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New Improved Booking Platform From Package Holidays Specialist

Tunbridge Wells, Kent (PRWEB) November 23, 2011

Packyourbags.com is delighted to announce a significant site upgrade which dramatically improves its online offering.

To date Packyourbags.com has been a great resource for consumers to search and book traditional package holidays. However, the site’s search and booking platform has undergone a complete over-haul. The new search and book facility also includes cruise holidays for the first time and overall this new upgrade means the business has increased its inventory by a further 350,000 holidays.

Not only has the number of available holidays dramatically increased, but a large proportion of these will now be created through customers using Packyourbags.com new dynamic packaging functionality, which identifies and secures the cheapest low cost airfares with the cheapest available accommodation. Users also have the ability to select their own preferred method of transfers such as a group coach transfer or a private car.

Packyourbags.com customers still have the ability to book the traditional off-the-shelf holiday packages it sells, but this latest development means the operator will certainly be more competitive with its much improved ‘bigger and better’ offering. Plus all holidays sold come with the same level of protection whether it’s a traditional package versus a dynamically packaged holiday.

In addition to the consumer benefits, this new selling platform is more streamlined with Packyourbags.com’s back office system, as it has enabled the business to better integrate the systems which has immediately resulted in the business operating more efficiently.

Packyourbags.com Managing Director Mark Kempster commented, “I’m delighted this project, which has been in the making for several months has finally come to fruition. The benefits this technology upgrade brings to the business are enormous so I’m very pleased it is live so we can start fully utilising it and benefiting from it”.

So for those consumers searching for the cheapest deals on holidays to Turkey, Greece holidays or Spain holidays, a visit to Packyourbags.com is a must.

For the best available deals call 0800 652 5986 or visit Packyourbags.com.

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“Handmade” Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos with Travel Indochina’s Handmade Holidays Range

Handmade Holidays Brochure

(PRWEB) November 01, 2011

Australia’s leading Asia travel specialist, Travel Indochina, has launched its 2012-2013 Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos Handmade Holidays brochure. Complete with an extensive range of travel alternatives – from economical through to indulgent – the brochure covers accommodation options, day tours, and short stay packages up to 18 day multi-country tours.

The Handmade Holidays range allows agents to tailor itineraries specifically to their clients’ needs.

Travel Indochina Managing Director, Paul Hole, says the brochure highlights the best of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.

“In the Handmade Holidays range, we’re sharing our selection of the best the region has to offer, in a convenient ‘pick and choose’ format across all budgets – from just $ 92 per person per day with our Footloose Adventure options, through to luxurious new beach and resort accommodation such as the first Epikurean hotels in Vietnam,” says Paul.

“The creative control for the final itinerary really rests with the agent and the traveller.”

Features of this year’s brochure include excellent value, with city 3 star hotels from $ 25 per person per night and a great range of Footloose Adventures, which include accommodation, breakfast daily, transfers, domestic/regional flights, join-in touring and entrance fees. It also demonstrates Travel Indochina’s great value, with many 2012 prices even cheaper than 2011 prices.

New ranges in this year’s brochure include:

    Exciting new 3 day/2 night Northern Landscapes tour, visiting the dramatic landscapes and hill tribe areas southwest of Hanoi, Vietnam
    Great new day tours including a village cycling trip near Hoi An and a new cooking school in Saigon

    Paradise Cruise 2 or 3 day cruises on Halong Bay

    Great value new city hotels including the Tirant Hotel in Hanoi and return of the Ancient House Resort in Hoi An

    Fantastic new beach and resort accommodation, including the first Epikurean hotels in Vietnam – the Ana Mandara Hue and the stunning An Lam Ninh Van Bay, both offering excellent value first year rates and special offers like free nights on stays of more than 3 nights

    New private Cambodia Insight tour including the essential highlights of the country combined with some more unique touring experiences on the overland journey between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap

    An unrivalled range of itineraries and packages in Laos that allows clients to experience more of the country, and many less-visited sites. The 8 day Secrets of Northern Laos is a slightly more adventurous journey that takes clients off the main tourist route to provide genuine insights into the Laotian way of life

    The launch of The Jahan, the most deluxe boat cruising the Mekong River, with a choice of well-designed itineraries for those wanting a quality cruise experience with their Indochina itinerary

For more information and bookings, Travel Indochina’s Asia experts can be contacted on 1300 362 777 or on the 24/7 agents-only booking engine http://www.ticconnect.com.au.

