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Seal the deal on a Mediterranean getaway
To celebrate the beginning of expo season Tempo Holidays, the destinations specialists, have heavily discounted a range of Greece cruise and coach tours.
Until the 4th of November agents can save up to AU$307 per person with 25% off a selected range of tours for travel in 2017.
Greece is all about history, sunshine, amazing food and classic postcard images of whitewashed houses with blue shutters to crumbling temple ruins. Four thousand years of history, iconic sites such as the Acropolis and the Parthenon, and the numerous stunning beaches make Greece the ideal holiday destination for any type of traveller.
Cruising in Greece with Tempo Holidays not only takes you to some of the most picturesque islands and sea ports in the eastern Mediterranean, it takes you there in a relaxed style.
French Travel Connection launches its 2017 brochure
As Australia’s leading specialist in travel to France, French Travel Connection are pleased to announce the launch of their new 100-page brochure dedicated to France and offering a wider range of regional France packages, an exclusive Passport to Monte Carlo programme, Chateaux stays, local experiences, cycling and walking tours, and an array of cruising experiences along the waterways of France.
French Travel Connection’s (FTC) 2017 brochure will be released to the public at the French Travel Workshops in Sydney and Melbourne on 6th and 7th September 2016.
“I am so glad we get to once again introduce new products and more experiences to our portfolio. I am particularly excited about the additions to our cruising section as well as our regional France product range. 2017 promises to be a great year!” says FTC’s Product and Marketing Manager Sophie Meunier.
The Antarctica Express Air Cruise
Book 6-day air/cruise adventure by December 15, 2016, and receive US$3400 air credit per couple to help cover flights to South America
A new deal from South American travel specialists, Contours Travel, offers Australians the quickest and most affordable way to experience the majesty of Antarctica – cruising to Antarctica by ship before returning to South America by air.
Bookings made for the new ‘Antarctica Express Air Cruise’ by December 15, 2016, will receive a US$3400 air credit per couple, which can be used to pay for international flights from Australia to Argentina, where the cruise begins. Departures are available from November, 2017, to January, 2018.
The four-night cruise, which will see passengers explore far horizons few Australians get to experience, departs from Ushuaia in southern Argentina and sails across the Drake Passage on the way to Antarctica’s South Shetland Islands. Highlights include stepping ashore on legendary Cape Horn, sailing through ice-filled bays and a visit to a penguin colony.
Discover the riches of the UK, Wales and Ireland and save!
Shrouded in mysticism and dotted by ancient monuments, Ireland is a unique destination of tranquil countryside, deeply rooted heritage and locals who know how to have a good time. Ireland’s coastline is among the most stunning you’ll ever witness. The Wild Atlantic Way is exactly as described, with spectacular cliffs, crashing surf, pretty fishing villages and hidden beaches. Visit lively
Galway, take a step back in time on the Aran Islands, and walk the woodlands of Connemara National Park, home of red deer and Connemara ponies.
On Ireland’s east coast is the famous city of Dublin. Its historical sites, from Trinity College to St Patrick’s Cathedral, are sublime, and the nightlife is like no other. Taste a pint of perfectly poured Guinness at one of the local pubs and sing along as a traditional band plays Celtic tunes. Dublin is the home of craic – the town’s word for fun – and you won’t be able to avoid being caught up in it.
APT’s Kimberley Wilderness Adventures debuts new 2017 Program
8 September 2016: APT is offering exciting new reasons for travel agents to book clients on its Kimberley Wilderness Adventures 4WD touring and coastal cruising program for 2017.
For a limited time only, agents can offer clients the chance to take advantage of APT’s new ‘Fly Free’ SuperDeal. Valid on all September departures of its most popular tour, the 15-day Kimberley Complete, the offer is available until sold out and terms and conditions apply.
The award winning Australian travel operator is also including all meals across every departure in the portfolio in 2017. In the Kimberley, APT’s new brochure has a choice of 15 itineraries: eight 4WD Adventures, four Cruise Adventures and three Land & Cruise Adventures.
Commenting on the new brochure, Angus Tandy, product manager of APT’s Kimberley Wilderness Adventures said, “We’ve seen this program go from strength to strength over the past few years as more Aussies choose to explore more of Outback Australia. It’s thanks to our strong relationships with our retail and industry partners that we’re able to sustain this success. We hope that with exciting offers, and more inclusions, together we can continue to capture bookings for this incredible region.”
Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au
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