Create and Save on admissions in Orlando

THE new Orlando CityPASS program, which debuted recently, lets visitors to Florida build an individualized, easy-to-use ticket to Orlando's most famous and family-friendly theme park collections: the Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and LEGOLAND Florida Resort.

Designed by CityPASS, the company that has specialized in bundling discounted admission to the most iconic #attractions in 14 North American destinations for more than 20 years, the #Orlando CityPASS program allows travelers to create a custom vacation experience that comes with the added benefit of compelling #savings. 

Upon visiting the Orlando page of the CityPASS website (citypass.com/orlando), travelers can select the parks they want to include in their customized ticket and then choose the specific type of ticket and number of days. Once the selection process and payment is complete, the ticket is delivered in the language the buyer selected when first entering the CityPASS website (language options include Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish).


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Counting the costs

INSURING a trip can save travelers from huge financial losses when the unexpected happens, but many take the risk rather than adding the expense of an insurance policy. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, shares 3 hacks to save money on a travel insurance policy, proving coverage doesn't need to come at a huge cost.

Insure Only Non-Refundable Trip Costs - Travelers insuring the cost of a trip can expect to spend 4-10% of their trip cost on a travel insurance policy, so it is important to remember: the lower the trip cost, the lower the premium.

To save from spending too much on a policy, travelers should only insure expenses they would lose if they are unable to travel as planned, such as airfare and hotel costs. For example, if a hotel requires travelers to pay a 50% penalty to cancel a hotel reservation, they should insure just that amount, rather than the full cost of the hotel.

Skip Cancel For Any Reason Coverage - While the Cancel For Any Reason upgrade can offer greater flexibility if a traveler needs to cancel their trip, it typically increases the cost of a policy by as much as 40% and only reimburses a portion of the trip cost. Since most common Trip Cancellation concerns are covered by standard cancellation policies, there is no reason for travelers to pay more for the benefit unless they have a unique concern that isn't otherwise covered.

Compare Your Options - The best way for travelers to find the least expensive policy that fits their needs is by shopping around and using a third-party comparison site, such as Squaremouth.com, to compare premiums and coverages. While policies typically have similar benefits, premiums vary widely depending on the insurance provider. Travelers who are offered a policy through their cruise line, airline, or credit card should compare it with other policies on the market to make sure they are getting the coverage they need at the lowest cost.


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Global travel with Qatar Airways

QATAR Airways is delighted to announce its first global sales campaign of the year, the popular Global Travel Boutique, offering passengers an exclusive selection of savings and offers to memorable places around the world in Economy and Business Class. 

Plan your next trip with Qatar Airways and take advantage of special fares as well as the airline’s special Business Class Companion Offer, available when two to nine people travel together on the same booking. Families with children can also enjoy discounts with a kids special offer. 

The award-winning airline received a number of accolades in 2017, including ‘Airline of the Year’ by the prestigious 2017 Skytrax World Airline Awards, which was held at the Paris Air Show. This is the fourth time that Qatar Airways has been given this global recognition. Qatar’s national carrier also won a raft of other major awards at the ceremony, including ‘Best Airline in the Middle East,’ ‘World’s Best Business Class’ and ‘World’s Best First Class Airline Lounge.’

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Discounts for domestic flights from Heathrow

UK fliers are set to save even more when flying from #Heathrow as the airport announced a 50% increase in the discount for domestic flights. From 1st January 2018, passengers flying to any UK destination from Heathrow will have a £15 discount on the airport charges they pay – the biggest discount in the airport’s history and resulting in #savings of nearly £40 million annually and over £750 million over the next 20 years.

Heathrow has been a long-time and ardent campaigner for boosting domestic flights at the UK’s hub and last year committed to keeping a discounted domestic passenger charge for at least the next twenty years as long as it is in the public interest. The further reduction in the domestic passenger charge announced today will save passengers even more money while making domestic routes more commercially viable for airlines – encouraging them to add more domestic services.

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Save in Switzerland

WHILE many people may perceive a holiday in #Switzerland to be impossibly expensive, it is certainly more affordable than one may think. Switzerland Tourism has shared some useful tips on how travellers can enjoy a holiday in the #Alpine wonderland without breaking the bank. 

Avoid Peak Travel Seasons - The busiest travel seasons in Switzerland are summer, especially between July and August, and winter from mid-December to early January and February. To avoid high costs and crowds associated with the popular seasons, travellers should consider going over at the start or end of these seasons, also known as the shoulder periods. This is when costs are significantly lower, weather is still pleasant and most outdoor activities still available or accessible. 