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Central Holidays Helps Stretch Travel Dollars on Vacations to Europe

Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy

Moonachie, NJ (PRWEB) April 15, 2008

Central Holidays is helping stretch travel dollars on travel to Europe with a full array of inclusive motorcoach escorted tours and cruise packages that are designed to save travelers time and money.

“Central Holidays’ Motorcoach Escorted Tours and Cruise Packages are a terrific value. We offer a variety of programs that are worry-free and easy, and can meet your budget,” said Fred Berardo, President and CEO of Central Holidays. “Why book hotel, sightseeing, and other vacation components separately when you can save money and time with a Central Holidays vacation package? We want travelers to know that our escorted tour programs will provide them with the best value for their money when visiting all the wonders of Italy and Europe.”

The Company offers dozens of Motorcoach Escorted Tour and Cruise options throughout Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Greece and the Mediterranean! In fact, Central Holidays provides the largest selection of cruise packages in Italy, Greece and throughout the Mediterranean than any other specialty operator. Central Holidays’ Escorted Tour programs will save travelers 20-40% off the price of traveling the same itinerary on their own.

Here’s a look at some of the ways Central Holidays Escorted Tours stretch travelers’ dollars and offer an ideal, hassle-free way of exploring Europe:

1. All rates guaranteed when paid in full – guarding travelers against dollar fluctuations. Booking with Central Holidays allows consumers to budget accurately before embarking on their travels with no surprise fees or taxes imposed upon arrival on vacation

2. Most meals plus wine, coffee and mineral water at lunch and dinner are included in the tour price = a huge savings! Premier Motorcoach Escorted Tours include most meals (breakfast daily – plus many lunches and dinners) served in hotels and local restaurants. The Signature Central Holidays Dining Plan also includes: Wine, mineral water and coffee are complimentary with all lunches and dinners (which itself can save hundreds of dollars per person).

3. Sightseeing (as detailed in each itinerary) is included in the tour package price as well as bonus touring – with Central Holidays travelers visit the famous sites they’ve longed to see as well as hidden treasures, such as centuries-old wineries and carefully selected restaurants serving exquisite old-world cuisine.

4. Convenience in exploring Europe’s beauty lead by one of the company’s knowledgeable, English-speaking tour directors – with travelers throughout the escorted tour, traveling by professionally chauffeured, deluxe, air-conditioned motor coach for maximum comfort and convenience. Plus, there is time offered at leisure to explore on your own too.

5. All-inclusive Mediterranean cruise programs and shore excursions are quoted in US Dollars.

6. Specialty Lodging options take travelers to live like a local on selected programs – For example, On the Northern Highlights, Magnificent North, Grand Tour of Italy and Best of Italy programs, travelers have the opportunity to stay in a villa in the medieval town of San Gimignano, instead of hotel in Florence, where they will enjoy all of the tour’s traditional features, plus a five course welcome dinner and other special extras. A Siena sightseeing excursion is also included with the evening at leisure to explore San Gimignano.

7. All Central Holidays Escorted Tours in Italy feature the “Hear Clear” personal audio system, allowing travelers to hear all the details about the places they visit, even when standing 60 feet away from their knowledgeable local guide – all at additional cost while traveling.

