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PUPPY POWER... P&MM Travel in Milton Keynes has recruited five furry new office companions following a ‘Pets Go Free’ promotion run by Hoseasons.The five puppies joined the team after the agency were the first in the UK to make five bookings for customers and their pets, as part of the operator'spromotion supporting VisitEngland’s Great2 campaign featuring Wallace & Gromit. Pictured with the puppies are, from the left: the agency's Kat Bennett,Hannah Crook, Alex Hirst, Charlotte Litchfield, Nikki Gray and Tula O’Connor (seated); Sas Rowbotham from Hoseasons; and the agency's Cat Sherrin. For details on new incentives and promotions visit www.hoseasons.co.uk/agents or call 0844-847 1144.

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WITH THE profile of Britishtheatre higher than everbefore on Broadway, theUK trade now stands topick up nearly £4million ayear in commission frombooking shows in the heartof New York’s theatreland,according to BroadwayInbound.

The Broadway Collection,a group of top Broadwayproductions put together bythe operator, can bebooked quickly and easilythrough its UK partners,and the company estimatesthat 250,000 Brits will visitBroadway shows this year.

With typical ticket pricesat around $115, total salesfor the UK market are$28.75million, and withtypical commission,including weekend mark-

up on net rates andbooking fees of 20%, thatmeans $5.75m, or £3.80min commission.

The company's seniordirector Bob Hofmann said:“Broadway theatre is ahuge market and valuableextra business for any touroperator sending touriststo the Big Apple either as acity-stay or a gateway to aholiday elsewhere in theUS. We have all thefavourites in the BroadwayCollection and bookingtakes just two minutes.”

The BroadwayCollection's shows includeAnnie, The Blue ManGroup, The Book ofMormon, Chicago, JerseyBoys, Mamma Mia!,Motown, Newsies, Once,Rodgers and

Hammerstein’s Cinderella,Spider-Man, Stomp, TheLion King, Phantom of theOpera, Wicked, and theNew York MetropolitanOpera.

Newly announced showsfor 2013/14 include Pippin– a circus inspiredspectacle around the storyof a royal heir; Rock ofAges – a high energy rockmusical set in 1980’sHollywood; Les Miserables;Rock – a new musicalbased on the famousAmerican boxing film; andBullets Over Broadway –Woody Allen’s musicalabout an aspiring youngplaywright.

Shows can be booked inthe UK with AttractionWorld, Encore Tickets andlastminute.com

Broadway tickets could earn trade £4million a year


TRAVELPORT HASannounced its investmentplans for East Africa inresponse to recent researchfrom EuromonitorInternational, which says thatthe GDP growth in EastAfrica is set to peak at 7% by2017.

Following the opening ofthe company’s Kenyan officein April, it is now aiming toboost its hub in Nairobi toprovide more on-the-groundexpertise and support incommercial, product andcustomer training andsupport aspects.

The company is alsointending to focus more ononline and mobiletechnologies to complementexisting products alreadyavailable in the region suchas Mobile Agent, whichenables agents to gainaccess to Galileo desktopfrom their smartphone, andView Trip Mobile, the itinerarymanagement tool.

Research also indicatesthat the tourism industry insub-Saharan Africa iscontinuing to develop quickly,with a 4.7% increase inarrivals in 2012 – higher thanthe global average of 4.3%and second only to AsiaPacific with 5.1%. By 2017,the number of touriststravelling to sub-SaharanAfrica is expected to reach42.6million.

TABER HOLIDAYS has launched a new four-night Great Aurora Hunt itinerary aimed atphotographers keen to capture shots of theNorthern Lights. Leading in at £1,575 perperson, travellers can explore Norway’sLofoten Islands led by aurora photographerAndy Keen. Tuition is offered by day whileevenings are spent dedicated to hunting andphotographing the aurora. Highlightsinclude three photography workshops, afull-day tour exploring the Lofotenarchipelago and a sea eagle and naturesafari by boat. The price includesaccommodation in a fisherman’s rorbu,breakfast, dinner and all workshops andexcursions. Based on two people sharing,departures are available on selected

Mondays from September 30 until March 17,including a special New Year departure onDecember 30. The package can also bebooked with flights from Heathrow via Oslofrom £1,995 per person. For details call 01274-875199 or seewww.taberhols.co.uk

Jet2.com launches Rhodes & Dalaman saleJET2.COM HAS announced flights to Rhodes and Dalaman are now on sale.

To mark the launch, the flights, which depart from Glasgow, Leeds Bradford and Manchester,come with a 10% discount for departures taking place from now until October 31, 2014.

With the offer, fares lead in at £65 per person to Dalaman from Leeds Bradford andManchester, including taxes, when the code ‘SALE10’ is quoted at the time of booking. Flights toRhodes start from £71 from Leeds Bradford and Manchester.

Dalaman package holidays lead in at £229 per person when departing from Leeds Bradfordand using the discount code ‘SALE50’ at the time of booking. The price also includes transfersand a 22kg baggage allowance.For more information call 0800-408 5587 or visit www.tradesite.jet2holidays.com

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A NEW study conducted bywww.bonvoyage.co.uk hasrevealed that the cost of theaverage cruise has decreasedby around 22% in the past fiveyears. Factors contributing tothis include more onboardspending opportunities,meaning cruise operators canjustify lower prices ifpassengers will spend moreon the ship, as well as a surgein last minute deals andbookings on many cruises.

