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Explore unveils 11 ‘slow’ Europe tours
Samantha Mayling
Explore Worldwide has 11 new European escorted tours with a focus on ‘slow travel’ in lesser-known regions, oſten by public transport. Itineraries include a tour
through Spain, France and Italy; island-hopping in Croatia and Greece; and Rome to Venice by rail. A 12-day Barcelona, Provence
and the Italian Riviera tour costs from £2,399. Starting in Barcelona, it takes clients into France to see Languedoc, the Camargue and Avignon, then to Italy to visit Cinque Terre fishing villages, Pisa and Florence. A seven-day Dalmatian Island
Hopping holiday is from £1,299, while the eight-day Highlights of the Greek Islands trip costs from £1,095. A 15-day Highlights of Spain,
Portugal & Morocco trip costs from £2,199 and Rome to Venice by Rail is from £1,295 for seven days. The
Barcelona
prices do not include flights. For additional training, agents
can book sessions with Explore’s agency sales team through the appointment booking tool. Ben Ittensohn, Explore’s
global sales director, said: “When creating these new European trips, our expert product team were working to a brief to include public transport wherever possible – it’s a more sustainable way to travel, of course, but it’s also a really vibrant and authentic way to travel. “Joining diverse travellers,
commuters and locals, and travelling more slowly through these countries we feel we know already, that’s the way for your customers to really get to know these wonderful destinations, away from the main hotspots.” Explore’s bookings to western
Europe have surged this year with sales made between January and April up 43% compared with 2019.
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moments with... Lynn
This week’s column feels very positive with lots to celebrate, as last week we attended the first CLIA Conference in Southampton since 2019 – including real ship events – and are now preparing for the exciting Jubilee weekend.
I will be manning a stand for Trinity Theatre, Cowes, on the Isle of Wight at the big Northwood House Jubilee picnic on Sunday, June 5, joined by friends, family and my mum. If anyone fancies a trip to ‘the island’, do come and say ‘Hi!’ and . . . feel free to bring cake!
In line with these celebrations, Seabourn is offering
partners £50 in Amazon vouchers for every new Summer 2022 booking made before June 30, and we also have a special Jubilee offer for your clients. Our “Spotlight on Seabourn’s Entertainment” is proving popular and each time we launch new details, the support we see from you is amazing so . . . thank you.
Plus, watch out for some exciting new entertainment announcements coming very soon!
With summer on its way, I am looking forward
to spending some holiday with my husband and daughters and will be hosting for Cowes Week (we usually end up with 16 sailors sleeping in tents in the garden and, last year, under the dining room table!). But how lovely it is that we can do these things again.
I wish you all a fabulous Jubilee weekend! moments with...
Seabourn at Clia Conference
Lynn Narraway
managing director UK & Europe, Seabourn
seabourn.com Sales team: 0344 338 8614
travelweekly.co.uk
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