***Extra Value Makes Taba Extra Attractive***

2 January 2007 

Red Sea specialist Longwood Holidays are offering a number of added value bargains in the Sinai’s Taba region to help attract customers to the area and increase its popularity.

“Every year more and more people are visiting Taba, and we’re seeing lots of repeat customers loyal to the resort come back again and again.” said Tara Bradberry, Longwood Holidays Marketing Manager “The region has a lot to offer  - apart from its dramatic and beautiful scenery, its clear, gentle waters and unspoilt reefs make it an ideal place to learn to dive, and it’s ideally located for exploring the sights of Israel, Egypt and Jordan. You can easily visit Petra, Jerusalem or the Dead Sea on a day trip.’

“We’re hoping that our latest range of offers will attract new customers to the area – those who usually visit Sharm or Hurghada and are looking for something a bit different. In terms of value for money, it’s very hard to beat Taba.”

Longwood’s current added value offers include:

• 5* Hyatt Regency Taba Heights – 7nts HB from £319. Includes free upgrade to a sea view room, complimentary 30 minute massage with every body treatment booked and 15% discount on beverages. Applies to new bookings for holidays commenced and completed between 8 January & 26 February 2007.
• 5* Radisson Taba – 7nts AI from £385. Includes free upgrade to a sea view room, free half hour neck and back massage per adult, free use of tennis court day or night and 15% discount on beverages outside all-inclusive hours. Applies to new bookings for holidays commenced and completed between 4 January – 26 February 2007.
• 5* Intercontinental Taba Heights – 7nts HB from £339. Includes free upgrade to the next available room type, 25% discount on treatments & merchandise at the spa, 15% discount on beverages and one hour’s free tennis or squash and mini golf per stay. Valid for new bookings for holidays commenced and completed by 30 April 2007.

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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, Nile Cruises, Guided Tours and a comprehensive tailormade programme.

Reservations: 020 8418 2525    Agency Support: 020 8418 2550

www.longwoodholidays.co.uk

Please contact Tara Bradberry on 020 8418 2550 or tara.bradberry@longwoodholidays.co.uk for all press-related queries.