Booking a cruise istraditionally something most

people expect to be fairlyexpensive, but new researchhas shown that prices for thistype of holiday are generallydecreasing; making a cruisea more obtainable trip formany.

The company gatheredinformation by taking intoaccount site statistics fromthe past three years, as wellas results from a poll of1,274 individuals who had allbeen on a cruise five yearsago and had booked a cruiseeither for this year or in 2014.

On average, when takinginto account the cruiseprices of those that hadtravelled five years ago andthose that had booked acruise for this year or 2014,this data revealed that theprice of a cruise hasdecreased by around 22%since 2008. The study resultsrevealed that the averagecost of a cruise amongstthose respondents that hadbeen away five years agowas ‘£1,600’ per person,whereas the average cost

amongst those planning tocruise this year or in 2014,based on their bookings, was22% lower at ‘£1,248’ perperson.

Furthermore, 38% ofrespondents commentedthat, despite the lower costsand potential onboard cuts,they had noticedimprovements in services oncruises in the past five yearsincluding food andentertainment quality (31%),level of service (22%) andquality of staff (19%).

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YOU’RE HIRED…Surrey-basedHaslemere Travel hasannounced that 17-year-oldapprentice, Chelsea Cooper(centre), has won the Instituteof Travel and Tourism (ITT)’sApprenticeship of the YearAward at a recent ceremony atthe House of Commons.Chelsea’s prize included £300,ITT membership for the year,train tickets and a hotel stay inLondon for the event. Picturedwith Chelsea and her awardare the agency's Susie Atkinson(left) and Gemma Antrobus.



THE GROWTH in demand for twin and multi-centre holidays has had a dramatic impact ona revival in popularity for South Africa,according to Hayes and Jarvis, which hasreported a 35% surge in bookings for thedestination this year.

The company's head of commercial, SeanDowd, says that almost two-thirds of bookingsare now for two or more centres – with 20% ofclients combining four or more centres in onetailor-made trip, twice as many as a year ago.

The operator says that Southern Africagenerally is performing well and Botswana, inparticular, is starting to see a surge inpopularity, particularly among adventurousholidaymakers and repeat visitors to Africakeen to venture slightly off the main touristtrack.

For a luxury Africa adventure, the companyis offering a six-night Botswana in Style fly-insafari, which features five-staraccommodation in lodges plus a variety ofactivities, including guided safari walks andgame viewing. For those travelling betweenApril and October when water levels are high,the Okavango Delta also offers theopportunity to go on safari in a traditionalmokoro canoe, giving a unique perspective ofwildlife at eye level.

Prices for the package, for an Octoberdeparture, lead in at £5,999 per person on afull board basis at the Moremi WildlifeReserve. Also included are flights, transfersand game-viewing activities.For more information call 0871-200 2211 orsee www.hayesandjarvis.co.uk/agents

Hayes & Jarvis sees growth in multi-centre South Africa breaks

CLIENTS CAN now save 10% on small group family adventures inJordan with Intrepid Travel if they book by September 30 and travelby January 31, 2014. The operator’s eight-day ‘Journey to the LostCity’ tour now costs from £710 per adult and £639 per child, andincludes a tour of Petra, a 4WD adventure in the Wadi Rum desert,

swimming in the Dead Sea, snorkelling in Aqaba and avisit to the Crusader castle at Kerak. The price

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Newsbites● HOLDERS OF Estonian Air's Light and Eco tickets can now check-in free of charge

online or at the check-in kiosks at the airport. Checking in at the airport's check-incounter will mean a €10 charge.

● MICHELIN-STARRED chef and restauranteur, Raymond Blanc, is hosting dinner on TheBritish Pullman on November 16. The event launches a series of ‘pop-up’ dinners onthe iconic train throughout 2013 and 2014 hosted by some of the UK’s most celebratedchefs. Prices lead in at £495 per person. For details call 0845-077 2222 or see www.orient-express.com /uktrains

● FIRST CHOICE has teamed up with double Olympic gold medallist Laura Trott andcycling specialists Balanceability, to teach children as young as two and a half to ride abike at its exclusive Holiday Village in Mallorca. For details see www.firstchoice.co.uk/blog/balanceability

● CLASSIC COLLECTION Holidays is offering complimentary UK airport lounge passes onall bookings made until August 31. Call 0800-008 7288 or see www.classic-collection.co.uk

● THE 18TH Eastern Mediterranean International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (EMITT),which is open to both the trade and public, will be held in Istanbul from January 30 toFebruary 2, 2014.

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CroisiEurope offers four-day cruises from £294

CROISIEUROPE IS offering two Christmas market cruisesthis year. A four-day Christmas Market in Alsace cruisesround-trip from Strasbourg and includes wine tasting inColmar, the Christmas markets in Colmar andStrasbourg and Strasbourg’s Christmas illuminations.

There are six departures on December 2, 5, 6, 8, 11and 13, with cruise-only prices starting from €342 perperson (approximately £294 per person).

Meanwhile, a four-day Christmas Market in Belgiumcruises round-trip from Brussels and includes visits tothe Christmas markets in Brussels and Bruges, plus avisit to “Diamondland” in Antwerp. There are twodepartures on December 8 and 11 with cruise-onlyprices from 454 per person (approximately £390 perperson).For more information see www.croisieurope.travel

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How heartening to write these words with this countryexperiencing something of a feel-good factor! Afterthe excitement in 2012 of the Queen’s Jubilee

celebrations followed by the Olympics and Paralympics,many felt that 2013 would be an anti-climax. Far from it! Weall enjoyed the British and Irish Lions’ rugby playerswinning the series in Australia followed the same weekendby Andy Murray winning at Wimbledon: we had been waiting16 years for a Lions’ Win but 77 years for a Wimbledon win!We then celebrated Chris Froome following in the footstepsof Sir Bradley Wiggins by winning the Tour de France;having never won it at all, our cyclists are like buses andtwo come along at once! All that we now need is for ourcricketers to finish off Australia in The Ashes series and wecan celebrate a wonderful summer of sporting success,which has lifted the whole nation.

