LONG-HAUL SUNSHINE AT SHORT-HAUL PRICES
Premier Holidays reveals the best way to stretch your holiday budget
Press release date: 20/10/2009
One of the UK’s leading independent tour operators, Premier Holidays is urging travellers to make use of the fabulous long-haul deals available to maximise the winter sun.
“For those who believe shorter flights equal more money in your pocket to spend on holiday, we urge them to think again,” says David Carlaw, Head of Faraway at Premier Holidays.
“It doesn’t always pay to stay closer to home as long-haul destinations offer fabulous value for money and beneficial exchange rates.
“Destinations in south-east Asia offer fabulous value for money,” adds Carlaw.
Premier Holidays’ sales to Thailand are up 34 per cent year-on-year (since April 2009) and packages for 2010 are already selling well.
“Thailand has an abundance of top hotels and resorts which are competing for guests. As a result, holidaymakers are capitalising on low room rates and offers, including free nights, food and beverage credits and free room upgrades.”
Compared to other popular winter sun destinations, Thailand came up tops for value for money in the Post Office’s Long Haul Barometer 2009. A cup of coffee in Thailand can be bought for just 50p, while coffee-addicts in Japan will be set back £1.44 for a cup. A three-course meal for two (including house wine) costs just £28.20 in Thailand, with Indonesia the next cheapest at £34.99.
And it’s not just in food and drink where you’ll find a bargain.
“Luxury accommodation such as The Peninsula in Bangkok starts at just £68 per person per night and the Bangkok Marriott Resort and Spa from just £41 per person per night,” says Carlaw.
Premier Holidays specialises in tailor-made holidays created to fit individual preferences by a knowledgeable, experienced reservations team. A sample packages to Thailand is 8 nights at the 5-star Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort in Pattaya. From £1,145 per person for travel 7 Jan to 31 Mar 2010. Price includes private transfers, Jet Airways flights from London Heathrow to Bangkok and all taxes.
For more information or to book, please visit www.premierholidays.co.uk or call 08444 937 542.
For further information:
Sarah Longbottom / Leila Stocker
Rooster PR
Email: premierholidays@rooster.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7953 8774
About Premier Holidays:
Premier Holidays (www.premierholidays.co.uk) is a privately owned, independent tour operator with over 70 years experience in organising tailor-made holidays. The company’s expert reservations staff have first hand knowledge on all featured destinations and offer an individual and personalised service to travel agents and consumers. All travellers receive a personalised quotation including itinerary information, destination overview and images.
The company is the market leader for holidays to the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, and positions itself as a leading independent specialist for its vast array of long haul products.
