Monday, 29 November 2010

Fully Flexible Tailor Made to Suite You!

Flexible durations

Our co-operation with scheduled airlines such as British Airways, Cyprus Airways and Olympic Airways offers you the option of a flexible duration when a standard 7 or 14 nights holiday is not convenient - perfect for a short-break or to suit any travel plans you have in mind.

Weekend breaks

Nothing beats going away for the weekend! A little shopping in Athens... a few days playing golf... a long weekend at a top-class spa... whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or fancy a break from your normal routine, a weekend away always works a treat! Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll do all we can to put it together.

Flights only

If you’re just looking for good-value and flexible flight arrangements, tell us your requirements and we’ll endeavour to find you the right flights to suit your needs.

Accommodation only

Alternatively, if you have booked your own flights, we’ll be happy to provide you with ‘accommodation only’ (minimum 7 nights in high season). Or, if you particularly want a hotel we do not feature in our programme, talk to us - there’s a good chance we could book it on your behalf.

Accomodation Only



Plus Complimentary Guide Book


Alternatively, if you have booked your own flights, we’ll be happy to provide you with‘accommodation only’ (minimum 7 nights in high season). Or, if you particularly want a hotel we do not feature in our programme, talk to us - there’s a good chance we could book it on your behalf.




To help you plan your holiday, we have teamed up with JPM Guides and will send you a complimentary ‘This Way Guide’ or ‘Mini Guide’ with your travel documents.

The guide you will receive includes a host of information about your chosen resort, a map, as well as concise details about sightseeing opportunities at your holiday destination.

If you require additional copies for your travelling companions or would like to receive information about other resorts, just contact us on 0871 871 2240.

Charges applicable for extra copies are as follows:
This Way Guide (Cyprus, Crete or Rhodes): £3.00* per copy
Mini Guide (all other Greek resorts / islands): £1.50* per copy

Multi-Centres & Island-hopping

Any resort within one destination (be it Cyprus or any Greek island) can be combined to provide you with the twin-centre of your choice and give you the opportunity to totally chill out in a secluded hotel for the first week to recharge your batteries, before living it up in a more bustling resort for the second.

Similarly, your holiday time can be split to allow you a few days sightseeing in Athens followed by some time on one of the islands... or even a multi-centre combining Cyprus and Greece.

And if you’ve always fancied island-hopping in Greece but might have been put off by lengthy boat journeys, check-out the two brilliant options below and enjoy an island-hopping holiday with a difference!
For further information or to book now call us on: 0871 871 2240

Friday, 26 November 2010

SPA PAMPERING HOLIDAYS OR HONEYMOONS


Feel relaxed and rejuventaed besides you are on holiday! Book one of our luxury spa hotels.

Up until a few years ago, hotels offering a sauna or a jacuzzi distinguished themselves from the norm. With today's strong emphasis on 'health & beauty', such facilities no longer count as luxuries.

Wishing to maximise the benefits a holiday can bring, the chance to explore new horizons and get away from the daily routine has to now has to also combine the best opportunity to totally revitalise mind, body and soul.

Within the range of hotels that we feature, many come complete with 'health & beauty' facilities offering a variety of treatments ranging from basic facials and manicures to the 'crème de la crème' in pampering packages.

You can have a Greek back-drop setting of perfect weather, white-washed hotels and cobalt seas, and indulge in Spa secrets.

To book a Spa holiday, call us on: 0871 871 2240

GOLF HOLIDAYS

Many of our holidays in Cyprus, Greece and Egypt place you within easy reach of challenging golf courses located in spectacular settings.

Athens

Glyfada Golf Club • Par 72 • 6189m • 12km south of Athens.

Corfu

Corfu Golf Club • Par 72 • 6183m • Located in the Ropa Valley.

Crete

Crete Golf Club • Par 71 • 5640m • Located in Hersonissos.

Crete

Porto Elounda Golf Complex
• 9-hole, par 3 with 2 playing options at every hole • Located at Porto Elounda De Luxe Resort.

Rhodes

Afandou Golf Club • Par 72 • 6280m • 18km south of Rhodes Town.

