JANUARY 2018

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WHETHER IT'S BUSINESS OR LEISURE, WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED. Bleisure Travel

Bleisure has become the hottest buzzword (and trend) in travel. Bleisure is a combination business and leisure travel. It’s the latest, greatest thing for people who squeeze the most they can out of life, scheduling their business trips and calendars to coincide with a little leisure tourism. Pitch to a multi-million dollar prospective client today? Courtside seat at Roland Garros or Wimbledon tomorrow. Negotiating mining rights on Friday? Front seat in the great migration safari vehicle on the banks of the Mara over the weekend. If you too would like to get the most out of your business trip and join the bleisure revolution, speak to your travel manager today about adding one of the these escapes to your upcoming travel for 2018.

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Bleisure Travel Planner 3 Cape Town 2 nights R * self-drive from 1780 • Stay at the Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Foreshore • Breakfast daily Add return flights and 2 days Avis car hire˚ ex Jnb from R2490* ex Dur from R2380*.

Valid for travel 15 Jan – 31 May '18

Durban R * 2 nights 5-star self-drive from 2580

• Stay at the Fairmont Zimbali Resort • Breakfast daily Add return flights and 2 days Avis car hire˚ ex Jnb from R1710* ex Cpt from R2380*. Valid for travel 15 Jan – 29 Mar '18 January Dubai R * Airfare + 3 nights from 9990

• Stay at the Ibis Deira City Centre Hotel The Dubai Shopping Festival is the largest shopping and entertainment extravaganza in • Breakfast daily the Middle East. The festival is held across Dubai for the duration of January, and you’ll find • Tourist visa included promotions and special offers at most shopping malls and the Global Village, the city’s leading • Return transfers and approximate taxes family entertainment and cultural attraction. It has been described as an event of shopping and glamour, festivity and lights, fun and adventure, multi-cuisine food and cosmopolitan culture. Ex Dur from R11980* ex Cpt from R12370*. The 12th Cartagena International Music Festival takes place in Colombia from 5th to 14th This new modern hotel is directly opposite one January. A musical repertoire portraying the links between European and Latin American of Dubai's largest shopping malls the "Deira City classical music has been chosen for this year’s festival. Prepare yourself for a musical voyage Centre". starting in late 15th-century and continuing to the Americas, retracing the path of Valid for travel 18 Jan – 18 Mar '18 Christopher Columbus, which led to the integration of beliefs, customs, languages and sounds of the Old and the New World. One of the greatest cities to visit in January, is which is the highest capital city in . After the 7th January, the city quietens down and the sales season starts. This is a perfect time Flamenco and Tapas in to visit Madrid if you are looking for a relaxing holiday in beautiful surroundings. On the 5th January the year’s biggest celebration for children takes place, Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos. Madrid This parade through the city is a very popular family event and celebrates the arrival of the R * Airfare + 5 nights from 12860 Three Kings. • Stay in Madrid at the Ganivet Hotel> Melbourne in January is full of fun and festivities. On the 4th January, the South Melbourne • Breakfast daily night market celebrates its 10th birthday. Over 8 Thursday evenings, market goers can enjoy • Return transfers and approximate taxes eating, drinking and dancing to live music. This is also the place to look out for great bargains on jewellery, homeware and clothing. BONUS Flamenco evening at the Torres Bermejas Restaurant with Tapas dinner.

Ex Dur from R15470* ex Cpt from R14670*. DID YOU KNOW? During an average lift off, a commercial jet takes off at between 804 and 933 kilometres per hour. Valid for travel 20 – 26 Jan '18 (Sun – Thu). >or similar

Melbourne Airfare + 3 nights 4½-star Events R * from 15990 • New Year’s Day: 1 Jan • Tennis – Australian Open: 15 – 28 Jan • Pay for 2 nights and get 1 night FREE at the Oaks South Yarra • School starts: 17 Jan • Approximate taxes • Chinese New Year: 16 Feb Ex Dur from R16150* ex Cpt from R15990*. • Cartagena Music Festival: 5 – 14 January • Dubai Shopping Festival: 26 Dec 2017 - 28 Jan 2018 Valid for travel 22 – 25 Jan '18 (based on mid-week travel)

4 corporatetraveller.co.za 0877 40 50 90 Zambia – Victoria Falls Airfare + 2 nights 4-star R * from 8990

• Stay at the David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa • Breakfast and dinner daily • Sunset cruise on The Lady Livingstone • Return transfers and approximate taxes Add return flights and 2 days Avis car hire˚ ex Dur from R10290* ex Cpt from R10990*.

Valid for travel 15 Jan – 16 Mar '18

New York R * Airfare + 3 nights from 15250

• Stay at the Holiday Inn Times Square Hotel> • Return transfers and approximate taxes Ex Dur from R17550* ex Cpt from R17660*.

Valid for travel 4 – 15, 18 – 22, 24 – 28 Feb '18 (Sun – Thu) February >or similar. Weekend surcharge applies. Phuket – Karon Airfare + 8 nights 4-star R * from 18370 If you are looking for romance, you can’t go wrong with a Valentine’s weekend getaway at the • Pay for 5 nights and get 3 nights FREE at the David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa in Zambia. Enjoy a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River and Old Phuket Resort visit the Victoria Falls for a breath-taking experience of nature in all her glory. • Breakfast daily

Ready to dance? Head to for the Rio Carnival, which starts on 9 February and lasts five • Return transfers and approximate taxes days. It’s the biggest and best carnival in the world, a tradition that dates back to 1723 and sees BONUS Phuket Dine Around Card which millions of revellers taking to the streets to watch the impressive floats go by, and see some of entitles you to 20% – 25% discount at selected Brazil’s finest samba schools strut their stuff in elaborate costumes. restaurants. R750 Resort Credit per room per Every February, New Orleans hosts Mardi Gras so if you are looking for the biggest party of stay for food and beverages in hotel outlets plus the year, this is the place to be. The streets are filled with extravagance, magnificence, beads FREE Wi-Fi and more. and feathers. The mood is all about fun and having a good time. Mardi Gras 2018 takes place on Add return flights and 7 days Avis car hire˚ ex Tuesday 13th February and the parades usually start about two weeks before this. Dur from R19360* ex Cpt from R18990*.

