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Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours launches new tour that visits the battlefields of the Kokoda Track, ‘Without Trekking’
Until now, the only way to explore the battlefields of the Kokoda Campaign has been on a gruelling 10-day trek, But now, thanks to an innovative new tour designed by historian Mat McLachlan, the Kokoda 75th Anniversary Tour is a unique opportunity to visit the hallowed ground of the Kokoda Track with ease and in comfort – without the need to pull on the hiking boots.
Transport to the key sites will be via air-conditioned vehicles, and a charter plane to the village of Kokoda.
The Kokoda 75th Anniversary Tour – Without Trekking, begins in Port Moresby on Oct 31, 2017, and runs for 7 days. Cost is $4397 per person (twin share, land only), and includes all accommodation, transport, guiding services by expert war historian and most meals.
Albatross Tours have just released their 2017/18 European Christmas, New Year and Winter Wonderland Tours brochure, with tour prices lower than in 2016.
With a massive 28 unique festive tours on offer, each and every tour has been designed to bring alive the nostalgia, joy and romance of the Festive Season. New for 2017/18 are 8 superb European festive tours including an innovative range of ‘Winter Wonderland’ tours.
For travel agents, Albatross are offering an amazing opportunity to WIN a magical Pre-Christmas Market tour for 2, with one entry per passenger booked before 31 July 2017. Full competition details are available at albatrosstours.com.au/agent-competition.
Escape Fares take off!
Escape Travel’s exclusive Escape Fares are reaching new heights for the travel provider with passenger numbers climbing 18% since July last year, with some key destinations growing more than 25%.
Escape Travel General Manager, Darren Lloyd, said more than 9893 Escape Fares were sold last year alone, with the most popular destinations including Hawaii, Los Angeles and Phuket.
“Customers can choose from 15 destinations in economy class and a handful of destinations in business class. All they need to do is secure accommodation, a tour or cruise at the time of booking to access the discounted fare, with savings of over $1000 available.
“Even better, there is no restriction on the accommodation, tour or cruise that customers choose, as long as the minimum duration is met,’’ Mr Lloyd said.
The Escape Fares are offered year round.
Bentours’ small group departure Follow The Lights is on sale with a saving of $500 off per couple until 31st of March.
This unique 15-day tour series, departing from Bergen in Norway, is especially designed to give you the best opportunity to see the Northern Lights for yourself.
But there is so much more to experience in this magical winter wonderland as you will discover on a six-night cruise with Hurtigruten through Norway’s picturesque fjords heading north destined for the Arctic Circle. Later, the tour takes in Finnish Lapland where you experience an overnight stay in a specially heated glass igloo.
The tour finishes in Helsinki, Finland after a full day excursion to the medieval town of Tallinn in Estonia.
Spaces on these extraordinary tours are strictly limited so contact Bentours today so secure your spot.
Five New Ways to experience the Larapinta Trail with World Expeditions
There are plenty of reasons to re-visit the Larapinta Trail this year, with World Expeditions launching five niche trips, and unseasonally high levels of rainfall over the Summer months paving the way for stunning wildflower displays during the trekking season that commences next month.
The new trips include a women’s only adventure, a “challenger” itinerary for hard core walkers, an inspirational “Awakenings” trip, a yoga and meditation-based “Goddess” walk and an Art Expedition, designed for aspiring artists to collaborate and learn from each other.
Five new ways to experience the Larapinta Trail:
1. Larapinta Challenger Trek – 6 days
2. Larapinta Goddess Walk – 3 days
3. Larapinta Awakenings with Leah Gilbert – 5 days
4. Art Expedition Larapinta – 6 days
5. Women’s Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort – 6 days .
For details on each Trek visit www.worldexpeditions.com
To celebrate St Patrick’ s Day, Collette is offering savings of up to $250 per person on selected tours to the Emerald Isle.
Travellers have until the 30th of April inclusive to receive this fantastic discount on the following tours:
Shades of Ireland: From $2,079pp*
Shades of Ireland featuring Northern Ireland: From $2,969pp*
Countryside of the Emerald Isle: From $3,079pp*
Irish Splendour: From $1,489pp*
Elegant Ireland: From $2,939pp*
Exploring Scotland and Ireland: From $3,379pp*
Exploring Britain and Ireland: From $3,979pp*
Best of Britain and Ireland: From $6749pp*
Irish Adventure: From $1769pp*
Exploring Scotland and Ireland featuring The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: From $4,529pp*
Exploring Britain and Ireland featuring The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: From $5,079pp*
*Rate is per person, land only, double occupancy for all tours. The sale is available for all available departure dates and tours are guaranteed where indicated.
To save on your next adventure with Collette, visit gocollette.com and enter the code EURSAVE17. Terms and conditions apply and offers are subject to availability.
Fly to Asia Return for $249 on Selected Topdeck Trips
The year is flying by over at Topdeck, and to celebrate they have launched a cracking deal on flights to Asia. Teaming up with Malaysian Airlines, Topdeck are offering return flights for only $249!*
Just book a selected Topdeck Asia trip and customers will receive the awesome fare.
To top it off, Topdeck are giving customers the option to choose where they go. The flight deal is available to destinations including Tokyo, Osaka, Beijing, Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Bangkok and Bali. Giving customers plenty of flexibility from where they travel, departure cities include Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Darwin!
A total of 9 trips are included in the sale including best sellers like the 9-day Japan Highlights as well as new trips like the 12-day China Live and the 7-day Bali Active. As select travel periods apply, get in quick to secure this incredible deal. Offer ends 29 March.
Intrepid Travel and Gecko Adventures Launch New Food Tours to South Korea
Two new exciting tours highlighting Korean food are now available through Intrepid Travel’s Real Food Adventure of South Korea and Geckos Adventures South Korea Kimchi Festival Tour.
On Intrepid Travel’s eight day South Korea Real Food Adventure, you can take a cooking class in Jeonju, the home of bibimbap (mixed rice and vegetable dish) and enjoy the traditional markets of Sungchang and Daegu whilst enjoying all the regional specialities.
The Real Food Adventure tour visits Korea in the Spring and Autumn months, and starts from $2,895 per person twin share.
The new Geckos Adventures nine day South Korea Kimchi Festival tour has the Seoul Kimchi Festival as the highlight of the trip. The tour includes an opportunity to participate in a mass kimchi-making class in the heart of Seoul. The tour visits Seoul, DMZ, Jeonju, Busan and Gyeongju.
The Geckos Adventure South Korea Kimchi Festival Tour departs Seoul on 2nd November, 2017 and is priced from $2,495 per person.
Celebrate St Paddy’s Day and Fly to Ireland for only $997 Return
Insight Vacations release their latest air offer with flights to Ireland for only $997 return (including taxes). These air and tour offers will have guests experiencing either the best of the Emerald Isle, exploring further afield into Scotland and England, kissing the Blarney Stone or admiring the windswept wilderness of the Cliffs of Mother.
For those who wish to travel in style from start to finish, Insight Vacations is offering a Business Class air deal for $5,897 return (including taxes) in conjunction with a 2017 Ireland tour.
On sale from March 9th until March 24th 2017, these deals depart from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane. The economy and business class airfares are in partnership with Etihad Airways and available for travel between March 1 and October 31, 2017.
Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au
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