Use the Swiss Travel Pass - The Swiss Travel Pass gives holders unlimited travel on all of the country’s public buses, trains and boats. Pass holders also receive up to 50% off mountain railways and cableways as well as free access to more than 500 museums around the country. Note also, children under the age of 16 travel for free when accompanied by a guardian using the Pass. 

Weekend and Alternative Stays - Many hotels, especially in the cities, offer cheaper rates over the weekend, so it’s advisable that travellers do some research while planning the best route for their visit. Alternatively, they can consider experiencing the country’s numerous Alpine huts, which, surrounded by pristine nature, offer a completely immersive and traditional Swiss experience like no other. 

Meals with Views - When it comes to meals, travellers should consider sampling a variety of local delicacies sold at market stalls or stores and enjoying their bites by the river, lake or in the middle of a lush meadow. Surrounded by great views, the luxury of picking and choosing the best – and free – vantage points for every mealtime is unbeatable. 

Activities and Experiences - Switzerland offers a range of free activities. Unless tour guides are required to provide in-depth information of a particular place or subject, travellers should consider picking up a brochure about the destination or reading up about it online so their actual visit can be done at their own pace. Other free activities include the many hikes available (trails are all well marked), swims (in most lakes and rivers) and museum visits. Unlike many major museums around the world, Swiss museums are free to enter for Swiss Travel Pass holders. With museums for all sort of interests from art, history to sports, transport and paper, visitors are spoilt for choice, especially on a rainy day. 

Tight budgets aside, with some planning and help from travel agents, travellers will enjoy the luxury of space, spectacular scenery and the variety of experiences on offer. www.myswitzerland.com

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Go the extra mile to fly in style

BUSINESS class travel is growing amongst Brits according to the latest figures released by Cheapflights, which reports an overall increase in ‘premium cabin’ flight searches of over 63% compared with 2016. 

Popular long haul routes such as London to Bangkok showed an increase of 94%, whilst London to Cape Town grew by 60% and London to Singapore topping the list with an increase of 166%. While many travellers feel that business class is out of their budget, Cheapflights has also revealed how they can fly at the front of the aircraft for less by going the extra mile.

Andrew Shelton, Managing Director of Cheapflights, says: “Flying ‘up front’ may sound an extravagance, but – if you’re able to factor in a little extra travel time to fly indirect – it can be surprisingly affordable, ensuring you arrive refreshed and ready to rumble, whether that’s a holiday, your honeymoon or a vital meeting.”

Flying direct from London to Cape Town in business class currently costs this month around £5,680 per person with British Airways/KLM. But switching to an indirect flight, adding only 10 minutes to the outbound flight duration and six hours on the way back, brings that cost down by over 40 per cent to £2,371 in business class – just £130 more than a direct economy fare on the same route.

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Spain & Cyprus Autumn Getaways

THINKING of escaping in the Autumn? Here are two great offers from cheapflights.co.uk. So plan ahead and have something to look forward to.

Seven-night four-star holiday in Costa Dorada, #Spain from just £328pp, including flights and transfers.  Departure on 13 October 2017 via Cheapflights.co.uk.  Located on Spain's glorious Golden Coast, and a stones-throw away from La Pineda beach, Hotel Estival Park and Apartments family-friendly hotel ensures guests will have both a fun and relaxing time. 

Seven-night five-star half-board spa resort holiday in Northern #Cyprus from just £369pp, saving £302pp (45%), including flights and transfers.  Departure on selected dates between November - December 2017 via Cheapflights.co.uk.

Located close to the popular resort town of Kyrenia, North Cyprus, this luxury hotel is situated on the azure waters of the Eastern Mediterranean and is known for having one of the finest, private beaches. Boasting a wealth of facilities, including three outdoor swimming pools, a private beach, an indoor heated pool, a casino, fitness room, and massage and spa facilities.

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Monsoon season shows 60% increase in demand

MONSOONS being a traditional low season for travel, the dip in demand vs supply works well to the consumer’s advantage: special deals/discounts offered by airlines and hotels create strong allure/incentive to inspire “travel savers”. Additionally, value-options like complimentary transfers, dining or spa-vouchers make Monsoon travel a truly attractive value proposition for Indians.

Statistics available with Thomas Cook India reveal that travel-hungry Indian consumers leverage the Monsoon opportunity to avail of savings of 15-20% or more on domestic packages, compared to peak season rates. This “travel saver” trend is especially high with value seekers; strong uptake seen across DINKs, millennials, ad hoc groups of friends and family; equally corporate incentives/ team activities.

