LONGSANDS NEWS: Great Deals available

We still have some great deals available for those of you looking for that last dose of sunshine before the winter well and truly sets in.

This week Steve from Bucks is off to the Costa del Sol for a week – staying in a nice 3* hotel on the sea-front for just £249pp whilst the Hughes family have jetted off to the Canaries for a 9 night 4* all-inclusive break giving them ''incredible value''.
Those of you looking for a break in the sun over Christmas won’t be disappointed either – Mick and Linda from Preston booked their break in Lanzarote for £600pp staying in a good 4* hotel on all-inclusive basis. We also have some good prices available to the Caribbean – a family of 4 can have a 2 week break over Christmas and New Year in exotic locations such as Cayo Coco, Mexico or Jamica from just £5400 on all-inclusive basis.
We have lots of great holiday bargains for you in all sorts of destinations – just give us a call……………

LONGSANDS NEWS: NATIONAL CRUISE WEEK

Last year, 38% of people taking a cruise were first timers - and as a result of the increasing interest in cruise holidays, the whole industry has come together to bring you National Cruise Week. It's a celebration of events taking place from September 20th - September 27th. We will be sending out some email flyers which tell you about some of the offers we have as part of this event!
We hope you will contact us even if you are only marginally interested in trying a cruise holiday. Research, and our own personally and business experience tells us that if a 'first timer' is booked on the right cruise experience for them then they will almost certainly book again. Here at Longsands we have the cruise experience you will need to make the right choice and the right deals to secure great prices.
Offers are coming in all the time.....look at these two this morning from MSC ....
31 Oct for 7 nights including flights just £599pp: Visiting Barcelona, Tunis, Valletta, Messina, Rome, Genoa, Marseille.
1 Nov for 7 nights including flights just £599pp: Visiting Barcelona, Palma, Tunis, Palermo, Naples, Genoa, Marseille.
(All offers are subject to availabilty and terms and conditions apply)

LONGSANDS NEWS: Inaugural cruise from just £469pp!!!

Welcome to the next generation of Freestyle Cruising: Norwegian Epic.

The First Transatlantic Cruise! 7 nights from £469pp*, 24 June 2010 Southampton – New York
When you’re Freestyle Cruising aboard Norwegian Epic, your schedule is the only schedule they insist you keep, and boredom is the only option they refuse to offer.

For starters, there’s the amazing new Ice Bar, literally one of the coolest places in the world. There are chic private clubs, as well as a traditional supper club, NCL’s famous White Hot Party and so much more. During the day, there’s a huge Aqua Park, Sports Complex, squash court, rock-climbing wall, fitness center, world-class spa, two 3-lane bowling alleys and our two-story Wii™......in between, there are 14 delicious on-board restaurants to enjoy.
The only request? Please do exactly what you want to do whenever you want to do it.

The next generation of Freestyle Cruising is here – Norwegian Epic. And the cruise industry will never be the same.

The introduction of Freestyle Cruising changed everything. By banning set schedules and predetermined dinner times, not to mention formal dress codes, complicated disembarkations and rigid accommodations, NCL completely revolutionized the cruise industry.

Sounds good? .. contact us for more information and the best prices!

*Prices are per person based on two adults sharing, subject to availability

LONGSANDS NEWS: Blackpool Airport...100yrs of flying!

I thought you might be interested to know......Blackpool International is celebrating 100 years of flying by creating its own 'people’s memory bank'. Blackpool apparently hosted Britain’s first official air show in October 1909 and as part of the centenary celebrations Blackpool International is asking everyone from passengers to pilots to share their memories of flying or working from Blackpool.
The history of flying from Blackpool is unique and historic - from the early days of the aviation pioneers, through the two world wars to the present day with thousands of passengers hopping on to flights from Blackpool to destinations such as Tenerife and Majorca – and the airport wants to capture memories for the benefit of future generations to read about over the next 100 years!.
Send your memories of flying from from Blackpool to us and we will post them here...or add a comment below yourself??
If you live in our locality contact us for details of travel and holiday options from Blackpool! Personal view...a trillion times easier and better than Manchester!! ...Bye for now...Russell

LONGSANDS NEWS: Kim has some great tailor-made Florida holidays!

