Trafalgar Introduces 2013 Asia Brochure With More Inclusions Than Ever Before

    ANAHEIM, CA, July 25, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Trafalgar (www.trafalgar.com), the Insider of Guided Vacations, is thrilled to announce the launch of their 2013 Asia brochure, with trips heading to China, Vietnam, Cambodia and now Japan, as well as extensions to Tibet, Bangkok and Hong Kong. Featuring some of Trafalgar's most incredible inclusions, the new brochure lets guests uncover the wonders of the Orient while experiencing Trafalgar's exclusive Insider Highlights, like Be My Guest Dining and Local Specialties.

To celebrate the launch of the new brochure, Trafalgar is offering savings of up to $1,200 off any trip to China, Vietnam and Japan that is booked by September 30, 2012!*

Majestic China
One of Trafalgar's most impressive itineraries, the new 14-day Majestic China is an awe-inspiring journey through China, beginning in Beijing and ending in Shanghai, making stops in Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin and Hangzhou. Guests will delight in all the incredible inclusions on this trip, from a reflexology foot massage in Beijing to a cruise along the serene Li River with a Local Guide, one of China's top destinations. The highlights in Xi'an are aplenty, as guests learn the traditional art of calligraphy in a class with a Local Expert and visit the famous Big Goose Pagoda with a Local Guide. In Xi'an travelers will also treat their taste buds at a Highlight Dinner making and eating traditional dumplings, then at a special Tang Dynasty Highlight Dinner featuring a cultural performance of music, dance, and traditional costumes. The discovery continues in bustling Hangzhou where guests will unwind with a morning meditation class in a Buddhist Temple before enjoying an exclusive Highlight Lunch with a local family at their tea farm where they'll learn about the role tea plays in the Chinese culture. Plus, to ensure guests get as much time as possible to explore their destination, the Majestic China itinerary includes 4 internal flights to save on travel time.

Splendours of Japan
On this new 10-day journey of beautiful Japan, travelers visit the country's most bustling urban centres, as well as its most serene and breathtaking countryside villages. Guests will explore Japan as an insider, experiencing Trafalgar's unique Local Specialties, like a sushi-making luncheon in Tokyo and a traditional gold leaf painting demonstration with a local artist in Kanazawa. On this comfortably paced trip, guests also get time to relax as they enjoy a hot spring bath at their Ryokan in Lake Suwa and indulge in a wine tasting and Highlight Lunch at one of the regions most famous wineries in Katsunuma. They'll love Trafalgar's foodie delights in Kyoto, including a Be My Guest lunch at a traditional Ryokan, hosted by the landlady who will teach them the Japanese custom of Omotenashi Hospitality, as well as a Farewell Dinner featuring a dance performance by authentic Geisha and Maiko ladies. Sightseeing highlights include a trip to the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, ascension to 2,300 metres up Mount Fuji and a visit to an elegant Samurai mansion in Kanazawa.

Highlights of Vietnam
The 10-day Highlights of Vietnam is a leisurely exploration through Vietnam and Cambodia, starting in Hanoi and departing in Ho Chi Minh City. With two flights through Vietnam, this At Leisure trip doesn't waste any time showing guests the most incredible sights that both countries have to offer. In Hanoi, Trafalgar travelers take a cycling tour of the Old Quarter before enjoying a traditional water puppet show and Vietnamese dinner in the evening. Guests will also head out on an overnight Ha Long Bay Junk boat cruise, where they'll enjoy a morning Tai Chi class followed by a tasty brunch. Trafalgar's signature Be My Guest dining en route to Danang is the most popular Insider Highlight on this trip, as guests are treated to a delicious lunch at a Vietnamese herb farm with local farmers who share their knowledge and expertise on the regional agriculture techniques. This itinerary also includes premium sightseeing as guests explore the Cu Chi Tunnels used by the VietCong in Ho Chi Minh City, visit the Imperial Citadel in Hue (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and take a boat ride along the Perfume River to the Thien Mu Pagoda.

"The 2013 brochure for Asia is our biggest and best to date; our guests experience their destination as a local, and with the best value for their dollar considering all internal flights are included in the cost," says Paul Wiseman, President of Trafalgar USA. "Trafalgar's amazing inclusions allow guests to travel Asia as an insider and encourage them to interact with the residents, like lunch at a Vietnamese herb farm where they dine with the farmers and a gold leaf painting lesson with a local artisan in Kanazawa."

For more information, please contact your local travel agent or visit http://www.trafalgar.com/usa. Follow Trafalgar on Twitter at @TrafalgarUSA and check us out on Facebook.

*Savings valid on new bookings made from Trafalgar's 2013 Asia brochure. Pay-In-Full Discount is based on full payment made by September 30, 2012. Savings will vary by itinerary, and exact savings can be found on the itinerary page within the 2013 brochure. Sample savings of $1,200 per couple ($600 per person) based on Trafalgar's Grand China & the Yangtze when full payment is received by September 30, 2012. Offer may not be valid on all itineraries. While not combinable with other promotional offers, savings are combinable with other brochure discounts and show coupons.

About Trafalgar: Trafalgar is the world's leading guided vacation company offering exceptional quality and value itineraries to a range of exciting destinations. With some 65 years of experience and unrivaled local expertise, Trafalgar provides an authentic insider's view to create truly unique travel experiences in Europe, Britain and Eastern Mediterranean, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, China, Mexico, Central and South America, USA and Canada.

2007 to 2011: Winner, Best International Tour Operator, Travel Weekly Readers' Choice Awards
2010, 2011, 2012: Winner, Best Tour Operator, Europe, TravelAge West WAVE Awards
2010, 2011: Winner, Travel Weekly Gold Magellan Awards

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