Mediterranean specialist, The Innovative Travel Co. is offering a companion deal on its 11 day small group tour of Turkey.  ‘Charming Turkey’ ex Istanbul is a boutique small group tour staying in character hotels with private facilities, covering the Key sights of Turkey including the old city of Istanbul, Gallipoli, Cannakkale, Troy, Pergamum, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Konya, Cappadocia, Ankara and Safranbolu.  When clients book and pay by  March 9, the first person pays $2335 and the companion pays only $1970. Daily breakfast is included, plus seven dinners, professional English speaking guides, sightseeing and entrance fees plus porterage at hotels. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

AAT Kings is offering clients a discount of 30 per cent off the second passenger for any two passengers travelling together across selected Short Breaks to the tropical Top End and the Red Centre. The AAT Kings Short Breaks Bonanza is valid for itineraries of two days or more and is on sale until March 31 for travel until December 31, 2012 (or validity of season). With AAT Kings, clients have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the Northern Territory’s natural wonders, including the amazing wildlife of Kakadu, the magnificent Katherine Gorge and the ancient rock formation that is Uluru.

Some of the AAT Kings Short Break Bonanza 30 per cent off second passenger deals include:

AAT Kings three-day Red Centre Highlights Short Break. Save up to $480 per couple. Priced from $1255 (first passenger), $879 (second passenger). Ex Uluru, highlights of this tour include Uluru at both sunset and sunrise, dinner at AAT Kings exclusive barbeque venue, Uluru guided Cultural walk, or base tour, a visit to the Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, a guided walk through the Kata Tjuta domes to the Valley of the Winds lookout and the chance to relax with a glass of wine while watching the striking colour changes of Uluru at sunset. Included in the price is choice of accommodation, sightseeing, touring by luxury air-conditioned coach, one dinner, services of a Driver Guide and airport transfers.  

Four-day Tropical Top End Short Break. Save up to $589 per couple. Priced from $1619 (first passenger), $1144 (second passenger). Ex Darwin, highlights of this tour include visits to Wangi Falls, Florence Falls, Buley Waterhole, Corroboree Billabong, Kakadu National Park, Jim Jim Falls, Nourlangie Rock and Ubirr. Tour includes services of an experienced Driver Guide, luxury air-conditioned coach and choice of accommodation.

The AAT Kings Northern Territory Short Breaks & Day Tours 2012/13 program offers clients the chance to discover the Red Centre, the Top End and the Kimberley and mix and match touring options into customised itineraries with the freedom and flexibility to do what they want, when they want.

To find out more about the great range of AAT Kings’ holidays available in Australia and New Zealand visit: www.aatkings.co.nz.

Book the April 4, 2012 departure of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train from Venice to London or Paris, and receive two free nights at the Hotel Cipriani in Venice (pictured above)	Pay only 3 days of a 4 day Classic Journey aboard the Royal Scotsman luxury train when departing April, May or October 2012	Receive a US$400 credit per couple and a free night at the Governors Residence hotel in Yangon when booking a 7 night cruise aboard the Road To Mandalay river cruise in Myanmar

Save 15% on selected February to March departures of the Eastern & Oriental Express from Singapore to Bangkok (or vice versa) when booking a State or Pullman Cabin.

Save 25% on a 7 night canal cruise in Provence aboard the Napoleon luxury barge when travelling in April 2012.

All offers must be booked by 31 March 2012, are based on two persons sharing, and are subject to availability.  Contact World Journeys 0800 117311 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Book a stateroom onboard the Safari Endeavour before the January 31, 2012 and receive a complimentary pre or post cruise one-night stay at Juneau’s historic Westmark Baranof Hotel. For more information on American Safari Cruises contact Adventure World on 0508 496 753 or visit adventureworld.co.nz.

Discover Alaska onboard American Safari Cruises newly restored, 86 guest Safari Endeavour. Its new design features a Wine Bar, spa area including two hot tubs, sauna, fitness equipment, yoga classes, and massage suite. The Safari Endeavour's three decks provide ample outside viewing opportunities and relaxing public spaces.

The Innovative Travel Co. has released a second opportunity for clients to book and pay early and save, with a deadline of  March 9. The catalogue is available online with hard copies distributed to agencies this week, and features a selection of companion offers for travel to Turkey, including guaranteed small group tours, the popular Grand Tour of Morocco with a saving of $300 per couple (11 days now priced from only $1945pp twin); savings for the Greek Islands such as on Cycladic Delight (10 days including Athens, Mykonos, Santorini now from only $1380pp twin); luxury small ship Croatian coastline cruise, Egypt, Jordan, Iran and some savings on four day Best of Dubai Deluxe  - Jumeirah Beach or Mina A Salam from $899pp twin and Super Deluxe Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa from $1455pp twin, plus guaranteed early check in Dubai properties. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for details.

Aircalin and New Caledonia Tourism, in conjunction with their hotel and DMC partners, are offering travel managers 'Dinner for Two' in New Caledonia when they book and deposit before March 31 2012 a group of 10 passengers or more with a minimum of 10 rooms for three nights.

Bookers will receive two return economy class tickets to Noumea flying Aircalin ex Auckland departing Saturday and returning Sunday, dinner for two and one night's accommodation at the hotel where the group is booked, plus return airport transfers (conditions apply). Click to download a pdf of the flyer. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information ph 09 977 2238.

Tropical North Queensland’s leading conference and accommodation venues have a great incentive offer for companies wishing to kick off 2012 with a corporate think tank or strategic planning session with the team.

This initiative of Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef and selected tropical north Queensland hotels and resorts located in Cairns, Palm Cove, and Port Douglas, offers FREE ACCOMMODATION for all delegates on the final night of their conference or meeting. The “Meet Meet Free” offer is available for residential conferences of 2 days/ 3 night’s duration or longer, held before 31st March 2012, with a minimum number of 20 people (10 rooms).

The region’s most prestigious conference hotels and resorts are taking part in the campaign. In Cairns choose from The Sebel Cairns, Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, Hilton Cairns, Shangri-La or 3 Rydges properties. Further north in Palm Cove, participating properties include Novotel Palm Cove Resort, Peppers Beach Club & Spa, Sea Temple Resort & Spa and the iconic Reef House. The options in Port Douglas, one of the most sought after conference destinations in Australia, include Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas, Rydges Sabaya Resort and Sea Temple Resort & Spa.

For further details visit www.businessevents.org.au/specials