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Cathy Pacific to Australia and New Zealand

Worldwide Offers from JTA

Business Class with Cathay Pacific
Contact Explorer Travel to book
0208 816 8789

Perth
from £2739.00

Sydney,Melbourne & Brisbane
from £2789.00

Auckland

from £2759.00

Adelaide and  Cairns
from £2785.00

CX
Our new Business Class makes flying a pleasure. Relax in a comfortable seat with massage function and easy access to the aisle. Enjoy more entertainment choices than ever before. Access all your inflight essentials with convenient stowage. There’s mood lighting to enhance your flying experience and when it’s time to sleep, simply press a button to turn your seat into a perfectly flat bed for a wonderful night’s rest.

Flights with Cathay from Heathrow. Other departures available. Valid for travel until the 30/11/09 & 01/12/09 to 17/06/10. Must be booked by 31/10/09.

All prices are per person at nett and include all taxes & charges. Terms and conditions apply. All offers subject to change and availability. Offers are correct at time of sending but may be subject to change without prior notification.

Qantas Walkabout Pass

Qantas operates 28 services a week from London to Australia including daily flights
to Bangkok and Hong Kong and double daily flights to Singapore. Regional connections
and services from Ireland are available via London and Frankfurt with partners British
Airways and Aer Lingus.

THE WALKABOUT PASS – A380 INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY SPECIALS

The Walkabout Fare allows you to experience one international stopover in each direction on route, when travelling to Australia and New Zealand. Offering a choice of 7 cities within Australia and 4 cities within New Zealand, the Walkabout fare is ideal for point to point travel.

PERTH, MELBOURNE, SYDNEY, ADELAIDE, BRISBANE, CAIRNS, DARWIN, AUCKLAND, CHRISTCHURCH, WELLINGTON AND QUEENSTOWN

FROM £607

Choose from either New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco or Fiji or Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai or Mumbai as your international stopover permitted in each direction.

International Economy Offers:

* 3-4-3 Seat Configuration
* 18.1″ seat width, 31″ seat pitch & 6″ seat recline
* Footrest and adjustable winged headrest
* 10.6″ entertainment scheme
* 1000 plus on-demand entertainment options
* Self service snack bar

Plus a contemporary menu, hot towels to freshen up, soft blanket and pillow and a comfort pack.

DOMESTIC SECTOR FARES
The Qantas domestic network covers over 50 Australian destinations and we are proud to be able to offer two classes of travel on the domestic routes – Business and Economy. Recently upgraded with Marc Newson-designed fabrics, the cabins offer in-flight service features such as complimentary meals and snacks as well as audio-visual entertainment. Qantas Cityflyer service offers customers travelling between Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, more flights and more seats than any other airline.

WalkaboutPass Type   Example Routing   From price
Single Zone                      Sydney to Cairns   £30
Between Zones               Perth to Sydney    £80

International Economy Flights with Qantas from London. Regional departures available Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle via London Heathrow. Valid for travel for selected dates between 15/08/09-07/12/09 and 16/01/10 – 31/03/10. Must be booked by 31/08/09. Facilities listed available on A380 flights. Walkabout pass fares must be booked in conjunction with a Qantas International flight.

All prices are per person at nett and include all taxes & charges. Facilites listed may only be available on A380 flights. Terms and conditions apply. All offers subject to change and availability. Offers are correct at time of sending but may be subject to change without prior notification.

You can book your Qantas flights and Walkabout Pass with Explorer Travel by calling 0208 816 8789. These deals can’t be booked online.

We’ve got some fantastic late availability deals on offer – here’s a small selection, to whet your appetite! If you don’t see what you want below, feel free to contact us.

