Travel Matters Issue 26 May 2019

Spring Hotel Breaks Sale to Ireland
It’s time for a change of scenery! Book your clients a spring break in our hotel sale and let them relax into a 2-night stay at a 3, 4, or 5 star hotel from only £125 per adult sharing, including return ferry travel with car on our short 2 hour 15 minute crossing from Cairnryan to Belfast.
Drive off on a city adventure or a countryside escape and get busy making new memories! You can choose from hundreds of hotels and B&Bs
all over Ireland, with the option to upgrade and extend your stay.
At this great price, space is limited, so you’ve got to be quick - book today!
2 Nights From
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or call 08445 768 768 or see your travel agent Travel up to 30 June 2019. Please see website for full terms and conditions.
to Ireland
Hotel
£125 per person sharing incl travel


SHORT BREAKS
Loganair Flight Review
- Glasgow/Barra/Glasgow Loganair DHC Twin Otter
By GARY REAVELY
The term ‘one of the world’s great travel experiences’ is a bit of a cliché and often the experience is too expensive to be out of reach for the average traveller.
However, there is one such experience right on our doorstep that can be bought for under £100pp! The iconic Loganair flight from Glasgow to the island of Barra is the only flight in the world that is scheduled to land on a beach and I recently got the chance to try the trip for myself.
CHECK-IN AND DEPARTURE
Loganair has its own dedicated check-in desks at Glasgow and we breezed through security. We then headed to the Sky Lounge where a traditional agent’s breakfast of beer and bacon rolls was partaken. A short stroll down to the gate and we found the Twin Otter aircraft waiting for us in its stunning blue and white colour scheme.
FLIGHT GLASGOW TO BARRA
The aircraft has a 1 - 2 seating configuration and as there are no cabin crew, the First Officer gives the passenger safety briefing. Due to the fact there is no fuel available in Barra, the Twin Otter carries enough fuel for the return trip thus for weight reasons can carry more passengers on the return than the outbound flight.
The aircraft pushes back from the stand using its own engines and following a short take off, we were airborne. The aircraft has an open flight deck so you can see all that is going on there as well. Due to the high wing of the Twin Otter, you get a great view of everything below including some of the beautiful islands en route to Barra. Flying time was just over an hour.
The approach and landing into Barra (there are 3 runways) was everything I expected it to be and more. We flew over stunning beaches that would not have been out of place in the Caribbean and finally we touched down on the runway - the aircraft throwing up lots of sea spray as it slowed down.
Once we disembarked, a lot of the passengers had clearly travelled just to experience the flight as there was much excitement (myself included) and lots of photos taken.
THE ISLAND OF BARRA
We were met by Eileen Frater, from Spirit of Barra Tours
(tel: 0798 3984488) who was to be our driver and guide for the day. She took us on an informative tour of the island including stops on several of the amazing beaches. The island is stunning with a culture, lifestyle and community spirit that you would be hard placed to find anywhere else. We had a great lunch in a community hall and met some of the local residents who could not have been more welcoming.
FLIGHT BARRA TO GLASGOW
Eileen took us back to the terminal at Barra which is quite unlike anything I have ever travelled through, with no departure security check and the flight is called personally by the gate agents. We walked across the beach and back onto the Twin Otter. En route to Glasgow there were some great sights, including a great view of Tobermory on Mull.
CONCLUSION
What an incredible travel experience. Loganair have offered this reliable connection to Barra residents for many years and have seen a big growth in tourists, who just want to experience the amazing flight as well as enjoy the island itself and it is easy to see why. The day trip would make an amazing giftft for someone special or why not stay for a few nights for a short break with a real difffference.
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Dover-France
Short Breaks to France
Beautiful beaches, vibrant cities and historical towns are just a short ferry ride away and with our 3-day return crossing to France, you can enjoy a short break for as little as £75.
Our Dover to Dunkirk or Calais routes can get you to the continent in as little as 90 minutes while you relax onboard.
Book at dfds.co.uk/agent or call 0871 522 9955
dfds.co.uk/agent
*Terms and conditions apply. Book by and travel by 17 December 2019. Exclusion dates apply.
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SHORT BREAKS
Fly from Scotland to Europe with the Lufthansa Group
Fly from Glasgow with Lufthansa who offers 7 weekly flights to Frankfurt and 5 weekly flights to Munich.
