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Hassle Free Travel @ My Travel Expo
Whether it is a trip through the heartland of America, the medieval cities of Europe, the ancient cities of South America or the lands of the Maharajah, a lot of people find the thought of how to connect one location with the next, and what to do in those locations exhausting. How to I get from Paris to Cologne? Will I have to wait in a long queue at the Taj Mahal? How many places can I reasonably see in Washington in a day?
Sometimes, when you are ready to experience a location – be in a new country, or part of your own, what you really want is to sit back and relax, enjoy the sights and sounds and let someone else worry about how you get between places, or what you are doing for breakfast. Which is where group touring is a fantastic way to experience locations around the world!
There are large group tour operators who offer a number of destinations across the world – their inclusions range for the all inclusive luxury style packages of APT, Scenic and Insight Vacations, to the good quality programmes of AAT Kings, Travelmarvel, Globus, Wendy Wu Tours and Trafalgar that cover what you want to see but may not include as many meals or drinks.
For the more budget conscious or those who enjoy a bit of adventure, but like the security of having someone there to look after your problems there are slew of operators running everything from small to large groups like Cosmos or Peregrine, or smaller groups and more intimate experiences with companies like G-Adventures or Intrepid.
Then you have your dedicated small group tour operators that use good quality accommodation, and tie off the ability to see fantastic sights with an intimate touring experience, or a unique focus on the touring, such as is available through operators like Back-Roads Touring, the Africa Safari Co, or National Geographic Journeys by G-Adventures.
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas. Small groups, adventurous travel, luxury travel, large groups, short tours and longer voyages. There is a group tour out there for everyone, whether its the desire to hike around the Inca Trail or relax in Luxury as you cruise the Danube, there are group programmes available for every style of traveller – and no better way to let someone else worry about the little things while you enjoy the opportunity to explore, visit and make new connections.
So if exploring the world in good company sounds like something you are interested in then now is the time to come and speak with the wide range of group travel experts that will for one night only be accessible at ..
My Travel Expo.
4pm til 7pm, 22 September 2016,
@ Shoalhaven Ex-Servicemans Club Worrigree.
Call (02) 4421 5577 for more information
Register Here For Quick Entry!
Travelling With Family @ My Travel Expo
Many people don’t think that they can travel with family, they dread the thought of looking after kids as they struggle to sight see and get themselves around, and as a result many people who end up wanting to travel end up putting it off until after their children have grown.
We are here to tell you that waiting for the kids to grow up before enjoying your travel dreams is not necessary!
For those travelling with Kids under 5, or just wanting a relaxing break the easiest option for your travels with family is to do a Cruise or Resort Stay Holidays where the kids can be looked after by the Kids Club while you chill, indulging in the occasional day tour or adventure.
With companies like Sunlover Holidays, NCL Cruises, Qantas Holidays and Princess Cruises there are a world of options out there where you can get away, relax and leave the majority of looking after the kids to the professionals, while you kick back and relax. Though you should recall that most kids clubs need children to be at least 3 years of age.
For those with kids over 5 that is still an option, but there is a world of travelling opportunities out there that are specifically built for families, and will still allow you to get out and see your dream destination – like Peru or Kenya or Vietnam – and bring the kids along on what would be a fantastic journey.
Some operators like Trafalgar, Peregrine and Intrepid have family specific tours. Other companies like G-Adventures, the Africa Safari Co and Adventureworld can prepare tailor made itineraries for you and the family to have a fantastic holiday away that will keep you all enthralled.
Many options can be prepared to be fully escorted – so you have someone else (usually a guide) to help with the kids ! Or you can mix a self drive adventure with some escorted arrangements.
So if you have ever thought of travelling with Children, now is your best opportunity to look into it as we have twenty of our industry experts gathered for one night – most of whom can look after trips with families, be they small children, or teens. So for all the family travel information you want we suggest that you join us for ..
My Travel Expo.
4pm til 7pm, 22 September 2016,
@ Shoalhaven Ex-Servicemans Club Worrigree.
Call (02) 4421 5577 for more information
Register Here For Quick Entry!
My Travel Expo Exclusives!
What a fantastic Travel Expo, over a dozen suppliers, 3 hours of steady visitors and some absolutely fantastic early birds, packages and deals. For those that are seeking a few exclusive deals here are some from our Expert connections available only to travellers jetting off with My Travel Expert that book within the next week!
Discover Asia with Peregrine
Peregrine as we have said has a fantastic range of product available for the single traveller, including Asia. Myanmar, Thailand, India, Nepal, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and more – they have an incredible product range, and as discussed for solo travellers they can match you up with other singles on their tours, and if they don’t in many cases (but not all) they do not charge a single supplement!
Discover Africa with Peregrine
Just expanding on our last post about Peregrine, and reminding you that they have a number of fantastic programmes out there for the single traveller where they will attempt to share you up with a stranger – and in most (but not all) cases waive the single supplement if they are unable to find you a room-mate.
One of the areas that they handle well is Africa covering the regular tourist routes in the South and East Africa as well those a bit more off the beaten track including Ethiopia, West Africa and the North African Coastline including Algeria, Egypt and Morocco.
Discover Europe With Peregrine
We spoke a little while ago about how great it is that Travel Indochina has a “Share with Stranger” policy on their tours. Another company that does something similar is Peregrine .. who also have a match up policy on all of their departures. With many of those departures they will try and match you up with a like-minded traveller, and if they are unable to on most tours they will still get you away without a single supplement – though some may still require a small additional payment.