Halkidiki

Porto Carras Golf & Country Club • Par 72 • 6086m • Located at Porto Carras Grand Resort.

Taking your own golf clubs:

Most airlines will allow you to carry half a set of golf clubs at no extra charge but you must advise us at the time of booking as airlines need to enforce a limit to the number of golf clubs they can accept on each flight.

Monday, 22 November 2010

CYPRUS HOTELS Educational trip OCT 2010

Hello and Welcome,

Decided to blog about  various different hotels in Cyprus! October this year and share some pictures with you.
 
I strongly recommend anyone thinking about going to Cyprus you will discover lovely beaches, excellent restaurants, bars, cafes & tavernas, plenty of leisure activities; and scenic cultural landmarks filled with beauty and history.
 
If you fancy a harmonious blend of Elegance, luxury, tranquility seclusion, mosaics, watefalls, pools and colonnades then the 'Elysium' hotel is for you! A five star deluxe hotel with a world class spa! The Elysium also offers a range of rooms to accomodate you, special packages including golf  and wellness, conference and events, restaurants and bars, and my absolute favourite 'Weddings'.
If your considering a superb location overlooking the golden sandy beaches and sparkling waters then choose no other then The Coral Beach Hotel & Resort, in Paphos.
 
For modern furnishings and large floor-to-ceiling windows, spacious outdoor pool, and rooms with balconies and views of the Troodos Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea,  you will very much enjoy a stay at The Louis Apollonia Beach, it is located just 5km from there and 18km from the Apollo Sanctuary. 

A Boasting a splendid location on a 'Blue Flag' awarded beach within a short stroll of the facilities of Paphos, the Alexander the Great is a well-known and long-established holiday destination. Rennovated with white walls and natural light gives it a real flair.

For a beachside setting, contemporary and stylish establishment go for the Almyra. It offers high standards of service and a great range of facilities including the family friendly 'Baby Go Lightly' scheme. An ideal romantic setting for a perfect overseas wedding.
If you idealy prefer to be located on the Mediterranean shores of Paphos center, an attractive lanscape park and a few minutes from the historical center of the town then the  Annabelle is the hotel to stay at. The Annabelle provides an oasis of calm, set in 6 acres of sub-tropical landscaped gardens and waterfalls and offers guests superb leisure facilities.

If your spoilt for choice and have no idea! then planet holiday experts are here to direct you in the right direction to make the right choice of venue that would suite you!

For further information contact us on: 0871 871 0405
or visit us at: http://www.planet-holidays.co.uk/
We look forward to hearing you!






Saturday, 20 November 2010

WINTER SUN

7 Nights 
17 Jan 2011
St.George Hotel  4* Paphos, Cyprus
All-Inclusve from : London Gatwick  £459pp





7 Nights 
17 Jan 2011
Louis King Jason A Class Paphos, Cyprus
Self Catering from : London Gatwick £259pp


 

7 Nights
17 Jan 2011
Louis Imperial Beach Hotel 4* Paphos, Cyprus
Half Board from : London Gatwick £385pp


7 Nights 
25 Jan 2011
Jaz Mirabel Club 5* Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
All-Inclusive from: London Gatwick £545pp


7 Nights 
25 Jan 2011
Hilton Sharks Bay Resort 4* Sharks Bay, Egypt

                         All-Inclusive from : London Gatwick £603pp






7 Nights 
25 Jan 2011
Sierra 4* Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
All-Inclusve from : London Gatwick £545pp



7 Nights 
25 Jan 2011
Iberotel Club Fanara & Residence 4*
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt All-Inclusive from: Gatwick £529pp                           



17 Jan 2011
RIU Cypria Resort 4* Paphos, Cyprus
All-Inclusve from : London Gatwick £429pp

Saturday, 13 November 2010

NEW! Planet launch Winter/Summer Cyprus Brochure

PLANET HOLIDAYS have launched a standalone Cyprus brochure for winter and Summer 2010/2011, featuring an extensive range of luxury hotels, villas and apartments, including six new four and three star hotels and three new top quality resort apartments.
  • Standalone Cyprus brochure with six new hotels & three new resort apartments
  • First 5* hotel to introduce the all-inclusive 'Family Plan' concept
  • More villa options - stone built properties to deluxe villas with infinity pools
  • New mountain hotel - 4* Forest Park Hotel
  • More prominence given to weddings
Keen to promote excellent value for families the operator also features the new 'all-inclusive' concept called 'family plan' that is being introduced at the 5* Coral beach Hotel & Resort in Paphos designed especially for families. This is the only 5* resort in Cyprus to offer such a product where one section of the hotel will be dedicated completely to families and they will be allocated the most suitable family rooms, including duplex rooms large enough for two adults and three children.

