Press Release Digest 2nd July 2007

OCTOBER HALF TERM
AFTER THE RAINS CAME…
FAMILY DESERT ADVENTURES!

The UK may be a poor contender for the driest summer awards but let’s think positive – these clouds do have a silver lining… Families Worldwide’s exotic family holidays in Jordon and Egypt allow for fun in the sunshine and desert exploration this October Half Term.

ESSENTIAL JORDON - 8-days departing London 20th October 2007.

See the amazing rock-hewn city of Petra, Crusader castles and Roman cities, float in the Dead Sea, look out over the Promised Land where Moses once did and explore the incredible temples of Petra. After two days of camel trekking and stargazing from the atmospheric desert camp at Wadi Rum, head down to the Red Sea for some swimming, snorkelling and floating!

An 8-day holiday costs from £859 per adult, £729 per child (4 to 12 years) including scheduled flights (Royal Jordanian Airlines), hotel and desert camp accommodation, most meals and guided activities. Plus £100 p/p local payment.

LAND OF THE PHAROAHS - 8 or 10 days departing London 13th and 20th October 2007.

Be amazed by the dazzling beauty of Tutankhamun's treasures in Cairo's museum then explore the pyramids, wander through bazaars, visit Luxor Temple, explore the Valley of the Kings and sleep on an overnight train to Aswan. A great adventure that will have the kids enthralled - and open their eyes to the fascinating lives of the friendly Egyptians.

An 8-day holiday costs from £759 per adult, £759 per child (4 to 12 years) including scheduled flights (Egyptair or BA), hotel and sleeper train accommodation, most meals and guided activities. Plus £100 p/p local payment.