Etihad Holidays, the holidays division of Etihad Airways, has launched its winter 2006 / 07 outbound brochure offering many exciting breaks, which include safaris in South Africa, sight seeing in New York and favourites such as London and Thailand.
Current Middle East holiday trends demonstrate residents are increasingly using the warm winter climate to visit destinations that are further afield such as Africa and South-East Asia.
Furthermore, as the Middle East observes the Holy month of Ramadan, many families and individuals are also planning to take away breaks during the Eid holiday.
“Whether taking a holiday during Eid or towards the end of the year, Etihad Holidays has something for everyone. What better way to spend time with the family than on an exciting African safari in the Kruger National Park, or sampling the lights and sounds of New York’s Times Square,” said Nick Wood, general manager at Etihad Holidays.
Etihad Airways currently flies twice a week to Johannesburg, the commercial capital of South Africa, which, with 3 night’s accommodation at the 4 star Hilton Sandton Hotels, will cost as little as AED 4065 per person.
The stylish Hilton property is just 30 minutes from the airport in the heart of the bustling Sandton Square and surrounded by a wealth of shopping malls and handicraft shops.
It is also extremely easy to combine a Johannesburg city break with a visit to the world-famous Kruger National Park, which offers nearly 2 million hectares of unrivalled diversity and African wildlife.
Etihad Holidays also caters for Muslim Guests at the 5 star Kwantu Game Lodge in the Kruger National Park, which serves exclusively Halal cuisine.
“South Africa has become a major destination for people living in the Middle East because the scenery is so contrasting, yet the time difference is minimal. Visitors can stay in luxury accommodation whilst viewing Africa’s Big Five animals on a safari,” continued Wood.
From 26 October, Etihad Airways will launch its daily service to New York, opening a fantastic array of holidays to the airline’s customers.
Guests can explore New York’s myriad of cultures and famous landmarks, after flying directly to JFK Airport from Abu Dhabi on Etihad’s luxuriously appointed A340-500.
The lead-in price for a seven-day fly-drive to New York, starts from AED 3895, and a five night break at the central Thirty Thirty Hotel starts from AED 6120 per person.
Thailand remains the number one choice for Guests looking to head eastwards for a break, due to its combination of breathtaking natural beauty, world-famous spas and hotels, inspiring temples and delectable cuisine.
Amongst the luxurious hotels and apartments available with Etihad Holidays is the Venice Hotel, popular with Arabian visitors due to its proximity to Bangkok’s ‘little Arabia’ community.
Three night’s accommodation at the Zenith Hotel, with flights and transfers, costs from as little as AED 1925 per person.
From the pulse-pounding clubs of Bangkok to the tranquil villages dozing along the Indian Ocean, Thailand has something different to offer every visitor.
Europe is also a beautiful place to visit during the winter, with the distinctive seasons creating spectacular conditions whether in a city or the countryside.
For that memorable English winter experience, Guests of Etihad Holidays can take a walk along London’s Oxford Street with its bright lights and bustling with shoppers; or if they are looking for that countryside freshness, Guests can enjoy afternoon tea in front of a roaring log fire in a country house hotel.
UAE-based Guests can fly to London in under seven hours, and enjoy the bright lights and excitement of the city in the comfort of the Holiday Villa Hotel for AED 2550 per person.
Not only is the Holiday Villa Hotel conveniently located close to Hyde Park, the hotel also caters for Muslim guests with an extensive Halal menu
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Etihad Holidays offers flexible holiday options for the different nationalities living in the UAE, including European and non-European expatriates, as well as Arabian families looking to travel in a large group.
Etihad Holidays is also promoting its ‘lowest price guarantee’ for Guests who find an identical holiday available at a better price. If this situation occurs, Etihad Holidays will match or beat the competitor’s price.
To request a copy of any of the Etihad Holidays’ brochures, or for more information on the holiday options, please contact the UAE Etihad Holidays call-centre on toll-free 800 2324, email holidays@etihadholidays.com or visit Etihad Airways sales offices in the UAE.
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is the world’s leading new airline and currently offers flights for Guests and cargo to more than 40 destinations in the Middle East, Europe, North America, Africa and Asia.
Etihad Crystal Cargo – www.crystalcargo.ae – offers a comprehensive range of cargo services throughout Etihad’s network, and services its many all-cargo destinations and world-wide charters with a fleet of modern regional freighter aircraft.
Etihad Holidays - www.etihadholidays.com - offers a range of innovative holiday options including skiing, fly-drives, cruises, tours, stopovers, inbound programmes and city breaks.
Its new summer 2006 holiday brochure features more than 300 apartments and hotels in 82 destinations in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America. Etihad Airways offers a Lowest Price Guarantee to its Guests as well as discounts on bookings made 30 days before departure.
Through these exciting divisions, Etihad Airways is changing the way people see the world.
For more information about this award-winning aviation group, please visit www.etihadairways.ae.