As well as well-equipped family rooms, those on the plan also have their own family restaurant to dine in, as well as supervised children's restaurant for younger guests, access to the Dolphin Kids Club and Coral Crèche plus a range of activities to keep everyone entertained. To take advantage of special Family Plan rates, families must have at least one child under the age of 14.

Mathilde Robert, managing director of planet holidays, said 'We have decided to launch a standalone Cyprus brochure again, after last year combining Greece and Cyprus, as we have included many new properties, plus given more pages and prominence to weddings, villas and some of our apartments and more family oriented resorts.

'Cyprus continues to be very popular with families looking for a destination with good quality accommodation and facilities and we are really pleased to be including the new 'Family Plan' all-inclusive concept at the 5* Coral Beach, which we believe will be very popular with families next summer'.

New hotels include the delightful 4* Forest Park Hotel located on the edge of the pine forest in the heart of troodos Mountains, 40km from Limassol. This hotel is ideal for those that walk to explore mountain trails and villages, but is also only a 30 minute drive to the nearest beaches.

The operator has also given more space to the fabulous 'Z & X Holiday Villas' that are located in picturesque locations in Western Cyprus and offer holidaymakers the chance to really experience the islands un-spoilt charm and character.

All villas come complete with their own pool, with either two, three or four bedrooms and modern amenities, and range from standard stone built traditional properties to fabulous deluxe villas with infinity pools, Jacuzzis and mini gyms.

Other new hotels include:

  • 4* Capital Coasts Hotel - Paphos - on the seafront close to the historic King of Tombs in Kato Paphos
  • 4* Crown Resorts Horizon - Paphos - family-friendly close to Coral Beach Bay
  • A CLASS Anemi Hotel Apartments - Paphos - stylish apartments with the feel of chic boutique hotel
  • 5* Grand Resort - Limassol - beach side setting making it a great wedding choice
  • 3* Pernera Beach Hotel - Protaras - Family-run hotel that started out as a seafood taverna
  • B CLASS Evalena apartments - protaras - located at the end of Fig Tree Beach, one of the best in Cyprus.
  • 4* Napa Mermaid Hotel & Suites - Ayia Napa - newly refurbished and located 1km from the center of town.
  • 4* Lordos Beach Hotel - Larnarca - one of the top 4 star hotels in Cyprus
The new brochure features many discounts including early booking discounts at selected hotels if booked before end of March and April 2011 and single parent discount whereby many hotels offer free accomodation to a child with one adult.

Many hotels will also waiver single person discount at certain times of the year and there are discounts for those over 65 years old. Children are also well catered for with many hotels offering free accomodation and discounts on meal plans.

Lead in price for one week is £319 per person to stay at the 4* Athens Beach on bed & breakfast meal basis for 7 nights including flights on 04 December from London Gatwick to Paphos Cyprus, plus private taxi transfers in resort; or £459 per person to stay at the 4* Cypria Resort also in Paphos on all-inclusive basis.

For holiday reservations contact Planet Holidays on 0871 871 2234 or book online at www.planet-holidays.co.uk

Tuesday, 9 November 2010

What's your Preference?

Plenty of Options & Fantastic Choices
when you book with Planet Holidays

5* STAR HOTELS
Whatever the standard your accustomed to or if you simply wish to 'treat yourself well' on holiday, you'll find an excellent selection of luxurious hotels.

LESS FORMAL HOTELS
Along side our Luxurious 5* hotels, we also offer 'excellent' 3 & 4* hotel choices.

FAMILY FRIENDLY
A large number of hotels provide a varied choice of accomodation specifically suitable
for families and many other terrific savings on children holiday prices.