Take a bite out of the Big Apple and hit the streets of in February. This city is on Valid for travel 13 – 28 Feb '18 so many people’s bucket lists and it’s easy to see why. From hailing a taxi on a crowded street corner to a walk through Central Park, everything is a larger than life experience. Take in the sights and sounds of Times Square which is New York City’s most instagrammed location. New Orleans Mardi Gras Phuket, , offers picturesque surroundings, relaxing days on tropical beaches, night-time R * Airfare + 3 nights from 24680 parties and spiritual journeys. The land of smiles welcomes you to its shores with river markets and shopping bargains. So, if you love shopping, beaches and people, then Phuket is the place • Stay at Le Pavillon Hotel> for you. • Return transfers and approximate taxes Ex Dur from R33690* ex Cpt from R32150*. FUN FACT: More than 800 languages are spoken in New York City Valid for travel 10 – 14 Feb '18 (Sun – Thu). >or similar. which means that 4 out of every 10 households speak a language other than English. Rio Carnival Airfare + 4 nights R * from 31460 • Stay at the Windsor Martinique Copa> Events • Breakfast daily • Valentines Day: 14 Feb • Return transfers and approximate taxes • New York Fashion Week: 8 – 16 Feb BONUS Grandstand ticket, sector 9 for the • Fashion Week: 16 – 20 Feb 11th of February to experience the Parade of • Milan Fashion Week: 21 – 27 Feb the Samba Schools in the First League including • Ultra Music Festival: 9 – 10 Feb return transfers to the Sambodromo, the venue for the Samba parades. • Rio Carnival: 9 – 14 Feb Ex Dur from R31460* ex Cpt from R31460*. • New Orleans Mardi Gras: 13 Feb Valid for travel 8 – 13 Feb '18. >or similar.

Bleisure Travel Planner 5 Mozambique Weekend Escape R * 3-night cruise from 4990 • Stay in an inside cabin on board MSC Sinfonia departing from Durban • All meals and entertainment on board • Port and handling fees, taxes and gratuities Highlights: Durban, Portuguese Island

Cruise departs 16 March '18

Paris R * Airfare + 3 nights from 12150 • Stay at the Peyris > • Breakfast daily • Return transfers and approximate taxes Ex Dur from R11750* ex Cpt from R11650*.

Valid for travel 1 – 31 March '18 (Sun – Thu) >or similar

India – Holi Festival of Colour March R * 8-day tour from 19890 • Includes an On the Go tour with 7 nights hotel accommodation is a small country with a big heart and invites you to come and visit its exquisite, rocky • Breakfast daily, one lunch and 2 dinners coastline and meet its warm, welcoming people. Saint Patrick’s Day falls on 17 March and Ireland • Specialist local guides at some sights is the best place to celebrate its patron saint, with song, dance and Guinness alongside the • All relevant transfers and transportation in locals. Did you know that Saint Patrick was actually Roman and not Irish and that there are more private air-conditioned vehicles mobile phones than people in Ireland? Itinerary: Old & New Delhi – Taj Mahal – For a warmer destination closer to home, Mozambique has some of the most beautiful beaches Fethpur Sikri – The Pink City of Jaipur and marine life. Mozambique is an idyllic tropical holiday destination and it comes in at a really affordable price. This really is paradise with the warm Indian Ocean waters caressing white sandy Travel dates: Departs 26 Feb '18 beaches. As Audrey Hepburn so aptly stated, “ is always a good idea.” This truly is a bucket-list city with attractions like the Eiffel Tower, the 12th-century Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral and the St Patrick's Day Arc De Triomf. One is easily carried away by the incredible sights and sounds of this city of love. Paris is also known as the Capital of Fashion, being home to some of the world’s finest names in Celebrations design from Yves Saint-Laurent to Christian Dior. R * Airfare + 3 nights from 21290 The is traditionally called the “Kings Island” due to its central location. This tropical • Stay at Cassidy's Hotel> island paradise lies in the warm Indian Ocean with an average ground-level elevation of 1.5 • Full Irish breakfast daily meters above sea-level. To visit the Maldives is a magical experience with marine-life abundant • Return transfers and approximate taxes crystal clear ocean waters, powdery white beaches and sunny skies. Ex Dur from R22570* ex Cpt from R21260*. For a celebration of colour and fun, join the Hindu Holi Festival in and Nepal to mark the beginning of spring and good triumphing over evil. This festival sees people painting each other Valid for travel 15 – 19 March '18. Subject to availability. >or similar with bright pigments and squirting one another with dyed water. Sweets are also handed out in abundance.

