First Choice Holidays launches Tropical brochure

The launch of the 2008 3rd Edition Tropical brochure see First Choice Holidays further differentiate itself from its competitors with exclusive routes and hotels designed specifically with the First Choice customer in mind.

The all-new brochure, valid for holidays between May 2008 and April 2009, showcase the range of excellent new properties, exciting new resorts and all the great extras customers need to add value to their holiday. Highlights include the new and exclusive Holiday Village White Sands in Cozumel, Mexico; year round flights to Aruba and a brand new Flexitravel section featuring scheduled flying and hotels in the Far East.

The new 3rd Edition Tropical brochure features 183 properties across 18 destinations and contains considerable early booking offers and very competitive prices – with holidays costing from as little as £489 per person*.

Shona Swain, Acting General Manager Long haul for First Choice Holidays said:

"We have seen the Tropical market expand into new destinations and our customers choices are increasingly being driven by quality, comfort and broader holiday experiences. Our new brochure reflects those needs, especially with the introduction of our 2nd exclusive Holiday Village in Mexico".

NEW: Holiday Village White Sands in Cozumel, Mexico
First Choice’s flagship hotels, Holiday Villages, go from strength to strength in 2008, with a new long haul exclusive Holiday Village set to open in Cozumel, Mexico. The four star, 24-hour all-inclusive property features four restaurants, six bars, three outdoor swimming pools, a superb approved diving school and several third party activities that are unique to our Holiday Villages.

The Holiday Village White Sands features 207 UK allocated rooms (259 total) including 40 Family Suites with 2 interconnecting bedrooms, plus 35 adult-only Royal Suites – some of which have Jacuzzis - located in a dedicated area right on the beachfront. It is also the ONLY hotel First Choice feature in Mexico, which can sleep up to six people!

Direct flights on First Choice Airways operate into Cozumel from London Gatwick (weekly) and from Manchester (fortnightly). Prices start at £769 per adult and £549 per child based on 7 nights all-inclusive for S08.

NEW: Flexitravel
The new 3rd edition First Choice Tropical Brochure now includes a 16 page Flexitravel section introducing scheduled flying and hotels in the Far East. Features include:
-Thailand including Bangkok, Phuket and Koh Samui (including both twin centres combining Bangkok with a beach stay or simply single centre beach stays).
-Malaysia including Kuala Lumpa, Penang and Langkawi (including both twin centres combining Kuala Lumpa with a beach stay or simply single centre beach stays).
Customers are advised to contact Flexitravel direct for more information.

NEW: Fly to Aruba year round
New to the 3rd Edition Tropical Brochure, customers can now fly direct to sun-drenched paradise of Aruba all year-round from Manchester, London Gatwick, or Birmingham airport with First Choice Airways.

First Choice Airways – Taking the “long” out of Long Haul
First Choice’s Long Haul destinations are served by a Boeing 767 aircraft with an enhanced 777 interior. First Choice’s Star Class (economy) service brings everyone more personal space with a 33" seat pitch, compared to 31” offered by BA or Virgin on their Long Haul flights. Or, to travel like one of the A-list, upgrade to Star Class Premier (premium economy) with a whopping 36” of legroom! Delicious meals are included in the price and there’s great in-flight entertainment - blockbuster movies and interactive games, together with high quality TV programmes - on personal seatback, 7 or 9” widescreen TVs! Tropical upgrades are available from £129 per person.

NEW Flying Routes
Weekly flights to Barbados now depart every Tuesday from London Gatwick, Birmingham and Manchester for W08 only.

For more information and booking, visit Firstchoice.co.uk

* Price includes 7 nights at the 3sun Mnarani Club in Kenya on a half-board basis, departing 1st - 15th May 2008 from London Gatwick or Manchester.