HELLO ARABIAN PENINSULA Helloworld Is a Fresh New Travel Brand with a Long and Solid History
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2017 HELLO ARABIAN PENINSULA helloworld is a fresh new travel brand with a long and solid history. We have previously created lasting travel memories for clients as Harvey World Travel, selected stores from the United Travel group and Air New Zealand Holidays brands. Allow us to share our knowledge, passion and expertise with you. Our mission is to offer New Zealand travellers industry leading service and deliver the best value holidays. With helloworld, you can plan your holiday at your convenience with our nationwide network of stores and comprehensive website. Our people are truly passionate about travel and can’t wait to share their expertise. Our helloworld store owners and their teams have a genuine interest in making your travel enjoyable and hassle free. As experienced travellers ourselves, we know what goes into making your holiday great and will go the extra mile to make sure your next holiday is your best one yet. We’re helloworld - nice to meet you! Arabian Architecture | 10 Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi | 27 Nizwa Souk | 32 Valid 1 November 2016 – 31 October 2017. Cover Image: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Image Right: Burj Al Arab Contents Navigating This Brochure 4 Travel Tips 6 Accommodation Index 7 Top 10 Things To Do 8 Dubai 10 Dubai Desert Experiences 25 Abu Dhabi 26 Oman 31 Booking Conditions 35 3 Navigating This Brochure 2017 2017 Let helloworld inspire HELLO HELLO ADELAIDE GOLD & SOUTH COAST you to discover these AUSTRALIA Accommodation Ratings fantastic destinations Diamond ratings are used throughout the brochure to describe the standard of accommodation. Properties featuring Diamond symbols do not participate in a recognised rating scheme. The rating is supplied by the 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 individual property based on their own assessment. We HELLO HELLO HELLO QUEENSLAND KIMBERLEY HELLO HELLO NORFOLK NORTHERN ISLANDS & CRUSING & MELBOURNE recommend they be used as a guide only. ISLAND TERRITORY WHITSUNDAYS BROOME & VIC ¿¿ Budget standard of accommodation ¿¿¿ Comfortable standard of accommodation Superior standard of accommodation ¿¿¿¿ and facilities Deluxe standard of accommodation ¿¿¿¿¿ 2017 2017 2017 2017 20162017 and facilities HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO SUNSHINE HELLO TROPICAL PERTH & SYDNEY NORTH COAST & TASMANIA THE WEST & NSW QUEENSLAND ¯ Denotes additional half rating COAST BRISBANE Pricing Guide The prices featured in this brochure are intended as a guide. The prices have been calculated using the lowest available daily price at the time this brochure was produced 2016 and may change due to exchange rate fluctuations, 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO availability, taxes or seasonal surcharges. ARABIAN HELLO COOK BALI CANADA & CHINA PENINSULA ALASKA ISLANDS Prices featured in accommodation listings are per person twin share for the period specified unless otherwise stated. The “From” price has been calculated using the lowest nightly rate available, i.e. lead-in room type in off- peak season including free night offers if applicable, even if that offer is only available for part of a season. A minimum stay is generally required. Where prices for more than a one night stay are featured, the prices refer to stays of 2016 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 consecutive nights. HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HONG KONG NEW FIJI HAWAII INDOCHINA Ask your travel agent for the best price available, other & MACAU ZEALAND room types or travel dates. What the Symbols mean Properties offering free Wi-Fi access throughout the common areas and in rooms. 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO PACIFIC SINGAPORE THAILAND UK & USA Properties offering in-room disabled facilities. ISLANDS & MALAYSIA EUROPE Properties offering facilities catering for families which may include kids’ clubs, family rooms, child menus, highchairs and cots. A special bonus offer (e.g. sparkling wine) is available if you are celebrating your honeymoon. Details must be provided at the time of booking. 2017 Our Imagine the stories Imagine the stories HELLO Suggested ‘must do’ tours of iconic GREAT UNIQUE AUSTRALIAN EXPERIENCES AUSTRALIAN Specialty Signature Collection RAIL destinations/attractions. HOLIDAYS Collection Properties that provide early check-in/check- out to cater for flight arrivals outside of normal check-in times. The stay is calculated on a VIETNAM, LAOS & CAMBODIA SMALLASIA GROUP JOURNEYS 24 hour basis from the time of check-in. This 2017-18 FEATURING 2017-18 VIETNAM • CAMBODIA • LAOS • THAILAND PRIVATE TRAVEL, RIVER CRUISES MYANMAR • CHINA • INDIA • BHUTAN ONE&ONLY HAYMAN ISLAND and SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS SRI LANKA • JAPAN • MONGOLIA service is seasonal and subject to availability. 