ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL
Mantis launches extreme adventures
BY STEVE HARTRIDGE MANTIS, known for its collection of five- star properties around the world, has launched Mantis eXtreme which claims to offer an online collection of ‘authentic, once-in-a-lifetime encounters
and
experiences worldwide.’ Experiences include: remote camps in the great Niassa at Lugenda Wilderness Camp, Mozambique; Bear Grylls Survival Academy in the UK, USA and Africa; whale sharks in Ningaloo Reef, Australia; rhino encounters with Dr. Will Fowlds in South Africa; snow leopard encounters in Nepal; and great bear tours in Canada. The Lugenda
Wilderness Camp
experience involves walking safaris, fly- camping and canoeing of the wild Lugenda
River, an experience
promises Africa at its rawest. The camp of just eight luxury tents is set in Niassa Reserve,
conservation area in Mozambique, which that the largest
is twice the size of Kruger National Park in South Africa. Lugenda is home to the biggest concentration of Mozambique’s wildlife including the largest population of wild dog. The experiences are offered on an online site that acts as a ‘hub of ideas’ for
consumers with a love for adventures and experiences. However, Mantis eXtreme says it will also be working with the trade so that experiences are available for travel agents to sell.
mantisextreme.com
JO RZYMOWSKA Associate Vice President and General Manager,
UK & Ireland, RCI
Oceans apart are big sellers River Cruising has become extremely popular in recent years with small ships navigating down some of the world’s most famous rivers. However, despite river cruising’s rapid rise, bulk of
the the cruise market is still
dominated by larger luxury ships whose popularity can be attributed to the vast array of restaurants and entertainment options found onboard, plus the ability to visit some of the world’s most stunning sites, and all from the comfort of your own stateroom. Both the Panama Canal and Alaska’s stunning inside passage are two world-class inland waterways which appeal to river cruise aficionados but which also allow them to be experienced whilst on a world class ship. Great for nature lovers and anyone with an
PRESTIGE EXPANDS CANADA & USA
PRESTIGE Holidays has launched a new brochure comprising Canada, the USA and Bermuda. The 2014 product range has added stays in Arctic Canada, including the Wildlife Adventure tour based in Nunavut, motor home trips in Alaska and across Canada and a larger range of Alaska cruises, such as the InnerSea Discovery small-ship cruise to the Inside Passage. Demand has also prompted a wider selection of holidays in British Columbia, and more USA options, such as New York, a California self-drive and more New England breaks.
prestigeholidays.co.uk
IN BRIEF Totally India through the trade:
Following a soft ‘online’ launch, Totally India has produced a brochure with more themed holidays including Budget Adventures, Adventures
Food Adventures, and Motor Golf Adventures:
discovering India by motorbike. Agents should call Derek Moore or Rene Siva on 01992 579 697 or visit
totallyindia.net
Shangri-La links with Oman Air: The
partnership promotes the Maldives and Oman. A flights, accommodation and two nights free package saves up to £2310 per couple for seven nights at Shangri- La’s Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives and two nights at Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa in Oman is from £3,205 pp.
shangri-la.com omanair.com
LEGOLAND opens in Malaysia:
LEGOLAND has opened its first water park in Asia – in Nusajaya, Malaysia – and the largest LEGOLAND Water Park in the world. It offers more than 20 unique water-based rides (using more than three million litres of water) and over 70 LEGO® models in a fully LEGO themed environment.
legoland.my
appreciation of man-made structures, the awe-inspiring Panama Canal is one of the most important routes in the world and unlike anything else your clients will ever experience. Connecting both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, guests can take in cultural influences from around the globe and cross the Continental Divide in luxury as they traverse this iconic 50-mile stretch of water. Watch as your ship rises in one of the incredible Gatun Locks, before you begin your journey passing through the tiny towns and manmade waterways of Panama’s exotic, emerald-green rainforest. For those keen to explore a more ‘rugged’ destination with opportunities for wildlife spotting, the wilds of interior Alaska offer the perfect option for experienced river cruisers. . In fact, Alaska is one of the only places on
earth where you can see much of this wildlife. Bald eagles and bears, humpback whales and hawks – all are on offer, roaming free as Mother Nature intended in this unspoiled land nestled between glacier and rain forest. . And with upwards of 24 ports and over 50
land excursions the combinations and opportunities to explore America’s 49th state are nearly endless. So tell your clients to throw caution to the
wind and say goodbye to lazy days spent on the river – the Panama Canal and Alaskan interior are just a plane ride away. For more information please
cruisingpower.co.uk
visit
www.sellinglonghaul.com
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