This year Lufthansa celebrates 20 years operating Frankfurt to Edinburgh!
Lufthansa offers 12 weekly flights to Edinburgh from Frankfurt plus 3 weekly flights to Munich, the capital of Bavaria and gateway to the Alps; SWISS offers 4 weekly flights to Zurich whilst Brussels Airlines offers 12 weekly flights to Brussels.
Eurowings also offers weekly flights to Munich plus 2 weekly flights to both Cologne and Dusseldorf, on the picturesque River Rhine.
Allowing connections through our European hubs, passengers benefit from a large choice of destinations and many combination options. The Lufthansa Group airlines stand for high-quality products and services. With more than 700 aircraft, we have one of the largest, most modern fleets in the world.
Enjoy the cultural delights of Frankfurt
The Museum Embankment Festival in Frankfurt, one of Europe’s largest cultural celebrations, is traditionally held on the last weekend in August and features late night opening of museums as well as market stalls set up along the riverside selling arts and crafts.
From 23rd to 25th August, visitors will be able to enjoy a varied programme of music, dance, comedy and theatre entertainment along with culinary delights. Late summer is also the time when winemakers from the renowned Rheingau region come to the Fressgass’, Frankfurt’s culinary mile, to present their latest
wine samples.
More than 600 varieties of red, white and sparkling wine are available for tasting and purchase at the Rheingau Wine Market. Aside from the Rheingau’s world-famous Rieslings, connoisseurs will also find fine wines made of alternative grape varieties.
The Frankfurt Wine Queen will also be on hand to meet and greet while promoting wines from Frankfurt’s municipal vineyard, running from 28th August through to 6th September.
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BECAUSE GOOD CONNECTIONS ALWAYS HELP
On the move worldwide with the Lufthansa Group airlines
FRANKFURT
NORTH AMERICA 23 destinations in
EUROPE
157 destinations in
ASIA
24 destinations in
2 countries
44 countries
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA
12 destinations in 9 countries
The Lufthansa Group airlines are Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings. Via the Brussels, Frankfurt, Munich, Vienna and Zurich hubs, and with numerous direct connections, they offer their passengers more than 11,000 flights a week to more than 270 business and holiday destinations
41 destinations in 29 countries
worldwide. Passengers therefore benefit from a large choice of destinations and many combination options. The Lufthansa Group airlines stand for high-quality products and services. With more than 700 aircraft, they have one of the largest and, above all, most modern fleets in the world.
2018/2019 winter timetable, as at: 09/2018, subject to changes.
MUNICH ZURICH VIENNA
BRUSSELS
10 countries AFRICA
MIDDLE EAST 13 destinations in
11 countries


SHORT BREAKS
North East aims to drive tourism to the region
Newcastle International is hoping to increase the number of global visitors to the North East with the launch of a new inbound tourism website, showcasing the area’s best destinations and attractions.
The airport team has worked closely with the region’s tourism partners, including NewcastleGateshead Initiative, Visit County Durham, Northumberland Tourism, North and South Tyneside Councils, Tees Valley Combined Authority and Sunderland City Council.
The new website, Visit North East England, will be the only region-wide tourism website that encompasses all of the local authority areas with a detailed page for each area of the region, under the themes of ‘uncover’, ‘explore’ and ‘experience’. Future developments may include bookable product for many of the local tourism attractions, as well as interactive mapping of the region.
Jen Rea, the airport’s newly appointed Inbound Tourism Manager, said: “I am very passionate about promoting the North East, as I strongly believe that the inbound tourism project will be of great benefit to the whole of our region.
"Being from Newcastle myself, I have first-hand experience of how exciting and charming the region is – so I know that it will appeal to a wide range of different tourist demographics.”
For more information, visit www.visitnortheastengland.com
Explore the Land of Fire & Ice with Super Break
Super Break has launched its 2020 programme of short breaks to North Iceland, featuring the only direct flights from the UK to Akureyri.
Offering three and four-nights ‘Incredible North Iceland’ packages, charter flights will operate on Mondays and Fridays from 3rd February to 9th March 2020, including departures from Isle of Man, Inverness, Durham Tees Valley and Newcastle. A self-drive package will also be available.
Gary Gillespie, head of Trade Sales at Super Break comments: “This will be our third year of offering unique short breaks to Akureyri and we’ve focused on regions of the UK where we know agents have the demand. We will look to add additional departures going forward as the need arises.
