Emirates Holidays counts down to California

Emirates Holidays is offering a range of tailored-made packages to California, with just a month to go before Emirates Airline launches its non-stop flights from Dubai to the West Cost. John Felix, Senior Vice President of Emirates Holidays said: “To coincide with the launch of Emirates’ first non-stop flights to Los Angeles on October 26, and San Francisco on December 15, Emirates Holidays is offering unique holiday packages to these must-see destinations.”

Walk in the Footsteps of the Stars in The City of Angels
Los Angeles, a.k.a. The City of Angels, is the gateway to the west with its famous national parks. The city offers exciting tourist attractions and fabulous beaches. Star-struck visitors can revel in the glamour of Hollywood, dine with the stars on Sunset Boulevard, shop for designer goods at the famed Beverly Centre or explore the colourful street cafés on Venice Beach.

Emirates Holidays is offering the chance to fly Economy Class with Emirates from Dubai to Los Angeles, staying at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in a standard room for three nights from AED 7,903 per person or at The Regent Beverly Wilshire for three nights in a superior room from AED 9,449 per person.

Alternatively, those looking for a more exclusive experience can fly Business Class with Emirates from Dubai to Los Angeles, staying at The Beverly Wilshire for three nights in a superior room from AED 30,120 per person.

Both of these packages include a half day city tour of Los Angeles, giving visitors an excellent introduction to this sprawling metropolis. The tour includes a visit to the Chinese Theatre, the home of countless movie premieres in Hollywood, China Town and Beverly Hills with Rodeo Drive at its heart.

A Winter Wonderland
For the family, Los Angeles has attractions galore to keep youngsters entertained for days. Disneyland California in Anaheim, Universal Studios Hollywood, Hollywood Wax Museum, Legoland California and SeaWorld San Diego make a family trip to Los Angeles an unforgettable adventure.

Emirates Holidays is offering two packages for families looking to centre their holiday on the magic of Disneyland Resort California. Both packages provide standard room accommodation at the Disneyland Hotel for three nights. The package with Economy Class flights starts from AED 7,767 per person. Alternatively, visitors can fly Business Class from AED 28,518 per person.

Flights from Dubai to Los Angeles are due to take off from 26 October 2008.

The Golden Gate of San Francisco
Holidaymakers looking for a more historical destination will be able to fly to San Francisco with Emirates from 15 December 2008. This outstandingly beautiful city, located on a ripple of hills overlooking San Francisco Bay, is renowned for its cultural diversity and charm. Visitors can explore the city’s wide range of restaurants, theatres, art galleries and museums, all within easy walking distance. A cruise across the bay to photograph San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island is also a must.

Emirates Holidays is offering packages to San Francisco from Dubai flying Economy Class with Emirates, with three night’s standard accommodation at the Hilton San Francisco from AED 8,856 per person or at The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco in a deluxe room from AED 10,772 per person. Alternatively, those in search of a little more luxury can fly Business Class with Emirates staying at the The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco in a deluxe room from AED 30,058 per person for three nights.

Flights from Dubai to San Francisco are due to take off from 15 December 2008.

Both of these packages include a half day tour of San Francisco Muir Woods and Sausalito. During the excursion visitors will be taken along the rock-strewn coast of rural Marin County to Muir Woods where they can marvel at the giant Redwood trees which are over 1,000 years old.

Skywards members will receive up to 20 per cent bonus Miles when they book hotel accommodation for a minimum of three nights.

John Felix, Senior Vice President of Emirates Holidays concluded: “Emirates Holidays offers flexible and affordable travel to a wide range of destinations through the award-winning Emirates Airline. We are delighted to be able to offer these new destinations as a result of Emirates Airline’s expansion in the US.

“Whichever destination they choose, Emirates Holidays customers can be assured that every measure possible has been taken to ensure their comfort and safety whilst abroad.”

Travellers can book holidays to California with Emirates Holidays through preferred travel agents; or via emirates-holidays.com.

All packages are available until 31 March 2009. Terms and conditions apply.

All prices are per person on twin-sharing basis and include room tax, service charges and fuel surcharges, excluding airport taxes. Peak season surcharges may apply. Tours are on a seat-in-coach basis.