Sample Central Holidays Escorted Tour itineraries throughout Italy include:

8-DAY – SPLENDORS OF SICILY from $ 1,299 – Sicily, the biggest island in the Mediterranean Sea, is full of art, history and traditions. This 8 day Premier Escorted tour provides travelers with everything from the enchanted beauty of Taormina to the majestic ruins of the ancient Greek city of Agrigento, to the millenary salt mine of Trapani to the Quattro Canti of Palermo.
9-Day – SUNBELT OF ITALY from $ 1,849 – PREMIER ESCORTED – Travelers indulge in nine days of exploration in the fascinating cities of Rome, Sorrento, Amalfi, and Capri. History comes to life with tours to breathtaking sites – The Sistine Chapel in Rome, San Carlo Opera House in Naples, Rome’s Colosseum – plus so much more!
10-Day – Northern Highlights from $ 1,799- PREMIER ESCORTED – Visitors revel in renowned attractions and exquisite sites — Doge’s Palace in Venice, Piazza Della Signoria in Florence, Rome’s Colosseum – plus so much more during their 10-day immersion into ‘la dolce vita’! Travelers will live the tapestry of sights, sounds, flavors and feelings of the true Italy on this Premier Escorted tour.
14-Day – Magnificent North from $ 3,049- PREMIER ESCORTED – On this adventure travelers experience the magic of Italy in Venice, Florence, Rome and Sorrento. Relax in the comfort of one of our modern, air-conditioned, smoke-free motorcoaches, as your driver takes you to the splendors of Italy — Enjoy the charm of Venice and Piazza San Marco, the Renaisssance city of Florence and the Palazzo Pitti, Rome’s Piazza Navona and the natural beauty of the Amalfi Coast. Includes most dinners, some lunches and buffet breakfast daily.
Rates are per person; land only based on double occupancy.

Founded in 1972, Central Holidays offers superior travel programs, value and service to enchanting destinations throughout Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, and Greece, plus dozens of Mediterranean and River cruise itineraries and worldwide Ski programs. For more information, contact Central Holidays at 1-800-935-5000 or visit their Web site at CentralHolidays.com.

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Central Holidays Offers Big Savings on Europe Air & Car Rental Hot Deal to Italy’s Florence or Pisa — Visit Italy’s Tuscany at Your own Pace with a 9-day Fly and Drive Package from Just $ 615

Moonachie, NJ (PRWEB) May 1, 2008

Central Holidays is pleased to announce newly reduced air and car rental rates to Italy’s Tuscany. Starting from just $ 615, travelers can enjoy a nine-day Tuscany Fly and Drive package including round-trip international airfare to Florence or Pisa in Italy’s Tuscany region and a one-week Hertz car rental.

“We’ve negotiated even further reductions with suppliers to bring travelers these amazing rates to visit Tuscany,” said Fred Berardo. “Motor along autostradas and picturesque country roads, taking as much time as you desire to enjoy Italy…it’s your ideal tailor-made adventure under the Tuscan sun…at low prices that are just too compelling to pass up.”

The new Central Holidays Tuscany Fly and Drive Hot Deal includes: Roundtrip international airfare to Italy’s Florence or Pisa and 1-week Hertz car rental category C with free unlimited mileage and all car rental taxes and insurance. The hot deal package is priced starting at $ 615 from New York, $ 839 from Los Angeles, and $ 889 from Chicago. Rates are valid for travel now through May 15, 2008, as well as from September 5 through October 29, 2008 and December 12-24, 2008.

Prices are per person, based on two people traveling together midweek Monday through Thursday and based on availability. Airport taxes (approx. $ 124) and fuel surcharge (approx. $ 230) are not included. Pricing from other gateways is available upon request.

From Brunelleschi’s Duomo and the Ponte Vecchio to Michelangelo’s David at the Academia and the city’s breathtaking view from Pitti Palace overlooking the the famous Boboli Gardens, Florence inspires and delights at every turn. In Florence, travelers can delve into Renaissance architecture, world-renown paintings and sculptures, fine leatherwork and jewelry, plus sumptuous food, wine, and culture.