“Akureyri is located just 62km from the Arctic Circle and offers customers the chance to see fjords, glaciers, volcanoes, lava fields and natural springs. It really is a bucket list trip all with the convenience of flying from local airports direct to the destination."
The operator is also urging agents to use the popularity of Game of Thrones to drive sales. Gillespie continues: “We all know how TV locations can drive demand as customers want to go and see places for themselves. Our package includes an excursion to Lake Myvatn, which was used for filming locations for North of the Wall. The eighth and final season has just launched so I would encourage agents to use this in their marketing and promotional activity and capitalise on the huge following that this show has.”
Prices lead-in at £699pp for a three-night break.
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Land 5 minutes
from the
best of Belfast
Just a short drive from Belfast city centre
Ranked amongst the Top 3 most punctual UK airports
Photo: Tourism NI
www.belfastcityairport.com


Palladium Hotel Group held their Palladium Nights event for agents in Newcastle.
MAY 2019


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Greetings Peeps!
Another whirlwind month full of exciting events to attend, people to meet and places to go.
This month started on a high, meeting with Princess Cruises new sales supremo and
Territory Manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland, Liam Hunt. I was ‘bear bowled over’ by his enthusiasm and passion for all things Princess. He told me about the great itineraries that they are featuring going forward and I was especially excited to hear about the new ground breaking Ocean Medallion technology - a wearable device that not only opens your stateroom door, but a world of possibilities aboard the ship. Sounds like a great idea to me!
Next up was an evening of Maltese delights hosted by the genial Peter Vella and Natalie Swinburne from Visit Malta. Peter gave a fantastic presentation, totally selling me on the island as an amazing place to visit for a short break or longer stay. There is so much to see and do from the culture and history of Valletta to beaches, festivals and events happening all year around. Did you know Malta has around 300 days of sunshine a year – why am I still living here I ask myself?
Choo Choo – all aboard the LNER express from Edinburgh to the Toon! Usually train platforms can make me nervous after what happened to my cousin Paddington, but I felt very safe in the company of Kelsey Tainsh in my first - class carriage (naturally!) ready for a day of Geordie hospitality at St James Park. As I settled back into my sumptuous leather seat and sipped on a cold beer, the superb on train staff fussed over me and attended to my every need.
A few days later I was back in the Toon for a fabulous ‘Palladium Nights’ experience hosted by the incredible high energy sales team featuring Nacho, Joanne, Chris and Katrin. They told me that their sales in the North are booming and it’s no wonder given their amazing products and the enthusiasm of the travel agents who had come from far and wide to attend the event. It was a Cuban themed evening and I was the bear in Havana shaking my maracas and sipping cocktails – what more could a bear ask for!
I then dusted off my anorak and headed to Glasgow Airport for the big event – the inaugural scheduled daily Emirates A380 flight from Dubai was landing and I was there to see it! What a sight – huge crowds gathered to see this beautiful Beast from the (Middle) East arrive as she gracefully glided in. Emirates, in partnership with GLA, have worked really hard to make this happen and rightly deserve all the acclaim.
Finally, I met up with the lovely ladies from Glenton Holidays. Over coffee with Joanne and Lyn, I heard about all the exciting opportunities they offer including solo holidays and cruising. Best of all was seeing Glen the Scotty dog – have to say, he’s not as handsome
as me, but then who is!
That’s all for now folks........
MAY 2019
The social diary of Gregorz the bear (71⁄4 inches tall)


Viking Value
Do you find that holidays always seem to end up costing more than you envisaged?
Not so with Viking. Everything you need for a fabulous trip – plus extra treats – is included in the price of its river cruises. You can relax and enjoy the journey and its multiple experiences without worrying about the bill at the end of your voyage. Here’s why Viking’s cruises are widely regarded as such good value.
Flights
Viking river cruise prices are inclusive of return flights from the UK. In many cases, you can fly from selected regional airports at no extra cost. Viking representatives will meet you and take you to your ship, with your luggage being delivered to your stateroom. Hosted transfers to the return airport are also included.