26th August – Gatwick to Marsa Alam
4* Marina Lodge, Port Ghalib, 7 nights Half Board from £539pp
5* Movenpick, El Quseir, 14 nights Half Board from £679pp
5* Intercontinental The Palace, Port Ghalib, 14 nights B&B from £929pp
4* Sol Y Mar Solaya, Marsa Alam, 7 nights All Inclusive from £669
27th August – Manchester to Sharm el Sheikh
4* Coral Beach Rotana, 7 nights All Inclusive from £559pp
5* Savoy, 7 nights B&B from £549pp (plus free upgrade)*
4* Tropitel Oasis Dahab, 14 nights All Inclusive from £619pp
5* Baron, 7 nights B&B from £549pp (plus free upgrade to seaview)*
27th August – Gatwick to Sharm el Sheikh
5* Ritz Carlton, 7 nights B&B from £549pp (plus free intro dive)
5* Renaissance, 14 nights B&B from £689pp
4* Hilton Sharks Bay, 14 nights All Inclusive from £825pp
5* Four Seasons, 7 nights B&B from £839pp
28th August – Manchester to Hurghada
4* Hilton Long Beach Hurghada, 14 nights All Inclusive from £839pp
5* Movenpick El Gouna, 7 nights B&B from £549
4* Three Corners Ocean View El Gouna, 14 nights All Inclusive from £739pp
5* Oberoi Shal Hasheesh, 7 nights B&B from £749pp
30th August – Gatwick to Sharm el Sheikh
5* Le Meridien Dahab, 7 nights B&B from £619pp
4* Sheraton Resort, 7 nights All Inclusive from £569pp
5* Grand Rotana, 7 nights B&B from £579pp (plus free upgrade)*
5* Hilton Dreams, 7 nights B&B from £569pp
31st August – Manchester to Taba
5* Sofitel Taba Heights, 7 nights All Inclusive from £569pp
5* Hilton Taba, 7 nights All Inclusive from £529pp
5* Hyatt Regency Taba Heights, 7 nights Half Board from £479pp
4* Sol Y Mar Sea Star Taba, 7 nights All Inclusive from £469
31st August – Gatwick to Taba
4* Three Corners El Wekala Taba Heights, 7 nights All Inclusive from £519pp
4* Coral Hilton Nuweiba, 14 nights All Inclusive from £759pp
5* Intercontinental Taba Heights, 14 nights All Inclusive from £859pp
5* Marriott Taba Heights, 7 nights Half Board from £509 (plus free upgrade)*
31st August – Manchester to Luxor
5* RA 2 Nile Cruise, 7 nights Full Board from £589pp
5* Sofitel Karnak, 7 nights B&B from £409pp
5* Maritim Jolie Ville, 14 nights B&B from £599pp
5* Presidential Nile Cruise, 7 nights Full Board from £645
31st August – Gatwick to Luxor
5* Steigenberger Nile Palace, 14 nights B&B from £509pp
5* Sonesta St George, 14 nights B&B from £559pp
5* Old Winter Palace, 14 nights B&B from £1,159
5* Pavillon Winter, 14 nights B&B from £509
For more information, you can visit our website http://www.redsea.explorertravel.co.uk or call us on 0208 816 8789.
DIVERS: Don’t forget we can arrange all your diving for you too
*All offers subject to availability, and subject to terms and conditions (see our website for details)Prices based on two sharing a standard room, unless otherwise specified. Prices include non-commissionable fuel surcharges. Offers apply to new bookings only. Prices and offers are subject to change without notice and may be withdrawn at any time. Bookings made within 10 days of departure will incur a £10 TOD charge (included, above).


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Still time to book a long-haul break from only £985

As soon as children are back at school in September, parents’ thoughts turn to the next possible opportunity for a holiday.

Long-haul specialist Somak Holidays has availability in Kenya, Zanzibar, Sri Lanka and Goa for these key periods. All destinations guarantee warm sunshine. All offer excellent value for money and children are warmly welcomed.

October breaks

GOA – £985

4* Coconut Grove, Betalbatim Beach

£985 per adult

£759 per child (sharing)

Valid 23rd or 24th October 2009

Including return scheduled flights, transfers, 7 nights on B&B

Superbly located, nestled within a coconut grove, this small, delightful and modern property represents excellent value for money. Offers a choice of two restaurants and two bars, one with occasional evening entertainment. Leisure facilities include an outdoor pool.

ZANZIBAR – £1399

4* Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa, Kiwengwa

£1399 per adult

£979 per child (sharing)

Valid 23rd October 2009

Including return scheduled flights, transfers, 7 nights on half board

The Bluebay’s leisure facilities include an outdoor pool with Jacuzzi, kids’ pool, kids’ club (aged 2-12 years), tennis, fitness centre and the Oasis Spa. Water sports include scuba diving, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and snorkelling.

Christmas/New Year Breaks

KENYA – £1869

3* Travellers Club, Mombasa

£1869 per adult

£1099 per child (sharing)

Valid 23rd December 2009

Including return scheduled flights, transfers, 12 nights on an all inclusive basis

A fun-filled resort that has established itself as one of Mombasa’s most popular all-inclusive properties. Offers a restaurant, two bars, an outdoor disco, regular traditional African shows, live music & local cabarets. Leisure facilities include two outdoor pools, kids’ pool, kids’ club (aged 3-12 years), Jacuzzi, tennis, table tennis, squash, darts, volleyball, gym, beauty centre, sauna & steam room. Water sports include scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, glass-bottom boat, banana boat, water-skiing, jet-skiing, pedaloes, windsurfing & snorkelling.

SRI LANKA – £2175

3* Club Bentota, Sri Lanka

£2175 per adult

£1855 per child (sharing)

Valid 23rd December 2009

Including return scheduled flights, transfers, 12 nights on an all inclusive basis

A beautiful property nestled within palm-fringed gardens and tropical foliage. Leisure facilities include an outdoor pool, tennis, table tennis, children’s play area, pool table, volleyball & Ayurvedic treatment centre. Water sports include windsurfing, water-skiing and jet-skiing.

To book your Somak holiday, contact Explorer Travel on 0208 816 8789 or http://www.big5.explorertravel.co.uk