The Monsoons offer India’s work-weary warriors potential for much needed rest & relaxation- a mini-break from work pressures. And with 3 to 4 long weekends during this period, scope for both weekend and extended weekend getaways.

The Monsoons showcase #India at her best, with pleasant weather, a refreshing green cover and waterfalls- water bodies in full flow, hence offering today’s protagonist traveller eclectic travel experiences: self-drive holidays and outdoor-adventure journeys of discovery (including nature trails and landscape photography tours to The Valley of Flowers at Uttarakhand, Maharashtra’s picture perfect Kaas-Pathar Valley, etc). This is also the best time for Kerala’s famed ayurveda treatment and a leisurely back-waters tour; also indulgent spa-wellness getaways.

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Wallet Friendly Stop Over Routes

TRAVELLERS who have the flexibility to fly indirect to their #holiday hotspot can half the price of their airfare and double the #destinations they visit by incorporating a city #stopover along the way.

Cheapflights has found that a direct, return, flight from London to Hong Kong with British Airways, in June, would set a couple back more than £2,350, yet opting to fly indirectly, via Helsinki, with Finnair, on the same dates, would cost just £1,233 for two people, return, including overnight hotel accommodation in Helsinki. The London to Helsinki leg of the journey lands at 12.20 on 24 June and the onward connection to Hong Kong departs at 23.35 the following day, enabling travellers to spend an evening and a full day in Finland’s capital.

The London to Cape Town route also offers some interesting stopover options and hefty savings versus flying direct. A non-stop, return flight for two passengers with British Airways in November is an eye-watering £2,033 but, if a couple were to fly via Istanbul with Turkish Airlines, on the same dates, they could net two return tickets and a hotel stay in Istanbul for just £1,029, saving a staggering 46 per cent (£928). 

When booking one-way flights, the savings can be even greater2, for example London to Los Angeles, stopping in Amsterdam; London to Rio de Janeiro via New York; London to St Lucia, via Paris and London to Johannesburg, via Abu Dhabi.

Phil Bloomfield, Global Head of Communications & PR for Cheapflights, comments: “Another reason that fares are often lower when flying long-haul via a short-haul hub such as Paris, Istanbul, Helsinki, Amsterdam or Reykjavik is that the Air Passenger Duty liability is reduced from £75 per person or £150 per couple (band B – long-haul) to just £13 per person or £26 per couple (band A – short-haul), as long as the traveller spends at least 24 hours in the stopover destination.

To search for the best flights and the most competitive prices, visit www.cheapflights.co.uk

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Up in the air . . .

Research from global flight search and travel deals website, Cheapflights.co.uk, has revealed that the UK’s regional airports are giving London a run for its money when it comes to price, popularity and pick of destinations. Cheapflights’ analysis of 20 million searches and more than 200 different routes reveals that it doesn’t always pay to fly from the Capital.

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Take your pick Miami or Orlando?

OR with these savings maybe both?

My America Holiday is a tour operator specialising in tailor-made holidays to the USA. The company offers everything from city breaks with flights and accommodation to multi-destination holidays, tailor-made fly drive itineraries, escorted tours, cruises and rail holidays.

7 NIGHTS IN 3-STAR ORLANDO FROM JUST £335 PP – FLY FROM MANCHESTER​

Stay at the Celebration Suites at Old Town in #Orlando this May, from just £335 per person. The Celebration Suites has 450 spacious one and two bedroom suites, with balconies or patios overlooking the pool, in a two-story building. Based on two adults and two children staying on a room-only basis and includes direct British Airways flights with a 10th May 2017 departure, flying from Manchester.

7 NIGHTS IN 3-STAR MIAMI FROM JUST £669 PP – FLY FROM LONDON HEATHROW

Stay at the Deauville Beach Resort in #Miami this November, from just £669 per person. Hang loose amid deluxe spaces and stunning ocean views at The Deauville Beach Resort. Its beachfront location stations you a short drive from shopping and entertainment venues of South Beach. Unwind in the jazz club or soothe in the large pool after a day on the beach. This price is based on two adults staying on a room-only basis and includes direct British Airways flights with a 24th November 2017 departure, flying from London Heathrow.

Both these offers must be booked by the 19th March 2017 through www.myamericaholiday.co.uk

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On the runway . . .

GLOBAL flight comparison website, Cheapflights.co.uk, comments in advance of next week’s autumn statement as MPs lobby government to halve APD. The measure is being encouraged to help families by reducing the cost of flying and boost trade post Brexit. The move follows legislation earlier this year, which saw under 16s being exempted from APD.