The Royal Family has contributed to our general moodof optimism with the birth of another future king: inthese androgynous times, how thoughtful that he waschristened George Alexander Louis so that we couldwelcome a GAL into the royal family at the same time!Even our economy is trying to make us feel better withthe news that we have seen two consecutive quarters ofgrowth to confound those who were predicting at onestage that we were going to enter a triple-dip recession.

The feel good factorSo have these positives had a similar knock-on effect onthe travel industry? All the signs over the first fewmonths of the year were positive with Elite TravelGroup’s members seeing encouraging levels of growth,which seems to have been the same for all independenttravel agents. Year-on-year growth slowed downhowever during the months of May and June whilst therecent spell of hot weather seems to have deterredsome travellers from venturing overseas.

This in turn led to the furore caused by SimonCalder’s remarks on the BBC that demand for foreigntravel was such that there were bargains galoreavailable for under £300! I have always considered himto be one of the more sensible television travel ‘experts’,doing his research before he speaks. Isn’t it sad howeverthat they cannot seem to find somebody who actuallyworks in the industry at the sharp end to whom they canturn for accurate assessments of exactly what is goingon?

When I was branch manager at Thomas Cook inBirmingham, I had television training by the travelpresenter Paul Carter in the event of BBC Midlandswishing to speak to a local travel agent. If herecognised that travel agents dealing every day withthe public really know best what is going on in relationto prices and availability, then why can’t modern TVbosses do likewise? At least our local BBC radiostation that covers Coventry and Warwickshire callsme regularly to answer questions as a local expertwhenever any travel-related issue comes along as theystill value the knowledge and expertise of independenttravel agents.

The need to regulateMost of you will be aware that the EU has made someamendments to the Package Travel Directive (PTD) toupdate it and to reflect the changes that have occurredin our industry since it was first issued in 1992. I amsure that alarm bells probably rang out as soon as youlearnt that Brussels is interfering yet again in anindustry that is seemingly already far too over-regulated! Travel agents just want to be able to sellholidays: the paperwork and regulations now seem tomake this simple task so difficult. For years now, theplans for full consumer financial protection havechanged so often that it has become almostimpossible to keep fully up-to-date in an industry thatis not a level playing field anyway. For how many moreyears are they going to try and keep amending theregulations until everybody is happy? It seems to havebeen going on for so long that all of us dreadattending travel conferences as the topic is bound torear its ugly head yet again. My final plea this month:can somebody please just sort it out once and for alland then leave it alone so that we can just get on withselling holidays?

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THE SPANISH ThymeTraveller is offering clientsa new guided cava-tastingtrip in Valencia, wheretravellers will visit twocava-producing wineriesas well as trying the localfood.

On day one, guests willsample Valencian paella inthe city centre or at thebeach at lunchtime,followed by an eveningspent at a city centre tapasbar.

On day two, there arevisits to two wineries inRequena to learn aboutcava and to taste differenttypes. Traditional paellawill be served at one of thebodegas (wineries)following the tasting,before returning toValencia late afternoon.

Finally, day three will

leave guests time to visitthe city and experience thehistorical centre or theCity of the Arts andScience Museum.

The trip costs from €495and includes two nights’breakfast accommodationat a four-star boutiquehotel, one tapas and cava-tasting session, onemidday meal and wine, allexcursions and theservices of a tour guide. Itis based on two peoplesharing and there is asingle supplement of €90.

The tour will this yeartake place on September27-29, October 25-27 andNovember 22-24, with2014 dates to beconfirmed.For more information seewww.thespanishthymetraveller.com

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TO BEAT the boredom on long-haul flights orjust to sit and read on the beach, The LonelyPlanet Book of Everything offers a visualguide to travel and the world. Subjects rangefrom how to count to ten in 25 languages andcamping tips to travelling exercises anddealing with snake bites. One for both adultsand kids, it offers an illustrated 'how-to' ofeverything to do with travel. It costs £14.99.ISBN: 9781742209630. For details see www.lonelyplanet.com

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THE FOUR-STAR Magdalena GrandBeach Resort on Tobago has launcheda number of wedding packages forguests with a choice of Silver, Gold orPlatinum packages.

For guests staying 14 nights in adeluxe oceanfront room category orhigher, a free silver wedding package

is offered. It includes a weddingcoordinator and clergy/magistrate;government fees; registrar/ceremonycharges and round trip transfers tolocal authority office; taxes andgratuities; decorated wedding arch;cake; rose-petal decorated room; andremembrance gift.

As an example of prices, Cosmos isoffering a seven-night bed-and-breakfast stay from £837 per personincluding Monarch flights fromGatwick on September 18, transfersand all taxes and charges. To book visit www.cosmos.co.uk orcall 0871-902 5838.

ABERDEEN AIRPORT is hosting the Eastern Airways RunwayRun for children’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent next month.The run, which will start at midnight on September 21 and endon September 22, will give up to 50 people the opportunity torun the length of the airport’s runway and back again, covering2.42 miles.

