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Abu Dhabi launches golf packages
THE Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority has launched a series of ‘Play, Stay and Watch’ packages to tie in with next year’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, which runs
January
16-19 at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. Based around three-, five- and seven- night products dubbed ‘Tee For Three’, ‘Five Beats Fore’ and ‘Week at the Tees’, the packages, which include varying options for flights,
on-the-ground
transfers, accommodation, tee-times at the emirate’s six playing facilities and access to most of Abu Dhabi’s leading leisure and culture-based attractions, are available at
golfinabudhabi.com
Bangkok Airways adds Burmese capital
TRAVELLERS to Burma (Myanmar) will have more flight options when Bangkok Airways expands its service to the emerging country by offering non- stop flights from Bangkok to Nay Pyi Taw, the Burmese capital. Beginning on September 30 2013,
Bangkok Airways will become the first scheduled foreign air carrier to service this route and the only Thai airline that serves all three main cities of Myanmar (pictured): Yangon, Mandalay (from September 15) and now Nay Pyi Taw. The airline will operate three non- stop flights per week
Book early for Brazil 2014 (Monday,
Wednesday and Friday) from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) to Nay Pyi Taw using 70-seater ATR72 aircraft. The outbound flight PG721 will
depart Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) at 17.00hrs and arrive in Nay Pyi Taw Airport at 19.00hrs. The inbound flight PG722 will depart Nay Pyi Taw Airport at 19.30hrs and arrive in Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) at 22.30hrs.
bangkokair.com
BY ANDY HOSKINS WITH the ticket ballot now open for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, UK operators are advising those planning to head to Brazil for the tournament to book their flights and accommodation early. Taking place across 12 cities in Brazil from June 12 to July 13 next year, the tournament was the green light for widespread investment in airports, local transport and hotels across the country. Nevertheless, flights from the UK to Brazil and accommodation during the tournament will be in high demand, and will be priced accordingly – and the message from operators is to book sooner rather than later. “The increasing cost of flights and
accommodation for Brazil means it is essential to make your travel arrangements early,” says Vessela Baleva, Latin America
IN BRIEF New Anantara for Abu Dhabi: Anantara
Hotels, Resorts & Spas has opened its fourth property
in Abu Dhabi, the
Anantara Al Yamm Villa Resort. The five- star 30-villa resort complements the Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara, also on Sir Bani Yas Island. The island is home to one of the region’s largest wildlife reserves.
al-yamm.anantara.com
More luxury for Turks & Caicos: The
Blue Haven Resort and Marina will debut in the Turks and Caicos this autumn. On offer will be 35 suites, a 78-slip marina with on-site customs and immigration, three restaurants, a spa, 24-hour fitness centre, an oceanfront infinity pool with a swim-up bar and a white-sand beach dotted with hammocks.
bluehaventci.com
Chima Legends join Legoland: Legoland Florida has expanded with the opening of Legends of Chima. It immerses visitors in the fantastical ‘Legends of Chima’, where tribes of animal warriors compete in epic battles. The park has more than 50 rides, shows, attractions and a new water park. It is aimed mainly at families with children (2-12).
LEGOLAND.com
Product Manager for Cox & Kings. “We are expecting hotels to impose minimum-stay requirements, especially in Rio de Janeiro where these could be for five or six days. “Our sales team are already getting enquiries for World Cup tickets but we do not have access to these.” Meanwhile, Journey Latin America has announced a special departure of its Highlights of Brazil holiday. Timed to coincide with matches in Salvador da Bahia and Manaus, the trip also visits Rio de Janeiro, Foz do Iguacu and Praia do Forte. It costs £4,295pp and includes three-star accommodation, transfers, excursions and most meals, but not international flights or match tickets. The ‘guide price’ for flights from London is £1,210. Clients should be directed to fifa. com/worldcup for details on match ticket applications.
Down under for the next Ashes
AUSTRAVEL is offering a range of packages for cricket lovers to head down under for the 2013/14 Ashes, which begins in October. In association with Gullivers Sports
Travel, Austravel is combining the cricket with the ultimate holiday in Australia through a variety of tailor-made options combining accommodation and sought- after test match tickets. The Ultimate Test package combines
accommodation and Bronze tickets for all five of the Ashes Series Tests. From £2,529pp, it includes six nights in Brisbane at the Mercure Brisbane Hotel,
six nights at the four-star
six nights at the four-star
Mercure Grosvenor in Adelaide, six nights in Perth at the Rendezvous Studio,
Travelodge Southbank in Melbourne and eight nights in Sydney at the four- star Citigate Central Hotel over the New Year. This offer does not include flights or hotels between the tests. Flight-inclusive packages include
New Year’s Eve in Sydney and the fifth and final Ashes Test at Sydney Cricket Ground,
starting January 3, from
£2,649pp for a nine-day holiday, departing December 29. A seven-day holiday in Melbourne is from £1,769pp, including a five-day Bronze ticket for the Melbourne Test that starts on Boxing Day. Price based on departures December 24.
austravel.com
12 September 2013
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