Full-board dining with drinks
Entertainment & enrichment
Throughout your cruise, you can expect a varied range of on-board experiences. Each evening, a pianist will play in the lounge, with some guests taking the opportunity to dance, and sometimes folklore or classical musicians from the riverside towns will step aboard to entertain you. Lectures on the history or social affairs of the regions you are visiting will enhance your own discoveries and you’ll also enjoy culinary experiences while sailing, such as tasting local wines or a regional dish.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is always available free of charge on a Viking ship. Each ship also has at least one computer terminal for your use.
Gratuities
From 2019 Viking has taken away any doubts around tipping by paying gratuities on your behalf.
Your carefree cruise
As well as the long list of inclusions, Viking has got the formula just right for a cruise that is both fun and rewarding. You can choose to be sociable or find one of the delightful alcoves for a quiet read. There’s no need to pack formal clothing as the dress code is smart-casual. Perhaps most important of all, the amiable Viking staff take pride in ensuring your holiday is memorable through their exceptional service.
You’ll enjoy carefully prepared breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks every day of your cruise. Wine, beer and soft drinks are served with Viking’s compliments with lunch and dinner, so you can have a chilled beer with lunch and a couple of glasses of
red or white with dinner at no extra cost. Viking likes to bring on board the destinations in which you are travelling, so expect to find regional dishes on the menus as well as innovative recipes and favourites such as steak and salmon. Free tea and coffee are always available.
Excursions & experiences
Your Viking ship will usually dock at least once every day for you to explore ashore through a varied programme of included expert guided excursions. As well as visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, you can look forward to exclusive and insightful experiences, including home-hosted visits and cultural performances. A carefully chosen selection of optional trips is also available, such as notable wine tastings or a classical concert in a stunning venue.
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AIRLINE NEWS
Check-in with
European Network
Air Astana (airline code - KC), the National Airline of Kazakhstan, will operate 24 non-stop flights a week from the United Kingdom and Europe to Kazakhstan this summer, with seamless onward connections to 11 domestic destinations. Flights depart from London, Frankfurt and Paris
to Nur-Sultan, (previously known as Astana), Frankfurt to Uralsk and Atyrau, Amsterdam to Atyrau.
Competitive fares are available via the GDS and are inclusive of feeder flights from Scotland and the North of England to London and the European hubs.
In addition to Kazakhstan, Air Astana has a comprehensive route network to Central Asia (Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan), China, India, Malaysia, Middle East, Russia, South Korea and Thailand.
Fleet & Awards
Air Astana commenced regular flight operations back in 2002, and currently operates a network of over 60 routes, with a fleet of 33 aircraft including Boeing 767-300 ER, Boeing 757-200, Airbus A320 family (including the neo), Embraer E-190 and Embraer E-2.
Air Astana became the first carrier from the Commonwealth of Independent States and Eastern Europe to be awarded the prestigious 4-Star rating by Skytrax at its World Airline Awards 2012 and was also named ‘The Best Airline in Central Asia and India’ that year. Both achievements were repeated in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
The company also received a 5-Star rating in major regional airlines category at the APEX awards 2018 and was named Winner in TripAdvisor 2018 and 2019 Travellers’ Choice Awards.
Kazakhstan Visa
Free Regime
Kazakhstan, situated in the heart of Eurasia, the ninth largest country in the world, is an enigmatic place, full of mountain peaks covered with snow, vast highlands, deep rivers, parched deserts, endless fields covered with flowers and virgin forest reserves.
For UK passport holders, entry to Kazakhstan is Visa Free, with stays up to 30 days permitted.
Stopover Holidays
Air Astana Stopover Holidays offer packages with prices starting from USD1 per person per night*, these include private transfers to / from the airport, and breakfast. In addition book a choice of City Tours, Skiing and Golf packages. Contact the Air Astana Sales Support Team for more details on
020 7333 0147/8.
*T & Cs Apply.
Air Transat has announced that it is taking delivery of the first of 15 Airbus A321neoLRs that will be added to its fleet by 2022.
The new aircraft will operate on its twice weekly service from Glasgow to Toronto and its daily service from London Gatwick to Toronto from the end of October and
its twice weekly Manchester to Toronto service from the beginning of November.
As well as consuming over 15% less fuel and the greenest in its class, the inside of the aircraft offers passengers a completely redesigned cabin.
The 12 Club Class seats are more ergonomic and will have a leg rest for maximum comfort, with wider individual touch screens.