Hi .... just thought we would tell you about a recent booking that might appeal to you!!? We have clients travelling out from Manchester into Orlando on the 30th Oct. On arrival they will be staying at the superb Embassy Suites on International Drive, enjoying free shuttles to the parks and returning to a complimentary cocktail reception each evening! After three days they are off to Tampa Bay for two nights before going off to Naples and Fort Myers. Taking in the 'art deco' of Miami Beach is the culmination of their Florida land tour.......and then its off to turquiose seas on the 'Carnival Imagination' cruise ship for a luxury Caribbean mini cruise, staying in a suite stateroom with balcony oh, and sea views to die for! They return home on the 13th Nov after four days at sea during which they will have visited Florida Keys and Mexico!
The price? JUST £1398pp inclusive of car hire and transfers!! If you want a wonderful holiday tailored to your requests then call us!

LONGSANDS NEWS

Hello and welcome to our brand new Blog! Our intention is to bring some great offers to you on this blog .... but also to use this forum as an opportunity for feedback from our customers and to generally chat about the travel and holiday industry.
We are hopeful that some of you will wish to contribute and we welcome comments and any articles or information you might wish to send to us. You can add comments on the blog directly or you can write to us at enquiries@longsandstravel.co.uk
Over the next few days we will post some news and discussion items. Meanwhile see below a seasonal offering.....!! I was in tesco the other day....Xmas is here...... so enjoy! 
Thanks for visiting us! Russell

CHRISTMAS OFFERS!

It's never too early to think about Christmas especially with the great offers available at Butlins and Warner Leisure Hotels. We also offer the opportunity to meet the REAL Father Christmas in Lapland! Book early with Longsands and take advantage of the fantastic offers available as they are selling out fast!

Warner Leisure Hotels

Warner Festive Breaks give you a chance to fully soak up the spirit and excitement of this wonderful time of year. If your a customer choosing to spend the holidays snuggled in the luxurious surroundings of a hotel or you prefer to enjoy the traditional atmosphere of the resorts, guests are guaranteed a festive season to remember.
Turkey & Tinsel Breaks (Half Board) from £87pp Guests can enjoy Christmas on one day and a New Year Party on another. Price based on 9 November 2 nights at Corton Resort.
Christmas Breaks (Full Board) from £444pp. Enjoy Christmas Day dinner with all the trimmings, fabulous fun & games and fantastic entertainment. Price based on 23 December 4 nights at Norton Grange.
New Year Breaks (Full Board) from £449pp. Guests can celebrate the arrival of 2010 in style with a superb Gala dinner and a great selection of acts. Price based on 29 December for 4 nights at Gunton Hall.

Butlins

Butlins is the perfect place to celebrate Christmas & New Year for those families with children. All 3 Resorts are transformed into a magical Winter Wonderland and our entertainment is guaranteed to get guests into the Christmas spirit.
Festive Breaks from £63pp* 11 Dec Bognor Regis, 3 nts. Highlights include:
- Winter farmyard with real reindeer
- Magical Christmas Shows
- Bjorn the Polar Bear
- Snowstorm in the Skyline Pavilion
- Christmas Panto
Christmas Breaks from £105pp 23 Dec Skegness, 4 nts. Includes all the entertainment on a Festive Break +
- 5 Course Christmas dinner available
- Magical Fireworks display
New Year Breaks from £109pp 30 Dec Minehead, 3nts. Highlights include:
- Winter fireworks display
- Huge blast of confetti and glitter in the Skyline Pavilion
- Bjorn the Polar Bear

Lapland...take the kids to see the REAL Father Christmas!!

The Lapland programme, operating in December 2009, offers a fabulous selection of quality hotels, apartments and log cabins, spread across the magical Finnish resorts of Levi Fell and Yllasjarvi.
A wide range of day trips as well as 3 and 4 night adventures are available. 5 night Christmas and New Year breaks are also available and are sure to offer a truly spectacular and unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime experience. With over 20 years experience in organising Lapland adventures we know how to make a trip like this special and have carefully perfected one of the most comprehensive packages on the market.
All of our Lapland holidays offer excellent value and include the following: -
· Ski suit and boots
· Toboggan rides
· Reindeer ride
· Husky dog ride
· Snowmobile ride
· A trip to Santa’s post office*
· Arctic circle ceremony*
· Private meeting with Santa, who has a gift for everyone*
· Meet Rudi Reindeer and Hal the Husky
· Return flights between your chosen UK airport and your destination
· 20 Kg per person luggage allowance
· In flight meals
· Services of a Representative or appointed agent
* excludes New Year trips
Flights are available on charter flights from 3 UK airports; Gatwick, Manchester and
Birmingham.
Daytrips - from £459* per adult and £415* per child
Short Breaks - From £805 per adult and £655 per child