11 July 2008

Contiki releases 08/09 Europe Winter Tours brochure,

ThereÃ¢â¬â¢s no doubt Europe is so hot right now, but if youÃ¢â¬â¢ve got clients looking for something different this year, point them in the direction of a European winter holiday with Contiki, with over 20 holidays included in its brand spanking new 08/09 Europe Winter Tours brochure.

With fewer crowds, fantastic, unique white winter experiences, cheaper touring and air prices, and the chance to carve up the slopes like regular snow bunnies (even for beginners!), whatÃ¢â¬â¢s not to love about winter in Europe? AND, clients can save up to $1000 by travelling on a winter tour, compared to the same tour running over summer.

HereÃ¢â¬â¢s a taste of some of the holidays on offer in the program:

The 24-day Winter Wanderer is like a leisurely stroll through Europe's top destinations. Some of the highlights include soaking up all the stunning sights of the French Riviera, exploring the Eternal City of Rome, sampling traditional tapas in Barcelona and exploring all the history in Berlin and Prague. Priced from $3459 Ã¢â¬' which is from $144 per day.

13-day Mediterranean Highlights - beginning in Rome, this Mediterranean adventure visits all the hotspots along the Med coast taking in the best of each city. Flamenco dance in Barcelona, rub shoulders with the rich and famous on the French Riviera, enjoy the delights of Tuscany, walk in the footsteps of Roman Emperors in Rome, plus loads more. Priced from $1719 Ã¢â¬' which is from $132 per day.

The seven-night Ski Austria-Hopfgarten - stay in the heart of the action in Hopfgarten at Contiki's very own gasthof where the adventures on the mountain are equalled by the off-piste entertainment. If you feel the need for some time away from the slopes, have a go at ice skating or head to Salzburg, Innsbruck or Kitzbuhel for the day. Priced from $649 Ã¢â¬' which is $93 per day.

To sweeten the deal, Contiki has a great discount offer for clients who purchase their airfares at the same time as booking their Contiki tour. Clients will save $100 off their tour (of eight days or more) when they fly with Qantas and British Airways Ã¢â¬' see www.contiki.com.au/winter for more details.

ContikiÃ¢â¬â¢s Qantas and British Airways airfares to London start from $2433 ex Perth, $2507 ex Brisbane, $2515 ex Adelaide, $2497 ex Melbourne and $2515 ex Sydney.

PLUS, Contiki is also offering great early payment discounts of up to $179 for clients who book and pay for their tour six months prior to departure. Which means thereÃ¢â¬â¢s up to $279 worth of savings available for your 18 to 35-aged clients.

ContikiÃ¢â¬â¢s hot winter savings are valid for bookings paid in full by 31 July, 2008. Prices quoted are per person and include taxes.

The price of all Contiki tours include transport, accommodation, most meals, sightseeing as well as the benefit of experienced tour managers who can answer any questions or tell your clients the best museums, places to shop, eat, drinkÃ¢â¬~¦or whatever else you may want to know.

ContikiÃ¢â¬â¢s 08/09 Europe Winter Tours are available now. For more information chat your local BDM or log onto www.contiki.com.au/winter.

A Report by The Mole