FEATURE LUXURY HOLIDAYS
NICK COATES head of sales Abercrombie & Kent “Luxury is now increasingly defined as the 'experience', as opposed to the 'opulence'. Therefore it’s all about mobile safaris in Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia, tracking grizzly bears in Canada and snorkelling with the sea lions in the Galapagos.”
PETER HILTON product manager Relax & Explore ,Cox and Kings
”Everybody is looking for a deal so it’s important to look at product which offers added value. The Caribbean is new for us. We’re expanding our Round the World portfolio to include Hawaii and also more ‘Relax and Explore’ options to the Caribbean, Indian Ocean and Far East beaches.”
Where To Book It HAYES & JARVIS – 0871 200 2211
hayesandjarvis.com/agents New is the five-star all-inclusive
Constance Moofushi Resort in the Maldives, in the flagship Worldwide Collection brochure. Seven nights from £3,099pp, with flights from London- Heathrow.
EXSUS – 020 7337 9101
exsus.com A seven-night package to Puma Lodge in Chile from £8,189pp. This includes six nights of full board, six days private heliskiing with a IAGM-qualified professional mountain guide, one night at the Ritz Carlton, Santiago, international flights and private transfers, based on four people travelling.
RELAX & EXPLORE BY COX & KINGS 020 7873 5000
relaxandexplore.co.uk Seven nights at The Calabash Hotel, Grenada, is from £1,525pp. This includes flights with British Airways, private transfers and breakfast served daily on the private balcony and afternoon tea, based on two sharing. Seven-nights-for- the-price-of-five specials are available for stays up to October 31 2011. •
LUXURY HOLIDAYS Top Selling Tips...
• “Highlight the value currently on offer at the top-end of the market. Many five-star luxury hotels around the world are doing great offers on resort credit which can really help persuade your client to up sell.” ANDREA LODDO, Hayes and Jarvis
• “Pre-book what you can during peak season, as many resorts do fill up on activities which is really frustrating for clients.” ANDREW
MARSHALL, product manager Western & Oriental
Sofitel So Mauritius
An intimate getaway on a turquoise lagoon, Sofitel So Mauritius offers supreme luxury
while celebrating the natural environment. Strikingly modern and timelessly elegant, it is a haven of peace
designed by Lek Bunnag and decorated by Kenzo TAKADA. Luminous suites feature private tropical gardens and provide absolute tranquility and comfort.
Route Royale - Beau Champs - Ile Maurice
Tel: + 230 605 58 00 - Fax: + 230 615 10 43 e-mail:
h6707@sofitel.com www.sofitel.com
22 July/August 2011 •
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