For a registration fee of £35 and a commitment to raise aminimum of £350 in sponsorship, participants will be providedwith refreshments and a medal to mark their achievement.

Kay Ryan, commercial director of Eastern Airways said: “Weare pleased to be supporting CLIC Sargent with our RunwayRun, which also gives our staff the chance to take part. This issuch an unusual event, and of course, the busy runway isusually a no-go area for the public so it offers a rare chance torun the route normally reserved for aircraft. I’m sure thisevent will capture imaginations as we see runners taking partto raise a lot of money for this worthwhile cause.”For more information and to register for a place visitwww.georgewalkerevents.co.uk

Eastern Airways’ Runway Run takes off forcharity at Aberdeen Airport next month

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BRAND BUILDING... Brand USA recently took a group of agents on a Beautiful South fam trip, to visit destinations including Georgia,Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida. Pictured enjoying time at Graceland in Memphis are, from the left: Darren Harris, Bath Travel;Agnes Dailly, Reed & Mackay; Katie Campbell, Avios; Sean Caldow, Clyde Travel; Abigail Nunn, Deben Travel; Clare Harvey, US Airtours; PhilHopkins, Travel Counsellors; Jennifer Byles, Brand USA; Kate Mee, Bon Voyage; Francis Dennits, Avios; Joanna Bradle, Hallmark Travel;Karen Whyte, American Holidays; Samantha Morrison, Travel 2; Samantha Hopkins, Kuoni; and David Henry, lastminute.com. For a chance to win a place on the next Megafam visit www.www.usadiscoveryprogram.co.uk


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Ski Safari offers Shop & Ski breaks SKI SAFARI is highlighting ‘Shop & Ski’ breaks in Bostonand New England.

Guests can stay two nights at the four-star Park PlazaHotel in Boston city centre and five nights at Killington bed-and-breakfast at The Inn of the Six Mountains for £905 perperson, based on two sharing.

The price includes flights and car hire for five days forthe Killington portion of the trip.For more information visit www.skisafari.com/cities.aspx orcall 01273-224060.


● FOLLOWING THE recent launch of its Excursionsbooking tool, AceRooms.com reports a 20%boost in sales and now has more than 300 newagents registered on its system. The company isoffering new agents £10 off their first booking bytyping in the code “SUMMER13” whenconfirming your first booking. The offer is validup to August 31.

● AGENTS WHO book their customers on a Voyagesof Discovery cruise before August 31 will receive a£50 Love2Shop voucher. The incentive is perbooking for departures between October 21 andApril 21, 2014. For details see www.voyagesofdiscovery.com or call 0844-567 3319.

Agent offerUSAIRTOURS HAS launched a new online agenttraining academy called USAexperts and isoffering the first 1,000 agents who completeModule 1 “About USAirtours” entry into a prizedraw to win an iPad Mini. Two training modulesper month will be released and available forcompletion through to December. Agents whocomplete all 12 modules will receive aUSAExpert certificate, priority selection forfam trip participation and their agency willalso qualify for additional marketing support.For details see www.usaexpert.co.uk andwww.usairtours.co.uk/agent

COOL AS ICE...Gaynor Smith from Chester TravelConnection was the winner of a place on RegentHolidays’ forthcoming fam trip to Iceland. Picturedpresenting Gaynor with her prize is the operator'sNigel Ham. A further four places on the trip are stillup for grabs, with every agent making a confirmedbooking with the company before August 31 beingentered into a free prize draw. For details emailNigel Ham at [email protected]


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Agent trainingWENDY WU Tours has announced details of its2013 agent roadshow tour, spanning ten UKlocations including Manchester on September 10,Leeds - September 11, Newcastle - September12, Gatwick - September 17, Oxford - September18, Birmingham - September 19, Exeter -September 24, Southampton - September 25,Ashford - September 26 and Edinburgh onOctober 1. The roadshows will offer agents thechance to meet the team, discover what’s newand take part in a fun-filled interactive event. For details see www.wendywutours.co.uk/agents

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Theme park in the town of Kaatsheuvel.

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FOR FAMILIES considering a winter sun breakthis December, Travel 2 recommendsdestinations in the Indian Ocean, South Africaor Hong Kong.

As an example of packages, a nine-nightstay in South Africa leads in at £7,939 for afamily of four. The price includes four nights’self-catering accommodation at the three-star Camps Bay Resort in a two-bedroomapartment; three nights’ breakfastaccommodation at the four-star Protea HotelKnysna Quays in a lagoon view room; twonights’ full-board accommodation at the four-star Rippons Safari Lodge in a standard roomincluding game drives; flights from London;and six days’ car hire with Avis. The price isvalid on bookings made by November 30, fortravel between December 21 and January 5.

Alternatively, a ten-night package toMauritius costs from £11,999 for a family offour and includes all-inclusiveaccommodation at the four-star LUXTamassa in a deluxe family room, flightsfrom London and transfers. It is valid onbookings made by November 30 for travelbetween December 21 and January 5.

Families can also travel to Hong Kongfrom £3,199 for a family of four. The priceincludes five nights’ room-onlyaccommodation at the five-star HarbourGrand Hotel, Kowloon in a superior courtviewroom, flights from London and transfers. Theoffer is valid on bookings made by December1, for travel between December 21 andJanuary 5.For further details visit www.travel2.com

EXODUS TRAVEL has addeda nine-day ‘Cycling inCuba’s Cigar Country’itinerary in thewesternmost part of theisland, where colonialvillages and rustic farmlandprovide the backdrop todaily rides.

