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UK Explorer with Trafalgar
Save $215 per person on Trafalgar’s 6-day Real Britain – Preview 2017 Guided Holiday when booked by 12 Sept 2016. Join a Local Specialist for included sightseeing in Edinburgh and experience a hearty Be My Guest dinner in the Welsh countryside. Included in the package is travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach, an expert Travel Director and separate driver, specified meals and more. Priced from $1,935 per person, twin-share and available for travel 2 Apr – 23 Apr, 28 May – 25 Jun and 3 Sept – 29 Oct 2017. For more information or a further selection of Trafalgar’s simply the best Europe trips visit www.trafalgar.com or contact your local sales manager.
AAT Kings Outback Magic
Save up to $1200 per couple on AAT Kings’ 15-day Outback Adventure First Choice Guided Holiday when booked by 28 Nov 2016. Enjoy wine while watching a magnificent Uluru sunset, explore Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon, cruise on the Katherine Gorge, discover the Devils Marbles, taste wines in the Clare Valley, learn about indigenous culture in the Red Centre, swim beneath Litchfield’s pristine waterfalls and discover opals at Coober Pedy. Included in the package are an experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide, quality accommodation, travel by luxury coach, airport transfers, specified meals and more. Priced from $5,175 per person, twin share and available for travel on select departures Jan 2017 – Mar 2018. For more information or to book call 1300 556 100 or visit aatkings.com *Conditions Apply
Perfect Paris with Uniworld
Fly from $899 per person when you book a 2017 Uniworld European all-inclusive river cruise of 7-12 days. Uniworld’s 10-day Paris & Impressions of the Seine includes all meals and unlimited beverages onboard, a 9-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the River Baroness, 8 days of excursions such as a visit to Rouen’s Museum of Fine Art and walking the historic beaches of Normandy, services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager, all transfers on arrival and departure days and much more. Priced from $6,799 per person, twin-share including cruise and air deal and available for travel on select departures between 28 Mar – 8 Nov 2017. For more information call 1300 780 231 or visit uniworld.com.
South and Sea together with Creative Cruising
Book Creative Cruising’s 18-night Sounds of the South & The Caribbean package by 12 Sept 2016, and receive a FREE at Sea Promo where you can choose between either an ultimate beverage package, specialty dining package, 250 minute internet package or free pre-paid gratuities AND save up to $730 on the Guided Holiday portion of the package. Included in the deal is Economy Class airfare to Nashville returning from New Orleans flying United Airlines, a 9-night ‘Tastes and Sounds of the South’ Guided Holiday with Trafalgar from Nashville to New Orleans, 2-nights post-tour accommodation in New Orleans, a 7-night cruise onboard Norwegian Dawn from New Orleans return, main meals and entertainment onboard and more. Priced from $6,649 per person. Cruise departs on 2 Apr 2017. Conditions apply please see www.creativecruising.com.au or call 1300 362 599 for more information.
Contiki takes on Europe from land and sea
Save $472 per person on Contiki’s 29-day London to Athens & Greek Island Adventurer trip when booked by 6 Sept 2016. Enjoy an exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ sightseeing tour, take a private boat through the canals and islands of Venice, discover the secrets of Michelangelo’s Florence, see Mt Vesuvius and so much more. In Greece, take a guided tour of Athens & the Acropolis, soak up the sun on a day trip to the black sand beach of Perissa and see the spectacular volcanic islands surrounding Santorini. Priced from $4,873 per person including discount and available for travel 30 Apr 2017 – 24 Sept 2017. *Conditions apply, for more information visit www.contiki.com or phone 1300 266 845.
Adventure World’s Amazing South Africa
Book Adventure World’s 16-day South Africa Panorama Small Group Trip by 31 Oct 2016 and receive a free upgrade to the 5-star luxury Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve for one night valued at $1,025 per person. Discover the beautiful city of Cape Town, enjoy game drives through Kruger National Park and travel through the Cape Winelands and along the glorious Garden Route. Included in the package is 15 nights’ accommodation, meals as per itinerary, transportation and sightseeing as per itinerary with a local English speaking guide, park fees and a scheduled flight from Durban to Port Elizabeth. Priced from $3,899 per person and available for travel 1 Feb 2017 – 30 Nov 2017. For more information visit Adventure World at www.adventureworld.com or call 1300 363 055.
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