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Classic Resorts & Weekends


Short breaks go a long way with Voyages Jules Verne.

If the current economic downturn has taught us anything, it’s the importance of taking a break. And, whilst a traditional two-week escape may remain beyond budget for many in the foreseeable future, the prospect of a shorter European weekend breaks holds ever more appeal.

Innovative tour operator, Voyages Jules Verne’s latest Classic Resorts & Weekends brochure features a tempting selection of two to seven-night stays in destinations as diverse as Sorrento and South Africa. Ranging from city breaks and cultural tours to relaxing resort stays with a spot of sightseeing, each itinerary has been carefully planned to offer travellers not only value for money but also the quality, service and special touches for which Voyages Jules Verne is renowned.

Over the past year, Voyages Jules Verne has actively sought better rates and arrangements from its overseas partners, resulting in an array of added value benefits for clients that include the increased availability of regional departures, more sightseeing excursions included in the tour price and reduced tariffs on some tours, as well as special events – such as a private reception at Luxor Temple or exclusive ballet performance in St. Petersburg – and extra dates on its popular No Single Supplement programme.

Single travellers can now choose from an ever-expanding list of destinations and dates without paying a single supplement. Joining small groups of like-minded travel companions – comprising singles, couples and parties of friends – options include:

  • Christmas Markets & Music on the Danube – kick off the festive season with an exclusive cruise weekend that includes a programme of operetta, waltz and gypsy music. Departs 5 December. Four nights from £647 pp*.
  • An Erupting Experience – take time out in Taormina, where Sicily’s mild winter climate, Mount Etna and spectacular coastal scenery await. Departs November, February and March. Three nights from £377 pp*.
  • Interlude in Interlaken – perfect for a cold or warm weather escape, this ‘sojourn for all seasons’, combines five-star hotel luxury with Switzerland’s spectacular scenery. Year-round departures. Four nights from £497 pp*.
  • Turkish Meander – tour the Aegean coast and its iconic sites, including Ephesus, Pamukkale and Hierapolis plus the ancient Hellenistic cities of Miletus and Didyma.  Year-round departures. Seven nights from £647 pp*.
  • Maltese Knights – explore the Island of the Grand Masters including visits to historic Valletta and Mdina, as well as a guided visit to Casa Bernard, a 16th century mansion that’s still a private home.  Year-round departures. Four nights from £387 pp*.
  • In the Company of Angels – a guest house run by nuns of the Order of St Joseph of the Apparation offers a unique base from which to explore the Eternal City of Rome. Year-round departures. Four nights from £427 pp*.
  • Venice from the Water – enjoy a fine mooring aboard the MS Michelangelo for this city break with a difference that includes an optional evening at the former home of a Venetian Doge. Departs October to December and August. Four nights from £477 pp*.

*According to the itinerary selected, prices include air travel and taxes, transportation, accommodation, some meals, a sightseeing programme and the services of guides and local representatives. There is a limited availability of no single supplement places on relevant tours (on selected departure dates only).

Many of the tours in Voyages Jules Verne’s Classic Resorts & Weekends brochure also include optional excursions (additional cost), enabling clients to add further experiences to their itinerary should they so wish. Travellers wishing to arrive early, leave later or upgrade their accommodation are well catered for, too - Voyages Jules Verne offers an extension option on its short breaks programme as well as a pre- and post-tour bespoke service for many of its destinations.

FULLY BONDED – all of VJV’s arrangements are fully bonded with ABTA and ATOL, allowing clients to book with complete confidence.

PRICE GUARANTEE - Voyages Jules Verne guarantees that the price confirmed at time of booking is the price its clients will pay, and will not be subject to further airfare, fuel or currency surcharge increases.

AWARD-WINNING – Voyages Jules Verne was recently awarded second place in the Best Tour Operator (Large) category at the 2009 Guardian, Observer and guardian.co.uk Travel Awards. In the Best Short Break Company (Large) category, Voyages Jules Verne was placed third.

To book from Voyages Jules Verne’s Classic Resorts & Weekends programme, or to request a brochure visit the award-winning website at www.vjv.com.

October 2009

Press: For further information, contact Karen Carpenter at Travel PR on 020 8891 4440 or email k.carpenter@travelpr.co.uk.

Please note, information included in this press release, including prices, is correct at the time of going to print, October 2009.