The journey takescyclists through the heart ofcigar country, witnessingthe tobacco plantations thatcharacterise Vinales Valley.Cyclists will stop to visit thefamous vega of AlejandroRobaina, once known as the‘Godfather of Cubantobacco’. Back in thesaddle, guests will continueacross the causeway to thedeserted beach of CayoJutias. The trip ends inHavana where cyclists willvisit a cigar factory to seecigars carefully rolled byhand, with the chance tomake purchases.

The first departure forthis tour is October 17 andleads in at £1,659 perperson, including flights,accommodation and mostmeals.For more information or tobook call 0843-863 9601 orvisit www.exodus.co.uk

Belleair Holidays issues new price insert for winter sun breaksBELLEAIR HOLIDAYS has launched its latest price insert,valid for travel until April next year, complete with earlybooking offers.

It includes the addition of two new direct routes fromLeeds Bradford and Glasgow Prestwick to Malta with Ryanairplus the addition of the new four-star Coastline Hotel nearSalina Bay.

Clients can also now receive free private transfers fromthe airport when booking five-star properties in Gozo inaddition to the private transfers provided with Malta five-star hotels.

As well as the one-day hop-on, hop-off bus pass for the City Sightseeing excursion, theoperator now offers a two-day pass (£38 per person) which can be used over two non-consecutive days. The one- and two-day passes are valid on all routes, including the Malta byNight and Fireworks tours.

As an example of packages, 21 nights’ breakfast accommodation at the three-star PrimeraHotel costs from £369 per person, departing between December 1 and 12, based on twosharing. It includes flights from Gatwick, accommodation in an internal twin room, transfers andcomplimentary entrance to a selected Malta attraction.For more information or to make a booking call 0845-365 3412 or visit www.belleair.co.uk/agents

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HALF MOON in Montego Bay, Jamaica is offering a 'Great Winter Thaw' package which includes the seventh night free, room upgrades andairport transfers. The offer is available for all seven-night stays at the resort on selected dates between January 5 and April 11. For details visit www.halfmoon.com

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CARIBTOURS IS offering a seven-night all-inclusive stay at the private island retreat of JumbyBay, located two miles off the coast of Antigua.

With 40 guestrooms and suites, as well as villas and estate homes, facilities at the resortinclude a spa, three restaurants, unlimited open bar, all meals, day sails, an infinity pool, nightlymovies, non-motorised watersports and snorkelling excursions.

Prices start from £3,795 per person for seven nights, based on two adults sharing a RondavelRoom. The package also includes flights, private transfers and use of lounge facilities at Gatwick.For more information visit www.jumbybayresort.com or www.visitantiguabarbuda.co.uk

PRESTIGE HOLIDAYS haslaunched its fourth dedicatedwinter Canaries brochure,featuring the islands ofLanzarote, Gran Canaria,Tenerife, La Palma and LaGomera. New properties for2013/14 include the adult-only RedLevel Gran MeliaResort Palacio de Isora inTenerife, the rural Casa deHilario in Lanzarote andRadisson Blu Resort in GranCanaria.

Prices for December leadin at £563 per person for aweek’s stay in FincaSalamanca in Tenerife,

including breakfastaccommodation, flights fromLuton and group B car hire.The same break fromGatwick costs £586.

The operator is alsohighlighting a number ofproperties throughout theprogramme as ‘star buys’.

The RedLevel Gran MeliaResort Palacio de Isoraoperated by Gran MeliaHotels and Resorts offers arange of personalisedservices for adult guestsincluding butler service,access to a private pool withconcierge, preferential

bookings for à la carterestaurants, plus anexclusive lounge andreception area. It alsofeatures six private villaswith their own pools. Priceslead in at £1,137 for a week’sbreakfast accommodation ina suite with a garden view,including flights fromGatwick and private transfersin December. The packageincludes an early bookingsaving of £381 per couple ifbooked by October 31.For further details call01425-480400 or seewww.prestigeholidays.co.uk

City break additionto Madeira fromAnatolian Sky ANATOLIAN SKY reportsthat following positiveresponse to the launch ofits first brochure of holidaysto Madeira and Porto Santolast year, it is furtherexpanding its programme toinclude twin-centre holidayscombining Lisbon or Portowith the islands, and citybreaks to both destinations.

The company says thatthe addition of Lisbon andPorto represents an excitingchance to combine thenatural beauty and laid-back atmosphere ofMadeira and Porto Santowith the vibrant culture oftwo of Portugal’s mostfascinating cities.

The programmecontinues to offer a choiceof tailor-made holidays,two-centre trips combiningboth Madeira and PortoSanto, walking holidays onthe ‘levadas’ of Madeira,luxury spa and golf breaks,plus accommodation in arange of character ‘quinta’hotels.

In Lisbon prices startfrom £485 per person basedon two sharing a doubleroom at the Sana Rex Hotelbetween November 1 andDecember 15, includingflights, transfers andbreakfast accommodation.

Prices in Porto lead in at£465 based on two sharinga double room at theEurostar Oporto Hotelbetween November 1 andDecember 15, includingflights, transfers andbreakfast accommodation.

Meanwhile, a twin-centrebreak costs from £795,based on two sharing adouble room for threenights at the EurostarOporto Hotel in Portofollowed by four nights atthe Quinta Bela Sao Tiago inFunchal. The price includesflights, transfers andbreakfast accommodation.For more information visitwww.anatoliansky.co.uk orcall 0844-273 3585.