In Economy Class, the 187 leather seats are wider than those of previous generations of Airbus, providing passengers with more personal space and equipped with
a state-of-the-art entertainment system, with larger individual touch screens and USB ports to charge electronic devices.
NEW AIRCRAFT FOR AIR TRANSAT
MAY 2019


The Skytrax 2018 World’s Best Leisure Airline.
Flying from Glasgow and Dublin direct to Toronto, with regular connections across Canada and FREE
stopovers via the GDS. Air Transat also departs from Manchester direct to Toronto and Vancouver, or London Gatwick direct to Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary, with connections to Québec City.
For customers with mini-globetrotters aged 2 – 11 it’s free to join the Kids Club for:
• A member’s kit filled with cool travel goodies
• Free seat selection
• Priority check-in, boarding and baggage handling
• Stroller gate delivery service
• On-board surprises to make air travel fun
Club Class passengers relax in an exclusive, 12-seat cabin with spacious, comfortable seats and dedicated service.
They also enjoy the following benefits:
• Generous allowance of 2 checked bags at 32kg each
• Priority check-in, security*, boarding and baggage
handling
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Gourmet meals created by top chef Daniel Vézina • Complimentary bar service, snacks and more!
Available to book via the GDS
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Have an unforgettable holiday at Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife
Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife is an avant-garde hotel located off the northwestern coast of Africa in the Atlantic Ocean. The volcanic Spanish island of Tenerife is one of the world’s most fascinating destinations and the hotel combines the style and energy of the legendary brand, with the vibrant atmosphere of the island.
This unique beachfront resort is spread across Oasis and Nirvana towers, offering 624 rooms, including 259 suites, 16 of them adapted for disabled people and 89 interconnecting rooms for the comfort of the whole family. The hotel offers three swimming pools, a private lagoon & Beach Club, an entertainment program for all ages, relaxing spa treatments and exclusive restaurants with children's menus. The buffet restaurant Sessions and 5 a la carte restaurants: Narumi – oriental fusion and teppanyaki; Montauk: Steak House; Ali Olé: Spanish-Tapas; Beach Club – lunch time, Mediterranean food; 3rd Half: Sports bar, Tex-mex food.
Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife offers a unique experience for kids for all ages. Lullaby (from 6 months to 3 years): our qualified and multilingual staff are ready and waiting to look after your little ones in style at the Oasis Tower. Hard Rock Roxity Kids ClubTM (from 4 to 9 years): a great variety of activities, games, workshops and competitions. Teen Spirit (from 10 to 16 years): an incredible gaming area with Xbox Kinect, tablets, billiards, table football, giant chess and much more.
Discount offer from Newmarket Holidays
Newmarket Holidays are offering a £99 deposit plus £50 per person discount on a range of Christmas Market, seasonal getaways and New Year escorted tours, plus a selection of festive river cruises on board all-inclusive A-ROSA vessels. This special offffer is valid
on bookings made up to 14th June.
The Festive Holidays Collection brochure includes Newmarket’s exclusive Lapland Santa Experience day trip as well as nine new tours, with a six-day ‘Christmas in the Dolomites’ holiday, a five-day ‘Christmas in Moscow’ tour and new Christmas market breaks in Tallinn and Innsbruck.
Several Christmas breaks can also be extended to include the New Year celebrations.
MAY 2019




NEWS
HOLIDAY?
ALPACA MY BAGS
Feeling anxious about flying - meet the Aberdeen Airport canine crew
New flights from TUI
The new TUI Airways flight to Rhodes recently took off from Aberdeen International Airport. The weekly service will operate throughout the summer season until 23rd September. TUI UK has also announced a new flight between Newcastle International Airport and Agadir, Morocco. Commencing May 2020, the new service will operate once a week on a Thursday.
ABTA’s research reveals holiday plans
New research from ABTA reveals that holidaymakers are planning to spend more on their holiday this year, with more than a quarter of people in Scotland most likely to spend more in 2019 and more than one in ten expecting to spend much more than they did in 2018.
The new research also looked at the spending habits of people across the country and found that Scots are firmly committed to their holidays. If they needed to cut back to save money, they would be more likely to reduce the amount they spent on eating out or on electronic gadgets, rather than miss out on a holiday.
The UK is the top destination of choice, while overseas, Europe is first on the list of places to visit. A city break
is preferred over any other type of trip – with over half planning to take one this year, followed by a beach holiday.
