Affordable journeys from Singapore to South Africa

The Classic Traveller has released its most comprehensive Worldwide Collection of holidays to date with departures from September 2008 through to December 2009 featuring 19 new holidays including destinations such as Cuba, Singapore and Malaysia and South Africa, for the very first time.

The hand-picked selection of holidays is aimed at the discerning traveller and includes a choice of short European breaks to such favourite destinations as Vienna and Sorrento as well as a new ‘Swiss Extravaganza’ - a stunning seven-night rail trip through Switzerland’s lakes and Alpine meadows which includes one of the greatest railway journeys in the world – The Glacier Express. The tour starts from £699 per person for departure in October 2009 and includes scheduled flights, 4 day Swiss Rail Flexi Pass and six-night hotel accommodation.

Further afield the brochure offers a new and colourful escorted ’Taste of Cuba’ tour. Highlights of the nine day itinerary include the charm of colonial Havana and the tropical forests and waterfalls of the Sierra del Rosario Nature Reserve. This is an ideal trip for anyone visiting Cuba for the first time who wants to see the diversity of the country in a small group with an expert guide. Prices start from £999 per person based on departure on 5 November 2008 and includes flights, accommodation, meals and all transport through Cuba.

Also new is an exotic 14 night ‘Singapore and Malaysia Medley’ to explore the highlights of both countries including the plantations of the Cameron Highlands, Malacca, Kuala Lumpur and the white sandy beaches of Penang. The holiday costs from £1,499 per person based on departure on 21 October 2008 and includes scheduled flights, 11 nights hotel accommodation, transfers, most meals, some excursions and the services of a tour escort.

A full days game safari in the Kruger National Park is just one of the highlights of the new 17-night South African Odyssey. The tour is a perfect way to safely discover the traditional culture and relaxed lifestyle of this stunning country. It takes in Cape Town, Kruger National Park, the famous Garden Route and visits to authentic Zulu villages. Prices start from £1,799 per person based on departure in November 2008 and includes scheduled flights, accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, some other meals, excursions and the services of a tour escort.

The Classic Traveller operates a No fuel surcharges guaranteed policy which means clients can book with confidence that (unlike many other operators) if airlines, cruise operators or any supplier introduce new fuel surcharges the price they have paid at the time of booking is guaranteed.

The brochure leads in at £249 per person for a four night Luxurious Highland Cruise aboard the MV Lord of the Glens vessel including full-board accommodation, all applicable taxes and return transfers between Inverness Rail station/airport and the Vessel.
For more information or to book, log on to Theclassictraveller.co.uk.