
Now that the festivities are over, I would like to wish you all a wonderful 2025. I wonder what it will bring for us all.
Are the New Years Eve resolutions still holding?
One thing is for certain a lot of people have thought about what travels they will undertake this year; we have been really busy over the last couple of weeks helping to design 2025 and beyond dream holidays.
Now is a great time to put things in place, there are lots of specials in the market if you are happy to lock in dates and put down a deposit for travel later in the year.
There are even excellent options for planning and depositing now for travel in 2026, some companies offering travel in 2026 at 2025 prices or excellent discounts and benefits for those booking early.
January is what the industry refers to as Wave Season – this is when all of the cruise and expedition companies offer excellent offers for future travel.
If you are dreaming of a cruise or an expedition voyage contact Travelling Places to secure a deal now. One of the standouts is new luxury cruise line Explora Journeys is offering up to 20% discount plus a credit towards shore excursions plus an onboard credit for the spa etc.
Celebrity cruises are offering up to 75% off the second person in the cabin plus up to $900 off.
Australian company Aurora Expeditions is offering book now and save up to 25% travelling to the polar regions.
The list goes on but now is definitely a great time to book.
If you have cruised before let us know and we can secure not only the current special offers but any past passenger discounts you may have and perhaps we can offer some extra benefits on most cruise lines!
River cruises are also on special. Viking Cruises are offering fly free options. Uniworld River cruises are offering up to 30% off.
Touring companies also have some excellent offers.
Collette small group journeys are offering up to $800 off. Australian company Intrepid are offering up to 20% off their small group explorations. Insight Vacations are offering up to $3000 per couple off their touring programs.
There are so many offers in the market at the moment that I obviously can’t list them all. Needless to say it is a good time to book so pop in and talk to Travelling Places.
Hot destinations for 2025
Japan continues to be a standout destination, it really is on everyone’s bucket list.
The options people are booking are cruising and touring – the option to independently travel is popular too.
At the end of 2025 I will be hosting a small group to Japan – I only take around 10 travellers so if you are interested in a bespoke, boutique trip to Japan for around three weeks let me know and I will put you on the list.
Europe continues as a major destination.
Not only are the traditional places on lists but so too are the more off the beaten track areas. North America is roaring back as a popular destination irrespective of the strength of the US$. Central and South America and Africa are also on the exotic travel lists.
All are wonderful destinations, and I would encourage you to book early to not be disappointed – the whole world is on the move. We can help navigate and plan your wonderful holiday and share our knowledge of these destinations.
Contact Travelling Places P: 0755451600 E: travel@travellingplaces.com.au
By Gina Storey