SPA RESORTS & HOTELS
Cyprus & Greece Offer a tempting selection of spa resorts, perfect for those who wish to combine their holiday with a bit of pampering. Beauty packages and a'la carte treatments can be pre-booked.

VILLAS, STUDIOS & APARTMENTS
Our selection of properties include well-appointed villas (many with private pools), studios and apartments. While some of these form part of a small cluster of self-catering properties, others are within the grounds of larger holiday resorts and offer guests the opportunity to combine the freedom of self-catering holiday with the facilities of a hotel complex. Whichever your preference, villas, studios and apartments are the ideal choice for families or groups of friends.

GOLF RESORTS & HOTELS
Many of the hotels featured in Egypt and in some of our Cyprus hotels & Villas have some fantastic golf courses or are located within easy reach of golf courses.

ADULT ONLY HOTELS
Some of our hotels accomodation for adults only and other hotels have special wings where children are not permitted.

Friday, 5 November 2010

Planets All Inclusive for You!

ALL INCLUSIVE holidays have been a popular choice for some time and still represent the best value deals when you've got your budget-conscious hat on!
ALL INCLUSIVE 4 U is operated by Planet Holidays Ltd, specialist tour operator to Cyprus, Greece & Egypt and all properties featured here highlight the very best ALL INCLUSIVE 4 U deals we offer at these popular destinations.

ALL INCLUSIVE does vary between hotels but, as a rule, all your meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) will be included. Generally, local drinks will also be part of the package. Many ALL INCLUSIVE holidays will also include snacks, ice creams, afternoon tea and a selection of daytime activities as well as evening entertainment.

In addition, top-of-the-range hotels may also offer a choice of dining venues, late-night snacks, perhaps an introductory diving lesson or even the chance to sample a spa treatment. Therefore, and to help you decide, it is important that you check and compare the descriptions to see what is included in the package. 

Some conditions will inevitably apply such as the fact that the ALL INCLUSIVE programme and use of facilities may only apply at specific times and in designated areas - full details will be given to you on arrival at the hotel.

Don't forget that Planet Holidays gives you the option
to book either ACCOMMODATION only
or a complete FLIGHT PACKAGE

You can find us at: http://allinclusive4u.co.uk/

Cyprus Line Dancing Holidays

One of the best things about Planet Holidays' Line & Partner Dancing Holidays in Cyprus is that they're geared for all ages...

No matter your shoe size or what you wear (some are perfectly comfy in a pair of jeans and a t-shirt... others prefer fancy outfits and cowboy boots...
and you'll just have to join us to see what happens on our Fancy Dress Evenings) - it's your choice and the one thing everyone in the group shares is a sense of fun in the company of like-minded people.



Another reason why our Line Dancing Holidays are so popular is that even if your travelling partner is not a dancer, you'll be able to take to the floor and line dance with fellow-travellers in the group.


Some of our regular guests come with friends who belong to the same dance group in the UK. Some come with their spouse. Some do travel on their own knowing that by the end of the first day, they'll have met a new bunch of friends who share the same interest.



What's included
• Return flight to Paphos from
your chosen UK airport


• Meet & Greet on arrival



• Transfer from airport to
the hotel (& return)


• 7 or 14 nights at the Louis Imperial Beach Hotel
• Twin-share accommodation with private facilities & sea view


• Welcome drink & fruit in room on arrival at hotel



• Daily breakfast & evening meal at hotel


• Daily dance workshop & dancing every evening


• All workshops & dance evenings are organised by
Kalvin & Pat Finch from M.I.B Line Dance who accompany our group every year


• Exclusive use of 180sq.m dance floor at the hotel


• Weekly Fancy Dress evening


• Free car hire



• Complimentary use of tennis court (daytime), squash court, gym, sauna & jacuzzi at the hotel

• Services of Planet Holidays' representatives throughout your stay

Planet Holidays Welcomes you to Egypt

Planet Holidays' Latest programme to Egypt features a 'bigger-then-ever' range of options. As usual, our product offers the very best 4 & 5-Star hotels and, included in our list of resorts are the classical destinations of Luxor, Aswan, Cairo and Alexandria. Beachside resorts include the very best hotspots from El Sokhna on the shores of the Gulf of Suez, to El Quseir along the Red Sea Riviera, not forgetting popular Dahab and Sharm El Sheikh on the Sinai peninsula plus Taba in the Gulf of Aqaba.