SOME TRIVIA: The Irish consume on average, 131 litres of beer each Maldives per year. Airfare + 7 nights 4-star R * from 31490 • Pay for 5 nights and get 2 nights FREE at Canareef Resort Maldives • Breakfast and dinner daily • Return speedboat and domestic flight Events transfers and approximate taxes • Holi Colour Festival – India: 1 – 2 Mar Upgrade to All-inclusive from R5880 • St. Patrick’s Day: 17 Mar • Human Right’s Day: 21 Mar SAVE R5000 (already included) • F1 Grand Prix : 25 Mar Ex Dur from R32190* ex Cpt from R31490*. • Schools close: 28 Mar Valid for travel 01 – 22 Mar & 15 – 30 Apr '18

6 corporatetraveller.co.za 0877 40 50 90 Durban R * 5 nights self-drive from 3850 • Stay at the Tropicana Hotel • Breakfast daily Add return flights and 5 days Avis car hire˚ ex Jnb from R2340* ex Cpt from R3010*.

Valid for travel 30 Mar – 9 Apr '18 New Idyllic Caribbean Ship R * 7-night cruise from 8870 • Stay in an inside cabin on board MSC Seaside departing from • All meals and entertainment on board • Port and handling fees, taxes and gratuities Highlights: Miami, Phillipsburg (St Maarten), San Juan (Puerto Rico), Nassau (Bahamas)

Cruise departs 28 April '18

April R * Airfare + 5 nights from 14090 • Stay at Coin De Mire Attitude • Breakfast and dinner daily Historic enchantment and modern opulence meet in Dubai. Whether you are seeking an indulgent • Return transfers and approximate taxes shopping spree or a desert destination break away, let Dubai envelop you in her vibrancy. Dubai is home to the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, which has at its foot, Dubai Fountain with jets and lights Upgrade to All-inclusive from R2950* choreographed to music. Some of the most extravagant hotels stand proudly in Dubai with world-class service being the norm. A trip to Dubai, is well worth it and is an experience of a lifetime. Add 2 nights from R2480* Mauritius is a magical island nestled in the Indian Ocean and home to world-class holiday resorts and Ex Dur from R15070* ex Cpt from R15070*. hotels. A mere four hour flight from Johannesburg, one doesn’t need to travel far for a tropical island getaway. Whether you are looking for romance, time frolicking on pristine beaches with the family or Valid for travel 10 – 30 Apr '18 snorkeling in turquoise blue waters abundant in marine wildlife, a Mauritius holiday is just what you need. Take a trip back in time to , a land rich in history, mesmerising scenery and culinary crafts to Dubai tantalise your taste buds. , where East meets West as it straddles Asia and Europe, is a city of immense cultural diversity waiting to be explored. From golden beaches and picturesque valleys to hot Airfare + 5 nights 4-star air balloon rides and canyoning in mountain gorges, Istanbul is a city which will enrich your soul. R * from 20350 Music and dance as colourful as the reefs, tranquil waters just a shade deeper than the sky, and a rich • Stay at the Ja Ocean View Hotel history as diverse as the breath taking landscapes make Caribbean cruises one of the most relaxing • Breakfast daily holidays imaginable. The stories of the Caribbean are captivating, the beaches mesmerising and the • Tourist Visa included carefree charm intoxicating. • Return transfers and approximate taxes Kwa-Zulu Natal is ’s third largest province and with the warm Indian Ocean waters, has Ex Dur from R22290* ex Cpt from R22690*. some incredible swimming beaches. Surfers from around the world, flock to ride the waves along this eastern coastline while dolphins dive through the waves just off the shores of the Dolphin Coast. With Valid for travel 18 Jan – 19 Jul '18 so much to offer from uShaka Marine World to the Umgeni River Bird Park, there is no wonder that this province is a popular tourist destination. Turkey DID YOU KNOW: Turkey has one of the oldest and biggest shopping R * Airfare + 5 nights from 20850 malls, Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar. • 3 nights accommodation in Cappadocia at the MDC Cave Hotel. • 2 nights accommodation in Istanbul at the Sirkeci Mansion Hotel. • Breakfast daily Events • Return transfers and approximate taxes • Easter weekend: 30 Mar – 2 Apr BONUS Hot Air balloon flight, North Cappadocia • April Fool’s Day: 1 Apr Tour with lunch, South Cappadocia Tour with • USA Golf Masters: 5 – 8 Apr lunch, Istanbul old city classical tour with lunch • F1 Grand Prix : 8 Apr and a spice market and Bosphorus cruise with lunch. • Schools open: 10 Apr * * • California Coachella Music Festival: 13 – 15 Apr Ex Dur from R21180 ex Cpt from R21150 . • Freedom Day: 27 Apr Valid for travel 15 – 30 April '18. Weekend surcharge applies.

Bleisure Travel Planner 7 Cape Town 4 nights 4-star R * self-drive from 3280 • Stay at The President Hotel • Breakfast daily

BONUS Up to 2 kids U/12 stay FREE, complimentary drinks voucher per person plus FREE Wi-Fi. Add return flights and 4 days Avis car hire˚ ex Jnb from R2910* ex Dur from R2870*.

Valid for travel 27 Apr – 1 May '18 Blue Danube River Cruise R * 5-night cruise from 17880 • Stay in a riverview cabin on board MS Victor Hugo departing from Budapest • All meals, selected drinks and onboard activities • Port fees

FREE Wi-Fi. Highlights: Budapest (), Bratislava May (), Vienna (), Passau ()

