Beaches Premier Holidays Beaches Brochure 2018 | Page 64

HOLIDAY INFORMATION
Passports : For visits to the countries in this brochure, you
will need a full British passport, which is machine readable, and
usually valid for six months beyond your date of return.
Health : For visits to the majority of countries in this brochure,
it is advisable to ensure that your vaccinations for Cholera,
Hepatitis A, Typhoid and Polio are up to date. Your G.P. will
be able to provide you with specific advice on the destinations
in your itinerary, as, for example, malaria tablets may be
recommended for some areas and there may be Yellow Fever
vaccination certificate requirements if you are either visiting a
Yellow Fever area or have recently done so on a previous trip.
You may also refer to the NHS website at www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk
Visas : If a visa is required for British passport holders, this
will be detailed in the relevant section below. If you are not a
British citizen, then you should check with the relevant Embassy
or Consulate regarding entry requirements including visas. Visa
charges and requirements can change at any time.
Local assistance : We have appointed agents in all of
the destinations featured, who can be contacted by telephone
should you require assistance. In some areas, representatives
may also make visits to hotels, but as many of our clients prefer
to retain their privacy, we try to keep any intrusion on their
holiday to a minimum. Travel documents contain contact details
in case you require assistance in an emergency. These services
are provided for inclusive holiday bookings only.
MIDDLE EAST
Holiday prices : The holidays shown in this brochure include
flights with scheduled airlines, accommodation, meals as detailed
and transfers. Room upgrades and meal supplements are per
person per night. All prices are based on the best value travel dates
in low season.
Facilities & amenities outside hotels : Some
destinations such as Sri Lanka are still developing their tourism
economies. As such, facilities and amenities outside the hotels
may prove to be limited or basic.
WEATHER
°C
R

S
Average daily maximum centigrade temperatures
Average daily sunshine hours
(this does not reflect hours of daylight)
Average monthly rainfall in cm
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Dubai
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Visas: Visas are not required for full British passport holders
for stays of less than 60 days in the United Arab Emirates.
Local time: GMT +4 hours
Currency: UAE Dirham.
Tourism Dirham charge: A Tourism charge is payable locally
at all hotels and apartments in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras al
Khaimah and is levied per room per night as follows:
AED 20.00 (approx £4.15) per room per night for stays in 5H
hotels and deluxe hotel apartments in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah.
AED 15.00 (approx £3.10) per room per night for 4H hotels
and superior hotel apartments in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah.
AED 10.00 (approx £2.10) per room per night for stays
in Abu Dhabi and 3H & 2H hotels and standard hotel
apartments in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah.
°C
R
S
J F M A M J J A S O N D
24
8
1 25
8
3 28
8
2 33
10
1 37
11
0 39
11
0 41
10
0 41
10
0 39
10
0 36
10
0 31
9
0 26
8
1
Ramadan: The festival of Ramadan will run from approximately
24 April-23 May 20. The dates can vary slightly depending on
the sighting of the moon. During this time, Muslims refrain from
eating and drinking during daylight hours. However, all hotels
make special arrangements for guests and restaurants
will be open during the day, although, as a courtesy to
those who are fasting, outdoor dining areas will usually be
closed. After sunset, when Iftar commences, is a time of great
celebrations for Muslims and many hotels have Iftar tents,
where you can experience the festivities and enjoy local food.
Alcohol is not generally available during the daytime, but most
hotels serve alcohol in the evening. This is not always the case
in the UAE; the rules have relaxed in more hotels over recent
years. However there is no live entertainment. Please ask for
more information at the time of booking.
INDIAN OCEAN & SRI LANKA
MAURITIUS & RODRIGUES
INDIAN OCEAN
Mauritius
J F M A M J J A S O N D
30
8
23 30
8
24 30
7
19 29
7
17 27
7
9 25
7
8 25
7
8 25
7
7 26
7
5 27
8
5 29
8
6 29
8
16
29
8
15 29
8
13 27
8
9 26
7
8 25
7
8 25
8
6 25
8
4 26
9
4 27
9
6 28
9
9
29
6
27 30
7
18 30
8
17 29
8
13 28
8
6 27
7
8 27
8
11 28
8
13 29
7
20 29
7
22 29
6
27
31
10
6 31
9
8 32
9
12 31
8
21 30
7
18 30
7
16 30
7
18 30
7
24 30
8
21 30
6
19 30
7
19
Local time: GMT +4 hours.
Currency: Mauritian Rupee. °C
R
S
MALDIVES Rodrigues Island
Local time: GMT +5 hours.
Currency: Maldivian Rufiyaa. However, hotel
bills must be paid in US dollars or credit cards. °C
R
S
29
9
13
29
8
17
Seychelles
SEYCHELLES
Local time: GMT +4 hours.
Currency: Seychelles Rupee.
°C
R
S
29
5
38
Maldives
SRI LANKA
Visas: All visitors to Sri Lanka should obtain an Electronic Travel
Authorisation (ETA) prior to departure from the UK. Applications
may be made online at www.eta.gov.lk. The current charge for a
single entry visa for a British passport holder is USD35 (subject to
change without notice). You may opt to obtain a visa on arrival,
although the charge for this is USD50 and may involve you in a
long delay at the airport.
THE CARIBBEAN
BARBADOS
Local time: GMT -4 hours.
Currency: Barbados Dollar although US dollars are
widely accepted.
Barbados Room Levy: A room levy applies to all stays in
Barbados and will be charged directly to you at the hotel.
The amount varies according to grade of hotel:
3H hotels US$2.50 per room per night
4H hotels US$5.50 per room per night
5H hotels US$10 per room per night
ANTIGUA & ST LUCIA
Local time: GMT -4 hours.
Currency: East Caribbean Dollar although US dollars are
widely accepted.
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Local time: GMT +5½ hours
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee.
Religious holidays: Alcoholic drinks are not served in hotels
(including those offering all inclusive) on Full-Moon Poya days
and other special days stipulated by the government. Please ask
for more information at time of booking, although some may be
announced locally without prior notice.
°C
R
S
30
9
9
SRI LANKA
Colombo
°C
R
S
31
8
5
31
9
7
32
9
13
32
8
25
31
6
38
30
6
18
30
6
12
30
6
11
30
6
23
30
6
37
30
7
30
30
7
16
CARIBBEAN
Barbados
°C
R
S
J F M A M J J A S O N D
28
9
6 29
9
3 30
8
3 30
9
4 31
9
5 31
8
9 30
8
13 31
8
15 30
8
15 30
7
17 29
8
17 29
8
9
28
8
3 29
8
4 29
8
5 30
8
9 30
8
7 31
8
7 31
8
12 31
7
14 30
7
13 30
7
11 29
7
8
28
8
8 29
8
7 29
8
9 30
8
12 30
8
18 30
8
24 30
8
21 30
8
22 29
7
26 29
8
25 29
8
14
Antigua
°C
R
S
28
8
6
St Lucia
°C
R
S
28
8
11