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Can I hire a car in Cuba?

Yes, hiring a car in  Cuba  is an excellent way of seeing the more remote parts of Cuba. Though don’t expect the big plays like Dollar Rent A Car or Hertz. Car hire companies tend to be local Cuban companies so expect some paperwork! Pre-booking before arriving in Cuba is pretty much a must with most companies in the UK only booking the car hire as part of a complete holiday package. A few points worth remembering when hiring a car... Roads are pretty good in most of the country, but as the East is less developed some of the roads in this area can be a bit bumpy. It is more likely you’ll get stuck behind a donkey rather than another car, so progress can be slow occasionally! I found the traffic in Havana reasonably busy but once you’ve made it to the main ring road out of the city things came down a bit! Petrol stations aren’t as common as in the UK, so fill up when you see one! Cars in Cuba  tend to be modern and various sizes and types available rang...

Why can't a get a child price for my holiday?

We get asked this abit and it can be a bit annoying when you have to pay a full adult price for a package holiday for your child. However there tends to be a reason! If you are looking at a packaged holidays flying with a scheduled airline like British Airways or Thai Airways for say 2 adults and a child and the child is aged 11 and under then you tend to find that the airline will offer a child discount. Most hotels and resorts charge per room and not per person and will let a child share the same room as the adults, for free. So when the package is put together you will get 2 adult prices and 1 child price. However if say only 1 adult and 1 child is travelling then the airlines should still offer a child reduction, but the cost of the room would still be divided by 2 so in this instance the child price will be higher than 2 adult and 1 child sharing. If you holiday is based on a charter flight, say something like Thomas Cook or Thomson airlines th...

Introducing the new 5* Swahili Beach Hotel - Mombasa

Escape Worldwide are proud to introduce a new luxury 5* hotel in Mombasa, the Swahili Beach Hotel. The Swahili Beach Hotel is authentic, elegant and simply stunning, and has just opened on beautiful Diani Beach on Mombasa's south coast . African, Arabic and Indian architectural influences have been fused to create the vibrant surroundings of this new hotel. <><><>   The Swahili Beach Hotel offers a selection of restaurants with both formal and casual dining. In addition it has a seafront spa, a fitness centre and a choice of shops. For the more energetic, water sports and a PADI scuba diving centre are available, plus a beautiful eight-tier swimming pool , and for younger children a mix of daily daytime activities to keep them entertained. Whether you are looking for relaxation after a safari, a luxury beachfront hotel in which to unwind, or are a family looking for a beachfront hotel on one of Mombasa's finest beaches. The Swahili Beach Hotel has ...

Great special offer from Escape Worldwide

Hi fellow travellers, Escape Worldwide has some great special offers this week: http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk/newsletter/offers/Feb11a2.html INDIAN OCEAN TWIN from £15 99 SRI LANKA & THE MALDIVES Spend a week in Sri Lanka and a week in the Maldives, combining the culture, scenery and charm of Sri Lanka with the idyllic relaxation of the Maldives - a perfect combination. Fully flexible, with lots of hotels to choose from. Sri Lanka - KANI LANKA  - 7nt   Maldives - MEERU ISLAND - 7nts £1599 pp DOWNLOAD DETAILS HUA HIN, THAILAND from £619 ANANTARA RESORT The Anantara Hua Hin is a beautifully designed hotel with classic Thai style, located a short distance from the centre of Hua Hin, which is one of the more Thai of resorts. Explore the night market, try seafood delicacies or just chill on the beach. HUA HIN - ANANTARA 7nts - £619 pp 14nts - £799 pp   DOWNLOAD DETAILS FAR EAST MULTICENTRE from £1479 HONG KONG, B...

Holiday Ideas - Zanzibar / Red Sea / Bali and more

Hi fellow travellers, This week Escape Worldwide  has some great holiday ideas to Taba in Egypt, Zanzibar in Tanzania and Bali. http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk/newsletter/offers/Aug10a2.html Firstly one of my favorite places, Zanzibar has to have some of the most amazing beaches in the world and also some great hotels. We're looking at twin centre options this week, firstly a week at the relaxing Pongwe Beach Resort  where you can kick back, do absolutely nothing and just enjoy the great level of service this lovely little hotel offers! Then head to the lively Neptune Pwani Beach Resort  which offers a great all inclusive package and also, large stylish rooms and a great range of watersports. Or how awbout Bali , we have a great offer to the 4* Mercure Sanur , 10 nights for only £819 per person, a bargain to this tropical paradise. We have tons of holiday ideas, so give us a call 020 8989 0970! Happy travelling! Darren http://www.escapeworldwide.c...