National Holidays and Just Go! to offer first-ever long-haul destination
James ChappleNational Holidays and Just Go! Holidays have added Sri Lanka to their 2024/25 winter sun programmes, the first time either brand has offered a long-haul destination.
The two JG Travel Group brands have put 11-, 15-, 22- and 29-night breaks at the Tangerine Beach Hotel in Kalutara on sale for the period from October 2024 to May 2025.
The hotel features an outdoor pool, gym, spa and tennis courts, and offers yoga and meditation classes on the beach, as well as live bands, cultural shows and DJ sets.
National and JG’s "four weeks for the price of three" offer will apply to all Sri Lanka departures, meaning a 29-night stay in May 2025 leads in from £2,499pp.
Packages include 28 nights’ all-inclusive accommodation, return flights (including one night in the air), four excursions and transfers. Both operators are offering limited single rooms with no supplement.
Agents’ clients can also opt for a five-day Impressions of Sri Lanka pre-holiday tour, taking in Dambulla, several cultural attractions including a tea plantation, and the city of Kandy, a Unesco World Heritage site. The tour leads in from £749pp.
Chris Simmonds, JG Travel Group chief executive, said: "Our winter sun programmes continue to go from strength to strength, and this is our biggest ever offering.
"Just Go! Holidays and National Holidays have never ventured into offering long-haul destinations until now, and bringing Sri Lanka into our portfolio is a real milestone moment.
"Our insight data showed our customers want to and are travelling further afield, and that they trust our brands to take them there. I’m delighted we can now offer them this new option and have some amazing prices to promote."
Algarve addition
Also new for winter 2024/25 is Albufeira on Portugal’s Algarve coast, complementing its existing European winter sun destinations such as Benidorm and Calpe on Spain’s Costa Blanca, as well as Malta and Cyprus.
Elsewhere, National and JG are offering 14-, 21- and 28-night all-inclusive breaks at Albufeira’s Auramar Hotel, which lead in from £999pp (14 nights) or £1,399pp (21 nights). Those wishing to opt for 28 nights can do so for an £100 on certain details.
Packages include return flights and transfers, and guests can take in a cookery demonstration, a tour of Faro and a trip to Loule Market, as well as coastal excursions on longer trips.
Meanwhile, all Costa Blanca breaks now feature the option to travel on one of JG’s new JG Explorer coaches, launching in May with comfier seats, more legroom and footrests, as well as panoramic views, an onboard Nespresso machine, fully stocked fridge, fresh filtered water tap and a new onboard entertainment system.
Simmonds added: "It is clear people want to escape the winter here in the UK and this was especially apparent during our last season which sold incredibly well.
"These programmes offer a brilliant selection of great-value holidays, excellent stay longer for less offers and feature amazing new options alongside popular favourites."
Dedicated winter sun brochures will drop with agents in the coming weeks.
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