Information for Travel Agents
Updated 7th June 2008




EUROPEAN CANAL & RIVER CRUISES - NEW OFFERS FROM OUTDOOR TRAVEL:

FRANCE, HOLLAND, ENGLAND, CROATIA - RIVER & CANAL OR ISLAND CRUISING

FRANCE HOTEL BARGES
SAVE UP TO $2980 * ON TWO PEOPLE CRUISING

High on the list of ‘must do’ holiday ideas is a tranquil river cruise through rural France, sipping local red wine, taking in the antiquities; the arts and cultural centres, idly chatting to your travel companions with the prospect of a gourmet dinner to round off the evening.
 
As European small barge and river cruising specialists, Outdoor Travel are delighted to offer last minute discounts – 2 passengers travelling together can cruise for the price of 1 on selected 7-day hotel barge cruises in the most beautiful regions of Burgundy & Alsace in France:

19 July  Libellule in Burgundy (7-cabins available), Litote in Burgundy (3-cabins), Lorraine in Alsace (5-cabins)

26 July     Libellule (6-cabins), Litote (8-cabins)

2 August   Libellule (8-cabins), Litote (6-cabins)

9 August   Litote (5-cabins)

16 August    Libellule (5-cabins)

Libellule high season cost is $2955 per person twin share – sale price $2955 for 2 passengers sharing a cabin
Litote high season cost is $2955 per person twin share – sale price $2955 for 2 passengers sharing a cabin
Lorraine high season cost is $2980 per person twin share – sale price $2980 for 2 passengers sharing a cabin

Cruise costs include 6-nights twin-share cabin accommodation with ensuite bathroom, full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner), wine at table with lunch & dinner, excursions by motor-coach as listed and free use of bicycles & facilities on board.  Gratuities & personal expenses are extra.  Upper deck or single cabin supplements are also available. Return transfers to Burgundy can be arranged from Paris for just $455 per person or $465 per person return to Alsace.

* The 2 for 1 offers do not include or allow any other discounts.  Return transfers available from Paris on some cruises at extra cost


GO BARGING – EXCLUSIVE CANAL BOAT OFFERS
DISCOUNTS & SAVINGS OF UP TO 25%

FRANCE - BURGUNDY
Burgundy - La Belle Epoque starting 6th July 2008 - 25% discount for a charter for up to 13 people
Burgundy - L’Art de Vivre – for all available cabins departing 1st or 15th June - a 25% discount.

FRANCE - PROVENCE
Camargue & Rhone - L’Impressionniste – cruises depart 1st, 8th or 29th June - 25% discount per cabin. 

FRANCE – UPPER LOIRE
Upper Loire - Savoir Faire – 15% discount on cabin and charter bookings - dates still available:
27th July & 17th August Burgundy Cruise,
24th & 31st August Champagne region cruise,
5th October Chablis cruise
19th October France & Belgium cruise,
26th October Belgium & Holland cruise.

FRANCE – BORDEAUX REGION
Southwest France - Saint Louis – 10% discount on available cabins and charters departing in June 2008.

WALKING CRUISES IN BURGUNDY - We still have some cabins available on La Belle Époque's Walking cruises departing 12th or 19th October 2008 - a professional Walking Guide is on board all week with wonderful Burgundy walks – at no extra cost.  Singles welcome.

SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER – We still have cabins available in September and October in Burgundy and Provence.  As you know, these months during and following the wine harvest, when the leaves turn gold and the weather is not too hot, is an ideal time to cruise. 

