LONDON, November 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
With the End of
2012 Approaching, Cox & Kings Suggests the Destinations to
Watch for 2013
As the world's longest established travel company, Cox &
Kings has been making New Year predictions longer than most.
Looking at the major events, trends and political changes around
the world, Cox & Kings' predictions for 2013 include
destinations such as Sri Lanka,
Tasmania, Oman and Russia.
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121120/577576 )
Russia
Being outside of the Euro zone is a great advantage to
Russia, as it is a more affordable
destination for those wanting a short-haul holiday. With a 60%
increase in 2012 short break bookings to St Petersburg compared to 2011, and the
opening of the new Four Seasons hotel in the spring, the city will
only increase in popularity. Cox & Kings' Russia tours saw a
93% increase in bookings in 2012 compared to 2011 and is one of the
company's bestselling group tours.
Cox & Kings' 8-day / 7-night Classic Russia escorted tour is priced from
£1,295 per person including international flights with
British Airways, transfers, escorted excursions and 5-star
accommodation with breakfast daily. The luxury version of the same
tour is priced from £1,895 per person.
Sri
Lanka
Recently named the best value long-haul destination by the Post
Office, Sri Lanka is rich in
cultural, archaeological and natural treasures at prices to suit
all budgets. Compared to 2010, Cox & Kings has seen a 60%
increase in passengers travelling to Sri
Lanka in 2012. From March, British Airways will fly to
Colombo three times per week from
London Gatwick.
The popular 14-day / 12-night escorted tour, Sri Lanka: The Enchanted Island will
be priced from £2,295 per person, which is comparable with
2012, and includes direct flights from London with Sri Lankan Airlines, transfers,
excursions, and accommodation with breakfast daily.
Madagascar
Much of Madagascar's flora and
fauna is found nowhere else on earth. Following the BBC documentary
last year, bookings for Madagascar holidays increased by 70% and
forward sales for 2013 suggest this will continue. The diverse
country offers extraordinary natural history, along with stunning
scenery, idyllic beaches and a fascinating culture based on a mix
of Christianity and ancient spiritual beliefs.
Madagascar Adventure is a 14-day / 11-night
private tour priced from £2,895 per person including flights
with Kenya Airways via Nairobi,
transfers and excursions, and accommodation with breakfast daily
and most other meals.
Brazil
As the sporting world looks towards the 2016 Olympics in
Rio de Janeiro and the World Cup
in 2014, it is predicted that tourism will benefit prior to the
events with further investment being made into Brazil's infrastructure and accommodation. Cox
& Kings offers a range of Brazil tours or can tailor-make
suggestions to suit any budget.
Cox & Kings' new 11-day / 9-night Taste of
Brazil private tour is a
stylish but affordable introduction into the southern highlights of
this vibrant country priced from £2,595 per person. The
12-day / 10-night escorted group tour is priced from £2,895
per person including flights from London, transfers, escorted excursions,
accommodation with breakfast daily and other meals as
specified.
Oman
Oman, known for its hospitality
and being a safe and welcoming destination, has seen a 40% increase
in advance bookings for 2013, compared with 2012. Combining
breathtaking natural beauty with a well-preserved cultural
heritage, the sultanate is one of the region's best kept secrets.
On Cox & Kings' holidays to Oman, visit nesting sites of green
turtles, watch traditional dhow boats being built and explore
magnificent forts and palaces.
An Arabian Odyssey is an 8-day / 7-night escorted
tour priced from £1,595 per person including international
flights with Oman Air, transfers, escorted excursions and
accommodation with breakfast daily.
Greece
Considered the birthplace of modern western civilisation,
Greece has had a difficult year
economically. However, historic sites such as Olympia, Delphi and Epidaurus, and the many
islands are open to welcome tourists, and those that travel now
will encounter fewer crowds and better value for money. Hotels have
maintained 2012 prices for 2013, or reduced them, in order to
attract tourists.
Classic Greece is
Cox & Kings' 7-day / 6-night escorted tour priced from
£895 per person, which includes British Airways flights,
transfers, excursions and accommodation with breakfast daily and
some dinners.
Tasmania
The beautiful island of Tasmania offers a very different and rewarding
Australian experience. Cox & Kings has seen interest in the
state grow, particularly for second-time visitors wanting to
discover rugged coastlines and walking tracks, gourmet cuisine and
beautiful national parks. Tasmania's unique wildlife, from the
endangered Tasmanian devil to echidnas, quolls and pademelons, is a
further attraction.
Cox & Kings offers Tasmania: The Forgotten Coast,
an 11-day / 10-night non-exclusive group tour priced from
£4,025 including transfers, excursions and accommodation
with breakfast daily.
Cox & Kings arranges escorted and private luxury holidays to
more than 100 countries around the world.
NOTE TO EDITORS
Cox & Kings is the world's longest established travel
company. Its history stretches back more than 250 years to 1758
when Richard Cox was appointed
regimental agent to the Footguards (later the Grenadier Guards).
The company's fortunes grew hand in hand with the British empire
and by the early 20th century the company was acting as
agent and banker throughout the armed forces and as a shipping
agent. In 1922 Cox & Co merged with the Henry S King bank,
which had strong connections with India. The bank became part of Lloyds and the
shipping agency grew separately, evolving into the modern travel
company.
Today, built on the high quality service and attention to detail
established by Richard Cox in the
18th century, the company continues to flourish as an
independent tour operator, with operations in London, the US, Japan, Australia and throughout India. Cox & Kings organises escorted
small-group tours and private tailor-made travel in the Indian
Subcontinent, Latin America, the
Middle East, the Far East,
Africa, Europe, Australia, New
Zealand and the South Pacific, and the Caribbean.
For more information, please contact Katie Parsons on +44-(0)20-7808-5694 or email
katie.parsons@coxandkings.co.uk
RESERVATIONS: +44-(0)20-7873-5000 /
http://www.coxandkings.co.uk
PRESS INFORMATION: Katie Parsons
PRESS OFFICE: +44-(0)20-7808-5694 /
katie.parsons@coxandkings.co.uk
Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/coxandkingsUK