Welcome to the 2nd issue of the HOLIDAY BAZAAR e-newsletter. This is a fortnightly newsletter which aims to keep you up-to-date with happenings in the travel and tourism industry in Kenya. For those begining to plan their April, check out some of our Easter special offers and International breakaways. We at Holiday Bazaar belive in continously improving our services to serve you better. We therefore await your valuble feedback to further improve our services and this newsletter.
 

 
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INTERNATIONAL AIR FARES  

London - Companion Fare $799 on Kenya Airways 2nd person 50% Discount Valid to 31st March

London - $400 on Qatar airways Valid to 31st march

Bombay - $550 on Emirates Valid to 31st March

Mumbai - $350 on Qatar airways Valid to 31st March

Karachi - $550 on Emirates Valid to 31st March

New York - $1099 on Emirates

New York - $1499 BA world Traveller Plus Valid to 31st Mar

A Special First Class Offer to Dubai on Emirates - $1015 valid to 31st March 2006

***Taxes and Fuel Surcharges are not included in the airfares ***
All fares are subject to availability and change without prior notice.

 

 
DID YOU KNOW
 
NEW STUDY RE-CONFIRMS INTERNET IS NOT THE CHEAPEST SOURCE FOR AIRLINE TICKETS

Four consecutive studies by a company that audits the price of airline tickets on behalf of business travelers show they save significant airline ticket costs by booking through a professional travel consultant rather than purchasing on the Internet. More info...

 
 
TIPS FOR GETTING TRAVEL BARGAINS
Everyone loves a travel bargain. Here are some tips for finding them and some advice about looking beyond the price tag to be sure you get the service or product you want for that great price.More info...
 
 
AIRLINE UPDATES
As you are aware, the US introduced legislation, which took effect on 4 October 2005, requiring all airlines flying to the US to give more information about their customers.

This data is commonly known as API or APIS (Advance Passenger Information). The additional data now required by the US includes a first night address for each non-US citizen or US resident, as well as country of residence.
 
 
Air Zimbabwe
Air Zimbabwe will be operating three flights a week instead of the current two flights effective 26th. March 2006. Flights will operate on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday offering immediate connections to and from Johannesburg / Victoria Falls & Bulawayo AND ONCE A WEEK CONNECTION TO AND FROM Singapore & Beijing.
 
 
Tick Tock
Procrastinate all you want before your flight, as the Mobile SeatGuru will now be able to cater to all your needs, wherever you are. If you want to know what in-flight service is available access it on www.SeatGuru.com from your mobile. All you need is a device with an HTML-capable browser.
 
SAFARI AND BEACH EXPERIENCE
The Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel
Set back from the powder-white sands and shimmering waters of the Mombasa National Marine Park, the hotel décor blends the time-honoured intricacy of Swahili carving with the jewelled glow of Arabian lanterns, the white-gleaming splendour of a Sultan’s palace and the lotus-cool of a Persian water garden.More info...
The Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Secreted deep within the Masai Mara National Reserve, the Mara Serena Safari Lodge is the ultimate safari destination. Set high on a bush-cloaked hill, embraced by arcing vistas and washed by a sea of richly rolling grasslands, it stands centre-stage to one of Africa’s most dramatic wildlife arenas and has a ringside seat for the greatest wildlife show on Earth, the legendary migration of the wildebeest.More info...
INTERNATIONAL BREAKAWAYS
Mauritius
Ambre Hotel
It provides a selection of gastronomic delights with their 2 a la carte restaurants, sea facing buffet restaurant and beach grill. The poolside bar offers entertainment with cabaret and dancing whilst the lounge provides a peaceful area for relaxing as does the piano bar. Guaranteed to relax is the Balneotherapy Centre with massage, aromatherapy, sauna and spa programme and 2 jacuzzis. Hotel Ambre also offers exclusive boutiques and a hairdressing salon. For those looking for activity a wide selection of sports are on offer including water skiing, windsurfing, pedaloes, fun boards, snorkelling, 500sq m pool, volleyball, mini golf, boules, gym and 4 floodlit tennis courts.
Prices for a seven night stay inclusive of flights from as little as USD 999 per person sharing.
Please inquire for more details.
Middle East
Beirut
The new Beirut, although modern, is traditional in spirit; skyscrapers have been kept to a minimum and a sea view has been retained whenever possible. The reconstruction project has made use of the ancient street grid-in many places identical to the pattern in Hellenistic and Roman times. Beirut, mysterious and with no other true beauty than that of the soul, embraces the body more than it seduces reason.
Prices for a three night stay in Beirut inclusive of flights on Qatar Airways start from as little as USD 530 per person sharing.
Please inquire for more details.
Jordan Revealed
Situated in a position of great strategic and geographical importance, Jordan lies at the crossroads where the spice and silk routes from Eastern Asia to the Mediterranean met the trade routes from Turkey and Syria down to Arabia and Yemen, and the evidence of human habitation covers a vast timescale, with remains of layers of civilizations scattered around the deserts and mountains. Please inquire for more details.

The Red and Dead seas form part of the extension the Great Rift Valley fault system. Extending c.3,000 miles from the Levant to central Mozambique its northernmost extension runs south from Lebanon and Syria through the Jordan valley and Gulf of Aqaba into the trough of the Red Sea. The Dead Sea is a vast, salty inland lake and at 409 m. below sea level the lowest point on earth. Dubbed 'the great salt lake' by Europeans during the Crusader period the waters, rich in mineral salts, contain four times the amount of sodium chloride as is found normally in ocean water.
Prices for a Jordan Explorer Tour inclusive of flights on Qatar Airways start from as little as:- USD 888 Per Person.
Please inquire for more details.

DUBAI-EASTER SPECIAL
The Emirates. An Arabian crossroads where East meets West. With sophisticated hotels, dazzling beaches, tempting duty-free shopping superb golf and exciting excursions into the desert.
13th April 2006 and departures on or before 21st April 2006.
validity dates 13 April - 21 April 2006.
Prices for a three nights stay in Crowne Plaza hotel inclusive of flights on Qatar Airways start from as little as USD 625 per person sharing.
Please inquire for more details.

CRUISE UPDATES
ONBOARD
Getting more business ONBOARD
Ice skatingRoyal Caribbean International announce Voyager Class Ship to depart from Southampton
Royal Caribbean International is pleased to announce that Navigator of the Seas will be departing from Southampton from April 2007. This is the first time that a Voyager Class ship will sail out of the UK, reinforcing our commitment to the UK cruise market.


Innovation from Southampton
Navigator of the Seas’ incredible size allows for a host of exciting and unexpected features, and with the highest space-per-guest ratio afloat, we’ll ensure that your guests enjoy the space and freedom to discover Europe and the Med from one of the most exhilarating ships in the world. There will be no better cruise experience available from the UK.


Rock climbingEurope and the Med
Itineraries are yet to be finalised, however Italy, the Baltics and short breaks will feature strongly in Navigator of the Seas Summer 2007 season. A new 14-night Italian cruise; new Baltics cruises that promise to be particularly spectacular - with all the convenience of departing from Southampton, there has never been a better time to travel with Royal Caribbean International.
For more information about the key features of Navigator of the Seas visit www.royalcaribbean.com

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