Naturally, a programme to Egypt would not be complete without all the enchantment of Nile cruising and the pages of our brochure and of our website http://www.planet-holidays.co.uk/ offer a variety of 'Fly Cruise & Stay', 'Cruise Only', and 'Fly Cruise' itineraries that combine fascinating sightseeing with luxurious Vessels.


The appeal of Egypt is year-round and the the attracting factors are many: excellent hotels, spectacular coral reefs, picturesque local markets, genuinely friendly people, highly trained hotel staff, a fabulous climate...
and most of all, the magic of ancient civilisations remarkably evidenced by well preserved historical sites and museums. Add to this a convenient short flight duration, the flexability of scheduled flights and the opportunity to combine any of the resorts or cruises we feature into a tailor-made itinerary of your dreams...
it's no wonder Egypt captivates such a wide variety of holidaymakes and perfectly suits their diverse interests.


As well as knowing which prime resorts and establishments to reccomend to you, Planet Holidays also recognises today's increased need for personal top-class service all the way and, as a small proffesional company, we will make every effort to meet your requests and answer any queries regarding all aspects of your holiday.


We hope you will enjoy browsing through the following pages and we look forward to helping you plan and experience the finest holiday ever!


Harry Kyrillou,
Commercial & Aviation Director

Meet us @ the World Travel Market

Planet holidays will attend the premier global event held in aid of the travel industry thats staged annually at Londons Excel - The 'World Travel Market'.   


This is a four-day business event thats presents a diversity of industry sectors and holiday destinations to UK and International travel professionals.


Planet Holidays & Planet Weddings will take this unique, annual opportunity to meet other travel professionals for perspective trading and conduct business, networking, and negotiation.


By Planet Holidays attending World Travel Market gain immediate competitive advantage for their business and do this  effectively, efficiently and productively. Planet Holidays and all other participants stay abreast with the latest developments in the travel industry. 


Mathilde Robert Managing Director of Planet Holidays & Planet Weddings will attend the annual WTM for an amazing 35 year running! Dedicated to the travel industry and strive for business growth and professional, specialist conduct she looks forward to it every year!


Further Information on WTM visit: http://www.wtmlondon.com/
Further Information on Planet Holidays visit: http://www.planet-holidays.co.uk

EGYPT DECEMBER DEALS

EGYPT                                                                   


03/12/2010     £529pp      
Jaz Belvedere 5* 
ALL INCLUSIVE
London Gatwick - Sharm El Sheik
7 Nights          

05/12/2010     £539pp      
Sol Y Mar Sharks Bay 5*  
ALL INCLUSIVE
Manchester - Sharm El Sheik
7 Nights 

06/12/2010    £509pp                                       
Iberotel Club Fanara 5*

ALL INCLUSIVE

Newcastle - Sharm El Sheik
7 Nights 

CYPRUS HOT DEALS

CYPRUS 2011  HOT DEALS 


14/01/2011     £349pp      

Athena Beach 4


Bed & Breakfast


London Gatwick - Paphos 
10 Nights      



14/01/2011    £509pp                 


RIU Cypria Resort 4*  


All Inclusive

London Gatwick - Paphos


10 Nights 



14/01/2011    £349pp                                       


Aloe Beach 4*  


Bed & Breakfast


London Gatwick - Paphos
10 Nights 

DEALS TO GREECE FOR AUGUST 2010

VENUS BEACH HOTEL 4*   
HALF BOARD
FROM GATWICK OR MANCHESTER
FROM 02/08/2011
7 NIGHTS
£799pp                                     

KAFOUROS STUDIOS           
SELF CATERING
FROM GATWICK OR MANCHESTER
FROM 02/08/2011
7 NIGHTS
£579pp                                     

MARKOS STUDIOS               
SELF CATERING
FROM GATWICK OR MANCHESTER
FROM 02/08/2011
7 NIGHTS
£569pp