Travel the New Year with Etihad

WITH the New Year comes resolutions. To eat better, relax more, challenge your body, indulge your mind, be more cultured, spend more time with family, settle into a good book, and travel far. Etihad Airways invites consumers to make choices about how they travel, and to journey on their own terms. 

Etihad Airways is offering all-inclusive fares from Singapore to a variety of destinations, including Barcelona, Milan, Moscow, Paris, Rome and more. The promotion will run from 12 to 25 January for travel until 30 June 2019.

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Solo Sojourn on the Yangtze River

CHINA'S landscapes are vast, its history and monuments epic. Complex and energetic – this is a country which must be experienced at least once in a lifetime. And the Yangtze River, the world’s third longest river at 6,280 kilometres (3,900 miles), is its symbolic lifeline. Flowing from Tibet to Shanghai and cutting through the dramatic mountains of the Yangtze River basin, the river’s fortunes are inextricably entwined with those of the country itself. 

Historically, the Yangtze served as a divider between northern and southern China, a natural barrier against invaders, and a waterway for transport and commerce. Today, the river basin is the country’s heartland, home to 500 million people – a tenth of the world’s population. One of the best ways to experience the #Yangtze is by #boat. And the luxuriously appointed Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer is hard to beat. 

Exploring the very best stretches of this immense waterway, this elegant vessel introduces a new standard of cruising in #China. More intimate and luxurious, with the largest cabins and suites on the river, all with private balconies and floor to ceiling picture windows, as well as the highest crew to passenger ratio on the river of 1:1, the atmosphere is more private club than cruise ship. 

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One free for every three

STINGRAY City Cayman Islands is offering one FREE ticket for every three tickets purchased on our Stingray City, Coral Garden and Starfish tour. This end of summer special enhances the exceptional value of tours offered by Stingray City Cayman Islands, which is located in the North Sound of Grand Cayman, within stations on the Royal Watler cruise ship terminal and Seven Mile Beach Safe Haven Marina.

This offer extends to the Stingray City, Coral Garden and Starfish tours booked between September and October and can be applied to tours throughout 2018 and 2019. Stingray City Cayman Islands is one of the leading tour companies selected by cruise ship visitors in the Cayman Islands, with an average rating of 4.8 on TripAdvisor.



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Exotic journeys in India and Nepal

THE thick forests of #India and #Nepal host some of the most exotic and rare #wildlife species in the world. The sub-continent has thousands of verity of animals including over 350 mammals, 1500 bird species and 50,000 plant species, many of these are unique to the sub-continent.

Exotic Journeys’ offers safaris to the most popular Tiger Reserves and National Parks including Ranthambhore, Bandhavgarh, Kaziranga, Gir National Park, Periyar, Kabini, Chitwan, Periyar, Sariska, Jim Corbett, Kanha and many others.

The wildlife authorities restrict the number of visitors as well as the size of lodges in the parks in order to follow the laws of conservation and maintain the pristine environ without disturbing the natural habitat.

Wildlife enthusiasts may select one Tiger Reserve or national park for a 4-day safari or opt for multiple sanctuaries for greater possibilities of tiger sightings. 

Exotic Journeys is offering 15% savings on 4-day safari and 20% savings on longer safaris. Book a safari by October 5, 2018 and travel any time by December 31, 2019.




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Field to fork detox in Andalucia

AFTER snow, slush and sleet comes spring so take time out and revitalise and rejuvenate mind, body and soul.

Not just a detox diet, but an expert-designed gourmet detox diet based on organic field-to-fork produce paired with tailored private sessions of yoga, meditation and tai chi, as well as massage, spa treatments, invigorating walks, revitalising sleep. Our small group has exclusive use of 1700-acre organic farm and luxurious mountain retreat, La Donaira.

La Donaira offers just 9 individually-designed suites, state of the art facilities including contemporary spa, exquisite shared spaces, open-air pool and gardens, yoga platform and running trails.

From €830/pp (3 days/3 nights) - Close to Ronda and the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. Easy access from Seville (1hr), Jerez (1hr) and Malaga (1hr 40mins) airports. 

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Fly Emirates and experience Europe with a friend

THERE'S never been a better time for Australian travellers to visit #Europe with Emirates’ competitive companion fares for those who book before 27 February 2018. Travellers can select from #Emirates’ extensive European network or visit the stunning city of Dubai, for bookings of two to nine passengers who fly and book together. 

For travellers stopping in Emirates’ hub Dubai, there are experiences awaiting them from the moment they arrive, from the city’s ultramodern architecture to the luxurious shopping centres. Travellers continuing to Europe can choose from 40 European destinations to create their ideal holiday experience.

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Double up down under

TWO of Western Sydney’s acclaimed entertainment venues have come together to offer visitors a Best of the West Pass. 

Featherdale Wildlife Park in Doonside, home to the world’s largest collection of native Australian animals and water theme park, Wet’n’Wild Sydney in Prospect will deliver the best of Western #Sydney in one high value pass priced at only $129.00 for adults. 

The passes are on sale now at both venues and their websites and are valid for 12 months for Featherdale and through until the end of April at Wet’n’Wild Sydney.

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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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Travel the world for half the Avios

BRITISH AIRWAYS is offering customers the chance to travel the world for half the number of Avios usually required.

Available for booking until December 17, the airline will offer World Traveller (long-haul economy) flights from Heathrow or Gatwick to more than 90 long-haul destinations for 50 per cent fewer Avios.

This means that customers can book a return flight to Toronto or New York using just 13,000 Avios instead of 26,000, to Johannesburg for 16,250 Avios instead of 32,500 or to Hong Kong for 19,500 Avios instead of 39,000.

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Up in the air . . .

QATAR Airways has further enhanced its mobile app with a new look and feel, making it now even easier for customers to use. The award-winning airline has added a suite of innovative features to its mobile app, making it as simple and user-friendly as possible, allowing passengers to have all the important information they need at their fingertips through their mobile devices.

Qatar Airways is now offering up to 10 per cent off ticket purchases through mobile devices. Download the app and book using the promo code QRMOBAPP before 29 October 2017. 

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Head to the Alps with Jet2

NO better time for snow bunnies to book a flight to the slopes from London Stansted, as Jet2 have slashed the price of ski carriage on ski routes from its newest base. The offer means skiers and boarders can take 22kg of ski carriage for just £1 return on featured flights.

With flights to some of the very best skiing destinations in Europe from London Stansted to four ski destinations this winter with the French and Austrian Alps well and truly covered. Flights operate to the following destinations, and the offer applies to these routes only:

Geneva (five weekly flights)
Grenoble (one service every week)
Salzburg (three weekly services)
Lyon (two weekly services)

Must book between Friday 1st September until Saturday 30th September 2017, and travel between Thursday 30th November 2017 and Monday 30th April 2018.

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Up in the air . . .

FLY to Fukuoka in the south of #Japan from £373 rtn with Air France. Air France are also currently also offering flights to Osaka from £448, Tokyo from £540 and Nagoya from £550 in selected months of 2017.

Prices apply to a return ticket per adult, including taxes, surcharges and fees. Credit card surcharges may apply.

To search for flights and for more information and to book see Air France's website: http://www.airfrance.co.uk

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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.

http://www.cheapflights.co.uk/hot-travel-deals

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Take-off Tuesday

AIR Malta has launched a weekly promotion offering discounted flights to a number of selected destinations Air Malta has launched a weekly promotion offering discounted flights to a number of selected destinations. 

With Take-off Tuesday, promotion on flights will be offered every Tuesday, running from 2:00pm till midnight.

The routes and travel periods are flexible and vary every week.


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