Contiki focuses on authentic experiences and differentiated styles for 2012/13
Contiki Holidays has launched its new 2012/13 Europe brochure offering a comprehensive range of holidays for 18 to 35’s in a variety of styles including Time Out Multi-Country, Time Out In-Depth Regional, Concept, Camping, Ski & Board and Festivals, Events & Short Breaks.
Fiona Hunt, managing director, Contiki Holidays said, “As we approach our 50th anniversary, Contiki continues to evolve in order to remain relevant to the ever-changing demands of 18-35’s.
“What began as camping experiences around Europe, has now grown into six distinct travel styles, offering something to suit everyone.
“Our Time Out range, made up of Time Out Multi-Country and Time Out In-Depth Regional, is focused on ultimate comfort, with all accommodation in quality, well-located hotels.
“New for Time Out in 2012, we have introduced a range of 16 Easy Pace itineraries. With a minimum of two and three night stays, often later starts in the morning and even more authentic local meals, Easy Pace tours offer a more relaxed way to experience Europe.
“We have also added two new feature hotels to our Time Out program this year; the Jailhotel, site of the Lucerne’s white collar crime jail for more than 135 years and the Himmelrich Hotel, situated part way up Mt Pilatus.
“We still have our original and legendary Camping tours, but with some notable adjustments including spacious tents for two, comfy air mattresses, fresh food every day and all at some of the best campsites across Europe.
“Our Concept tours offer a mix of accommodation options ranging from exclusive Contiki Special Stays such as at our French Chateau and Austrian Gasthof to hostels, cabins and feature hotels.
“Other tour styles include Ski & Board trips for those who want to keep things in cool, and Festivals, Events & Short Breaks, featuring some of Europe’s most epic festivals, awesome trips over Christmas, New Years and loads more.
“In addition to wanting choice, today’s young travellers are also seeking truly authentic experiences. Each of our tours feature unique highlights that are designed to help get travellers to the heart of each destination, and this year we have extended even further with new exclusive food and fashion shopping experiences across select itineraries.
“These shopping stops are located at four designer outlets across Europe and give travellers access to great deals on a range on designer clothes that would be out of reach back home – due to price and the fact that they are way ahead of the Australian season.
“This year we are also offering even more authentic cuisine at specially selected local restaurants. In fact, we’re so proud of these special finds, that we’ve even included some of our best food recommendations throughout the new brochure.
“While we have added even more inclusions in this year’s program, we remain committed to providing young travellers with the best value possible. All of our tours provide excellent value for money with each itinerary featuring amazing accommodation, incredible dining experiences, jaw-dropping sights, unforgettable experiences and expert tour managers”
Contiki is the original travel company for 18-35’s and have been travelling the world with like-minded people from around the globe since 1962. Contiki crew are the biggest and best trained and committed to delivering amazing experiences – they too are passionate travellers who live and breathe Europe. All trips offer the perfect balance of sightseeing, adventure and free time, at the best value possible to ensure that with Contiki, your clients have the experience of a lifetime.
Contiki’s 2012/13 Europe brochure is out now! For more information see www.contiki.com.au