Andrew Shelton, Managing Director of Cheapflights, said: "There is no doubt that the decision to leave the EU has impacted flight search Pre-Brexit vote. Three Eurozone countries – Spain, France and Greece – were in Cheapflights’ top-five most-searched-for destinations, ranking two, three and four respectively. Following the Brexit decision, Spain remains second on the list, but demand for the destination has dropped by 22%. France has dropped from third place to number five on the list, with searches down 28%, and Greece has fallen from number four to number seven, with demand dropping by 34%.

“If this reduction is granted, we’d expect to see a significant increase in long-haul flight searches on our website over the next month as families seek to make the most of the potential cost savings.”

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"Best Time to Book" holiday report from TripAdvisor

TRIPADVISOR has released its "Best Time to Book" Holiday report, revealing the least expensive times to book hotels in popular global destinations for the December and New Year's Eve holidays. Best times to book vary from country to country but here is a sample of what the report found.

• Book U.S. hotels starting in November.

• Travelers should shop for European deals beginning in March but can find consistent value by booking after mid-November.

• Asia sees best savings from September on.

• Caribbean hotel prices remain relatively steady all year.

• Central America rates are flat and climb slightly towards the end of year.

• Middle East hotels prices drop starting in November. 

• Start booking your holiday stays in November for Africa.

• South America values available starting in September until the end of the year. 

• Book South Pacific from mid-July on to the end of December. 

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Brittany Ferries sail-and-stay 2017 Offer

A DISCOUNT of 20% applicable to all #BrittanyFerries sail-and-stay gite, cottage and casa holidays for customers who book before October25 . 

The offer is available for breaks throughout the year, including Easter, spring half-term break and the school summer holidays for destinations in France and Spain direct from Portsmouth, Poole and Plymouth.

“The offer promises big savings for customers and Brittany Ferries remains one of the few operators to take a modest £40 per person deposit to secure the holiday,” commented Christiane Barker, Brittany Ferries general manager holidays. “The balance is payable six weeks before departure, and this helps spread the cost of holidays for families into 2017 as we head towards the Christmas period.”

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South Devon holiday offers app saves £s

VISIT SOUTH #DEVON has created a holiday offers and discount app to help visitors pack a punch with their pound. Updated daily, it offers discounts on local accommodation, food and drink, activities, and entertainment, and is free to download on Apple and Android devices.

Current offers include:

• Up to 50% off holidays at Golden Sands and Dawlish Sands holiday park in Dawlish Warren 

• 20% of access to Dartmouth, Totnes and Berry Pomeroy castles 

• Four nights for three offers staying in one of Bovey Castle's luxurious lodges for six, including 20% off dinner, or at Bolberry Farm Cottages in Salcombe (Monday-Thursday) 

• 10% off experiences with Sea Kayak Devon, and when you book five people the sixth goes free 

• 2 for 1 entry to Exeter Cathedral 

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Up in the air …

FLYBE has extended its exclusive partnership with #Disneyland #Paris for its Kids Under 7 Go Free entry offer to the theme park after it drove significant passenger growth during the first quarter of the year.  

Families wanting to take advantage of the holiday package offer, which includes Flybe flights into Paris Charles de Gaulle from Birmingham, Cardiff, Doncaster Sheffield, Edinburgh, Exeter, London City, Manchester, and Southampton – and from Southampton to Paris Orly – can book through to June 29 via the Disneyland Paris website for travel up to and including October 31.

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ATOL tips that can save you money

THE COST of a family holiday has risen by 20 percent in the past five years, with the average per person spend per trip up from £597 in 2011 to £694 in 2016, says ATOL, the consumer protection branch of the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority. This – along with the fact that two-fifths of consumers are booking flights and hotels independently – makes it more important than ever that travellers know how to best protect their holiday and make sure they won’t lose money if the worst happens and they are stranded abroad.

ATOL has five essential travel tips for booking a holiday:

• Think outside the box – package holidays can be personalised. There are plenty of ways to tailor a holiday for you and your family, so don’t be put off by the term ‘package holiday’. Buying a package where flights and accommodation are booked through one company means your holiday will be ATOL- protected and your money will be safe. If you book a hotel and flight with different suppliers, your whole trip will not be ATOL-protected, and you could lose your money if either company fails. 

• Do your research and check for ATOL protection. Some travel websites falsely display the 'ATOL Protected' logo, in order to lure and defraud customers. You can check that a company has ATOL protection. Write down the company name and/or the 4 or 5 digit ATOL number. Visit www.packpeaceofmind.co.uk and enter the details into the ‘Check an ATOL’ database, which has a list of all ATOL registered companies. 