Cruise departs 15 June '18 Grand Prix For football fans, the FA Cup final takes place on the 19th May at Wembley Stadium in London. Book a holiday package and combine the excitement of attending the game. While in London, R * Airfare + 3 nights from 24250 one of the world’s most visited cities, absorb the experiences from quaint little pubs to the London Eye to Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. This cosmopolitan and diverse city offers • Stay at the Ibis Styles Vieux Port Nice Hotel everything you can think of. • Breakfast daily • Weekend Secteur Rocher General Admission For a holiday that will surpass all of your expectations, visit Sri Lanka. Historical ruins, endless Tickets stretches of pristine beaches and exceptional value for money are just three reasons to see • Saturday and Sunday return coach transfers Sri Lanka. This is a country of alluring beauty and charm whether you are walking to the rain between Nice and Monaco forests or lazing on the beach watching the waves. • Informal evening social drinks • Approximate taxes The start of the iconic Formula One, takes place in Monaco in May and this event sees the streets closed for the race and everyone filled with excitement and anticipation. This wealthy Ex Dur from R24850* ex Cpt from R24550*. little town sits proudly on the French Riviera and offers the very best in high-end wining and Valid for travel 24 – 28 May '18 (Subject to availability) dining. Budapest is an explorer’s dream from natural beauty to man-made treasures which, to put it Sri-Lanka – Beach & City mildly, are simply breath-taking. Budapest is known as a food capital and offers sophisticated European cuisine to an array of tantalising wines. One cannot forget the many hot springs which Break grace this city and are a fun and relaxing experience which will take you back to the time of the Airfare + 8 nights 4-star Romans. R * from 24290 Full of beauty and charisma, Cape Town is a melting pot of history, culture and cuisine. The • 6 nights accommodation at the Heritance natural beauty of Table Mountain and the breaking of the waves on world-class beaches, bring Negombo people from far and wide. From wine-tasting, to hiking to shopping and dining out, this city • 2 nights accommodation at the Ozo Colombo offers it all. • Breakfast daily • Return transfers and approximate taxes SOME TRIVIA: In Spain, you traditionally have two surnames with the first surname being from your father and the second from your Ex Dur from R24850* ex Cpt from R24290*. mother. Valid for travel May '18 London – FA Cup Final R * Airfare + 3 nights from 24450 • Stay at the Royal National Hotel> in London Events • Breakfast daily • Workers Day: 1 May • Official match ticket – premium seats located • Cinco De Mayo: 5 May in middle ring of the stadium and souvenir • F1 Grand Prix Spain: 11 May match program • Fast track dedicated Club Wembley Stadium • FA Cup Final: 19 May Entrances • F1 Grand Prix Monaco: 24 – 27 May • Approximate taxes • UEFA Champions League Final: 26 May Ex Dur from R26350* ex Cpt from R25750*. • The French Open: 27 May - 10 Jun

Valid for travel 17 – 21 May '18 (Subject to availability) >or similar

8 corporatetraveller.co.za 0877 40 50 90 Scottburgh 2 nights 4-star R * self-drive from 1390 • Stay at the Blue Marlin Hotel Add return flights and 2 days Avis car hire˚ ex Jnb from R1760* ex Cpt from R2390*.

Valid for travel 15 Jun – 17 Jun '18

Spain – La Batalla Del Vino R * 3-day tour from 2450 • Includes a Busabout tour with 2 nights accommodation in a shared twin tent • Breakfast daily • Busabout festival t-shirt, Panuelo and wristband Itinerary: Haro, Spain

Valid for travel 28 June '18

June Koh Samui R * Airfare + 8 nights from 14690 • Pay for 4 nights and get 4 nights FREE at the Many South African schools close on 22 June, which means Flight Centre has several Family Chaba Samui Resort holiday packages available for local and international travel. • Breakfast daily • Return transfers and approximate taxes Our local highlight this month is Durban with it’s warm and sunny days and an abundance of activities for the whole family. BONUS R1000 Resort Credit per room per stay for food and beverage outlets and A La Carte A wild and captivating destination which tops many a bucket list, is Alaska which is pure and menu plus FREE Wi-Fi. exquisite. From large bears catching salmon, packs of wolves howling in the distance and glaciers bigger than cities, Alaska is a land of wonder and magic. Ex Dur from R15750* ex Cpt from R16470*.

With long summer days and short nights, Europe comes alive at this time of year and there Valid for travel 15 Apr – 21 Jun '18 are too many festivals to list here. In the alone you can choose from the Red Rooster in Suffolk, the Lunar Festival in Warwickshire, Conchord at Rathfinny in East Sussex, Field Day in London, the Africa Oyé in Liverpool and the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset. Beyond the magnificent palm trees, the turquoise ocean and the mouth-watering seafood Alaska Glacier Bay R * cuisine, Koh Samui is not your typical island. Whether you’re travelling on a budget or indulging 7-night cruise from 16580 in a luxury island getaway, this destination’s diverse natural and man-made attractions have a little bit of something for everyone. • Stay in an inside cabin on board Norwegian Jewel departing Vancouver Situated along the coast of the Adriatic Sea, borders Slovenia and Hungary to the north, • All meals and entertainment on board to the east and Bosnia and Herzegovina to the south. The city of Dubrovnik, the “pearl • Port taxes and government fees of the Adriatic”, is one of the top Mediterranean tourist destinations. Catch the Dubrovnik Summer Festival’s line-up of music, opera, theatre and dance, and take a walk through the Old Highlights: Vancouver, Inside passage, Town, encircled by massive stone walls. Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier, Seward

Cruise departs 11 Jun '18

DID YOU KNOW? Dubrovnik, Croatia is where the TV series, Game of Thrones, is filmed. Croatia Dalmatian Coast R * Airfare + 6 nights from 23180 • 2 nights accommodation in Dubrovnik at the Vis Hotel> • 2 nights accommodation in Havar at the Events Pharos Hotel> • F1 Grand Prix Canada: 7 – 10 Jun • 2 nights accommodation in Split at the As Hotel> • Midnight Sun Film Festival : 13 – 17 June • Breakfast daily • Golf – US Open: 14 – 17 Jun • Return transfers and approximate taxes • Youth Day: 16 Jun Ex Dur from R24780* ex Cpt from R23750*. • Schools close: 22 Jun Valid for travel 1 – 21 Jun '18 (Sun – Thu). >or similar

Bleisure Travel Planner 9 Knysna R * 5 nights 4-star self-drive from 3850 • Stay at the Rex Hotel • Breakfast daily Add return flights and 5 days Avis car hire˚ ex Jnb from R3110* ex Dur from R6600* ex Cpt from R3630*.