Aberdeen Airport and Therapet have teamed up to bring the first ever team of airport therapy dogs to the airport.
The Canine Crew, easily identifiable in their high vis jackets and bandanas, will mingle with passengers and staff both landside and airside throughout the terminal. Therapet in the Aberdeenshire area is managed by Canine Concern Scotland Trust and will deploy a team of dogs, of various sizes, with their handlers on a rota basis.
Aberdeen International Airport Duty Manager Fraser Bain said: “We’re excited to be the first airport in the UK to offer this service to passengers. As well as benefiting our visitors, we also recognise the benefit to the mental health and wellbeing of our staff.
“The Canine Crew is made up of a variety of dogs, with a mixture of brillant traits and personalities and we cannot wait to see the reaction of our passengers.”
MAY 2019


CHOOSE BETWEEN FREE ECONOMY CLASS FLIGHTS OR $1000 PER STATEROOM ONBOARD SPEND IF YOUR GUESTS BOOK A BALCONY STATEROOM OR ABOVE ON THESE SAILINGS
MEDITERRANEAN ARTS
BARCELONA TO ROME | CRYSTAL SERENITY | 7 NIGHTS | 3 OCT 2019 | VOYAGE OCY191003-07
Cruise Itinerary:
Barcelona, Palma De Mallorca, Marseille, Monte Carlo, Monaco (overnight), Florence/Livorno (overnight), Rome/Civitavecchia.
MEDITERRANEAN PASSAGE
ATHENS TO BARCELONA | CRYSTAL SERENITY | 13 NIGHTS | 23 OCT 2019 | VOYAGE OCY191023-13
Cruise Itinerary:
Athens/Piraeus, Santorini, Catania, Sorrento, Rome/Civitavecchia, Piombino, Florence/ Livorno (overnight), Monte Carlo (overnight), Marseille, Barcelona (overnight).
IBERIAN INFLUENCES
BARCELONA TO LISBON | CRYSTAL SERENITY | 7 NIGHTS | 5 NOV 2019 | VOYAGE OCY191105-07
PLUS, SELL 3 SAIL FREE IS BACK!
Simply sell three double occupancy staterooms on any of these seven voyages, and earn a free stateroom on voyage OCY191105-07 for yourself and your chosen travel companion!*
*Port taxes must be paid and flights/transfers are your own responsibility.
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Cruise Itinerary:
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THE PROMISE OF CRYSTAL CONFIDENCE
2018
As you know, every Crystal cruise is a special cruise. But every one of these seven selected Mediterranean cruises also come with a special promise; the Promise of Crystal Confidence. If your guests don’t think Crystal is fantastic within
24 hours of getting on board, email or text us and we will fly them straight home at no extra charge* and we will refund the cost of their cruise.*
FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR TO MAKE A BOOKING, PLEASE CALL 0207 399 7601 OR VISIT WWW.CRYSTALCRUISES.CO.UK
Fares are per person, cruise only in UK sterling based on double occupancy in the specified stateroom grade for the first two full-fare guests in stateroom and include port, security and handling charges, which vary by departure. All other stateroom grades are available on request. All sailings include select fine wines, premium spirits, beers and all non-alcoholic beverages such as bottled water, soft drinks and speciality coffees plus prepaid gratuities for housekeeping, dining and bar staff. All fares, offers and itineraries are subject to change and availability and can be withdrawn at any time. Free flights offer is valid for new bookings only made between 1 April & 30 June 2019. Free flights are in economy class with British Airways from London. Regional flights will incur a supplement and are subject to availability and routings. The Crystal Confidence Promise has stringent terms and conditions – for a copy of these please email [email protected]. The $1000 per stateroom onboard spend applies to double occupancy only. Solo occupancy staterooms will receive $500 and no extra onboard credit is available to third berths. These offers are bought to you by The Cruise Portfolio. The prices shown here or elsewhere may have changed by the time you come to book your holiday. Prices, discounts, supplements and special offers advertised in the brochure or elsewhere may be withdrawn or changed at any time. Prices may go up or down. You should contact your travel
agent for up to date prices and charges before booking, call us on: 020 7399 7601 or visit www.crystalcruises.co.uk. The fares are available to new bookings only
and are only available to UK & Eire residents. Restrictions apply. See crystalcruises.co.uk for complete terms and conditions of all offers. ABTA No.V8548