Big Fat Wholesaler Wrap
We present the crème de la crème of Wholesaler Wraps, but don’t worry if you’re lactose intolerant, no actual cream was used.
Intrepid Deals Arrive Just in Time for the School Holidays
From Borneo to Chiang Mai, the world is on sale at Intrepid Travel with a range of itineraries reduced by up to 25 per cent including some departures during the July school holidays. With hundreds of dollars worth of savings, the flash sale makes it more affordable for families to do something truly memorable these school holidays. Deals include:
Departing July 10, Intrepid Travel’s 10 day Comfort Family Borneo Adventure is now priced from $2112* per person twin share, a saving of $373* per person. Offering the ultimate show and tell for school kids, the trip takes travellers to Borneo’s famous animal sanctuaries to spot monkeys and orangutangs as well as the destination’s vast tea plantations in Ranau and idyllic Manukan Island to snorkel with colourful fish in turquoise waters.
Families can also spend the July school holidays exploring Asia as part of Intrepid’s 15-day Family Thailand, Laos and Vietnam Holiday. Departing July 2, it’s priced from $2673* per per-son twin share (a saving of $472 per person) and includes the sights and smells of Laos’ hawker markets, Bangkok’s ancient Buddhist temples, a visit to Chiang Mai and the chance to kayak around Vietnam’s stunning Halong Bay.
Deals are available until sold out with travellers required to pay the full amount at the time of booking to take advantage of the discount.
Website Launched for The 2018 Winter Olympic & Paralympic Games in Korea
With less than 240 days to go to the opening ceremony of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Korea a new website ‘NowPyeongchang.com’ will assist visitors to plan their time in the region of Pyeongchang during the Games. The Winter Olympic Games will be held from 9-25 January, 2018 followed by the Paralympic Games.
The new website offers advice on the Pyeongchang region which is located on the east coast of Korea and the main Olympic venues located at Pyeongchang, Gangneung and Jeongseon where the majority of sporting competition will take place.
NowPyeongchang.com will offer information on the ’10 best’ attractions to visit, festivals to join, dishes to eat, shopping and more to make the most of your time at the Games. Accommodation in the region will be at a premium during the Games but there are many other options beside the major resorts and hotels. The site includes information on Hanokstay (Korean traditional house stay) as well as Goodstay, offering a reliable listing of good and affordable motel/inn accommodation in the region.
Various online events will be happening on the NowPyeongChang.com website in the lead-up to the Games where viewers can share #GoPyeongChang and be in the running to win a wide variety of prizes.
So, if you are planning to visit Korea for the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter or Paralympic Games make your travel plans easy with the new website: NowPyeongchang.com.
Linblad Expeditions-National Geographic Introduce Family Trip ‘National Geographic Global Explorers’
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has announced the launch of National Geographic Global Explorers, a unique exploration based family program that provides an unforgettable “smart fun” experience.
Designed in conjunction with National Geographic Education to inspire the next generation of explorers, kids and teens will join in activities – science, exploring and storytelling – adapted to their age for maximum enjoyment and engagement. From earning their Zodiac “driver’s license” to “Spot It” infield activities to locate and observe wildlife, activities have been planned to develop the skills, attitudes and knowledge of explorers aged 18 and under.
Operating under the “We Are Explorers” brand – a structure based on the National Geographic Educational Learning Framework, the program will be staffed by Lindblad naturalists specially trained and certified as National Geographic certified field educators.
National Geographic Global Explorers will be organised into two phases: independent experiences and group experiences with a Field Educator. Group experiences will allow young travellers to actively participate in discussions with naturalists, and in current citizen science projects such as helping to count sea turtles during nesting season. While onboard, they will work with field educators on myriad group projects, such as creating a short film of their adventures, or participating in “mapping” to determine who travelled the farthest, and the challenges of being in such a remote place.
Natural Focus Safaris Showcases The Subcontinent
The 2017/18 edition features a new escorted “Tigers and Southern Delights” journey traversing India from north to south, an all-encompassing itinerary uncovering the “Secrets of Nepal” and a wealth of beautiful boutique hotels in popular Sri Lanka.
South Melbourne-based travel wholesaler Natural Focus Safaris (NFS) has gone to press with their 2017/18 India brochure, with a number of exciting offerings, one of the most significant being the 18 day Tigers and Southern Delights tour escorted by NFS General Manager Anne-Marie Zambelli. The ever-popular 17 day Taj, Temples and Tigers tour will be reprised, with travellers this year enjoying the option to book or extend an Indian holiday to include a safari in some of the nation’s excellent wildlife parks or to see more of its many historic sites.
