Wholesale tour operator Avanti Destinations has teamed with Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism [DCT] to educate and inspire advisors and their clients on customized independent and group travel to Abu Dhabi City, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Avanti has just introduced four new itineraries, 12 new experiences, and seven new hotels in Abu Dhabi for advisors to choose from to create unique vacations for individuals and custom groups.
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As part of the joint campaign, advisors will receive a $25 gift card for each FIT booking of a three-night Abu Dhabi stay with a minimum land booking value of $2,500. To qualify, bookings must be made between May 5 and July 31, 2022, and travel must be completed by December 31, 2022. There is no limit to the number of gift cards advisors can earn with this incentive.
The new e-brochure “United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi”, downloadable on Avanti’s advisor portal at https://www.flipsnack.com/779977E569B/abu-dhabi-2022.html , describes the destination, transportation options, important sights and activities for different client interests, as well as Avanti’s new Abu Dhabi itineraries, experiences, and hotels. A map and notes on special events, such as the Al Dhafra Festival, Ramadan, and the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (November 17-20) are also included.
Appeals to many kinds of travelers
“Abu Dhabi will appeal to many advisors’ clients – families, nature lovers, adventure-seekers, soccer fans, luxury shoppers, racing enthusiasts, and those looking for world-class art at the Louvre Abu Dhabi and stunning architecture, both traditional and modern,” said Paul Barry, Avanti’s CEO. “It’s so easy to combine a stay in Abu Dhabi with one in Dubai, Israel, Jordan, or Egypt – all of which we offer. The destination is ideal for both independent and custom group travel. Lastly, Abu Dhabi is a convenient pre- or post-World Cup add-on destination, since this year it takes place in nearby Qatar November 21-December 18,” noted Barry.
Located on more than 20 islands, the desert emirate is surprisingly home to two wetlands areas, Mangrove National Park and Al Wathba Wetland Reserve, where many bird and wildlife species can be spotted. For fun- and thrill-seekers, Abu Dhabi has a Formula 1 racetrack (Yas Marina Circuit), the world’s tallest indoor climbing wall (Clymb), the biggest indoor skydiving flight chamber, a water park, the billion-dollar Warner Brothers World boasting 29 rides, and Ferrari World, the world’s largest indoor theme park with state-of-the-art racing simulators.
“It’s such an exciting time to visit Abu Dhabi,” said Amalia Meliti, Abu Dhabi DCT Country Manager for the US and Canada. “We are thrilled to be working closely with Avanti to deliver once-in-a-lifetime experiences for the travel advisor community to consider booking for their clients. I promise that their travelers will be pleasantly surprised by the diverse landscapes, marvelous architecture, peaceful surroundings, combined with the rich Emirate culture where people are warm, and the food is outstanding.”
New itineraries and experiences
Among the 12 new activities and experiences just added: private six-hour Abu Dhabi city tour, including a visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and either the Louvre Abu Dhabi or the recently opened Qasr Al Watan palace, and lunch; admission to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, a waterfront “museum city” of 55 buildings with a vast metal lacework canopy designed to mimic the shade of palm trees; private full-day tour to the 4,000 year-old Al Ain Oasis with its more than 100 varieties of date palms, and stops at a hot springs, the Al Ain National Museum; shared morning desert safari tour by camel; day-long private desert safari by 4×4 Land cruiser including visit to a camel farm and romantic dinner; shared camel trekking one-hour tour plus refreshments; shared desert sunrise safari by Land Cruiser with a camel riding experience at a Bedouin camp.
Avanti’s four new recommended vacations range from four to seven nights and may be customized to add extra nights, activities, and destinations. Three of the four combine the city of Abu Dhabi with a stay in a luxury desert resort and spa, Dubai, or Tel Aviv. More days and activities may be added to any of these.
· Essential Abu Dhabi: five-day, four-night vacation in Abu Dhabi including: private Abu Dhabi city tour; private desert safari with romantic dinner; private arrival and departure transfers; daily breakfast; choice of accommodations. During leisure time, clients can visit the Falcon Hospital, Mangrove Park, Saadiyat Public Beach, or explore the 23 exhibit halls of the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
· Best of the Emirates: seven-day, six-night vacation split between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Includes: private Dubai city tour including a visit to the tallest building in the world, the Burj Kalifa; seven-hour shared evening desert safari with three-course meal in a Bedouin-style camp; private Abu Dhabi city tour; choice of accommodations; private arrival and departure transfers; daily breakfast.
· Abu Dhabi Desert Escape: six-day, five-night vacation in Abu Dhabi city and Al Wathba Desert Resort & Spa. Includes: private Abu Dhabi city tour; choice of accommodations in Abu Dhabi City; two-night stay in the luxury Al Wathba Desert Resort where clients can arrange a wide range of activities directly with the property; private arrival and departure transfers; daily breakfast.
For additional information on booking unique experiences and custom-built, multi-destination FIT travel 365 days a year to the Middle East, Europe, Asia, North Africa, and Central and South America, log onto the travel advisor portal https://book.avantidestinations.com or call 1-800-422-5053 to speak with an expert travel specialist.
