STA sale to celebrate 35th birthday

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STA Travel is celebrating its 35th birthday and the launch of its revamped flagship London Victoria Store (above) with a great sale including up to 35 per cent off adventure tours.

Deals include:

  • Up to 50% off accommodation until January 14
  • Up to 50% off Hop-On-Hop-Off bus tickets
  • Up to 50% off camper van hire
  • Lowest prices on airlines guarantee
  • Travel insurance price freeze

UK managing director Glen Mintrim said: “2014 is a special year for STA Travel as we’re celebrating our 35th birthday! We wanted to make sure we have great offers for our customers so that they can start their adventure for the best price possible. Our knowledgable travel experts in our 50 UK stores are the very best people to help guide you and cement your travel dreams into reality.”

Adventure tours with 35 per cent off include:

Australia/New Zealand tour: Save £1,719: Price from £4,010 (was £5,729) for a 22-day tour from Sydney to Queenstown with G Adventures. Itinerary includes: Cairns, Port Douglas, Uluru, Auckland, Rotura, Christchurch and Doubtful Sound. Price includes all tour accommodation and transport, plus selected meals and sightseeing. Does not include flights to Sydney/return from Queenstown.

Ecuador tour: Save £255: Price from £474 (was £729) for an 18-day round-trip from Quito with G Adventures. Highlights include a two-day Amazon jungle homestay. Price includes all tour accommodation and transport, plus selected meals and sightseeing. Does not include international flights.

Thailand, Laos and Cambodia tour: Save £408: Price from £1,027 (was £1,435) for a 14- day tour from Bangkok to Siem Reap with Contiki. Highlights include: Chiang Mai, 
Pakbeng, Puang Prabang and Phnom Penh. Price includes all tour accommodation and transport, plus selected meals and sightseeing. Does not include international flights.

Flights: STA say they’ll beat any genuine competitor quote, and if they can’t? They’ll give you £1,000 travel credit. January flight deals (which are open to all, not only students) include:

Return flights from Heathrow to Sao Paulo from £599, valid on travel between January 6 and April 14, must be booked by January 15. Return flights from Gatwick to Cancun from £552, valid on travel before June 19, must be booked by January 28. Return flights from Heathrow to Melbourne from £589, valid on travel between February 2 and April 12, must be booked by February 28.

Return flights from Heathrow to New York from £398, valid on travel before March 31, must be booked by January 28. Return flights from Heathrow to Bangkok from £389, valid on travel before February 13, must be booked by January 15.

The Victoria store now has a huge video screen featuring the latest deals and destination videos but allows STA Travel to become one of the first retailers in the UK to showcase live social media conversations.

See www.statravel.co.uk