Demand for Etihad Holidays’ special Eid breaks has increased significantly, as the start of the holy month of Ramadan approaches, with Guests booking early in order to avoid disappointment.
With 50 percent more holidays available this year, Etihad’s call centres, sales offices and website have been inundated with bookings to exciting destinations, including Cairo, Bangkok, and now, New York.
Etihad Holidays now offers breaks to more than 82 global destinations, which has followed the rapid expansion of Etihad Airways’ international network of flights.
“The Eid holiday, that falls directly after Ramadan, carries a great deal of significance for people living in the region, and getting away on a short break can make it that little bit more special,” said Nick Wood, general manager at Etihad Holidays.
Etihad Guests have been particularly keen to book Eid breaks early this year because there is such a short period of time between the end of the traditional summer break and the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan.
“We are delighted to offer such a distinct variety of holiday whether Guests are looking to travel as a couple, family or group of friends. Abu Dhabi is a perfect launch pad for holidays to the east or west, and Etihad Holidays offers breaks to fit any budgets or taste,” continued Wood.
From 26 October, Etihad Airways will launch its daily service to America’s commercial capital, New York, opening a fantastic array of holidays to the airline’s customers.
Guests can explore New York’s myriad of cultures and famous landmarks, after flying directly to JFK Airport from Abu Dhabi on Etihad’s luxuriously appointed A340-500.
The lead-in price for a seven-day fly-drive to New York, starts from AED3895, and a five night break at the central Helmsley Hotel starts from AED 5330 per person.
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Guests looking for a break to Thailand will be able to stay at the Bangkok’s impressive Zenith Hotel, which is popular with Arabian visitors due in many ways to its proximity to ‘little Arabia’.
Three night’s accommodation at the Zenith, with flights and transfers, costs from as little as AED 1530 per person. The hotel also offers Halal cuisine and Arabic speaking staff.
For those wishing to stay within the Middle East, Egypt is still a highly popular choice for a short break. Etihad Guests can stay at Cairo’s Ramses Hilton for AED 1460 per person, which includes flights, 3 night’s accommodation and transfers.
The Ramses Hilton enjoys majestic views of Cairo and the Nile. It is also a great base for exploring the cosmopolitan city, with the famous Egyptian Museum a short distance away.
Europe is a beautiful place to visit in October with the leaves falling from the trees as autumn sets in. UAE-based Guests can fly to London in under seven hours, and enjoy the bright lights and excitement of the city in the comfort of the Eagles Hotel for AED 2020 per person.
Etihad Holidays offers flexible holiday options for the different nationalities living in the UAE, including European and non-European expatriates, as well as Arabian families looking to travel in a large group.
Etihad Holidays is also promoting its ‘lowest price guarantee’ for Guests who find an identical holiday available at a better price. If this situation occurs, Etihad Holidays will match or beat the competitor’s price.
To request a copy of any of the Etihad Holidays’ brochures, or for more information on the holiday options, please contact the UAE Etihad Holidays call-centre on toll-free 800 2324, email [email protected] or visit Etihad Airways sales offices in the UAE.
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is the world’s leading new airline and currently offers flights for Guests and cargo to more than 40 destinations in the Middle East, Europe, North America, Africa and Asia.
Etihad Crystal Cargo – www.crystalcargo.ae – offers a comprehensive range of cargo services throughout Etihad’s network, and services its many all-cargo destinations and world-wide charters with a fleet of modern regional freighter aircraft.
Etihad Holidays - www.etihadholidays.com - offers a range of innovative holiday options including skiing, fly-drives, cruises, tours, stopovers, inbound programmes and city breaks.
Its new summer 2006 holiday brochure features more than 300 apartments and hotels in 82 destinations in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America. Etihad Airways offers a Lowest Price Guarantee to its Guests as well as discounts on bookings made 30 days before departure.
Through these exciting divisions, Etihad Airways is changing the way people see the world.
For more information about this award-winning aviation group, please visit www.etihadairways.ae.
