Western News: September 26, 2017

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early bookings provide best deals -
travel team says
Next year is open and now is the time to start planning your
2018 holiday, says Hornby House of Travel’s Paula Waldeck.
“Families planning overseas holidays in 2018 are encouraged to
book early to get the best deals,” Paula says.
“The school holidays are the busiest and most expensive time
to travel, so by booking early people can reduce the cost.”
Paula and her expert team at HOT have plenty of suggestions
for customers looking for an overseas holiday that won’t break
the bank.
“For example, the Gold Coast is great value for money,” Paula
says, “and anywhere in the South Pacific is also a good choice
for warmth during the New Zealand winter, plus there is usually
no time difference so that makes it easier with younger
children.”
For families with teenagers, she suggests a trip to Vietnam and
Cambodia, where they can learn about different cultures and
the different ways of life in that region.
For those who are excited by the idea of river or ocean cruising
and calling into exotic places, HOT suggests one of the
many multi-destination cruises on offer.
“There are ships for all budgets and so many itineraries to
choose from around the world,” Paula says.
Europe is always one of the most popular destinations for Kiwi
travellers, with Croatia currently at the top of the list. Paula
suggests island hopping on a small cruise ship around the Adriatic
Sea with a stay in the ever-popular Dubrovnik.
Italy is another highly favoured country to visit, and there is a
range of itinerary ideas for travellers going there, including villa
stays, cycling and walking tours, foodie tours or a Vespa tour
around quaint Italian villages.
For first-time travellers, the team at HOT Hornby suggests a
multi-country guided journey.
“Travellers get to enjoy local experiences, and they have a
good balance of time with the group and time to do things on
their own. This is a great way to get a taste of Europe,” Paula
says.
Canada is also a popular choice with HOT customers, with a
train trip across the Rocky Mountains providing a way to enjoy
the beautiful scenery in comfort. The trip is available from April
until October.
“There is also the opportunity to combine this with an Alaskan
cruise, making for an even more exciting holiday,” Paula says.
She and her team look forward to helping customers plan
their 2018 holiday, so call in to their store at 40 Carmen Road,
or book an appointment by phoning 344-3070.
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