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Highlights of Southern Africa – SAVE $600
Join Bench Africa on this exclusive, locally escorted small group tour. Discover the incredible highlights of south Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. Start and end your journey in Johannesburg and in just 17 days experience the most luxourious journey on the iconic Blue Train through Cape Town, the Kapama Private Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world, and the tranquil Okavango Delta.
Included is 16 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 9 dinners and some drinks, Blue Train journey from Pretoria to Cape Town, road transfers, regional flight, English speaking guide & escort, game drives in a 4X4 vehicle, sundowner cruise, several excursions including a tour of Victoria Falls, most tipping and all entrance fees. International flights are not included.
$14,695 per person, twin share based on travel on 14 May 2017. Conditions apply.
Phone: 1300 AFRICA (237 422) and quote “Highlights of Southern Africa” or visit www.benchafrica.com.au
Got (8)99 Problems? Contiki Will Make Sure a Flight Ain’t One
Island hopping in Greece, eating pizza in Rome and boutique shopping in London… this is what a summer in Europe is all about and Contiki is giving young travellers the chance to snap up flights to the continent for just $899 return.
Until 23 February 2017, travellers will be able to take advantage of this air deal when booking their favourite trips including Road to Athens + Greek Island Hopping and the epic 28-day European Panorama. The air deal is bound to transform dreams of a European summer into a reality and give clients the chance to have the holiday of a lifetime with some extra cash in their pockets to spend on #noregretsexperiences.
Contiki has partnered with leading airlines; Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways, offering departures to Europe from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane between 01 Mar – 31 Oct 2017. Youth travellers have the choice of adding flights to select Europe trips for $899 return or choose to save 7.5% off their trip price (available on select Europe trips). Air offers are not combinable with the Early Payment Discount.
For full terms and condition and to book simply visit www.contiki.com or call 1300Contiki.
Bunnik Tours launch new Middle East touring program for 2017/18
To celebrate to launch, Bunnik Tours are offering an early bird saving of $250 per person for all bookings made before April 28, 2017.
The new program includes two brand new small group tours that combine Egypt and Jordan with the idyllic Mediterranean island of Cyprus, plus 9 returning favourites. Itineraries stretch from Cyprus, Israel and Jordan to Egypt, Oman and Kenya.
The tour itineraries range from 12 days to 25 days in length with the small group concept ensuring plenty of one-on-one time with expert Egyptologists and local guides to learn about the ancient monuments and cultures.The best-selling Egypt in Depth and Highlights of Egypt & Jordan tours are expected to be popular again for the upcoming season.
To take advantage of the early bird saving, remember to book your clients before April 28, 2017. For full details visit www.bunniktours.com.au or call 1300 125 007.
Gordon Tanner returns to Bali Tours, Vietnam Tours & Beyond.
After three years Gordon Tanner returns to Bali Tours, Vietnam Tours & Beyond into the senior position as National Director of Sales and Marketing.
The current sales manager, Siyeath, will in the next coming months be leaving on maternity leave, so it is very opportune that Tanner has returned.
“We hope to implement a lot of new ideas and plans for the company,” He said.
Tanner previously worked as a sales and marketing manager at the tour company. Congratulations on your new position!
SAVE up to 25% on Europe Hop-on Hop-off passes NOW
Are you dreaming about a European summer? Why not explore, discover, meet people from all over the world and have an awesome time with Busabout’s amazing coach pass? The Busabout network will take you through an incredible 15 countries and 46 destinations!
This adventure of a lifetime offers a range of trips to suit any traveler. Fancy hopping around the islands of Greece? Maybe you want to hike the amazing Cinque Terre trail?
With STA Travel, this flexible hop-on hop-off pass allows you to travel at your own pace with an affordable price tag.
- Book before the 28th of February 2017 and save up to 25%.
- Lay-by your Busabout trip from $100.
- Book now & pay 10 weeks before departure – no early payment deadlines!*
To book your next get away visit an STA Travel store, www.statravel.com.au/busabout-europe or call 134 782.
Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au
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