HOUSE OF TRAVEL CONTRIBUTORS
Editor ANNA SARJEANT
Writers ANNA SARJEANT, SAM PEASE & NIALL McCARTHY
Designer STEPHANIE CAIN
South Pacific SHARMA SMITH
North America GABRIELLE BROWN
Asia & Touring PAULA WATSON
UK & Europe ANNE GRAHAM
Long Haul SHELLEY ADKINS
Advertising Manager RACHEL MANCINI
Printer WEBSTAR
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
GENERAL CONDITIONS: Prices are correct as at 20 February 2017 – costs may
vary due to subsequent tax surcharge increases, currency exchange rates and/
or unforeseen circumstances. Valid for new bookings only as specified or sold
out. For travel commenced and completed as specified. Min/max stays apply.
Prices are per person share twin in NZ dollars subject to availability at time of
booking, based on payment by cash or cheque. Booking deposits and payment
requirements may apply. Bedding configurations may vary. Credit card fees
will apply. Some closeouts apply. For travel outside the dates specified, ask
your local House of Travel consultant. Amendment and cancellation fees apply.
Accommodation ratings are based on House of Travel ratings and are a guide
only to the overall quality of the property. Flights are additional unless specified
otherwise. Ask us about the best available flights to your chosen destination.
Further terms and conditions may apply. See www.houseoftravel.co.nz/inspire for
more details.
GADVENTURES 15% OFF TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Eligible travellers shall
receive 15% off per person on guaranteed departures of select G Adventures
Limited Edition small group tours. Tour must be booked by 31 March 2017 at
11:59 EST for G Adventures Limited Edition small group tours for travel departing
before 31 December 2017. Valid for new bookings only and must quote promo
code 17PA015DES11 at time of booking. Bookings must be made by calling G
Adventures, through G Adventures’ travel agent booking system, or as otherwise
indicated by G Adventures. Cannot be combined with any other offers, promotions
or discounts and is subject to availability. Does not apply to National Geographic
Journeys with G Adventures, Private Groups, Expedition, Galapagos boats, SPIT,
Cuba land trips, AFMS, Independent trips, pre- or post-tour accommodation,
insurance, international airfare not specified in the itinerary, upgrades, add-ons,
“My Own Room” or “My Own Tent,” transfers, theme packs, or other in-country
or on-board services. G Adventures reserves the right to withdraw this offer
from sale at any time without prior notice. Any refunds made with respect to
products booked under this promotion shall be issued at the discounted rate.
G Adventures reserves the right to cancel any booking due to unauthorized,
altered, ineligible, or fraudulent use of discount. G Adventures is not responsible
for technical or system errors that may interfere with or otherwise prohibit the
use of the promotion. All G Adventures’ tours are subject to G Adventures' full
booking conditions, found here: gadventures.com/terms-conditions-policies.
Sales Dates: 25 Feb-31 Mar 2017. Travel Dates: 25 Feb-31 Dec 2017.
*TRAFALGAR TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Price is per person twin share, subject
to availability and seasonal surcharge. Price is based on 14 & 21 April 2017
departures. Prices are correct as of 16 February 2017. Additional costs such as
flights, taxes and surcharges may apply. Ask your travel consultant or visit Trafalgar.
com for full terms and conditions.
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Contents
Feature
4 Digital trends shaping the future of travel
6 HOT consultants: The people behind your holiday
2017 Travel Planner
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Top bloggers to follow in 2017
Travel think tank
Best places to travel in 2017
You, me and a different kind of Fiji
Hotel hacks for 2017
Why Guided Holidays?
20 A year of adventure
22 The Avalon diary
24 6 photos that will make you want to travel with Trafalgar
Children Talk Holidays
27 How to pack your Trunki
28 Top 10 tips for travelling with your parents
30 Travel street smarts
The Next Big Thing
32 Live like a local in Dublin
35 What’s new, Vanuatu?