• Think beyond the price. There are many foreign-based travel companies, which offer cheap and attractive package holidays, but these will not have ATOL protection. If booking with a non-UK travel company, find out what financial protection they provide and if this covers company failure and repatriation. If not, you might decide to take out additional travel insurance to include insolvency protection, which might mean you pay extra. 

• Take your ATOL certificate with you. You must receive an ATOL certificate as soon as you pay any money towards an ATOL-protected holiday. The certificate confirms what is protected, which company is responsible for your holiday booking (it may not be the company you are booking with directly), and what to do if the company ceases trading. Whether you print the certificate or have a digital version, it’s important to take your certificate with you. 

• Use a credit card and take out good medical and travel insurance. If you are booking your holiday through a number of travel operators, this will not be ATOL-protected, so remember to pay with a credit or debit card. These cards provide some protection if the goods and services you’ve booked are not delivered, for instance if one of the travel operators fails, but might not cover consequential losses. Make sure you have travel insurance, which will cover medical costs and other potential expenses such as damage or loss of any possessions you take with you. 

ATOL stands for Air Travel Organiser’s Licence and is the UK’s statutory holiday protection scheme run by the Civil Aviation Authority.  By law, every UK travel company which sells air holidays must hold an ATOL licence and issue an ATOL certificate as soon as a customer pays any money towards a trip. Booking an ATOL- protected holiday means passengers will get a refund if their travel operator collapses, or if they are already abroad, they will be flown home at no extra cost. 

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How to splash out – or not – on honeymoon costs

#TRAVEL money company No.1 Currency has compiled a list of the most sought-after five-star hotels in ten top #honeymoon #destinations, coupled with business class and economy flights for people planning to tie the knot this summer. 

For the ultimate honeymoon fantasy – privacy and perfect beaches – you will need to splash the cash. A two-week stay at the St Regis Bora Bora Resort will set you back more than £16,000. And of course you will have to find a way of getting there, so for the whole package – flights and accommodation – you’ll be looking at a price tag of between £20,000 and £30,0000, depending on whether you decide to fly business or economy. If you can’t afford quite that much but still want a luxurious get-away, there’s the Seychelles.

For those on a slightly tighter budget, Mexico and the Greek island of Santorini offer value for money. With the peso being one of the only currencies to weaken against the UK pound in the last year, sterling will go much further if you decide to head to Mexico. While they are cheaper alternatives, they do offer all the perks of luxury holidaying – beautiful beaches, master suites, and amazing scenery.

Simon Phillips, retail director at No.1 Currency, comments: ‘Weddings are one of the biggest days in a person’s life and it’s no secret that they cost a small fortune – an average wedding in the UK costs around £20,500, and that’s excluding the honeymoon.

‘Bora Bora’s beaches are considered some of the most stunning in the world, making it a magnet for those wishing to relax in luxury and escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. But you’ll have to be willing to loosen the purse strings if this is your idea of the perfect honeymoon getaway. With honeymoon prices soaring to almost £30,000, shopping around can help when it comes to choosing the ideal honeymoon location. Keeping an eye on the exchange rate can also help to cut costs, especially since the pound is so volatile at present. Cape Town and Mexico might be a good shout, given that their local currencies are the only two that Sterling has strengthened against in the last year.

“Although Sterling has fallen against the Thai baht, Thailand still offers great value for money. With its lush jungles, mouth-watering food, stunning beaches, and cheap prices, it’s no wonder Thailand is a popular option. Despite the weakening pound, Thailand still offers honeymooners with smaller budgets the prospect of inexpensive but lavish accommodation.’

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P&O Ferries launches night travel promotion

P&O FERRIES is offering a 25% discount to passengers who travel between 6pm and 6am in May or June. 

The offer is for anyone taking a holiday of more than five nights away. 

Passengers must book before June 15 and travel between May 1 and June 30. 

Terms and conditions apply as certain vehicle types and durations might be exempt. 

Prices between Dover and Calais for a long break start from £39 each way. 

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Kenya acts to boost tourism

THE KENYAN government has announced initiatives as part of a strategy to spur growth in the tourism sector. 

• Families travelling to #Kenya do not need to pay visa fees for children under the age of 16, saving approximately £35 per child. 
• Tourists visiting Kenya Wildlife Service national parks in Kenya will benefit from park conservation fees being capped at $70 (£49.68). 
• Value Added Tax on park fees will be abolished from July this year 

The country’s Cabinet Secretary, Mr Najib Balala, said he expects Kenya to see a 20% boost in international tourist numbers from mid-July to December. Government officials have held talks with tour operators and travel agents in the UK, Italy, Germany, France, and Spain to promote the country as a tourist destination.


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