Of course, there are a number of great new accommodations on offer from evocative Jamtara Wilderness Camp in Pench National Park (of Jungle Book fame) to the charming Birder’s Inn at the edge of Keoladeo National Park, a bird-watcher’s paradise. In Sri Lanka, choose from exquisitely restored manor houses in enchanting rural or coastal settings to colonial-style planters’ mansions set amid emerald tea estates.
The team at Natural Safaris has over 30 years of hands-on experience and can create a personalised itinerary that suits your client’s travel style, budget and interests to any destination on the subcontinent. To design the perfect holiday for your clients now, contact them on 1300 363 302 or email info@awsnfs.com.
Treasures of Persia and the Caucasus
Spend 29 days travelling some of the more off-the-beaten track countries on boutique operator Travel Directors’ “Treasures of Persia and The Caucasus” itinerary. This exclusive exploration covers a region of breathtaking scenery, warm hospitality, ancient cities and so much more.
Spend two weeks exploring Iran including stays in ancient desert cities, visits to archaeological sites and witness magnificent religious architecture before crossing the border to the cradle of Christianity – Armenia. View the Tatev Monastery by the world’s longest aerial tramway and enjoy scenery such as Mount Ararat, Lake Sevan and forests in Dilijan. Then continue north to the heart of Caucasus, Georgia, and visit the beautiful wine region of Kakheti and Gori where Stalin was born. The last destination is Azerbaijan seeped with ancient history and cultural treasures in its capital Baku.
Departing on September 4, this all-inclusive tour is priced from $17,450 per person twin share and includes return economy airfares, quality accommodation with local meals, land and air transport and entry fees on a vast variety of exotic guided sightseeing excursions, visas and airport transfers.
As with all Travel Directors’ tours this itinerary is led by a professional guide and even includes all tips and gratuities.
Tempo Holidays debut holiday packages including Emirates flights
Tempo Holidays have created a range of ready-made holiday packages including return economy Emirates flights, to some of the most incredible destinations around the world to make is easy for agents and clients. The new additions have been created as a result of Tempo Holidays expansion into air with a new dedicated air consultant.
Of the first few packages is the ever popular, Greece. Agents can book the package Greek Island Explorer, with return Emirates flights, from $2995 per person with Tempo Holidays where it typically costs from $3415 per person. In addition to flights, this package includes 10 nights in superior hotels, a walking tour of Mykonos and Paros and a half day island tour of Santorini including a visit to a local winery. This tour operates on selected departures 29 Aug – 10 Oct 2017.
Or travellers can discover Spain with Tempo Holidays Andalucía & Toledo with return Emirates flights. Along with flights, travellers can enjoy a day excursion to Toledo – “The City with 3 Cultures” that boasts a wealth of monuments and explore Spain’s main cities. Prices for this eight day package start from $2585 with Tempo and departs selected dates 2 Jun – 20 Oct 2017.
With Tempo Holiday’s ready-made packages, all travellers have to do is work out where their next adventure will take them and Tempo will do the rest. Return economy Emirates flights depart from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.
The Ultimate ‘YOLO’ to change your life is with CONTIKI
This month, STA Travel is encouraging people to fully embrace YOLO, the saying we’ve come to know and love so much, and make the ultimate YOLO decision to book a Contiki trip during their amazing 2018 Europe Mega Sale! Throughout the period of June 22 – 30, 2018 Europe Contiki deals will be cheaper than EVER before which means it’s the perfect time to just GO FOR IT and book the trip of a lifetime!
Contiki is the epitome of travelling – meeting new people, seeing new sites, making friends, making memories…it’s easily the best way to get around Europe. Most of us have done it (if you haven’t, check out the trips available right now at STA Travel and thank us later) and most of us have absolutely loved it. Travel does awesome things to people – helping them to find themselves and their passions, and allowing them to build lifelong relationships along the way.
Caitlin Armstrong has taken the YOLO term and run with it. She has been travelling since 2014, after discovering a love for adventure and travel on Contiki. Her advice for people looking at booking a Contiki trip?
“Just go for it! Don’t think about the money. You can make money wherever you are in the world, but you only have NOW to create the experiences of a lifetime. I’ve never regretted a trip that I’ve taken – only the ones that I didn’t.” Caitlin goes on to explain, “The great advantage of Contiki is you are able to put a deposit on and pay it off as you save. Once it’s booked, you get a real savings plan in place and go from there”.
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