VENICE REGATTA CRUISES - La Dolce Vita cruise departing 7th September has availability for individual twin/double cabin bookings or a charter for 2-6 people for the Storica Regatta Cruise.  There is also still 1 cabin available on the Fiorita Regatta Cruise departing 14th September
 

Ask for a copy of the new Go Barging – European Waterways brochure – call 1800 331 582 or email info@outdoortravel.com.au




ENGLAND - NARROWBOAT CANAL CRUISES
SAVE UP TO $1790 ON TWO PEOPLE CRUISING THE POPULAR ENGLISH MIDLANDS

Outdoor Travel is offering a unique discount for 2 passengers travelling together – they can cruise for the price of 1 * on selected 8-day cruise fully inclusive departures after 23 September 2008.  Cruise for just $1790 per couple sharing a twin or double cabin – transfers are available from major centres/airports/stations at extra cost

Explore the English Midlands - starting in Birmingham, Great Haywood, Worcester, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Stoke Bruerne, Market Harborough, Hinckley or Shardlow - aboard a traditional English narrowboat.  The cost includes a fully crewed holiday starting on selected dates, breakfast, lunch & dinner with cabin accommodation. * Conditions apply – ask for details



CROWN BLUE LINE – SELF-SKIPPERED MOTOR CRUISERS
NEW DISCOUNTS AVAILBLE FOR 2008 RESERVATIONS

Self-skippered motor cruisers in France, Italy, Germany, Ireland, England, Scotland, Holland & Belgium – Outdoor Travel offer a fleet of over 650 boats in some of the major holiday destinations including the Canal du Midi, Camargue or Burgundy in France

Some big savings are now available on selected boats & destinations in the Le Boat fleet for new bookings:

Book before 30th June on any:    Cirrus, Caprice, Royal Classique - 20% discount
Irish Star class boats - 25% discount
 
Book before 15th June & receive the following discounts:

Belgium - 10% discount on all departures
UK Wroxham Norfolk Broads - 20% discount for June and July departures
Scotland - 10% discount on June departures
France - St Jean, Fontenoy, Decize and Migennes - 20% discount for all June and July departures
 
Maximum discount allowed is 15% on any reservation

For a copy of the full Le Boat brochure – or details of any of these offers - call us today on 1800 331 582



Contact Outdoor Travel for more information or copies of the brochure -  For more details of our other canal or river cruises in Europe see:
  http://www.outdoortravel.com.au/content/sailing


Ask for brochures, prices & booking details - call Outdoor Travel on 1800 331 582


CANAL BOATS IN EUROPE _ MORE INFORMATION

Crown Blue Line - Self-Skippered cruises in France or Europe. Click-on here to get full fleet and base information

Go Barging - European Waterways - quality fully-inclusive hotel barge cruises France, England, Scotland, Germany Ireland, Germany, Holland & across Europe.  Click here: Download latest Go Barging Information

French Barging Holidays - Hotel barge cruises across France. Click here Download latest prices & departure dates


ACTIVE HOLIDAY TOUR UPDATES FOR EUROPE OR NEW ZEALAND FOR 2008

WALKS & CYCLING EUROPE:
 
Sherpa - New Brochure now available for 2008  -
Inn-to-Inn mountain & vineyard walking holidays (guided or self-guided tours) or self-guided cycling - Inn-to-Inn.  Destinations in Europe include France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, UK & Ireland. Morocco, Turkey, Nepal also available  Click here: Download latest Sherpa Information

Walking Safari Co - Active Holidays in France, Spain or Portugal * Walking * Painting * Gastronomy * History * Golf * Birding * Wine – tours & select accommodation supported by a donkey!   Click here: Download latest Information

Camino De Santiago - Way of St James Pilgrimage routes - Walk or Cycling   Click here Download dates & prices

La Decouverte - Low cost centre based walking in rural France.  Click here: Download latest program details

French Cycling Holidays - small group guided tours.  Click here Download latest dates & price information


TUSCAN FARMHOUSE APARTMENTS IN ITALY

Castellare di  Tonda Click here: Download latest Castellare di Tonda Information


NEW ZEALAND WALKING, CYCLING OR SEA KAYAKING

Milford Track - Guided Walks in New Zealand  Click here Download latest MILFORD TRACK dates & prices

Abel Tasman - Guided walks or sea kayaking in the sunshine  Click here Download latest dates & prices  


Remember to check 'What's New' on our website for full tour itineraries 

CALL US FOR SPECIAL OFFERS, DISCOUNTS & LAST MINUTE AVAILABILTY:

Contact our wholesale suport staff directly at OUTDOOR TRAVEL on 1800 331 582

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