Trafalgar launches an enhanced 07/08 Winter Europe & Britain Program

Trafalgar has launched its 07/08 Winter Europe & Britain Book, presenting consultants with a range of options for their clients, from those looking for a traditional winter holiday in the Alps, a warmer holiday in the balmy Mediterranean, the chance to experience Europe’s festive Christmas markets or even a river cruise through spectacular snow-covered scenery.

Paul Wiseman, managing director, Trafalgar Tours said, “Trafalgar has enhanced its winter touring program for the 07/08 season, so you know your clients will be getting a first-class product, as well as the services of Europe’s most experienced and professional tour directors, the majority of whom are multi-lingual.

“When in Venice on a Trafalgar Regional tour, your clients will now stay either on the main historic island of Venice or in the fashionable Lido district.

“As is the case with our summer touring products, all tours will include Welcome Dinners with wine on the first touring day, as well as at least 50 per cent of dinners on touring days. Additionally, all Discovery and Regional tours include a hot buffet breakfast daily in Europe, to ensure your clients get the best start to each day of their holiday.

“Our consumer research has shown that the winter European travel market for Australians is largely untapped, with 95 per cent survey respondents indicating they would travel in winter but only 28 per cent indicating they actually have.

“These figures present the agent community with a huge opportunity to tap into the principle interests clients have for travelling during this time. According to our research snow covered scenery is the biggest drawcard for travel to Europe during winter, followed, in order, by Christmas and New Year festivities, lower airfares and holiday costs, fewer crowds and school/work holiday periods.

“Products such as our new tour, the new eight-day The Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany & Switzerland tour, which spends a week in the heart of Alpine Europe, visiting towns which have the most stunning setting for the Christmas markets, is the perfect option for clients looking for the ultimate traditional Christmas experience.

“For clients looking for an authentic taste of Europe without the summertime crowds Trafalgar’s new 10-day Heart of Italy tour is the ultimate leisurely Italian holiday with three night stays in three of Italy’s most beautiful cities Rome, Florence and Venice, allowing plenty of free time to explore and soak up the festive atmosphere of these Italian highlights.

“Our research also showed that the majority (43 per cent) of Australian travellers prefer to book their European winter holidays six to nine months prior to departure, making now the ideal time to get in contact with past clients to suggest a winter European holiday.”

Trafalgar’s winter touring program offers travellers the chance to explore traditional favourites Britain and Ireland, Europe’s stunning scenic alpine region, the mild climatic countries of Spain, Portugal, Morocco and Egypt, as well as ever popular Italy and Greece, among other emerging destinations in Eastern Europe.

The winter months also offer clients a relaxing travel experience as the big attractions are much less crowded than during the peak summer months, when the majority of travellers visit museums, monuments and other highlight attractions.

Encourage your clients to book early to take advantage of great Earlybird airfares to Europe. Fly return economy class to London with Qantas/British Airways from $2087 per person ex Sydney; $2072 ex Melbourne; $2088 ex Adelaide; $2073 ex Brisbane and $1973 ex Perth including all taxes, when booked in conjunction with your Trafalgar Winter Europe & Britain tour. 23 other European destinations are also available, including Amsterdam, Barcelona, Paris and Rome (additional taxes may apply). Airfares must be booked and paid for in full by 31 August 2007.

Clients will enjoy A Day On The House when they book and pay for this great value Qantas/British Airways Winter Earlybird airfare in conjunction with a Trafalgar Winter tour by 31 August 2007.  Valued at up to $400 per couple, this offer entitles clients to a free transfer from their arrival airport to their hotel and a free night’s accommodation preceding their tour in a first class hotel in London or in one of Europe’s fabulous gateway cities. Airfares are valid for departures from 04 October, 2007 to 31 March, 2008. Blackout dates apply.

With 60 years experience, Trafalgar has perfected the art of providing clients with hassle-free, seamless holidays in the United Kingdom, Europe, USA and Canada. Trafalgar’s commitment to value, quality, and innovative new ways to travel ensures your client’s holiday will be an experience to remember. It really is a case of “Dream. Pack. And leave…the rest to us”.

For more details visit the website www.trafalgar.com; email [email protected] or speak to your local Trafalgar business development manager.

Report by The Mole