The medieval city of Pisa beckons travelers from around the world not only to experience her famed leaning tower and Duomo in the Field of Miracles, but also to explore her treasured churches, museums, medieval buildings, and piazzas. Located near the western coast in the northern half of Tuscany, Pisa is ideally situated a short drive from several of Italy’s most popular cities and towns including Florence, Siena, Lucca, San Gimignano, Montecatini as well as Italy’s richest wine producing area, Chianti.

With this Central Holidays Tuscany Fly and Drive Hot Deal travelers can enjoy the idyllic countryside of Tuscany, discover bliss amid the vineyards and olive groves, and live like a local across the charming villages of one of Italy’s most beautiful regions. It’s no wonder so many romantic films are set in this area!

Plus, Central Holidays offers a complete range of accommodations options for your dream vacation in Tuscany from three, four, and five star hotels to villas and even castles across the region. With offerings to suit just about any budget and location desired these diverse accommodations offer an excellent way to sample the country’s exciting cities, villages and towns firsthand.

About Central Holidays

Founded in 1972, Central Holidays offers superior travel programs, value and service to enchanting destinations throughout Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, and Greece, plus dozens of Mediterranean and River cruise itineraries and worldwide Ski programs. For more information, contact Central Holidays at 1-800-935-5000 or visit their Web site at http://www.centralholidays.com.

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Remote Lands, Inc.: Chopper Charters Elevate Asia Holidays

Helicopter charters are an exciting addition to a Remote Lands ultra-luxe Asia holiday

(PRWEB) May 29, 2011

One of the most exciting additions to any ultra-luxe Asia itinerary is a helicopter jaunt, one of the signature touches to bespoke holidays with Remote Lands. “The bird’s-eye view from a chopper offers a thrilling complement to terra firma touring,” said Catherine Heald, Remote Lands’ co-founder and CEO, “whether it’s a new appreciation of the man-made wonders of Angkor or the natural splendors of Phuket’s turquoise waters and dramatic karst formations.”

As a mode of transit, helicopters can shave hours off arduous drives and open up remote destinations that are otherwise inaccessible or often bypassed (think the rugged beauty of Sapa, Vietnam or the verdant tea country of Sri Lanka). And they also allow day trips where you can return to your hotel of choice rather than overnighting in lesser accommodation.

Discover ancient Thailand with day trips from Bangkok to Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, or head to Kanchanaburi to pet tiger cubs and see original trusses of the Bridge on the River Kwai. In Vietnam, you can chopper to Sapa, avoiding a round-trip overnight train, or hop to Mai Chau for stunning rice terraces and remote hill-tribe villages, both easily reached from Hanoi. In Cambodia, besides the delight of Angkor-from-above, off-the-beaten path locales like Battambang and the Cardamom mountains, as well as resurgent coastal towns like Kep, bring much greater variety to itineraries.

If summiting one of Asia’s “eight thousanders” – peaks topping 8,000 meters or more than 26,000 feet – isn’t in your immediate future, don’t despair. You can still get a thrill up close to where the heavens meet the Earth in a helicopter charter around mighty Everest or the imposing Annapurnas. From Nepal’s Kathmandu airport, your flight path around Everest includes unmatched views of four other 8,000-ers and four more Himalayan peaks breaking 23,000 feet, while departing from Pokhara takes you along the 34-mile Annapurna massif, including Machapuchare, a sacred, unclimbed peak whose jagged outline has earned it the nickname “the Matterhorn of Nepal.”

While India’s Taj Mahal is a must-see in every traveler’s life, the five-hour drive from Delhi to Agra is somewhat less enticing. A helicopter turns the half-day drive into a 45-minute jaunt, allowing you to experience this masterpiece in a more leisurely manner. From Mumbai, zip to the awesome Ajanta and Ellora caves, UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Maharashtra that are often, and unjustly, overlooked. In Sri Lanka, meanwhile, a chopper is a no-brainer for getting from the exquisite coastal areas to the lush interior mountains and jungles, or vice versa, allowing you to fully experience the island’s incredible diversity and drastically slash drive times.

