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An app for Madiba SOUTH African


Tourism has


launched a new app in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, presenting a series of tourist attractions inspired by the late South African President and anti-apartheid leader. The app, called Madiba, after the affectionate clan name used by South Africans for Mandela, features places of interest in the four main provinces that defined the former President’s life. The locations range from Qunu in the Eastern Cape, Mandela is laid to rest,


where to the


UNESCO World Heritage Site of Robben Island off the coast of Cape


Town, where he was


imprisoned. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the former President’s release. The GPS-enabled app uses location-based


services to


establish which attraction the user is visiting and provides real- time information to enrich their experience. This includes written and audio descriptions on the attraction and other relevant information, including contact details for the attraction, map previews and photo galleries. The app is based on the ‘Madiba-inspired tourist attractions’ map launched


in


2014 to encourage tourists from around the world and South Africa to travel the country and walk in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela. It is now available for download in English from the Apple iTunes store and the Google Play store. mandela.southafrica.net


Wendy Wu gets exclusive BA boosts half-term


BRITISH Airways will add 48 flights


to 14 European


destinations this October half- term, departing from Gatwick. The extra services will be added


to Bari, Cagliari, Catania, Naples, Malaga, Ibiza, Heraklion, Rhodes, Thessaloniki, Paphos, Dubrovnik and Faro as well as new routes Dalaman and Bodrum. During October half-term last


BY LAURA GELDER WENDY Wu Tours has launched an ‘Exclusive Collection’ for 2015, offering iconic Asia itineraries with luxury extras and unique experiences. Starting with UK chauffeur transfers, the itineraries include five star accommodation, deluxe cruising, world- class


restaurants and exceptional


experiences, many only available with Wendy Wu Tours. These range from a tour of the Terracotta Warriors with an archaeology expert to Champagne on the Great Wall. Exclusive Collection tours range from


10 to 18 days and are available in China, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, including a Yangtze


River cruise. Tours airport transfers, include


international flights, domestic transport, UK


five-star


accommodation, some meals, touring with guides, entrance fees and visa fees for UK and EU passport holders. Tours include the 10-day Best of China from £3490pp, a whistle-stop adventure


NEWS TO USE IN BRIEF


Finnair from Dublin: Finnair has added a service between Dublin and Helsinki, a journey which takes just three hours. The airline operates six flights a week between the two capitals,


using a 100-seat Embraer


190 aircraft and offering a schedule timed to connect with the airline’s flights to Asia from Helsinki. finnair.com


Menorca gets active: The Menorca


Tourism Board, with the support of the Spanish Tourist Office in London, has launched a marketing campaign in the UK. The campaign will include print advertorials in the national press plus a range of social media activities.The UK market is a priority for the island. #MustSeeMenorca


Egypt dumps visa change: New visa rules and requirements on visitors to Egypt, which were due to be enforced from May 15, have been abandoned. The revised visa regulations were expected as part of a security crackdown but the Egyptian Tourist Office


has now announced that they have been annulled. egypt.travel


of China’s most iconic sights covering Beijing, Xian and Chengdu. Highlights include a private Tai Chi lesson in Beijing; a


year, British Airways flew more than 70,000 customers out of London Gatwick. British Airways Holidays will use the services to offer seven nights at the three-star Fuengirola Beach, Malaga from £299pp and seven nights at the four-star Natura Algarve Club, from the same price, for travel in October including World Traveller return flights from Gatwick and accommodation. batraveltrade.com


visit to the lesser known Huanghuacheng section of the Great Wall with a glass of Champagne at the top to admire the views; the chance to make traditional Shaanxi dumplings with local chefs in Xian; a visit to the Terracotta Warriors with an archaeologist; time in


a lush Mengdingshan tea


plantation with a local farmer; and a Chengdu panda experience. Departures are May 14, September 3 and October 8. The 17-day Classical Vietnam tour


costs £3,890pp and journeys from Saigon in the south to Hanoi in the north, exploring Vietnam’s harrowing history, imperial architecture and natural beauty. Unique elements


include a Mekong


Mango Cruise along the Mekong Delta exploring the lush fields and fragrant orchards of rural Vietnam, a water puppet show and a cooking lesson. Departure is October 16. wendywutours.co.uk/exclusive


Savings with Panache


SIX-NIGHT cruises in Alsace with hotel barge operator European Waterways are on special offer for July/August departures onboard Panache, bringing the price down to £2,650pp.


Each cruise includes all gourmet meals prepared by the onboard chef, fine wines, an open bar, daily escorted excursions, admissions and local transfers. During the cruise, Strasbourg to Niderviller,


from stops


include a tour of Strasbourg, a private wine tasting, an ascent or descent of the unique Arzviller boat elevator and a visit


to the


spectacular Rene Lalique Collection. Gobarging.com


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