**** Aqaba - the Gateway to Jordan ****
4 August 2009
North Africa and Middle East specialist Longwood Holidays are continuing to develop their Jordan product despite the current difficult economic climate. The operator reports that people are still keen to visit Jordan but many are using the Red Sea resort of Aqaba as a base from which to explore the rest of the country.
“A lot of people don’t actually realise how small Jordan is and how easy it is to travel between the major tourist attractions of the country.” commented Alan Meadows, Longwood Holidays Agency Sales Manager. “By using Aqaba as a base, guests get all the benefits of a Red Sea resort - plus day trips to Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea are all easily accessible.”
Longwood will be offering holidays using direct flights for the second year this winter from Gatwick to Aqaba which will make some guided tours and multi-centre itineraries as well as a simple Red Sea beach holiday more affordable. The operator has bolstered the number of properties they offer in the resort to five in their new season brochure due out in mid-August.
“Aqaba is a really beginning to develop as a resort, particularly the Tala Bay area which is one of the most exciting developments on the Red Sea” said Meadows. “The resort is currently home to a private marina with plans for over 75 shopping outlets as well as a fantastic range of restaurants, cafes and bars – it will truly be a unique Red Sea experience.”
Longwood’s specialist tailor-made team are able to provide fast, accurate quotes on bespoke itineraries to Jordan. The operator’s Jordan programme is fully commissionable at their usual high rates of commission. The operator offers bespoke multi-centre itineraries, guided tours, city breaks, beach holidays and accommodation only in Jordan.
Sample packages:
7nts 4* Marina Plaza Aqaba bed & breakfast from £899
Petra & Aqaba from £1055
3nts B&B 5* Crowne Plaza Petra + 4nts B&B 4* Marina Plaza Aqaba from £1055
Petra, Dead Sea & Aqaba from £1245
2nts B&B 5* Crowne Plaza Petra + 2nts B&B 5* Movenpick Dead Sea + 3nts B&B 5* Movenpick Aqaba from £1245
Above offers all based on 6 October departures from Gatwick. Prices include return direct flights, accommodation, transfers, in-flight meals, 20kg baggage allowance and all taxes & surcharges.
To book or for more information, agents can call Longwood’s specialist tailormade team on 0844 770 4877 2514.
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Notes to Editors: Longwood Holidays is the UK’s leading independent Red Sea specialist tour operator, offering a wide range of holidays to the Red Sea resorts of Egypt, Israel & Jordan as well as holidays to Classical Egypt, Morocco, Nile Cruises, and an extensive tailormade programme. Longwood also operates a comprehensive Red Sea Diving and golfing programme.
Reservations: 0844 770 4877 2514 Agency Support: 0844 770 4877 2550
www.longwoodholidays.co.uk
Please contact Tara Bradberry on 0844 770 4877 2550 or
tara.bradberry@longwoodholidays.co.uk for all press-related queries.