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GOA, GOLDEN TRIANGLE & WILDLIIFE
Special offer on this 14-night epic journey from £1,159 from Manchester and Gatwick
SEE the best that India has to offer on this 14-night epic journey available through specialist Goaway (www.goaway.co.uk) that includes a week relaxing on the beautiful beaches of Goa, two nights in Jaipur, two nights spotting the wildlife in Ranthambore National Park, one night in Agra to see the magnificent Taj Mahal and two nights discovering the historical city of Delhi.
Highlights include:
· A week in North Goa best known for its golden beaches, palm trees, paddy fields and bustling villages
· The ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur that offers a fascinating insight into the Moghul ruling families
· Ride an elephant up to the famous Amber Fort on a day excursion from Jaipur
· Go on safari in Ranthambore National Park to spot tigers
· Visiting one of the most architecturally romantic buildings in the world, the Taj Mahal, built in loving memory of Mughal Emperor Shahs Jahan’s wife designed to evoke feelings of love.
· A guided tour of Old Delhi, the 17th century walled city of Shah Jajanabad
· Exploring the World Heritage Site of Humayun’s Tomb a memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun built in 1562
This amazing journey is on offer from just £1,159 per person and includes international and domestic flights, bed and breakfast accommodation and sightseeing itinerary with private car and English speaking driver. This is available on departures from Gatwick on 21 Jan, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 11 Mar and 25 Mar 2010 and from Manchester on 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb and 5 Mar 2010.
Accommodation highlights:
· Colonia De Braganza – Goa – family run hotel in the quiet location of Calungate
· Hawa Mahal – Jaipur – 3* hotel close to the centre of the Pink City
· Ankur Resort - Ranthambore – nestled just 2km from the national park surrounded by lush greenery
· Pushp Villa – Agra- new lavishly designed hotel five minutes drive from the Taj Mahal
· Sunstar Grand – Delhi – centrally located hotel that includes a fabulous roof terrace, steam & sauna room
For information and bookings contact the Goaway on 020 7 258 7800 (www.goaway.co.uk)
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‘Sunparks’ Launches Into The UK Market With Holiday Villages In Belgium, Germany And The Netherlands
Family holiday village specialist Sunparks has officially launched in the UK market. Sunparks operates eight holiday villages based in Belgium, the Netherlands and western Germany. The villages offer villa and hotel accommodation and are specifically aimed at families with young children. They are also easily accessible from the UK via Eurostar, ferry and air.
The Sunparks brand has been running for over 20 years in Europe and has recently become part of the European accommodation specialist Pierre & Vacances Group. Sunparks is well known throughout Europe for operating all-weather, year-round holiday villages that offer a wide range of outdoor activities and indoor facilities for the whole family. Four of the villages are located in Belgium, two in the Netherlands and two in Germany.
The villages all act as a good base for exploring the surrounding regions. For example, the De Haan aan zee village in Belgium is only 20 kilometres from Bruges, whilst Zandvoort aan zee village is located on the Dutch coast just 40-minutes from the centre of Amsterdam. Each village also has a dedicated tourist information centre, the ‘Tourist Guide’, which provides in-depth information and event listings for each region, including top tips for cultural, gastronomic, shopping and recreational activities. Some of the holiday villages, including De Haan aan zee in Belgium and Sunparks Nordseeküste in Germany, have also recently been refurbished.
All Sunparks properties offer flexible arrival dates and holiday lengths ranging from two nights to two weeks. Twenty percent discounts apply for young families with children under twelve years of age, and those aged 55 and over. Early booking discounts also apply. Prices start from €399 per week for a four person villa, or €239 for a four night midweek break.
For more information on Sunparks, please visit: http://www.sunparks.co.uk __________________________________________________________________
WHAT'S NEW IN THE CARIBBEAN FOR WINTER 2009/2010
It's that time of year when people cluster around brochures and start eagerly pointing at the Caribbean, cooing over pictures of white sand beaches and carefully constructed rum punches. And you can bet your bottom East Caribbean dollar they will be on about Jamaica or Antigua.
But what about the less explored places among these tropical islands? Newly re-launched travel search engine www.nowfly.co.uk swerves off the beaten track in search of what's new and not so obvious for 2009. The below are edited versions. For the full monty (minus the dodgy striptease) go to www.nowfly.co.uk.
