New tours, new destinations and early bird savings. The internet may have changed the way travellers do their research, but brochures are still one of the best and popular ways to obtain travel information.
1. Cruising Europe the Seabourn way in 2016
Seabourn has unveiled its 2016 Europe cruise season featuring 60 departures to 100 destinations.
Itineraries range from seven- to- 22 days and take in the stunning French, Spanish and Italian Rivieras, the picturesque Greek Isles and scenic Norwegian fjords.
Seabourn Quest will begin its Europe season in the Western Mediterranean followed by a summer of cruising in Northern Europe exploring the majestic fjords of Norway, the Baltic Sea and St. Petersburg.
A new 12-day voyage from Copenhagen to Dover on 23 July 2016, will call at ports throughout Norway and offer scenic Fjord cruising, with fares from $10,000* per guest double occupancy.
Seabourn Sojourn will return to the Western Mediterranean and offer an enticing mix of seven, 10 and 11-day voyages between Rome and Barcelona.
The ship will visit quintessential Mediterranean towns and ports along the Spanish and French Rivieras, the stunning Amalfi Coast in Italy, and charming and idyllic islands such as Sicily, Malta, Corsica and Sardinia.
Meanwhile Seabourn Odyssey will traverse the waters of the Eastern Mediterranean on a series of seven-day cruises departing from Athens, Istanbul, and Venice.
These voyages, which can be combined into two or three-week cruises, will explore the beautiful Greek Isles, historic cities of Turkey and scenic ports on the Dalmatian Coast.
A new 12-day voyage from Barcelona to Lisbon on November 23, visiting Morocco’s stylish capital city of Casablanca, and the beach towns of Arrecife and Tenerife on the Canary Islands, is priced from $7300* per guest double occupancy.
2. Travel ‘Beyond Bali’ with New Horizons
New Horizons has released its 2015 Bali brochure including top 10 ‘Must Do’ experiences, Tailor-make Bali and Beyond-Bali suggested itineraries, new hotels, sightseeing and touring and LAYAR technology.
The brochure features an extensive list of new hotels including the 4-star Ossotel Legian Bali, 5-star Ametis Villas in Canggu, the Four Seasons Resorts at Sayan Ubud and Jimbaran Bay and the Aston Sunset Beach Resort on Gili Trawangan Island.
Tailor-make Bali and Beyond Bali suggested itineraries and packages include Diving Around Bali: perfect for diving enthusiasts; His & Her Indulgence: three nights pure indulgence at Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort; The Menjangan: relax or take part in a wide range of activities during three nights at the beautiful property located in Barat National Park in north-west Bali; Kalimantan River Cruise: spend four nights cruising the Kalimantan River on the Rahai’i Pangun; and Best of Jogjakarta: discover the important sites of Jogjakarta including Borobudur and Prambanan over four days.
The brochure can be bought to life using the LAYAR app, through which the brand’s “get social” web pages can be accessed. It also includes new hotels, top ten must-do experiences and more general information on destinations.
3. An Infinity of experiences in Hong Kong and China
Infinity Holidays launched its new Hong Kong and China brochure late last year with all three genre pages – ‘Young & Fun’, ‘Family Recipe’ and ‘Something Special’.
So whether people are looking for some young and fun times, a family get away, or a bit of a splurge – we have it all covered.
There are also a few new tours in Shanghai (we’ve got the ‘new’ flags for new tours) and a number of new hotels as well.
4. European escape with MSC
MSC Cruises has launched a new cruise product called the MSC Grand Tour, a package combining either two, three or four itineraries into one epic voyage aboard up to four different MSC cruise ships.
MSC Grand Tours combine a number of itineraries in either the Mediterranean or Northern Europe. Aside from exciting destinations, MSC Grand Tours offer new value inclusions and benefits.
The cruise line will arrange free transfers between ships as well as deliver all luggage between ships for a seamless, stress-free changeover. Passengers booked on a Grand Tour including more than one ship will enjoy priority check-in from the second cruise onwards.
Every MSC Grand Tour package also includes discounted onboard laundry services and free shore excursions in selected ports, enabling passengers to discover the cultural and historical diversity of the Mediterranean or Northern Europe.
Cruisers can choose between MSC Grand Mediterranean Tours or MSC Grand Northern Europe Tours for an unforgettable journey gaining a deeper appreciation of countless destinations and cultures.
With seven tours to choose from, MSC Grand Mediterranean Tours, combing the magical East and West Mediterranean, offer a choice between 14, 21 or 28 nights and start from only $1880 per person, twin share.
MSC Cruises has also released its first MSC Grand Northern Europe Tour as a 14-night voyage through Northern Europe, covering the charming cities of Kiel, Bergen, Hellesylt/Geiranger, Flaam, Stavanger, Stockholm, Tallinn, St Petersburg and Helsinki, starting from only $1990 per person, twin share.
