FEATURE LONG HAUL FAMILY HOLIDAYS
for us too. We’ve seen family holidays
rise year-on-year for the past two years, but people still want value.”
VICKY RODFORD The Adventure Company “We were the first company to introduce a
Family Adventures brochure 15 years ago and we still offer the largest programme of products targetting this market. We run family trips only around school holiday dates. In fact we get a lot of teachers travelling on our Worldwide tours. “India and Sri Lanka are doing well,
and it’s a good time to visit Egypt. Our Feluccas and Pharoahs tour is a great seller for families as it takes in the Pyramids, Aswan and Luxor, which all fascinate kids. “We are the only company to use a
family boat in the Galapagos. All passengers are families and a dedicated children’s guide is on-board. Kids are set challenges, and we have child-size equipment such as fins and snorkels.”
FRANCES CLOUDE Office Manager Liphook Travel “We are doing quite a bit
to South Africa with families – and they give us very good feedback. People are very price-conscious at the moment, but we find that with places like Mauritius you can get really good value for money for families.”
Where To Book It THE ADVENTURE COMPANY 0845 287 1198
www.adventurecompany.co.uk The 16-day Elephant Paradise family adventure to Sri Lanka takes in the country’s landscapes, wildlife and cultural treasures. Highlights include spotting the migrating Blue Whale (November-April), canoeing on the Kelani river, an elephant-back safari through the hill country, jungle treks, a visit to a turtle hatchery, helping a fishing community haul in their catch at sunrise, and time on the beach. Prices are from £1,699 (adult) and £1,479
(child) including flights, transport (minibus, train, 4WD, boat, dugout canoe, elephant), B&B accommodation (12 nights hotels, one night basic rest- house, one night jungle camp) and a group leader. Minimum age is seven.
AFRICA ODYSSEY – 020 7471 8780
www.africaodyssey.com Seven nights in Tanzania start from £2,635 per adult and £1,774 per child based on two adults and two children sharing. Available for selected dates from June 2012, the package includes flights from Heathrow with British Airways, four nights in a family house at the beach retreat of Ras Kutani and three nights at the Selous Safari Camp, with daily game drives and all internal flights, taxes and surcharges.
VIRGIN HOLIDAYS – 0844 557 3973
www.vhols4agents.co.uk Seven nights’ accommodation at the 3V+ Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort and Spa start from £1,349 per adult and £799 per child. The price includes Virgin
Atlantic flights from London Gatwick, transfers, surcharges and all taxes. Based on two adults and two children travelling on September 12 2012.
WESTERN & ORIENTAL TRAVEL 020 7666 1234
www.wandotravel.com Seven nights at Angsana Laguna Phuket are from £8,290, on a B&B basis (children under 12 eat for free). Flights with Qatar Airways and transfers. Based on two adults and two children, travel between July 1-August 31 2012. •
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