Dive in - Grenada
Grenada is working towards becoming the dive capital of the Eastern Caribbean by 2012. There are currently 30 world-class dive sites and Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique all have unspoiled reef formations. And from October British Airways is flying twice weekly year-round, making things almost suspiciously convenient.
www.nowfly.co.uk/cheap-flights-to-Grenada.aspx
The island's first campsite and eco-lodge - Montserrat
Budget accommodation goes up a notch with the new Mount Pleasant Eco Lodge and Camp Site. Alongside 12 camping pitches, Harmony Cottage is a self-contained unit similar to a Mongolian Yurt. A see-through panel in the circular roof means guests can stare at the stars and talk gibberish for hours.
Travel to Montserrat via Antigua www.nowfly.co.uk/cheap-flights-to-Antigua.aspx
Arikok National Park has a facelift - Aruba
This park is home to a number of indigenous species of wildlife, flora and fauna typical of Aruba's unique tropical desert climate. The 12.5 square mile park accounts for 18 per cent of the total land mass of the island. In July they unveiled the fruits of their three-year, ?7.1-million infrastructure upgrade.
www.nowfly.co.uk/cheap-flights-to-Aruba.aspx
Fight the sun-lounger - Dominica
The Caribbean's first long-distance hiking trail opens within the next two years, although some sections are already open. The Waitukubuli National Trail covers the length of the island from north to south, totalling a hearty 115 miles. Some trail sections also follow the coast, in case sea breezes and the smell of salt floats your boat.
www.nowfly.co.uk/cheap-flights-to-Punta-Cana.aspx.
A classic reopens - Barbados
OK, so Barbados is pretty mainstream. But we thought the Atlantis Hotel on the rugged east coast was worth a mention. The new owners are restoring the 10-bedroom boutique property to its former glory and it will reopen for Christmas. They are also going to charge one year-round rate of US$300 a night per room B&B.
www.nowfly.co.uk/cheap-flights-to-Barbados.aspx.
For further details regarding these tips, please visit:
http://www.nowfly.co.uk/48-Caribbean%20hot%20spots.aspx
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Palm Beach Hotel & Bungalows
I have had the pleasure of visiting this hotel. Situated just outside the town of Larnaca, it has a stunning location and features Five Star facilities and services. The hotel is situated adjacent to the serene Mediterranean coastline which is laced gently with palm trees and spiced with an abundance of colour, indigenous only to the unique island of Cyprus. Do have a look at the hotel website for more pictures and details : http://www.palmbeachhotel.com
Cyprus
The history of Cyprus may be long, but the distances are short! That’s why you can spend a satisfying weekend in Cyprus and come away feeling as if you have had a fascinating glimpse of ancient civilizations as well as of the modern Mediterranean lifestyle and wonderful climate. There is much to do and see in Cyprus, therefore several days are even better. If you allow yourself a week or more, you will truly experience the wonders that Cyprus has to offer.
The Palm Beach Hotel specialises in weddings and I featured the Wedding facilities here in our early December issue. So if you're thinking of tying the knot next year then do check out this hotel.
In March I wrote a feature called 'Consider Cyprus' where I have covered the island and this hotel as a holiday destination in its own right as well as a wonderful wedding venue. You can read this article by clicking on:
http://www.travelconnect.co.uk/showArticle.aspx?loadid=001152
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You can now read some of David's articles online courtesy of TRAVELCONNECT, and EURODESTINATION just click on the following links:
CAPTIVATING CRETE:
http://www.eurodestination.com/luxury-beach-holidays-in-captivating-crete.htm
A DAY IN LONDON:
http://www.latesttraveldeals.co.uk/travel/BritDayTripDestinationsLondonTravelGuide
BEAUTIFUL BRUGES:
http://www.eurodestination.com/beautiful-bruges-short-break.htm
SNOWDONIA:-
http://www.latesttraveldeals.co.uk/showArticle.aspx?loadid=001194
CONSIDER CYPRUS:
http://www.latesttraveldeals.co.uk/showArticle.aspx?loadid=001152
NCL CRUISING THE CARIBBEAN click on:
http://www.latesttraveldeals.co.uk/showArticle.aspx?loadid=001127
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