Unlike Travel Indochina the great thing about Peregrine is that their reach extends beyond Asia with tours available in Europe, Africa, South America, and North America .. so if you are a single traveller looking for a fantastic trip to a destination with a lot to offer, and with enough free time compared to group touring time then Peregrine may have the option for you!
March Travel Expo Deals
Good Morning Friends,
Wow, what a turn out for the Travel Expo last night, a fantastic evening. We do have a number of specials that are available only for the next 7 days or so for those that attended (or wanted to but were prevented by inclement weather) and I will run down those specials in a moment, full details are available on contacting our office for all of them.
Before I do that though just a brief update on the Pre-sale and Discount offers on our Tours please note that:
- European River Cruise, if you book and pay the $250 per person deposit today (28th March) you will still get the Pre-sale price. From Saturday Morning the price jumps by AU$1130 per person in share twin
- The Canada and Alaska pre-sale is still ongoing but we do advise that anyone interested make a deposit payment and book in as soon as they can to avoid trying to do so at the last minute when the end of the pre-sale is announced
- We are extending our discount on the Hong Kong Shopping Tour (AU$576) for another two weeks until April 21, so if you want to book in on this tour we recommend doing so soon.
Now, for all our Travel Expo deals please review the list below this following image ..
TRAVEL EXPO DEALS
We have a number of specials available from our recent Travel Expo for those that attended, and those that wished to but were unable due to inclement weather. These are for limited duration and applicable mostly until the 3rd April, special terms and conditions apply for each and full details can be given by the staff at My Travel Expert.
Scenic Tours
Save $500 per couple,on 2014 European River Cruises and Tours, Russia River Cruises and Tours, France River Cruises and Tours, Canada, Alaska, USA, Africa, South America Tours and 2015 Antarctica Tours
Save $300 per couple, on any 2014 China and Jordan Tours, and any 2014/2015 Burma, Cambodia, India, Japan, Laos and Vietnam Tours
Save $200 per couple, on any 2014 Western Australia, Northern Territory, Tasmania & New Zealand Tours over 11 days duration.
APT Tours
Save AU$400 per couple, on any APT or Travelmarvel Tour or Cruise of 7 days or More.
Globus
Save AU$100 per couple,on any 2014 Globus or Cosmos Tour, Monograms Independent City Stay or 2014 Avalon Waterways European River Cruise.
Insight Vacations:
Save up to AU$200 per couple,on any tour of 14 days of less departing in 2014 from any Insight Brochure
Save AU$400 per couple, on any tour of 14 days or over departing in 2014 from any Insight Brochure.
Azamara Club Cruises
Select from 85 voyages in 2014-15 and choose 1 of these 3 offers:
- Choice 1: US$1,000 onboard credit per stateroom
- Choice 2: AU$1,000 Air Credit per couple
- Choice 3: Free Upgrade, Interior to Oceanview or Oceanview to Verandah
Captain Cook Cruise
Save 25% on Selected Departure Dates
4 Night Outback Heritage Cruise, Outside Cabin from AU$1069.25 per person
Normally AU$1645 per person. Departing Monday 1630 from Mannum, South Australia, disembarking Friday 0900
Selected Dates: 14 April 2014, 05 May 2014, 12 May 2014, 19 May 2014, 26 May 2014
Includes: All meals, An exciting selection of shore-side tours, guided nature walks and eco-excursions, onboard presentations, use of Spa & Sauna & Gym, Captain’s Dinner & Cocktail Party, Live Entertainment, 24 hour self-service tea and coffee bar, complimentary scenic coach transfers in Adelaide or car parking in Mannum.
Celebrity Cruises:
Book and Oceanview Stateroom or above on one of our ex-Australia voyages and receive one of the following four amazing perks:
- Free Classic Beverage Package for Two
- Up to US$300 onboard Credit
- Free Gratuities for two
- Up to AU$600 Air Savings
Princess Cruises
Receive a 50% reduced deposit and bonus onboard credit for bookings made on any Princess Cruise before 03 April.
AAT Kings:
Limited time Early Bird Specials for New Zealand bookings paid in full by the 28th April 2014 including the Best of New Zealand, New Zealand Vista, Northern Discovery and Southern Spotlight
Bench International
5% off Holidays to South Africa,as featured in the Bench International 2014 Africa Brochure for Travel between March and October 2014.
Essentially South Africa,16 Days from AU$1945 per person share twin, for departures 18 May, 15 Jun , 13 July and 17 August. Full details available from My Travel Expert
Contiki
Save up to AU$100 per booking, on any bookings made with Contiki for Europe, Asia, Latin America, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Driveaway Holidays
Save 10%, on any bookings made by the 3rd April
Intrepid
Save 10% on the Intrepid Group Tours including:
- Vietnam Express Northbound, was AU$937 per person, now AU$844
- Best of Morocco, was AU$1046 per person, now AU$942
- Sacred Land Of The Incas, was AU42695, now AU$2426
For all brochure departures until 30 November 2014.
Peregrine
Save 10%on any Peregrine tour by booking and paying a deposit by 4 April
For Further information contact:
My Travel Expert
129-131 Junction Street, Nowra, NSW 2541 Telephone: 02 4421 5577 e-mail: nowra@mytravelexpert.com.au
