Get some inspiration for your next holiday or your client’s next trip, with some of the best travel deals of the week.
1. Savings on Le Boat’s ‘Chocolate’ itineraries
Clients with a sweet tooth and desire to explore Europe can book Le Boat’s ‘Chocolates and Lace’ itinerary by 20 June and save up up to $283.
The return self-drive canal cruise to Nieuwpoort includes stop-offs in Bruges, Deinze and Ghent plus highlights include Ostend, the largest city on the Belgian coast, with fine sandy beaches, a seaside promenade, neoclassical Royal Galleries and the grand Napoleon Fort.
Le Boat provides the perfect way to tour Europe as captain of your own canal boat, with self-paced cruising allowing ample time and the freedom to explore destinations on a whim, whilst soaking up the perpetual views from your spacious sundeck.
Le Boat’s special offer applies for guests travelling to Belgium during May and August this year.
Prices start at $2,547 per boat for a seven-night ‘Chocolates and Lace Cruise’.
2. G Adventures’ earlybird booking bonus
G Adventures has announced an early booking bonus for travellers looking to secure their place on an Arctic expedition in 2016 or an Antarctic expedition in 2016/17.
Arctic Trips, Realm of the Polar Bear and Realm of the Polar Bear in Depth, which both explore the stunning Svalbard Archipelago, are reduced by 15 percent when booking before 30 June 2015 on selected trips, which represents a saving of up to $1,597 (in a Category 5 Cabin).
Selected G Adventures’ Antarctica Classic, Antarctica Classic in Depth and Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctic Islands trips, which all explore the regions at the bottom of the world aboard the MS Expedition, are reduced by 10 percent when booked before 30 June, 2015.
The Antarctic programme has proven extremely popular amongst Australian and New Zealand travellers who now make up over one third of the company’s global sales to these regions, explains Belinda Ward, Managing Director for G Adventures Australia and New Zealand.
G Adventures have also added another departure for the hugely popular Spirit of Shackleton trip that sold out in 2015. The trip explores the Falklands and South Georgia, allowing travellers the opportunity to see King Penguins in their natural habitat.
To receive the saving on all categories on Arctic trips, travellers and agents must quote ‘G15ARC15EBB’, while travellers wanting to receive the saving on Antarctic category 3, 4 and 5 cabins only, must quote the promo code ‘EBB15ANTARCTICA10’ at time of booking*.
3. Espiritu Santo savings
Image: Humans of Vanuatu/Facebook
Two months on from the destruction of Cyclone Pam and the sun is shining brightly once again in Vanuatu, particularly on the unharmed island of Espiritu Santo where people are waiting with open arms to welcome Australian tourists back to their white sandy shores.
It’s never been a better time to visit the tropical island with the following deals making it easy and affordable to ensure #YourHolidayHelps Vanuatu.
Moyyan, House by the Sea – an architect designed, boutique hotel located on the edge of a sheltered white sand beach – is available from $1,540 per person.
The hotel is offering guests the ultimate in relaxation and rejuvenation with a five-night stay coupled with two 30-minute massages. The package includes: return airfares to Espiritu Santo; five nights in a Garden Fare; breakfast daily; two 30-minute massages; and use of all resort equipment; complimentary WiFi.
The offer is valid on new bookings made by 19 June 2015 for travel from 1 April to 26 March 2016.
4. Busabout’s Hop-on-Hop-off Passes offer
Agents are reminded that they can help travellers save in any season, with Busabout.
The company is offering up to 20 percent off its summer escapes, including Hop-on Hop-off Passes, as well as up to 15 percent off a range of winter escapes.
All trips depart in 2015 as part of the ‘Season Swap’ sale, valid until the end of May.
Soak up the Asia-Pacific sunshine on the popular Thai & Laos Adventures and save 20 percent on 2015 departures or enjoy summer in Europe, Scotland or Ireland with 15 percent off Hop-on Hop-off Passes, HAGGiS and Shamrocker Adventures.
For those dreaming of sailing in Greece or enjoying balmy summer nights tasting tapas and enjoying Flamenco performances in Spain and Portugal, Busabout is offering 15 percent off Sail Greece and Iberian Adventure itineraries.
Deals are only available on new bookings paid before 31 May 2015 using the promo-code MIGRATEMAY.
5. Air & tour deals with Trafalgar
Trafalgar has teamed up with Virgin Australia to offer a companion air deal flying to the USA from $1,099 per person.
This great value offer is available when you book return flights for two or more people by 31 May for travel between July 2015 and March 2016 in conjunction with any Trafalgar guided holiday in USA or Canada.
Partner this incredible air fare with Trafalgar’s new eight-day Secrets & Winter Wonders of Yellowstone guided holiday priced from $5,625 per person – twin share (land-only) and save up to an additional $422 per person.
On this intimate-sized group Hidden Journey, clients will stay in two of Trafalgar’s Authentic Accommodation properties at the 320 Guest Ranch – an 1,898 homestead nestled in lush hills of Big Sky, Montana, and Mammoth Hot Spring Hotel – the first high-class hotel built in Yellowstone National Park.
Other Insider Experiences include a visit to the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson where you’ll learn from a local art specialist; exploring the 10,000 geysers, fumaroles, hot springs, mud pots and steam vents throughout Yellowstone National Park with a Local Specialist; and observing grizzly bears and gray wolves with an expert naturalist at the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center.