Valid for travel 1 Jul – 30 Jul '18

Bali Island Hopper R * 7-day tour from 118 9 0 • 6 nights hotel accommodation • Breakfast daily, two lunches and one dinner • Awesome local trip leader • Modern air-conditioned vehicle and local speedboats between islands Itinerary: Seminyak – Lembongan Island – Gili Trawangan - Ubud Selected departures in July '18 July

Italy by Rail R * Airfare + 7 nights from 19750 Europe comes alive in July and there are loads of excellent outdoor festivals to cater to every taste. If golf is your thing, catch The Open, which takes places at the Royal Troon Golf Club. • 3 nights accommodation in • 2 nights accommodation in Florence London in the summertime is highly recommended and with the British Grand Prix taking place • 2 nights accommodation in Venice up the road at Silverstone, now’s the time to book your visit. If the idea of strawberries and cream • Breakfast daily appeals to you, the highlight of the tennis calendar, Wimbledon, reaches its climax on 15 July. • 2nd Class rail ticket If staring up at the sky is what you’re after, look no further than our own backyard. Book a flight • Return transfers and approximate taxes to Cape Town and take a drive to Sutherland, where some of the best stargazing can be done Ex Dur from R18750* ex Cpt from R20350*. – as proven by the presence of the Southern African Large Telescope, which is open for tours. Sutherland is also known as the coldest place in the country, so stay in one of the town’s cosy Valid for travel 1 – 21 July '18. Subject to availability. cottages that has a fireplace to keep you warm. , awaken your senses to cuisine that is as much about presentation as it is about enjoyment. A land where eating well is living well and breaking bread and sipping on wine are occasions to come together and celebrate life. To take a trip to Italy is to be transported back in time to the genius of Miami Michelangelo, Botticeli and da Vinci. R * Airfare + 5 nights from 20170 Miami, home of sun-kissed beaches and sparkling waters, where bronzed bodies languish on • Pay for 4 nights get 1 night FREE at the Circa loungers and celebrate at swanky parties. The 4th July, Independence Day celebrations culminate in 39 Hotel> fireworks displays and dancing the night away to the tinkling of glasses and joyous laughter. Whether • Return transfers and approximate taxes you look forward to early morning strolls along the beach front or walking trails of Oleta River State Park, Miami has whatever you need for the holiday of your dreams. Ex Dur from R19750* ex Cpt from R21150*. Knysna, in the Western Cape along the Garden Route, is exquisitely beautiful with ancient forests Valid for travel 1- 31 July '18. Subject to availability. >or similar and a breath-taking lagoon. For a relaxing and rejuvenation break in nature, you will find this friendly and relaxing town just perfect.

Wimbledon 2018 FUN FACT: The first suntan lotion was invented in 1944 by Miami R * Airfare + 3 nights from 22960 Beach pharmacist, Benjamin Green. • 3 nights accommodation in London • Breakfast daily • Reserved seat for one day at The Championships, on No. 2 Court for the 2nd of July. • Information pack containing a one day off Events peak London Travelcard, itinerary, event card, • Tour de : 7 – 29 Jul event wallet and travel information. • Wimbledon: 2 – 15 Jul • Wimbledon gift voucher for The Wimbledon • USA Independence Day: 4 Jul Shop and an official Wimbledon programme. • Return transfers and approximate taxes • School opens: 17 Jul Ex Dur from R23850* ex Cpt from R23150*. • Golf – British Open: 19 – 22 Jul • Rugby World Cup Sevens: 20 – 22 Jul Valid for travel 1 – 31 July '18

10 corporatetraveller.co.za 0877 40 50 90 Sun City 4 nights 5-star R * self-drive from 4490 • Stay at the Cascades Hotel • Breakfast daily • Complimentary entry to Valley of the Waves and use of shuttle within the resort Add return flights and 4 days Avis car hire˚ ex Dur from R2170* ex Cpt from R2880*.

Valid for travel 1 Aug – 31 Aug '18

Spain – La Tomatina 4-day tour R * from 4890 • Includes a Topdeck trip with 3 nights multi-share hostel accommodation • Breakfast daily • Return coach transport to Bunol August • Trip Leader • FREE coach Wi-Fi Itinerary: Valencia

