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Save with Explore Worldwide trips
With savings across 21 of our worldwide trip, Destinations included are: Burma (save up to A$175pp/NZ$ 185pp), Costa Rica (save up to A$175pp/NZ$185pp), Cuba (save up to A$175pp/NZ$185pp), Vietnam (save up to A$175pp/NZ$185pp), Sri Lanka (save up to A$350pp/NZ$370pp), Botswana (save up to A$350pp/NZ$370pp), Spain (save up to A$350pp/NZ$370pp), Italy (save up to A$105pp/NZ$110pp) and Jordan (save up to $A87pp/NZ$90pp). Or why not join the Amalfi Coast Walking tour and take the ‘Walk of the Gods’ – one of the world’s greatest coastal walks, or follow the footsteps of countless pilgrims, on a dream journey for many on the Camino De Santiago.
For more destinations, information, or to book visit www.exploreworldwide.com.au / www.exploreworldwide.co.nz
Inspiring Journeys in Australia and New Zealand with AAT Kings
AAT Kings’s2017/18 brochure, reveals even more inspirational ways to see Australia & New Zealand. Featuring seven immersive holiday itineraries including the new Inspiring Australia as well as stunning new imagery, it’s sure to inspire your clients to book their luxury, boutique small group experience. New for 2017/18 is the 13-day Inspiring Australia journey travelling from Cairns to the Red Centre and Sydney. itineraries ranging from 5 to 22 days, guests will travel in small groups of up to 20 like-minded travellers, with no children under 12 years of age. They’ll stay in boutique retreats that are the absolute best available accommodation in each location such as Cicada Lodge, Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge and The Henry Jones Art Hotel, indulge in gourmet cuisine.
The new brochure is available for travel agents to order from Brochure Flow and on the AAT Kings website at aatkings.com/brochures for consumers to view online, download or order.
Amadeus River Cruises’ luxe cruising special extended for 2017 European season
Amadeus River Cruises has extended its early bird discount until 10 December 2016after the initial release proved to be a marked success. guests who book by 10 December 2016 a 15% early bird discount on all 2017 river cruises. Additionally, agents will receive an extra special introductory offer, earning $200 per person booked on any itinerary and cabin type for 2017 cruises. McLachlan Tours also offers a 5% discount with the opportunity to pair an Amadeus River Cruise with a land tour taking in the key battlefields of the Western Fronts in France and Belgium.
To receive a copy of the new 2017 brochure from Amadeus, please email res@amadeus-rivercruises.com.au. Bookings should be made by 5.30pm on 10 December 2016. For more information on Amadeus River Cruises, or to book, visit amadeus-rivercruises.com.au or call 1300-269-228.
Albatross Tours launch travel app
Albatross Tours has launched a free travel app for customers travelling on all of their scheduled European tours, providing useful tour information, travel tips, maps, weather forecasts plus an online travel journal.
“Our travel app offers Albatross travellers a daily overview of their tour, with destination must do’s, interactive city and country maps, and a journal where they can upload images and notes to share with family and friends,” Albatross Tours’ Managing Director, Euan Landsborough said.
The Albatross travel app will be available for all future tour departures including Albatross Tours’ upcoming 2016 Christmas & New Year tours. Albatross customers will be provided with the travel app logins prior to their departure via email and in their pre-departure packs.
Contact Albatross Tours on 1300 135 015 or visit albatrosstours.com.au.
Adventure World South America focuses on the boutique, eco-friendly and extraordinary
The new 2017/18 brochure has released an increased collection of unique boutique properties and eco-friendly lodges which give guests an authentic feel for their destination. Accommodation options include deluxe mountain lodges in Peru where, after a day spent exploring, trekkers along the Lares or Salkantay Treks can relax and unwind with comfortable beds, personal Jacuzzis, massage treatments and indulging in some of the best Peruvian cuisine. On the Peruvian Amazon, clients can opt to stay in unique treehouse style accommodation whilst in the Atacama Desert clients can star gaze into the night sky with a deluxe camping package. the brochure also includes a diverse range of options in Mexico and Central America where clients can enjoy unique hacienda stays.
For more information and brochures, visit Adventure World at www.adventureworld.com or call 1300 363 055.
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