Trafalgar Launches 2013 South Pacific Brochure With More Value Packed Inclusions Than Ever Before

    ANAHEIM, CA, July 19, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Trafalgar (www.trafalgar.com) the Insider of guided vacations is pleased to announce the launch of their 2013 Australia and New Zealand brochure, featuring stopovers in tropical Fiji. With 50 itineraries, this is Trafalgar's biggest South Pacific brochure to date, offering more choice for more value including 14 Regional itineraries, 6 multi-region Discoveries and the At Leisure program has expanded to include New Zealand. Whether guests are looking to visit a certain region or both countries at once, Trafalgar has flexible guided vacations to suit the needs of everyone, including 24 Independent Mini-Stays and extended Independent Vacations, which allow for more solo exploration and are combinable with other itineraries.

To kick off the launch of the new brochure, Trafalgar is offering savings of up to $1,200 per couple on 2013 Australia and New Zealand guided vacations that are booked and paid for by September 14th, 2012!*

Outback Panorama
On the new 13-day Outback Panorama, guests start their adventure across Australia's rugged countryside beginning in Ayer's Rock and ending in Darwin. With an abundance of Trafalgar's unique Insider Experiences, this trip is all about mingling with the locals and learning about new cultures. In Alice Springs, travelers will learn about the Arrernte People from a local Aboriginal guide before settling down for a special Be My Guest dinner at the Earth Sanctuary World Nature Centre. In Mantaranka, Trafalgar guests head down the beautiful palm-lined walkway to swim in the famous thermal springs. For wildlife lovers, a visit to Kakamandu is a thrill as a local guide takes guests on a cruise of the area's most famous wetland, Yellow Water Billabong, to see a variety of bird species and, with luck, the feared estuarine crocodile basking in the muddy waters.

New Zealand Splendor
Travelers are invited to discover New Zealand's unique culture on the new 17-day New Zealand Splendor, beginning in Auckland and departing from Christchurch. Trafalgar guests will travel the beautiful country as an Insider, meeting with locals and experiencing things they wouldn't be able to if they had traveled on their own. In Rotorua, guests actually have the opportunity to stay with a local family at a traditional New Zealand farm and enjoy the Kiwi hospitality. The hospitality continues in Blenheim, where travelers enjoy a tasting, tour and Highlight Dinner at Georges Michel Wine Estate, a family owned and run winery in the heart of the Marlborough region. Heading over to Twizel, they'll get a taste of the country life at a Be My Guest barbecue lunch at the home of hosts Angie and Stan Taylor and their 600 acre garden. The scenic trip from Te Anau to Queenstown also includes a stop at Milford Sound, where guests will marvel at Bowen Falls and Mire Peak aboard a relaxing cruise.

Australia & New Zealand Panorama
For the best of both countries, travelers can opt for the 15-day Australia & New Zealand Panorama, going from Auckland to Queenstown and Melbourne to Sydney, making all the stops in between that let guests go deep into the heart of the destination. Part of Trafalgar's At Leisure collection, this itinerary gives guests premium sightseeing as well as plenty of time off to explore the areas for themselves. Trafalgar's Local Experts take passengers to discover the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and Sydney Opera House in Australia, then in New Zealand a Local Maori Guide will take them to the Whakawerawera Thermal Living Village where guests will explore New Zealand's biggest geyser and bubbling mud pools. The highlight of the trip, however, is in Rotorua, where travelers will experience the Realm of Tane, a dramatic blend of a guided tour, character theatre and cultural storytelling, followed by a Maori Hangi Be My Guest dinner with local wine and a concert at the Tamaki Family Marae.

"Our new brochure for the South Pacific was designed to give guests the most authentic experiences possible, with an extensive range of options to suit their travel needs, whether it's a leisurely trip or an independent vacation," says Paul Wiseman, President of Trafalgar USA. "No other guided vacation company arranges for travelers to stay at the private homes of New Zealand farmers or be invited by a family to enjoy a barbecue lunch on their 600 acre property - these are Insider experiences exclusive to Trafalgar."

For more information, please contact your local travel agent or visit http://www.trafalgar.com/usa. Follow Trafalgar on Twitter at @TrafalgarUSA and check us out on Facebook.

*Save 7.5% per person on new bookings from Trafalgar's 2013 Australia & New Zealand brochure. Must book and pay in full between 07/12/12 and 09/14/12. Valid for travel between 01/01/13 and 03/31/14. Not valid on all itineraries, including Independent Vacations, Independent Mini-Stays and Day Trips. Not valid with other promotional offers, but is combinable with brochure discounts (except Early Payment Discount). Offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Sample savings of up to $1,200 per couple ($600 per person) based on Trafalgar's Highlights of Australia & New Zealand itinerary for travel in 2013 when booked and paid in full by 09/14/12. Savings will vary by itinerary. Other conditions may apply. Promotion Code: 13SPAC75. CST#2077132-20

About Trafalgar: Trafalgar is the world's leading guided vacation company offering exceptional quality and value itineraries to a range of exciting destinations. With some 65 years of experience and unrivaled local expertise, Trafalgar provides an authentic insider's view to create truly unique travel experiences in Europe, Britain and Eastern Mediterranean, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, China, Mexico, Central and South America, USA and Canada.

2007 to 2011: Winner, Best International Tour Operator, Travel Weekly Readers' Choice Awards
2010, 2011, 2012: Winner, Best Tour Operator, Europe, TravelAge West WAVE Awards
2010, 2011: Winner, Travel Weekly Gold Magellan Awards

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Marie Anne MacRae
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