Valid for travel 27 Aug '18 If you are one for festival life, and not afraid of a bit of sand, the ultimate experience to aim for this month in Burning Man, held in the Nevada desert in the USA. Tens of thousands of people gather to create Black Rock City, a temporary metropolis dedicated to community, art, self- France, Spain and Italy expression and self-reliance. 7-night cruise Nevada is also home to a permanent metropolis of a very different kind – Las Vegas. The home R * of some of the world’s best hotels, casinos and live music venues, it’s definitely worth a visit, but from 10890 remember that what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas! • Stay in an inside cabin on board MSC Opera In Spain a slightly messier type of gathering takes place in Valencia, a culturally-fascinating place departing Marseilles and the home of paella. Since 1945 people have gathered in the last week of August to hurl • All meals and entertainment on board tomatoes at each other. La Tomatina started as an angry dispute between locals, but has evolved • Port taxes, government fees and service fees to become an internationally recognised cultural event. The acidity of the tomatoes also gives the city streets a good old clean by the time it’s all over. Highlights: Marseilles, Palma De Mallorca, Ibiza, Olbia, Livorno, Genova Take some time to explore the rest of Spain while you’re there. The Iberian coastline is still warm and sunny in August, and popular tourist spots like Lloret de Mar are brimming with visitors from Valid for travel 12 Aug '18 around Europe. , with an abundance of artistic, historical, cultural and gastronomic wonders, is just a short train ride away. For superb, sun-kissed beaches, ancient ruins and breath-taking art, the Mediterranean is waiting R * to welcome you and treat you to a feast of food, cultural history and beauty as you unwind and Airfare + 3 nights from 13770 enjoy spectacular nature and views. • 3 nights accommodation at the Hampshire is one of the oldest hosts of the Formula One Grand Prix. The Belgian track is and Hotel – Theatre District> incredible 14, 9 kilometres long and well known for being extremely dangerous. This iconic race • Breakfast daily way is nestled in the town of Spa which is surrounded by picturesque woods. When visiting Belgium, be prepared to enjoy a variety of delectable comfort foods like waffles and chocolates. Ex Dur from R13570* ex Cpt from R13150*.

Valid for travel 1 Aug – 31 Aug '18 (Sun – Thu). >or similar. SOME TRIVIA: Belgium is home to Europe's first skyscraper, the Torengebouw, which was built in 1928. Belgian Grand Prix R * Airfare + 3 nights from 21750 Events • 3 nights accommodation in Brussels at Aloft • Golf – USA PGA: 6 – 12 Aug Brussels Schuman, Place Jean Rey. • Womens Day: 9 Aug • Breakfast daily • Saturday and Sunday return coach transfers • F1 Belgian Grand Prix: 24 – 26 Aug between hotel and the race track. • Burning Man Nevada: 26 Aug – 3 Sep • 3 Day Bronze General Admission tickets. • Tennis – US Open: 27 Aug – 3 Sep Ex Dur from R20990* ex Cpt from R20450*. • La Tomatina Festival: 29 Aug Valid for travel 23 – 27 Aug '18

Bleisure Travel Planner 11 Hermanus 3 nights 4-star R * self-drive from 3750 • Stay at the Whale Coast All Suite Hotel in a one bedroom apartment • Breakfast daily Add return flights and 3 days Avis car hire˚ ex Jnb from R2700* ex Dur from R2600*.

Valid for travel 1 Sep – 30 Sep '18

Germany – Oktoberfest R * 4-day tour from 4090 • Includes a Busabout tour with 3 nights camping accommodation • Breakfast daily • Busabout Oktoberfest T-shirt • Busabout festival wristband Itinerary: Munich – Germany

Valid for travel 21 Sep '18 September

Barcelona R * Lose yourself in the rich and diverse culture of Bali. The temples, ceremonies, music and dance of Airfare + 3 nights from 13150 Bali, will captivate and delight your senses. This land of unspoiled beaches and dramatic volcanic • Stay at the Hotel Rialto> mountains will encourage you to unwind and relax amongst some of the friendliest and most • Breakfast daily generous people on the planet. From total relaxation to dancing the night away, Bali is the answer. • Return transfers and approximate taxes South America has many options for all types of traveller, whether you’re after luxury five-star Ex Dur from R12950* ex Cpt from R13250*. accommodation and a carefully packaged itinerary, or if you prefer to strap on a backpack and take each day as it comes. The continent is home to the world's most impressive rainforest, remarkable Valid for travel 1 – 30 Sep '18. (Sun – Thu). Weekend surcharge remnants of ancient civilisations, a snow-capped mountain range spanning seven countries and applies. >Or similar beach cities that keep the party going until the sun rises. For beer lovers of the world, Oktoberfest kicks off on 22nd September with Bavarian beer, food and festivities. Join in with the thousands of locals who are adorned in lederhosen and feathered hats as they chug down litres of beer and dance on tables. Experience this festival of fun, music, Italian Grand Prix beer and German cuisine first-hand and create memories you’ll be talking about for years! Airfare + 3 nights 4-star Closer to home and for a festival of a different kind, the beautiful town of Hermanus comes to R * life with music, car rallies, markets and kids’ entertainment in the middle of whale season. The from 21690 Hermanus Whale Festival is held in celebration of these magnificent giants and people gather here • Stay in Milan at the Radisson Blu Hotel from far and wide to watch these miraculous beings in their natural environment. • Breakfast daily Barcelona, home of culinary masters and architectural treasures, is a seaside city with so much to • Weekend General Admission Tickets. offer. Take time out to stroll along the beaches or partake in some paddle boarding or a refreshing • Saturday and Sunday return coach transfers swim in the sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean. Party the night away in style after enjoying between hotel and the race track. a breath-taking sunset while sipping on colourful and cheerful sundowners. • Friday evening informal social drinks. Ex Dur from R21350* ex Cpt from R21350*.

Valid for travel 30 Aug – 3 Sep '18 DID YOU KNOW? The Torres de Collserola telecommunications tower is the tallest structure in Barcelona, standing at 288 metres tall.