EXPLORE IS offering a 19-day New Zealand Explorer tour for £4,561 per person.The tour combines New Zealand’s North and South islands and explores the glaciers,

volcanoes and mountains, as well as discovering the wildlife. Guests can also experience Maoritribal cuisine and home-grown wine, stay on a farm among the hills of the Coromandel Peninsulaand take a boat trip along the fjords of Milford Sound.

Departing between October and April 2014, the price of the tour includes flights, 16 nights’hotel accommodation, one night’s farm stay and one night’s chalet stay, all with breakfast. Alsoincluded are three further meals, transport and the services of a tour leader and driver.For more information or to book call 0844-499 0901 or visit www.explore.co.uk

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RANI RESORTS’ Medjumbe Private Island, situated in the Quirimbas Archipelago, Northern Mozambique,is offering a Sanctuary Spa ME TIME package, with a range of treatments available ranging from 30minutes to three hours. A therapist will give guests a consultation and then tailor-make an experience forthem ranging from hair and scalp treatment, shiatsu, aromatherapy massage, facial treatment andgrooming of the hands and feet. Prices lead in at $531 (£347) per person per night on an all-inclusivebasis (including all meals, select beverages and non-motorised watersports), including an island transferdiscount per couple and a five-night stay for the price of four.

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New wellness offering at ConradMaldives Rangali IslandTHE FIVE-STAR Conrad Maldives Rangali Island haslaunched a new collection of wellness programmes,designed to offer a wealth of solutions to modern-dayillnesses. Combining the skill of guest yoga practitionerAreeya, with the range of health and wellness facilitiesavailable at the resort, the programmes are: ‘SleepTherapy’, ‘De-stress in Paradise’, ‘Wake up to Energy’,‘Holiday season countdown – beach perfect’ and ‘Fallingin Love again’.

Kuoni is offering seven nights with breakfast at theproperty in a beach villa from £2,398 per person, basedon a September 10 departure. The price, based on twosharing, includes flights with Sri Lankan Airlines fromHeathrow and group transfers in resort. The direct ratewould be from $625 per room per night, valid on stays upto September 30. To book call 01306-747008 quotingKU9306.For more information see www.kuoni.co.uk andwww.conradmaldives.com

NEEDING WATER topaddleboard is a thing of thepast in St. Pete/Clearwater,Florida, with new craze landpaddling offering a drieralternative.

Instead of a paddleboardand oar, the land-basedversion of stand-up paddlinginvolves participants hoppingon an elongated skateboardand using a long stick with arubber plunger on the end to

propel themselves forward.The popularity of this new

sport has risen significantly inSt. Pete/Clearwater due tothe area’s downtowns,beachfronts and urban trails.

David Downing, the touristboard's deputy director, said:“We’re quite excited to seethat visitors and locals alikeare finding new ways to enjoyeverything that St.Pete/Clearwater has to offer

and definitely encouragepeople to give this new trenda whirl as it is actually quiteeasy to do.”

For clients keen to try outthe new craze, VirginHolidays is offering a seven-night stay at the SandpearlResort, which offersbeachfront accommodation, aspa, dining options and alagoon style pool. Priced at£1,145 per person, the

package is based ondepartures in September andincludes flights from Gatwick,car hire and all applicabletaxes and fuel surcharges. Itis based on two adultssharing a bay view room on aroom-only basis.For more information visitwww.visitstpeteclearwater.com or to book call 0844-5573973 or visitwww.vhols4agents.co.uk

Arblaster & Clarke highlights pre-ChristmasChampagne shopping weekend

ARBLASTER & Clarke Wine Tours is encouraging agents tosuggest clients take advantage of Champagne’s closeproximity and head to the vineyards of the most celebratedwines to taste and stock up on an array of Champagnes forChristmas and New Year celebrations.

Departures for a 'Pre-Christmas Champagne Weekend'are between November 30 and December 2 and lead in at£750 per person, based on two sharing.

Highlights of the trip include a visit to Reims Christmasmarket in Place d’Erlon and private tastings at top qualityChampagne Houses.

The two-night break includes travel by executive coach,ferry crossings, three-star hotel accommodation withbreakfast (including Champagne), one meal withChampagne, two comparative tastings, visits and tastings,plus a wine guide. To book or for more information call 01730-263111 or seewww.winetours.co.uk

INNTRAVEL HAS introduced the little-visited Canary Island of El Hierro to its winter Walking & Moreprogramme. Providing an ideal destination for those seeking winter warmth away from the crowds,visitors can cover most of the island on foot in a week. Prices lead in at £798 per personbased on two sharing, including seven nights’ breakfast accommodation, fivedinners, three picnics, luggage transfers, walking notes and maps,plus a return flight from Tenerife North to El Hierro. Internationalflights are extra. For details call 01653-617000 or see www.inntravel.co.uk

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TRUE BLUE Bay Boutique resort in Grenada is offering guests seven nights for the price of six this winter. Valid for bookings made by August31, the offer is available for stays between December 1 and January 4 on both a bed-and-breakfast and all-inclusive basis. The family-runresort is set on a hillside running down to True Blue Bay and offers two swimming pools, a spa, restaurant and bar, plus an onsite dive centre. For details visit www.truebluebay.com

RED SEA Holidays’ new September2013-October 2014 brochure sees anexpanded selection of 36 hotels acrosseight resorts on the Red Sea plusadditional packages to Luxor andCairo.

