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Insight Vacations launches $699 return airfare to USA and Canada

Following the success of their 2019 USA and Canada Collection launch, the award-winning leader in premium escorted journeys, Insight Vacations, is excited to offer travellers the chance to fly to North America in 2019 for only $699 return (inc. taxes).

Available when booking select 2019 itineraries, guests can choose from over 16 crafted trips to discover North America’s most majestic landscapes, iconic destinations and culturally diverse places. Insight Vacations has also partnered with American Airlines, ensuring Insight guests get the best deal for their North American journey.

Guests can journey on the Best of Eastern Canada and USA for a cosmopolitan escape from cities to natural wonders and a range of activities. Explore the Southwest on Enchanting Canyonlands and its vast majestic landscapes, a panoramic stage for Mother Nature’s best work.

Or, for an unforgettable experience journey coast-to-coast on America the Beautiful, immersing guests in the bright lights of LA and Las Vegas, toe tapping in Memphis, Southern hospitality in Charleston, historical monuments in Washington and ending in NYC, the city that never sleeps.

Contiki introduces Africa Trips for the Millennial Adventurer

For the past five years, the number one destination missing from Contiki’s product offering – as identified by passenger surveys, social media and third party research – has been Africa. Despite covering Morocco and Egypt in Northern Africa, the call of wild East and South has been strong and today the global youth travel brand has announced a suite of new trips to the region.

While the brand has continually grown trips across Europe, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand, Asia and North America, the announcement marks the first new region since launching Latin America in 2010 and represents the growing footprint of the millennial traveller seeking unfiltered adventure. Four new trips will see travellers exploring South Africa, Tanzania, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Kenya, plus 5 extension trips to climb Mt Kilimanjaro, relax on the beaches of Zanzibar or get up close to Gorillas in Uganda.

With Contiki, travellers have the opportunity to see the big five game (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant & Cape buffalo) in Kruger National Park, witness the great migration of the wildebeest in the Serengeti or Masai Mara, tick off one of the seven natural wonders of the world at the thunderous Victoria Falls, visit a Baby Elephant Sanctuary, and feed Giraffes, all included in the cost of the trips.

In their free time, those who aren’t relaxing poolside can choose to spot tree-climbing lions from a sunrise hot air balloon over the Serengeti, bungee jump over the Victoria falls, white water raft down the Zambezi river, go hippo spotting on the Chobe river or wine tasting in the Cape Winelands.

Top deals from Intrepid Travel

Intrepid Travel has released their newest travel deals, covering Jamaica to Peru to India.

• Save $548 on Intrepid’s eight day Best of Jamaica trip departing 1 September 2018. Experience an abundance of colour in the Caribbean from Rastafari and reggae to the unspoiled coast. Travellers on this trip will visit the Bob Marley museum to learn the musical background of the island, enjoy a home cooked meal at a private home in Jamaica and lie on the spectacular beaches of Negril. This trip will also give travellers the chance to experience an authentic Jamaican cooking class to impress family and friends upon their return home.
• Save $1,115 on Intrepid’s eight day Majestic Peru trip departing 8 September 2018. From hot coastal plains to the ancient Machu Picchu, discover the country of Peru in style. Travellers on this trip can opt to trek the one day Inca Trail, perfect for those wanting to experience trekking in Peru but want to avoid the full four days. This trip will also take travellers to the city of Cusco, floating islands of Lake Titicaca Island, the giant desert inscriptions of the Nazca Lines and of course, no trip to Peru is complete without a visit to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.
• Save $342 on Intrepid’s 15 day Delhi to Goa trip departing 11 September 2018. Explore the best of India from the city to the coast on a trip from Delhi to Goa. Travellers will discover Delhi, both new and old, with a range of historic walking tours, explore the heritage quarter in Mumbai, witness the one and only Taj Mahal and two of India’s most enchanting destinations, Jaipur and Udaipur. This trip will also take travellers to Goa where they can relax on the golden sand beach or tour the organic spice farm as well as the opportunity to sleep on an overnight train with padded bunks and vendors selling traditional chai and samosas – essentials to any Indian adventure.

Remote and Responsible define World Expeditions’ new Asian Adventures

Over-tourism and responsible travel are the two big factors influencing World Expeditions’ new active Asian program, with the expanded and enhanced range designed to get travellers away from the tourist hot spots and to deliver a positive environmental impact, in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s).

World Expeditions’ new range is featured in the 84 page Active Asian Adventures brochure and includes new self-guided pilgrimage hikes and e-biking itineraries in Japan, new cycle itineraries in remote China, new adventures to lesser known destinations in Vietnam, Indonesia and Laos, and two new national park experiences in Mongolia.

The new range contributes to a wind energy project in Vietnam, as part of the company’s drive to ensure all its trips are sustainable.

The new range is the result of collaboration with the company’s long-standing Asian partners and expert guides to deliver more authentic experiences in lesser known destinations.

Ormina Tours launches their 2019 Brochure with new Tuscan Villages Tour and expanded program

Ormina Tours launches their 2019 brochure which includes exciting newitinerariesand destinations, making this their widest ranging program to date. One of the many highlights is the launch of their Tuscan Villages Small Group Journey, the most comprehensive Tuscany tour on the market.

Over 11 days, travellers will discover Tuscany’s most picturesque towns, villages, and iconic landscapes, including the main villages of San Gimignano, Monteriggioni and Montalcino, and some lesser known but must-see villages like Radda in Chianti, Pitigliano and Sorano.

The tour promises a leisurely paced and immersive experience, focusing on the renowned Tuscan traditions that have profoundly influenced world culture, art, gastronomy and history. All while staying in stunning regional retreats and exclusive accommodation including the Grand Hotel Continental, the only five-star luxury hotel located within the historic walls of Siena.

Additional departure dates have also been added for Small Group Journeys across the program including a November departure for the best-selling ‘Sicily Bella’ tour that continues to lead the market.

That’s Gold for Adventure South NZ

Adventure South NZ has been recognised for its sustainable travel practices, with the news that the hiking and cycling travel specialist has been awarded a Qualmark Gold award for Sustainable Tourism Business.

Qualmark is New Zealand’s official tourism quality assurance organisation and recognises excellence in sustainable business practices. Businesses are independently assessed by a Qualmark official and are awarded with a Bronze, Silver or Gold award based on their sustainable practices in health and safety, the environment, social/people and economic criteria.

A Gold Qualmark Award recognises the best sustainable tourism businesses in New Zealand and identifies those businesses which lead the way in making the New Zealand tourism industry a world class sustainable visitor destination.