Bali Airfare + 7 nights 4-star R * from 21990 • Stay at the Legian Beach Hotel Events • Breakfast daily • F1 Grand Prix Italy: 31 Aug – 2 Sep • Return transfers and approximate taxes • Oktoberfest Germany: 22 Sep – 7 Oct

FREE Wi-Fi. • Heritage Day: 24 Sep • Schools close: 28 Sep Ex Dur from R23750* ex Cpt from R22690*. • Hermanus Whale Festival: Last week of Sep Valid for travel 18 Jul – 30 Sep '18

12 corporatetraveller.co.za 0877 40 50 90 Orient Dreaming R * 4-night cruise from 7790 • Stay in an inside cabin on board Voyager of the Seas departing • All meals and entertainment on board • Port taxes, government fees, service fees, selected drinks and gratuities Highlights: Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Phuket

Cruise departs 22 Oct '18

Seychelles R * Airfare + 7 nights from 14790 • Stay at the Berjaya Beau Vallon • Breakfast daily • Return transfers and approximate taxes

SAVE R4000*. Add dinner daily from R3920. Ex Dur from R15590* ex Cpt from R16250*. October Valid for travel 9 – 31 Oct '18 Mexico's Day of the Dead 7 day tour * from R16990 October is springtime in the southern hemisphere, and an opportunity to come out of hibernation • Includes a G Adventures tour with 6 nights for the return of warmer weather! accommodation • Breakfast daily and 1 lunch The short South African school holidays lend themselves to a family getaway. Locally, you might plan • All transport between destinations and a visit to the east coast, enjoying the likes of Durban and Umhlanga before they reach busy peak to/from included activities season. • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout An Indian Ocean island vacation is also ideal at this time of year – not too humid or too rainy. Idyllic and local guides and pristine, the offers powdery white beaches, clear turquoise waters and tropical island Bucket list inclusions: Visits to observe cemetery greenery. 115 perfect islands, scattered lovingly in the Indian Ocean, makes choosing your favourite vigils in the towns of Xoxocotlan and Atzompa. island, almost impossible. World-famous resorts are housed in the Seychelles, waiting to spoil and Oaxaca and Etla Valley Day of the Dead parades. pamper you as you choose your favourite beach for the day. Oaxaca culinary experience and dinner. The City of Angels is where dreams of stardom are carved into reality. Beautiful people in a Itinerary: Oaxaca, Mexico. beautiful city sharing, being creative and of course, many being scandalous. Walk the streets where movie stars have gone before, eat like the rich and famous and sip on martini’s just because you can. Valid for travel 28 Oct '18 Cancun in Mexico offers you the best of both worlds from glitzy hotels, parties and white sandy beaches to city buildings and little food joints to undeveloped and hidden beaches. Cancun has it all from wild parties to an abundant plant and animal wild-life. Traverse through the jungle and behold its Maya ruins or adventure further south to Bacalar’s Lagoon for an explosion of colour and beauty. R * Airfare + 5 nights from 24450 For a huge party, head down to Mexico for the Day of the Dead festival which is a celebration of • Stay at the Best Western Plus, Hollywood ancestors. The party vibe is contagious with street dancing, face painting, delectable food and of Hills Hotel> course, margarita’s! • Breakfast daily • Return transfers and approximate taxes Ex Dur from R25250* ex Cpt from R25350*. FUN FACT: Almost half the landmass of the Seychelles is devoted to Valid for travel 7 – 31 Oct '18. Flight prices approximate only. > national parks and nature reserves. or similar Cancun Airfare + 5 nights 4-star R * Events from 25650 • F1 Grand Prix USA: 19 – 21 Oct • Stay at the Hotel NYX> • School starts: 9 Oct • Breakfast daily • Return transfers and approximate taxes • World Festival of Youth and Students in : 14 – 22 Oct * * • F1 Grand Prix Mexico: 26 – 28 Oct Ex Dur from R24750 ex Cpt from R26360 . • Day of the Dead Festival – Mexico: 31 Oct – 2 Nov Valid for travel 1 – 31 Oct '18. Flight prices approximate only. Week- end surcharge applies. >or similar

Bleisure Travel Planner 13 Mpumalanga 3 nights R * self-drive from 1150 • Stay at the Greenway Woods Resort in a 3-bedroom self catering chalet • Rate based on 6 people sharing Add return flights and 3 days Avis car hire˚ ex Dur from R6600* ex Dur from R7300*.

Valid for travel 1 Nov – 30 Nov '18

Northern Lights Cruise R * 5-night cruise from 110 8 0 • Stay in an inside cabin on board MS Kong Harald departing Kirkenes • All meals and entertainment on board Highlights: Kirkenes, Mehamn, Tromsø, Bodø, Trondheim, Bergen Cruise departs 1 Nov ‘18. November

Abu Dhabi Airfare + 3 nights 4-star R * We’ve got some of our best weather right here as summer heats up for the holiday season. Beat from 15890 the crowds travelling in November by booking your holiday now. The Drakensberg mountains, • Stay at the Southern Sun Abu Dhabi Hotel excellent safari options in the Eastern Cape, a cable car to the top of Table Mountain, exploring • Tourist Visa included the Winelands, a guided tour through the heart of Johannesburg’s revitalised CBD, or kicking • Return transfers and approximate taxes back and relaxing on KwaZulu-Natal’s south coast are all excellent options for a “staycation”. Ex Dur from R18850* ex Cpt from R18590*. If you’ve never been to Mpumalanga, now is the time to venture to one of South Africa’s most exciting provinces. Blyde River Canyon is one of the highlights of this little province and leaves Valid for travel 22 Nov – 25 Nov '18 all who visit, breathless and spellbound. Of course, Mpumalanga is also the gateway to the southern part of the Kruger National Park which offers up an abundance of wildlife and natural bushveld beauty with an incredible selection of lodges and camps in which to stay. Imagine falling asleep listening to the roar of lion and the laughter of hyena in the distance. Washington Washington DC, capital city of the USA, stands proudly with monuments and museums. This powerhouse of politics sees millions of visitors each year as people flock to view the Lincoln Airfare + 3 nights Memorial, Veterans Memorial and the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, to name just a R * few. Washington is filled with so many places to see and experience from the Kennedy Centre from 16850 to the Museum of American History or take a guided tour to the White House. • Stay at the Courtyard by Marriott Abu Dhabi, the capital of UAE, successfully marries the old with the new from exquisite Washington, Embassy Row Hotel > historical culture to ultra modern architecture and opulence. Abu Dhabi has it all. A visit to • Return transfers and approximate taxes Abu Dhabi isn’t complete without going to Ferrari World which is an amusement park on Yas Ex Dur from R18350* ex Cpt from R17860*. Island. For a shopping spree that will leave you breathless with bags overflowing, Abu Dhabi has the shopping malls to cater to your every desire. From The Galleria to Al Wahda Mall and Abu Valid for travel 1 – 30 Nov '18 (Thu – Sun). >Or similar. Flight price Dhabi Mall you will soon realise that shopping here is an experience which is taken approximate only. very seriously.