Jason Hilton, the operator's salesdirector, said: “Demand is high forgood value sunshine holidays, bothwinter and summer and we continue to

build on that. We have also extendedour high-end offering by addingscheduled Egypt Air flights andexpanding our third party hotel optionsto include four- and five-star propertiesfrom top hotel chains Rixos, Meliá, andFour Seasons in Sharm el Sheikh, aswell as Iberotel in Dahab and Luxor.”

The operator has also recentlyacquired the four-star Savita Resort &

Spa, Sharm el Sheikh. Located inSharks Bay, the beachfront hotel willoperate on an all-inclusive basis.

As an example of packages, a ten-night all-inclusive stay at the SavitaResort & Spa costs from £559 perperson, including flights and £75 offper room when booked beforeSeptember 30. Departures are fromGatwick on November 25.

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Sandals LaSource Grenada set to open in December

SANDALS LASOURCE Grenada Resort & Spa is set to open itsdoors in December.

Located on Spice Island, the resort will offer 225 roomshoused within three villages: Pink Gin, Italian and South Seas.

With accommodation ranging from Millionaire Suites toswim-up river rooms, the resort will feature private infinitypools, outdoor freestanding stone soaking tubs, privategrottos with outdoor showers, enclosed patios with Jacuzzi,infinity plunge pools and private whirlpools.

There will be nine dining options, including the brand’sfirst steakhouse, which guests will be able to explore throughthe company's new Discovery Dining experience.

Health and wellbeing will also be an important focus, withthe inclusion of an indoor and outdoor wellness centre with agym, waterfalls and reflective pools, plus a spa offering ninetreatment rooms.

Island Routes Caribbean Adventures has also expanded inGrenada, offering a selection of new adventures with aninitial inventory of 14 new off-road adventures, water-basedattractions, plus epicurean and cultural excursions.

Seven nights’ all-inclusive accommodation at the resort ina Pink Gin deluxe room costs from £1,875 per person, saving£503 per person for travel between January 1 and March 23.Flights from Gatwick and transfers are also included.For more information or to make a booking call 0800-5970002, email [email protected] or visit www.sandals.co.uk

CLIENTS LOOKING to swap winter weather for the Maldives thisyear can now take advantage of early bird booking rates. For bookings made by October 31, a 10% discount is available onstays at Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort. Facilities at the property include a selection of restaurants andbars, two large pools, a spa and a watersports centre with a kite-surfing school. First Choice offers seven nights at the property from £2,155 perperson (including the 10% saving), based on a January 12departure. It includes accommodation in a deluxe room on an all-inclusive basis, flights from Gatwick with Thompson, speedboattransfers, taxes and surcharges.For details see www.firstchoice.co.uk or call0871-200 7799.

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SAINT LUCIA will behosting its second annualhealth and wellnessretreat from November1-3.

It will take place atvarious hotels across theisland, including TheBodyHoliday, SandalsGrande Beach Resort &Spa, The Landings, CapMaison, Blue, BayGardens Beach Resortand Coco Palm.

The four-dayprogramme will explorethemes such as mentalwellness, spiritualawakening, anti-ageing,nutrition and healthycooking, yoga and naturalhealing remedies.Activities include spaexperiences, rainforesthikes, cookingdemonstrations, beachfitness boot camps andyoga and tai chi.For further details seewww.saintlucianow.co.uk

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CROATIA'S DUBROVNIK SunGardens is offering a range ofspecial deals on spapackages. As an example, anIonithermie Body ContouringSystem offers weight losstreatment with guaranteedresults aimed at reducingcellulite, promoting loss ofcentimetres around the waist,reducing fluid retention,improving circulation, as wellas firming and toning thebody. The property's OCCOSpa offers Ionithermie superdetox ‘ultimate’ or ‘express’treatments with pricesleading in at approximately£110 for an hour's treatment.

Jamaican spa properties offer savings on accommodationCLIENTS LOOKING to travel to Jamaica for a spa break can take advantage of a range ofoffers from a selection of properties.

At the Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa, a seven-night, all-inclusive stay is being offered forthe price of six, leading in at £999 per person and offering a saving of £135 per couple. Thedeal from Letsgo2 includes flights from Gatwick, transfers and accommodation, and theprice is based on two sharing a Resort View Room, departing from January 10 to March 20,2014. To book call 020-3582 3874 or visit www.letsgo2.com

Alternatively, a 14-night, all-inclusive package at ClubHotel Riu Negril with Thomsoncosts from £1,199 per person, including flights from Gatwick with Virgin Atlantic, and offersa saving of £432 per couple. The price is based on two sharing and a December 2 departure.Call 0871-230 2555 or visit www.thomson.co.uk

Clients with a higher budget can opt for a seven nights for the price of four package atRound Hill Hotel & Villas, which leads in at £1,720 per person and offers a saving of morethan £575 per person. Turquoise Holidays is offering the deal with Virgin Atlantic flights,private transfers and breakfast accommodation, based on two sharing an Oceanfront Viewroom for travel on November 6. Call 01494-678400 or visit www.turquoiseholidays.co.uk

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GoLearnTo.com offers Mediterranean yoga & spa breaksGOLEARNTO.COM IS offering Mediterranean yoga and spa breaks, with a four-day/three-night yoga break in the Sabina Mountains near Rome, Italy leading in at £224 per person.As well as yoga, the trip offers a range of holistic therapies and spa treatments at theretreat and cycling, walking, horse-riding, salsa dancing, painting, visits to the hotsprings and sightseeing in Rome outside of the retreat.

