7 ways to see iconic tourist spots differently

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Do you have clients desperate to see Paris or New York in a new and unique light, but have no idea how to help them?

We get it. Booking in-destination activities and tours is one tricky task.

Thankfully, though, we’ve found a sneaky little helper for agents near and far.

Amadeus – you know Amadeus right? Well, they’ve got a new feature on their Selling Platform Connect tool, and it’s all about the destination.

Travelling to Rome and don’t just want to just see the Colosseum? No worries. Off to London and don’t want to queue for the London Eye? Don’t stress.

Amadeus’ new partnerships with Livn Experiences, Jayride Transfers and City Discovery offer over 20,000 local experiences around the world, all in one easy-to-book place.

And it’s all integrated into the one Passenger Name Record (PNR) making it a great time saver for travel consultants.

So we thought we’d help them show off a bit with 7 new ways to see your favourite tourist destinations.

London

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See the city from a different angle (i.e. not from the top of a double decker bus) and get biking! With City Discovery, you can see the famous sights with a guide by your side, in one of eight available languages.
Combine your London Eye experience with a relaxing London Eye River Cruise along the River Thames with this tour.

New York

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Jam-pack your day with a tour of Manhattan, before topping things off with a night cruise and view from the 70th floor of the Top of the Rock Observation Deck above the “30 Rock” building.
Jump on a tour of the historic Harlem neighbourhood complete with Gospel Choir performance.

Paris

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Skip the queue to the Eiffel Tower, enjoy an hour Seine River Cruise and see Paris by night on a glorious city tour on this bestselling tour.
Visit Notre Dame Cathedral and explore the famous Ile de la Cite in the heart of the Seine river, delving into 2000 years of tumultuous Parisian history, from the dark ages to World War II.

Hong Kong

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See a unique foodie side to this cosmopolitan city, as you explore Kowloon’s most authentic restaurants, markets, and food stalls, far from the tourist trail.
Venture off to Lantau Island and experience a Monastery Tour, visit a local fishing village and ride the Ngong Ping Cable Car, with exceptional views to boot.

Rome

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Explore the medieval towns of Italy on a day trip from Rome to Siena and San Gimignano, savouring the best of local cuisine and vino!
See Ancient Rome on a one-of-a-kind tour that comes with skip the line access and a 360° virtual reality experience that recreates history before your eyes.

Bali

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Travel the southwestern Bali coast in a modified 1980 VW Kombi and visit some of Bali’s best beaches and beach clubs, and keep an eye out for temples built on rocks in the ocean!
Traverse the tranquil Balinese countryside, journeying through the central mountains to Singaraja and Lovina Beach on the North Coast.

Cape Town

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Discover the photographic gems of this South African city, with a professional photographer guide taking you off the beaten track to capture iconic shots.
Take the garden route from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, exploring Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world, the limestone caverns of the Cango Caves and so much more on this six-day tour.

And of course you can’t get your clients from A to B without a transfer, so Amadeus has partnered with Jayride Transfers to make simple bookings with companies such as SuperShuttle, Hughes Limousines and CitiCar.

For more info, visit Amadeus Selling Platform Connect, Livn Experiences, City Discovery, Jayride Transfers and other Destination Content.

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