SOME TRIVIA: The Capital Building in Washington is the dividing European Traveller centre for all four of the city’s quadrants so all roads literally lead there.

8-day tour R * from 25790 • Includes a Trafalgar tour with 7 nights accommodation Events • Breakfast daily and 3 dinners • Diwali Festival of lights: 7 Nov • Travel by luxury air conditioned coach • F1 Grand Prix Brazil: 9 – 11 Nov • Expert Travel Director • F1 Grand Prix Abu Dhabi: 23 – 25 Nov Itinerary: London – Paris – Lucerne – Venice – • Melbourne Cup Day: 6 Nov Florence - Rome • Thanksgiving Day USA: 22 Nov Selected departures November '18

14 corporatetraveller.co.za 0877 40 50 90 Cape Town 7 nights R * self-drive from 9350 • Stay at Camps Bay Resort • Return transfers and approximate taxes Add return flights and 7 days Avis car hire˚ ex Jnb from R3540* ex Dur from R3440*.

Valid for travel 1 Dec '18 – 15 Jan '19 New Year in the Indian Ocean 11-night cruise * from R19450 • Stay in an inside cabin on board MSC Musica departing Durban • All meals and entertainment on board • Gratuities, port charges and taxes Highlights: Durban, Port Louis, Pointe Des Galets

Cruise departs 27 Dec '18 December Christmas in Alsace and the Black Forest Airfare + 3-night cruise R * Holiday season is here and whether you’re travelling overseas or vacationing here in South Africa, from 19450 Flight Centre has the best deals to suit your budget. • Stay in an inside cabin on board MS Beethoven departing Strasbourg Cape Town, one of the most famous cities in the world with its iconic Table Mountain, vineyards • All meals and entertainment on board and Robben Island, is a natural choice for local and international travellers over December. From • Port fees markets to 5-star restaurants and hotels and little fishing villages, Cape Town has so much to offer. A melting pot of different cultures and traditions where people stroll the promenade and BONUS: Free Excursions: Christmas Market in sip coffees at side-walk cafés. Freiburg, one of the most beautiful in Germany. Christmas Spirit and traditions at the Eco Looking for a big party to see in the New Year? A Scottish celebration of New Year, Edinburgh’s museum of Alsace. Explore Colmar's magical Hogmanay is one of the best places to be when the clock strikes midnight. Berlin has an entire Christmas market in the heart of the old town Party Mile set up for the occasion. Sydney in Australia is always one of the first major cities plus FREE Wi-Fi. to celebrate the New Year, and their firework display over the harbour bridge has become somewhat legendary. We’re also running packages to New York, so you can join the crowds in Itinerary: Strasbourg – Breisach – Freiburg Times Square as they usher in 2019. Colmar – Strasbourg

Christmas in Mauritius is a dream come true in every way. Imagine sipping a cocktail on a Cruise departs 2 – 6 Dec '18 and 5 to 9 Dec '18 and 8 to powder-white beach as the crystal clear waters gently wash the shores in front of you. The sun 12 Dec '18. *Subject to availability. slips lazily behind the horizon and you make your way to the resort in anticipation of a curry or seafood dish inspired by Mauritius Indian, Chinese, French and Creole communities. Mauritian resorts are alive with festive celebrations for young and old. Water sports, snorkeling, swimming Mauritius or sun-tanning, the choice is yours. R * Airfare + 7 nights from 25550 Have you ever thought of seeing the New year in aboard a cruise? Celebrate the beginning of • Stay at Laguna Beach Hotel 2019 in Port Louis, Mauritius before heading to Reunion and more time cruising the Indian Ocean. • Breakfast and dinner daily Unpack once and visit these two incredible island getaways and bring in the New Year in style. • Return transfers and approximate taxes • FREE Wi-Fi DID YOU KNOW? The first-ever heart transplant was conducted by Dr Ex Dur from R26550* ex Cpt from R26990*.

Christiaan Barnard at Groote Schuur Hospital, in Cape Town in 1967. Valid for travel 22 Dec '17 – 2 Jan '18. *Limited availability.

New Year's Eve in New York City Airfare + 5 nights 4-star R * Events from 26950 • Schools close: 12 Dec > • Day of Reconciliation: 16 Dec • Stay at the Belvedere Hotel • Return transfers and approximate taxes • Christmas Day: 25 Dec * * • Day of Good Will: 26 Dec Ex Dur from R28150 ex Cpt from R26950 . • New Year’s Eve: 31 Dec Valid for travel on selected departures 29 Dec '18 – 4 Jan '19. >Or similar. Flight price approximate only.

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