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Time for a holiday
by Lynn Eaton * National Account Manager * Spencer Travel

Looking to get out of the cold and wet?  Head to a warm and sunny destination with these suggestions from Spencer Travel!  We have fantastic short breaks to Queensland or extended overseas trips to Fiji, Thailand and Hawaii.  If it is peace, quiet and sunshine, we have the places for you.  If it is excitement you are after we can help you there also. We have fantastic city breaks to Shanghai plus tours of Greece, Britain and Ireland. And there are fantastic savings to be taken advantage of to make your holiday even sunnier.

Radisson Resort – Denarau Island, Fiji 

This resort has everything a guest is looking for; there is no need to travel outside its surrounds.  Water sports, fishing, beach activities, golf, island tours, spa, lagoon pools, 24 hour room service, wireless internet connections, restaurants and lounges are all there to be enjoyed.  The deal is "Stay 2 Pay 1”.  Four nights from $584.00 and 6 nights from $876.

Sunset Patong Beach Resort Phuket, Thailand

Ideally situated on a secluded headland next to Patong Beach, the resort is perfect for an exotic getaway, providing stylish rooms and world-class services.  It boasts romantic bay side restaurants and recreational facilities, including two swimming pools and a fitness room

Your "Phuket Travel Experience” includes 7 nights in a superior room with daily buffet breakfast and transfers, includes 3 free nights

 

The Westin Shanghai, China

The most dynamic city in the world's fastest- changing nation, Shanghai is an exhilarating, ever-morphing metropolis that isn't just living the Chinese dream, it is setting the pace for the rest of the world. Once a playground for foreign adventurers and socialites, this one-time "whore” of the Orient is now where home-grown tycoons build soaring monuments to capitalism and the locals party all night.  With a past as evocative as it is notorious, Shanghai offers today's visitor lots of excitement.

Your Shanghai Travel Experience includes 4 nights at The Westin Shanghai (5 star) in a Deluxe Room with free guaranteed up-grade to a Grand Deluxe Room and return private transfers from $954.00

 

East Africa Family Safari

Travelling with an experienced and kid-friendly leader within a small group of only three or four families, this adventure offers maximum fun with minimum hassle.  Intrepid family adventures are an opportunity to spend time together in a truly stimulating way.  Pat a long-lashed giraffe in Nairobi and watch playful monkeys in the trees around Lake Naivasha.  Search for lions and elephants on safari in the Serengeti, see how vanilla, ginger and cinnamon are grown on a Zanzibar spice tour and play in the sun and sand beside the Indian Ocean.  A truly memorable family experience and with prices from $3080, an affordable one.

 

Britain & Ireland Explorer - 13 Day Tour

A well paced tour with two-night stays in the contrasting cities of Edinburgh, Dublin and Killarney plus a variation in scenery with two different Irish ferry crossings to Dublin and then from Rosslare.  The Scottish experience of this tour includes a beautiful cruise on Loch Lomond and a Highland evening complete with a bagpipes performance.  Enjoy the leisurely pace and legendary beauty of Ireland as well as the memorable delights of the English countryside. The tour includes in depth sightseeing tours in Edinburgh & Dublin, orientation tours in Stratford, York, Durham, Chester, Bath, & Waterford and is escorted by a professional Tour Director. Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage $3249.00.

 

Emirates & Oman Travel

Enjoy the highlights of the Arabian Gulf states, Dubai and Oman. Against the skyline of skyscrapers and magnificent mosques, travel by abra (local water taxi) to the gold and spice souks of Dubai before a thrilling journey over rolling dunes to enjoy dinner at a Bedouin camp as the sun sets over the desert.

In Oman, visit the Grand Mosque, which houses the world's largest hand woven carpet, the Oman History Museum, fish market, colourful Muttrah Souk and photo stop at the Al Alam Palace.  Enjoy a walk through the village of Birkat Al Mauz an oasis and dense date plantation and visit Nizwa's famous round tower fort and souq, renowned for its silver jewellery.

Tour includes 4 nights Dubai accommodation at the Oasis Beach Hotel/ transfer from Dubai Airport to the Oasis Beach Hotel and Dubai Dune Dinner highlight, three (3) nights Muscat accommodation at the Radisson and one (1) night Nizwa accommodation at the Golden Tulip Hotel.  Also included are 8 breakfasts, private tours and transfer in Oman $2771.

 

To discuss your very special escape contact Carissa Johnsoncarissa@spencertravel.com.au

 

 

 

 

 

 

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