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Worldwide Holidays
When it comes to booking the annual holiday some people struggle to think past Spain, Greece and France, citing long flight times, alternative cultures and nasty diseases as obstacles to more exotic locations. Yet with overnight flights, easy access to inoculations, and the abundance of travel guides on the high street, there is no reason why your two-week jaunt cannot turn into the trip of a lifetime.
4 * Dubai
July, August & September 2009
5 nights, Room & Breakfast, Towers Rotana From Heathrow
from £549 A friendly and inviting hotel, with a rooftop pool (annexe building), pampering facilities and an array of dining options, this is a well placed and popular choice in the city.
Call 0844 553 3500
3 * Barbados
September & October 2009
7 nights, Room & Breakfast, Silver Sands Resort, From Gatwick
from £559 A simple and informal hotel set in a rural location, perfect for a base to explore beautiful Barbados. Azure waters and a good range of facilities for Caribbean style relaxation.
Call 0844 553 3500
3 * Pattaya, Thailand
September & October 2009
10 nights, Room Only, Cosy Beach, From Heathrow
from £579
The family owned and run Cosy Beach has been expanded and offers a charming experience of an exceptionally friendly and popular hotel, with views over one of Pattaya’s small bays in Jomtien.
Call 0844 553 3500
3 * Orlando
November 2009
11 nights, Room Only, Econolodge Inn & Suites From Gatwick
from £579 At the heart of International Drive, within easy walking distance of many shops and restaurants, Pointe Orlando and entertainment, venues, 20 minutes from Orlando airport.
Call 0844 553 3500
4 * Malaysia
August & September 2009
7 nights, Room Only, Park Royal, Penang, From Heathrow
from £679 A popular resort featuring contemporary and elegant design in a lively beachfront location, close to the night market and offering excellent value accommodation.
Call 0844 553 3500
3 * Antigua
Sept, Oct & Nov 2009
7 nights, Room Only, Halcyon Cove, From Gatwick
from £689
A medium class hotel by rex resorts which is set on a lovely beach offering plenty of activities and good value for money.
Call 0844 553 3500
4 * Bangkok & Dubai
September 2009
7 nights, Room Only, Majestic Grande, Bangkok and Towers Rotana, Dubai From Birmingham
from £6994 nights in Bangkok, 3 nights in Dubai
Call 0844 553 3500
4 * Sri Lanka
September & October 2009
9 nights, Half Board, Kani Lanka Resort & Spa, From Heathrow
from £739 In a scenic setting with fantastic views, this charming hotel puts just a palm-dotted terrace between you and the sea.
Call 0844 553 3500
3 * Koh Samui, Thailand
Sept, Oct & Nov 2009
10 nights, Room & Breakfast, Centara Villas, From Heathrow
from £789
Centara Villas offers great value and a quiet location. Truly a secluded hideaway, the resort cascades down a gentle hillside to a tranquil beach framed by swaying palms.
Call 0844 553 3500
5 * Maldives
July 2009
7 nights, Room & Breakfast, Kurumba From Gatwick
from £799 Conveniently located just a short speedboat ride from the airport. Boasting some of the finest facilities, top class service, superb food and quality restaurants.
Call 0844 553 3500
4 * St Lucia
September 2009
7 nights, All Inclusive, Almond Smugglers Cove, From Gatwick
from £859 A fun and lively resort with beachfront tropical gardens. This resort encompasses facilities for romantic stays or family holidays.
Call 0844 553 3500
3 * Mauritius
Sept, Oct & Nov 2009
7 nights, All Inclusive, Silver Beach, From Gatwick
from £909
Fronting a wonderful white sand beach, this small and friendly hotel offers a relaxing holiday atmosphere. A simple, charming, affordable way to experience Mauritius.
Call 0844 553 3500
Destination Guide
Beach holidays in tropical destinations will provide all the luxury and relaxation that are sometimes missing from hectic European resorts
Beach Holidays
For white sands and turquoise seas you cannot
do much better than the Dominican Republic and Goa where you will truly feel as
though you have stepped into paradise. For younger travellers looking for a bit
more in the way of nightlife many of these resorts boast bars and clubs to rival
their Spanish counterparts. Some fantastic all-inclusive packages to Cancun and
Barbados often come complete with all the water sports and activities you can
dream off, so adults and children alike will find plenty to keep themselves entertained.
Holidays to Kenya have the added bonus of a lodge overlooking the beach and safari trips into the nearby big game nature reserves
Coastal Africa
If
your idea of an ideal holiday involves a distinct absence of 'English-style' pubs
and karaoke bars then the coastal resorts of Africa and some Pacific islands are
a safe bet. Holidays to Kenya now come as cheap as a week in Greece, but with
the added bonus of a lodge overlooking the beach and safari trips into the nearby
big game nature reserves. Sri Lanka also combines beautiful beaches and lush scenery
with something a bit extra; elephant sanctuaries and elusive wild tigers make
this destination an animal lover's paradise, not to mention a food heaven with
curries and fresh fish galore.
If you want to immerse yourself in the local culture than sightseeing tours to South America are very popular choices.
South America
The
hustle and bustle of Brazil and Cuba are best explored with the aid of a qualified
guide, but the sights and sounds of these astonishingly diverse cities will stay
with you long after your suntan has worn off.
Tropical Paradise
If it is serious sunbathing
that you are in search of, then the world really is your oyster. The beaches of
Thailand, the islands of the Maldives or the sheer exuberance of Jamaica all promise
to deliver on the white sand, turquoise sea, hammock in palm trees idyll that
so many holidaymakers seek.
