Holiday Planning

The holidays are coming fast and it’s time to think about your holiday travel plans. You may think it’s still early, but those who’ve paid extra when they waited till the last minute know that to save money and avoid disappointment, the time to act is now.

There are many things to consider if you’re going to take a holiday at Christmas time. With only two months to go, now is the time to book your flight, reserve your hotel and rent your car.

At this busy time of year, booking early is essential. So think fast about where you want to go, how you’ll travel there, where you’ll stay and what you’ll do. And don’t forget to think about on-the-ground transportation. Car rentals and train tickets go fast – book now!

Speak to any one of our travel consultants about your holiday and let us help make your plans go forward without a hitch.

Of course, Christmas isn’t the only holiday being celebrated during this season. Happy Diwali to all our Hindu brothers and sisters! Diwali – the festival of Lights - is one of the most important festivals of the Hindu calendar and is also celebrated with excitement by Hindus around the world. Diwali marks the beginning of the Hindu and Gujurati New Year, and is celebrated with the lighting of lamps and candles, and lots of fireworks.

Additionally, our Muslim brothers and sisters just celebrated Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice. It marks the end of Hajj (Pilgrimage). Muslims all over the world attended morning prayers followed by visits with family and friends, sharing a meal and remembering the less fortunate.

To all our friends and neighbours, we wish you the best of the holiday season, whatever your holiday may be.

The warm and sunny weather is a big draw for travelers who want to escape the cold and snowy winters of the North. The eastern coast of Africa also has some of the most stunning beaches in the world. Although the local populations of Zanzibar, Dar es salaam, Mombasa, Lamu and Malindi, to name are few, are predominantly muslim, many hotels and resorts offer traditional Christmas celebrations.  It’s not unusual to see a brightly lit Christmas tree amongst the swaying palm trees on the beach.

There is so much to explore in all of these places; things like the old forts, museums, their markets, the narrow streets in Zanzibar and the mangrove forests of Lamu.  Enjoy the warm waters of the Indian Ocean from a leisurely swim to deep-sea fishing and water sports like scuba diving, sailing and parasailing.  Take in the rich, historical local cultures and partake in local flavours like pilau, biryani, Kuku Na Nazi and Ugali.

Come and enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of the coast of East Africa during this upcoming holiday season.  Let us help you make this holiday season one to remember.

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Until November 16th, Jet Airways, India’s pre-eminent private carrier, has slashed fares on the Mumbai-London sector to less than INR 10,000 (approx. GBP 116) per person, round trip (excluding taxes), reviving memories of a price war that made fares on the South-east Asian routes from India one of the cheapest in the world.

Mumbai-London fares are probably unlikely to remain that cheap but Virgin's imminent entry and the rush of flyers expected in the busy season which begins in October and runs up to January has prompted major international airlines to offer heavy discounts.

FASTJET expands fleet and strengthens management team - African low cost airline FastJet has expanded its aircraft fleet, signed a maintenance contract with a leading aircraft maintenance company and further strengthened its management team ahead of the airline’s planned launch next month.

Commenting on the aircraft leases and recent management hires, FastJet chief executive Ed Winter said: “Signing two further aircraft to our fleet and securing delivery in November puts us firmly on track to launch FastJet next month at our first base in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.

FRANCE withdraws from Eurail Select Pass program - Rail Europe Inc. has announced that as of Jan. 1, 2013, France will withdraw as a participating country from the Eurail Select Pass, but will still remain part of the Eurail Global Pass.

All Eurail Select Passes purchased now through Dec. 31 that include France will be honoured in 2013. Eurail Select Pass holders have six months from the date of issue to start using their pass and another two months from the date the pass is activated to complete their travel.

EGYPT projects a rise of about 20 percent in tourist numbers this year, the tourism minister said, despite outbreaks of violence after last year's Arab Spring.

But Tourism Minister Hisham Zaazou cited strong recent occupancy rates at hotels. About 8.8 million tourists visited Egypt in the first nine months of this year, he said at an industry event.

"What I'm targeting is 11.5 million to 12 million tourists by the end of December. For sure over 11 million," Zaazou said. He said numbers should return to 2010 levels by the end of 2013 depending on the security situation.

TAKE CHRISTMAS WITH YOU

4 REASONS TO TRAVEL OVER CHRISTMAS

Travelling over the holidays can be a fun and adventurous way to spend Christmas with your family, but leaving home doesn’t have to mean leaving the holidays behind. Here are a few simple ways you can take Christmas with you on vacation – enjoying the holidays with minimal stress and maximum cheer!

Zanzibar Island - 6 Nights / 7 Days

From: USD 1,070* per person sharing Valid from 23 December 2012 - 6 January 2013 (inclusive)

Warm waters, pristine white beaches, steeped in culture, exotic in nature. Choose from: Diamonds La Gemma & Sandies Neptune (all inclusive) EssqueZalu, Bluebay & Sea Cliff Resorts (half board) Includes: 6 Nights / 7 Days Return Airport Transfers Festive Season Supplement book online

Special for East African Resident, Zanzibar - 3 Nights / 4 Days

Ocean Paradise Resort, Zanzibar Includes: 3 Nights / 4 Days Accommodation (half board) Return Airport Transfers Festive Season Supplement book online

USD 536* per person sharing Valid from 20 December - 29 December 2012 (inclusive)

Fly to Mara Rianta, Masai Mara, Kenya - 2 Nights

From USD 826* per person sharing (Non-Residents) From KES 88,213* per person sharing (Residents) Valid from 23 December 2012 – 6 January 2013

Kenya has it all, game reserves, spectacular beaches, stunning golf courses, equatorial forests to name just a few. Includes: 2 Nights accommodation at Mara Rianta Camp Return flights on Air Kenya from Nairobi including taxes Early morning tea, coffee or hot chocolate with wake up call Buffet Breakfast, lunch and A’la Carte dinner Return airstrip transfers in the Mara 2 game drives per day in Mara North Conservancy Conservancy Fees book online | read more

Voyager Beach Resort, Mombasa- Kenya - 8 nights

Ship-themed resort offering plenty of water sports and entertainment programs. Minimum Stay 8 Nights Includes: 8 nights accommodation (all inclusive basis) Return airport transfers from Mombasa Airport book online

From USD 1,294* per person sharing (Non Residents) From KES 125,040 * per person sharing (Residents) * Valid from 20 December 2012 – 1 January 2013

Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa – Kenya - 4 nights

From: USD 1,123* per person sharing (Non Residents) From: KES 68,870* per person sharing (Residents) Valid from 22 December 2012 – 2 January 2013

Set over 23 acres of naturally landscaped greens along a stunning white sand beach. Minimum Stay 3 Nights Includes: 4 nights accommodation (Breakfast & Dinner) Return airport transfers from Mombasa Airport book online

Voyager Beach Resort, Mombasa- Kenya - 8 nights

Ship-themed resort offering plenty of water sports and entertainment programs. Minimum Stay 8 Nights Includes: 8 nights accommodation (all inclusive basis) Return airport transfers from Mombasa Airport book online

From USD 1,294* per person sharing (Non Residents) From KES 125,040 * per person sharing (Residents) * Valid – 20 December 2012 – 1 January 2013

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