Sundowner: Autumn/Winter 2019
Published twice a year and complimentary to A&K’s past and future guests, Sundowner is packed with the hottest destinations and insights on what’s trendy in travel. Featuring articles by some of the industry’s most renowned travel writers and our expert staff, it’s guaranteed to give you wanderlust… Sign up to receive your copy here: https://www.abercrombiekent.co.uk/new-newsletter-signup
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FLYING HIGH<br />
THE NEW FLIGHT ROUTES & OTHER AIRLINE<br />
NEWS THAT WE’RE EXCITED ABOUT<br />
Rocking up to Uluru<br />
qantas has launched direct flights to Uluru from Darwin and<br />
Adelaide. The twice-weekly services will save rock-bound tourists<br />
hours in travel time. Qantas Domestic chief executive Andrew<br />
David said: “We’re seeing more demand for travel to Uluru<br />
from international and interstate tourists than we have seen in a<br />
long time. The direct flights offer a new, convenient option from<br />
Adelaide and Darwin, saving travellers up to five hours’ time<br />
instead of travelling on flights via other cities.” All the more time to<br />
enjoy Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.<br />
Top of the class<br />
british airways has announced a five-year, £6.5 billion<br />
investment that includes a series of refinements to its First Class<br />
service. The new look and feel includes upgraded bedding,<br />
added amenities, and à la carte menus that focus on seasonal,<br />
British ingredients. “In this, our centenary year, we’ve sought<br />
out some of the best British designers and manufacturers to<br />
work with to ensure travelling in First with British Airways is<br />
an unforgettable experience,” said Carolina Martinoli, British<br />
Airways director of brand and customer experience. Passengers<br />
will now be treated to pyjama sets by Temperley London, as well<br />
as a Temperley amenity bag filled with Elemis products.<br />
Doing the double<br />
On 1 July, emirates launched a second daily flight from Dubai<br />
International to London Stansted. The additional flight means that<br />
Emirates customers now have 11 daily flight options from three<br />
London airports to the UAE’s capital.<br />
More is more<br />
qatar airways has boosted its South Africa services. Weekly<br />
flights to Johannesburg have increased to 19, with an additional<br />
two being added this autumn. Travellers wanting to fly to Cape<br />
Town will have an extra three per week to choose from by 27<br />
October. Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker,<br />
said: “The latest additional services to both Johannesburg and<br />
Cape Town reflect the growing demand for travel to and from<br />
these popular South African destinations.”<br />
Pushing the boat out<br />
With the whole of Egypt enjoying a surge of interest right now,<br />
A&K’s sister brand, Sanctuary Retreats, has timed the relaunch<br />
of the Sanctuary Nile Adventurer to a tee. Setting sail on its first<br />
Nile voyages in September <strong>2019</strong>, the made-over ship’s 32 cabins<br />
have all been reimagined in calm colours – azure, sandstone,<br />
and burnished gold and bronze. The lounge, bar, restaurant,<br />
and library are also being refreshed. New onboard is an openair<br />
gym, and a spa space that features a floating four-poster<br />
treatment bed. A ship fit for a pharaoh.<br />
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