treasures of Russia with Helsinki.
Alternatively for those wishing to immerse themselves further in Eastern Europe, Travelmarvel’s new 20 day Baltic Charm & Treasures of Russia offers an immersive land and cruise journey that covers Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland and Russia.
For a limited time travel agents can offer a special a Fly Free deal, with free return economy flights available with Singapore Airlines or an airline of Travelmarvel’s choosing.
Innstant Travel Launch Dynamic Dashboard for Travel Agents
Innstant Travel, a leading provider of online travel wholesale and technology, today debuted its new dynamic dashboard feature for its travel agent partners.
The dashboard’s user friendly and intuitive interface enables agents to easily check reservation status, manage their loyalty points and discover the latest industry insights, news and promotions. All of this information is available to agents through the Innstant booking portal and can be viewed in real time.
This latest development is bringing important booking insights and loyalty points data to the forefront and empowering agents to more efficiently track and manage their account. It also highlights exclusive booking offers and promotions including special deals, agent incentives and competitions.
“Our new dynamic dashboard has been designed to meet the specific needs of our travel agent partners.” said Darryl Ismail, CEO Innstant Travel. “This includes ensuring the quality of booking data available is clearly visible and relevant whilst enabling agents to easily manage their loyalty points, keep up to date on the latest industry news and to further assist in supporting their sales efforts.”
With more than 275,000 properties worldwide including hotels, apartments, holiday homes and villas, Innstant Travel has one of the largest inventories of unique product of any accommodation wholesaler. In addition they also offer thousands of transfer and car hire options, tours, events, concert, theatre and sports tickets – all in one totally live, agent-friendly website.
Italian Indulgence with Trafalgar
Save $442 per person on Trafalgar’s 13-day Best of Italy – Preview 2017 Guided Holiday when booked and paid by 12 September 2016. Enjoy a unique Be My Guest experience by taking a boat to an island on Lake Maggiore for a delicious meal, and gain a Cultural Insight into the Venetian Arts on Giudecca Island. Join a Local Specialist for included sightseeing in Rome, Pompeii, Capri, Assisi, Milan and Florence and see ancient Roman sites including Circus Maximus. Included in the package is travel in luxury air-conditioned coach, VIP entry to many sights, an expert Travel Director and driver, 12 hot buffet breakfasts, 7 dinners and much more. Priced from $3,866 per person including discount and available for travel 19 July – 18 August 2017. For more information on simply the best holidays visit www.trafalgar.com or contact your local sales manager.
Adventure World’s Labrador Discovery
Save 15% on the 2017 departure of Adventure World’s 13-day Greenland & Wild Labrador trip when booked by 30 September 2016. Explore the remote reaches of Newfoundland & Labrador, visit a reconstructed Viking settlement at L’Anse aux Meadows and sail in heavy ice looking for polar bears, whales and seals. Package includes 12 nights’ onboard the Ocean Endeavour, all shipboard meals and activities, shore excursions, port taxes and fees. Priced from $10,026 per person and available for travel on the 23 September 2017 departure. For more information or to book visit adventureworld.com.au or contact your local sales manager.
Uniworld unlocks the Treasures of Europe
Save 50% on select 2017 departures of Uniworld’s 15-day European Jewels (Budapest to Amsterdam) all-inclusive luxury river cruise when booked by 30 September 2016. Package includes a 14-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the imperial River Duchess, 12 days of excursions fully hosted by English speaking local experts such as a visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, all meals, unlimited beverages and entertainment onboard, the services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager, airport transfers and much more. Priced from $4,044 per person, twin share including discount and available for travel for the 1 November 2017 departure. Conditions apply. For more information call 1300 780 231 or visit uniworld.com.
Japanese from the seas with Creative Cruising
Experience oriental magic on the high-seas with Creative Cruising’s 17-night Japan & Taiwan Journey and receive a bonus US$75 onboard credit per stateroom twin share as well as a Signature Beverage Package, Pinnacle Grill Dinner and 50% reduced deposit, when booked by 30 September 2016. Included in the package is Economy class airfare to Tokyo returning from Hong Kong flying Singapore Airlines, 1 night stopover accommodation in Singapore (ex. Adelaide), 2 nights pre-cruise accommodation in Tokyo (ex. Sydney, Melbourne & Perth), 3 nights pre-cruise accommodation in Tokyo (ex. Brisbane & Adelaide), a 14-night cruise onboard Ms Volendam from Yokohama to Hong Kong, 1 night post-cruise accommodation in Hong Kong, main meals and entertainment onboard, shared transfer hotel to airport, port charges, government fees, onboard gratuities and air taxes. Cruise departs 14 March 2017 and is priced from $4,239 per person. Conditions apply please see www.creativecruising.com.au or call 1300 362 599 for more information.
Busabout’s Amazing Asia Sale
Save 10% per person on Busabout’s Asia trips when booked from 1-31 August 2016. On Busabout’s 7-day Thailand Adventure, journey by train to Chiang Mai, wander the night markets, relax in the lazy hills of Pai and explore the nooks and crannies of Bangkok. Package includes a fantastic Trip Leader, local Thai guide, 6-nights’ accommodation, all transport, five breakfasts and orientation walks. Priced from $699 (student) and $719 (adult) not including discount, and available for travel until February 2017. To book call 1300 287 226 and quote promocode ASIA. Offer valid until 31 August 2016. For more information and a range of Busabout Asia trips on sale visit http://www.busabout.com/.
Insight Vacations Red Hot Special – Canada and Coastal USA
Save up to $845 per person on a select departure of Insight Vacations 14-day Canadian Rockies and Pacific Coast escorted journey when booked from 1-31 August 2016. Visit Butchart gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada and experience Athabasca Glacier on board a specially designed Ice Explorer. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Seattle and a Dine-Around evening in Banff. Included in the package is an expert Insight Tour Director, travel in Business Class comfort on a luxury coach, seamless baggage handling at every hotel, airport transfers and more. Package is priced at the Red Hot Price of $7,530 per person and is available for travel on 3 September 2016 only. For more Red Hot Specials to USA & Canada with savings up to $1, 690 per couple, visit insightvacations.com or call 1300 727 767.
Contiki’s European Wanderer
Save $319 per person on Contiki’s 21-day London to Athens adventure when booked by 6 September 2016. Included in the package is 20 nights’ accommodation, travel in modern air-conditioned coach, an experienced & professional Trip Manager & Driver team, sightseeing tours of all major cities and orientations of all other destinations. Enjoy a Special Stopover at Contiki’s French Chateau including wine tasting, experience an exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ sightseeing tour with champagne and escargot, indulge in a private boat trip through the canals and islands of Venice, and so much more. Priced from $3,466 per person, twin share including savings and available for travel 30 April -24 September 2017. *Conditions apply, for more information visit www.contiki.com or phone 1300 266 845.
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