Picture one country the size of Western Europe but with only a tiny fraction of its commercial airports. Welcome to Mongolia! With chopper charters, however, you can shrug off this relative lack of infrastructure and roam free in this vast country of superb beauty, warm people and active adventures. From sand-dune camel rides in the southern Gobi, to fly fishing for giant taimen in the Onon River up north, to enormous Lake Khovsgol, the “dark blue pearl,” Mongolia has too much for active travelers to miss. Almost all commercial flights connect in the capital, Ulaanbaatar, so charters make for the most efficient routing.

To fully experience Bali one must get beyond the bottleneck of Denpasar and see the farther reaches of Indonesia’s beautiful countryside, a plan for which nothing is better suited than a helicopter. Climb to 11,000 feet for a bird’s-eye peak into the crater of sacred Mt. Agung and over Pura Besakih, the island’s holiest Hindu temple, then cruise over lush rice terraces, out over the Bali sea and along the Manggis coastline. Add a fixed-wing charter for must-sees on two other islands: the natural wonders of Komodo National Park, including its eponymous dragons, and the spectacular 9th-century Buddhist monument Borobudur on Java.

Other locales where Remote Lands offers helicopter flights include the Philippines (cruise to Banaue’s astonishing 2,000-year-old rice terraces carved into mountains, covering 4,000 square miles at an elevation of 5,000 feet); Hong Kong (circle Victoria Peak and Harbour before darting to Macau for the day) and Japan (soar above ultra-modern Tokyo, then “flightsee” around iconic Mt. Fuji).

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Travelzest’s VFB Holidays Announces Special Offers to France

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (PRWEB) April 15, 2011

Travelzest owned VFB Holidays has revealed it is cutting the cost of going to France with a special promotional offer on return ferry crossings, running right through till the 30th of April 2011.

The special offers will mean that customers can book a holiday cottage in France with VFB Holidays at any time during the month of April 2011 and they will get a discounted rate on a return ferry crossing with Sea France, which will save them £226 on the normal peak crossing rate for a car.

The offer is exclusive to VFB Holidays and gives travellers the ability to make the crossing from Dover to Calais at any time during the 2011 holiday season – even on peak times and dates. This represents real value for money within the industry, highlighting a commitment to affordable travel to our luxury destinations.

VFB Holidays’ Philippe Pozzi said: “This is a fantastic offer for Travelzest’s VFB Holidays customers. It enables them to make a significant saving on the cost of their holiday and they can travel with Sea France whenever they like. It really is an offer not to be missed if you’re thinking of taking time away this year at one of our holiday cottages.”

VFB Holidays first pioneered self-catering cottage holidays in France back in the 1970s and is still recognised as one of the best UK Tour Companies to France. Its portfolio includes a huge range of cottages and villas in France and beyond. It also offers escorted tours and relaxing river cruises as part of its holiday mix.

Details of the France holiday offers (http://www.travelzest.com/en/france-offers) are available online at the Travelzest website, with a highlight of some of the holiday cottages available over the period available also. Bookings are available over the phone, with details provided to do so.

About Travelzest (http://www.travelzest.com/en/):

Travelzest plc is a dynamic travel group, with a collection of online travel retailers and specialised merchant operators, with operations in over five countries in Europe and North America. Travelzest offers holiday villas (http://www.travelzest.com/en/property-types/view/accomodation_type/Villas+-+Cottages) and short break holidays (http://www.travelzest.com/en/short-breaks) in a number of destinations. Included in the Travelzest family are holiday.co.uk, flight.co.uk, travelzest.com, itravel2000.com, The Cruise Professionals, The Best of Morocco, VFB Holidays, Peng Travel, Faraway Holidays, The Malaysia Experience, Tapestry Collection, The Wow House Company, Captivating Cuba, JMB Travel, and Fair’s Fare.

PR contact:

Gareth Allen

Travelzest plc

2nd Floor Delta Place

27 Bath Road,

Cheltenham

GL53 7TH

0844 335 6623

http://www.travelzest.com

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