Alternatively, a four-day/three-night Pilates and spa break in Alicante, Spain costsfrom £491 per person. Guests will experience a five-star hotel spa and will have aPilates programme tailor-made for them by an instructor.

COMO SHAMBHALA Estatein Bali is offering guests acomprehensive healingitinerary based onclassical oriental beliefsregarding health andlongevity.

Individual diagnosis-based programmes arecrafted to suit each guestand begin with aconsultation with theproperty’s orientalmedicine practitioner.

Programmes includeacupuncture, massagetherapy, herbal medicineand nutritional advice, aswell as specific exercisessuch as Qigong andmeditation. Guests alsohave the opportunity totake part in a dailycomplimentary scheduleof activities.

The Oriental MedicineProgramme, which can beundertaken over three toeight nights, includesaccommodation at thehotel and all meals, plus apersonalised wellnessconsultation, acupuncture,massage therapies andprivate Qigong lessons.The number of sessionsdepends on the length ofstay.For more information visitwww.comoshambhalaestate.com

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THE RESIDENCE propertiesin Mauritius and the Maldivesare offering a range of family-friendly spa packages.

In Mauritius, children cannow join their parents in theSanctuary Spa following theintroduction of a new range oftreatments designed for kids,including Haute Beautéfacials for teens, mini-manicures, pedicures andhair braiding.

The property also offers afree Planters Kids Club forages three to 12, wherechildren can participate inorganised treasure hunts,snorkelling classes, face-painting, glass-bottom boattours, pony rides, plus fashionshows, plays and films.

Turquoise Holidays isoffering seven nights for the

price of six in two ColonialGarden View rooms at thehotel from £1,359 per person,based on two adults and twochildren under 12 travelling,offering a saving of more than£1,850 per family of four. Theprice includes acomplimentary room for thechildren, breakfast, lunch,dinner, flights and privatetransfers, and is valid fortravel during school summerholidays. For details call01494-678400 or seewww.turquoiseholidays.co.uk.

Alternatively, the group’sMaldives' property now offersa Clarins Spa, offering arange of beauty services andtreatments as well as localtechniques and rituals. It alsofeatures six overwaterpavilions with sunrise and

sunset views, a hair salonand a large open deck formeditation and yoga classes.

A range of spa packagesare available as well as aspecial menu for childrenincluding a 50-minute gentleSwedish massage, a 30-minute facial and an ice-cream to finish.

Angel Fish Travel offersseven nights for the price ofsix in a Beach Villa on an all-inclusive basis at the propertyfrom £3,199 per person,saving £671 per person. Itincludes BA flights fromGatwick, one free night andprivate transfers and is validfor travel from now untilAugust 31. For details call 01580-712690 or seewww.angelfishtravel.com

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BELLEAIR IS offering seven nights at the five-star Le Meridien St. Julian’s Hotel & Spa,Malta from £464 per person.

Situated along the seafront of Balluta Bay, the hotel features a MyoKa Spa and islocated within close proximity to a variety of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and the mainshopping area of Sliema.

The price, which is based on two sharing for a November 15 departure, includesflights from Gatwick, breakfast accommodation in a superior room, private transfersand complimentary entry to a selected Malta attraction.For more information call 0845-365 3412 or visit www.belleair.co.uk/agents

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Leading Hotels of theWorld promotes range ofspa experiencesLEADING HOTELS of the World (LHW)is promoting a range of spaexperiences at a selection of itsmember hotels worldwide.

Located in the Swiss Alps, theGstaad Palace hotel offers a mountain-themed spa to fit in with the property’ssurroundings, complete with a 60m-long wall constructed using granitefrom the nearby Blausee region in theBernese Oberland.

Spread over 1,800sq.m, the spaincludes eight treatment rooms; ahammam; private spa suite; saunas and steam baths; relaxation areas;indoor and outdoor pools with Jacuzzi; gym; and a Pilates studio.

The hotel has also launched a new spa product range, Ivo PitanguyDay, as well as a boot camp.

Meanwhile, the Dunton Hot Springs Resort, located in the San JuanMountains of the Colorado Rockies, offers amenities including a privatespa and natural hot springs, with accommodation provided in 12 privatelog cabins and one luxury tent crafted from canvas, salvaged wood andmaterials from the 1800s.

Spa treatments include a hot river rock massage, a Swedish massage,a Mountain Glow massage, a hydrating wrap and customised facials.

Alternatively, the Royal Mansour Marrakech offers a choice of fourhammams with a range of treatments. Facilities include a hair salon,manicure and pedicure suite, private spa suites with a private terraceand a plunge pool. The fitness centre offers yoga, fitness classes, Pilatesand personal trainers, along with a pool.

The La Mamounia, also located in Marrakech, offers a 2,500sq.m spawith a traditional Moroccan hammam, two private hammams; a fitnesscentre; tennis courts; and indoor and outdoor pools.

The hotel features 136 guest rooms, 71 suites including sevenSignature Suites and three Riads, each with three bedrooms, privateterraces, Moroccan salons and a private pool.

ST. MICHAEL’S Hotel & Spa in Falmouth, Cornwall, is located minutesaway from a sandy Blue Flag beach and features a spa completewith a range of treatments. Facilities include a heated indoorswimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room, sun deck and arecently renovated fitness suite. For details see www.stmichaelshotel.co.uk

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