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2-for-1 Galapagos Cruises!
World Journeys have an amazing deal on remaining 2016 Galapagos sailings whereby one person pays full fare, and their companion cruises free! The offer applies to all remaining 2016 sailings when booked by 20 Dec 2016, aboard Yacht La Pinta, Isabela II and the new Santa Cruz II, with cruises ranging from 4 to 8 days.
All cruises offer shore explorations with expert teams of naturalist guides who introduce guests to the unique wildlife and amazing geology of the diverse islands of the Galapagos. Cruise pricing starts from $4,130 per person for a 4-day Eastern Islands cruise aboard Yacht La Pinta. Check out www.worldjourneys.com.au for more deals on Galapagos cruising in 2017, or contact 1800 155 044 or info@worldjourneys.com.au
Travel in comfort and style with Bentours
Fascinating cultures, breathtaking landscapes and stunning architecture – a journey by coach through Scandinavia is vivid, varied and perfect for those who want an authentic experience while travelling in comfort. With tours of major cities as well as quaint country villages, you’ll explore the ancient histories of Vikings and folklore of local life. Meet adorable arctic huskies, drop in on Santa Claus, and sample the unique cuisine of this region. A journey through Scandinavia is like no other on Earth.
A 17 day tour through Finland, Norway and Sweden to discover the Dance of the Midnight Sun offers spectacular sights and rare experiences from Rovaniemi to the North Cape, down to Oslo and across to Helsinki. Visit Santa Claus Village and his reindeer. Travel north to Honningsvag and on to North Cape to view the beauty of the midnight sun.
Take in Tromso’s stunning architecture – The Arctic Cathedral and the Polaria Museum – both designed to echo the forms of the surrounding landscape. Travel south to Bergen, capital of the fjords, to see Hardanger Fjord, Hardanger Bridge and Voringfoss. Across to Flagernes, where the dramatic fjord country continues. Finish with a day in Stockholm before taking a final tour of Finland’s capital Helsinki. Your tour will leave you feeling inspired, refreshed and full of stories to tell. Prices start from A$5,750 // NZ$6120 per person.
Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours release 2017-18 brochure
Over the next two years Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours have a number of centenary tours which commemorate WW1, including the battles of Bullecourt, Passchendaele and Hamel, along with our special Remembrance Day and Anzac Day on the Western Front centenary tours.
There are also important centenary anniversaries coming up in 2017 and 2018 that are not officially commemorated by the Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) but we at Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours will be extending certain departures of the Western Front Explorer Tours by an extra day on the anniversary of each particular battle and will conduct our own private memorial service to enable your clients to commemorate these special events.
In 2017 Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours have 75th Anniversary tours of battles fought in WW2 including Guadalcanal and the Bombing of Darwin, giving your clients the chance to walk in the footsteps of those who fought in each campaign, and to commemorate the anniversary of these battles.
And for those clients that are looking for a unique itinerary and would like to only visit sites that are important to them, customised battlefield tours are the perfect choice. We can provide a range of itinerary options to suit any budget. The same expert war Historians who travel with our regular departures will accompany these private tours.
Short haul, big prizes!
Excite Holidays has today launched a huge campaign in conjunction with Tourism Fiji and Virgin Australia.
From today, and for the next three weeks, when travel agents book flights to Fiji with Virgin Australia and accommodation with Excite Holidays, they’ll go into a daily draw to win a Fiji-inspired prize, including places on an exclusive famil!
Each day, the winner will be announced on Excite Holidays’ Facebook page. Prizes include a BBQ, a beach music box, Seafolly vouchers and a hammock, as well as eight seats on a once-in-a-lifetime Fiji famil.
The famil will include flights from all major cities, luxury accommodation and an array of exhilarating activities!
To help agents sell Fiji, Excite Holidays has created a comprehensive destination guide which includes an overview of Fiji’s most popular areas, hotel recommendations, suggested activities and information about Fiji inter-island transfers.
Explore launches 28 new Worldwide Adventures
Explore, the adventure travel specialist has launched a new collection of Worldwide Adventures with a launch offer of up to 15% discount on all new trips booked by 7 November 2016.
Brand new and exciting destinations for 2017 include Haiti, Reunion and Sumatra. In Haiti, witness a traditional Vodou ceremony, discover the mighty Piton de la Fournaise volcano in Reunion and visit the indigenous Batak Toba villages in Sumatra.
Alternatively get off the tourist trail in India or Burma and search for the Asiatic Lions in Gujarat, India – the only place in the world they can be seen in the wild or camp on the uninhabited island of Nat Thamee Yedwin in the Mergui Archipelago, southern Burma for a truly unforgettable experience.
For a true adventure, the new 12 day ‘Highlights of Haiti’ trip offers an insight to this intoxicating island. Discover the country which is awash with colour, from the emerald pool of the Bassin Bleu to the gingerbread buildings of Port au Prince; witness the island’s African roots during a Vodou ceremony, and explore the vibrant art scene in the capital. Hike to the awe-inspiring UNESCO site of La Citadelle, perched atop the forbidding peak of Bonnet a l’Eveque. Trips depart in October – November 2017 and cost from A$3365 / NZ$3546 per person, land only. This price includes 10 nights’ hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, transport and the services of an Explore Leader, local guides and driver.
Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au
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