2017 – 2018 Our 2016-17 2017 2017 2016-17 HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO Refer to page 5 for details. EXOTIC EUROPE ALASKA PACIFIC Cruise CRUISING CRUISING CRUISING CRUISING Collection - BOO OW K N LA T Y E U R B B R Refer to page 5 for details. U E Y T A N L O K W - B O O CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT In store helloworld.co.nz 0800 80 80 40 WITH US In store helloworld.co.nz 0800 80 80 40 WITH US In store helloworld.co.nz 0800 80 80 40 WITH US In store helloworld.co.nz 0800 80 80 40 WITH US 4 Why book with helloworld? Mutrah Corniche, Muscat The helloworld Difference 1. We have experienced knowledgeable travel consultants who are passionate about making your travel dreams come true. 2. We will ensure you enjoy choice and flexibility when you book your travel with us. 3. We offer a real alternative for discovering the world by crafting travel experiences that suit your individual needs. 4. We are the only New Zealand travel agency group that allows you to earn and spend your Fly Buys points. 5. Should you need to change your travel plans while you are away there will always be someone here to help you. Bonus Offers Throughout this brochure you’ll find amazing Bonus Offers including free nights, room upgrades and food and beverage credits to name a few. Just look for the Bonus Offer box. We are always sourcing specials throughout the year. Look for this symbol to find our Ask us for the latest deals when making your most popular experiences! booking. With everything from accommodation, car hire, day tours, extended touring and much more, you’ll be spoilt with choice when planning 24 Hour Assistance your next holiday. To assist you, we’ve highlighted our most popular products booked We know your holiday experience doesn’t end until by our customers. Just look for the We love it! symbol throughout you are safely home. That’s why when you book a this brochure. GO Holiday through helloworld you will have access Our customers love it and so will you! to the GO Assist Help Desk which is a 24 hour, seven day a week service, should you require any assistance during your holiday. You will be given your GO Assist - BOO Freephone number with your documentation and you OW K N LA T can contact the team at any time during your holiday. Y E U R B Open Dated Tours B We‘re with you on your journey. R U E Y T Buy Now & Book Later! A N L O K W - B O O Our Open Dated range of tours offers you the flexibility of pre-paying for your ‘must do’ holiday experiences without having to lock in dates in advance. This means you can pick the day that best suits your needs once your holiday has commenced. Simply include an Open Dated tour in your itinerary, pay for your entire holiday prior to departure, then call us up to 24 hours in advance to book. Open Dated gives you the flexibility to buy now and book later! 5 Travel Tips Bedouin Tent, Abu Dhabi How to Get There Language BY AIR Arabic is the official language of the United Arab Public Holidays Emirates operate a direct flight from Auckland to Emirates and Oman; however English is widely November Dubai daily. Connecting flights are available from spoken in the major cities and tourist areas. major New Zealand cities. National Day, Oman 18th Sultans Birthday, Oman 19th From Dubai, Emirates operate connecting flights to Electricity Muscat from Dubai five times a week. Arabian Peninsula 220V–240V/60Hz. An December international adaptor is recommended. FLIGHT DURATION Martyrs’ Day, UAE 1st FROM / TO DUBAI Ramadan UAE National Day 2nd Auckland 17hrs 25mins The holy month of Ramadan is the most spiritual The Prophets Birthday, UAE 11th Muscat 1hr 10mins period for Muslims and the fast from dawn to dusk Birth of the Prophet Muhammad, Oman 12th is one of its most important aspects. Daytime is The above table shows flight durations for direct flights only. April Connecting flights from other destinations are also available. often quieter, business hours are generally shorter Times are a guide only and subject to change. with restaurants and cafes screened off or closed Ascension of the Prophet 24th out of respect for those who are fasting. You may May Passports, Visa and Travel Insurance also find that shops and markets will close early Beginning of Ramadan 27th Travellers to the United Arab Emirates and Oman in the afternoon. Within many hotels and resorts, must have a passport which is valid for at least tourists may notice little difference, other than June some alterations to restaurant operations. Eating, six months. A visa is required for entry into Oman; Eid al Fitr Holiday drinking, chewing gum and smoking openly in this can be purchased in advance or upon arrival. (Last day of Ramadan) 26th No advance visa is required for entry into the public is prohibited by law, in daylight hours, during United Arab Emirates for New Zealand passport Ramadan. In the evening, cities come to life, public August holders.