Preview and full launch for 7 new 2015 brochure editions with holiday range on sale from May 1, 2014.
Thomas Cook haslaunched two preview and five full brochure editions for 2015 holidays with the Thomas Cook, Thomas Cook Signature and Airtours brands, now on sale to book online at thomascook.com, by phone on 0844 412 5970 or through the nearest Thomas Cook or Co-operative Travel.
Aimed at customers keen to secure their preferred 2015 break as early as possible, this exciting portfolio of holidays includes an enhanced USA offering with brand new routes to New York and Miami, greater choice in the Caribbean with year-round flying to Cuba, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, and the introduction of Morocco and Cape Verde. The launch also features new additions to Thomas Cook’s exclusive SENTIDO, smartline and Sunprime concept offerings, as well as new holiday experiences in popular short and mid-haul hotspots such as Spain, Turkey and Greece.
Uli Sperl, Product and Yield Director at Thomas Cook UK & Ireland said: “Thomas Cook remains an iconic brand for UK holidaymakers of all ages, and our 2015 product range caters for their ever-evolving needs and expectations. Our exciting new offering includes additions to our innovative and exclusive SENTIDO, Sunprime and Smartline concepts, new routes including a variety of flexible holiday durations and regional flight options, and many more innovative features for family and adult groups that will continue to enhance the appeal of the package holiday.”
“We know that an annual holiday abroad is a necessity rather than a luxury for many of our customers, and our outstanding holiday offering for 2015, combined with the exceptional special offers we have across the range, reflect our relentless pursuit of ensuring that we offer the very best holiday experiences and value for money in the market.”
New: Routes to New York and Miami and introduction of Premium service with Thomas Cook Airlines in 2015
Thomas Cook Airlines has announced that it will operate a three times per week service to New York, JFK, from Manchester Airport from May 2015. The airline has also announced the only flights to Miami from outside London with a twice weekly schedule from Manchester, again with first flights in May 2015. The new Miami route will cater for families looking for holidays, those looking to join Caribbean cruises and, like travellers to New York, those taking advantage of a vast array of connections across the USA.
The first flights of these new routes in May 2015 will also include the introduction of a new Premium service across all Thomas Cook Airline’s long haul routes. Customers can look forward to advance seat reservation and priority check-in, up to 32kg hold baggage, as well as brand new seating with 35 inch seat pitch and 19.7 inch width. In addition, a dedicated cabin team will serve premium meals and drinks throughout the flight whilst passengers enjoy a brand new on-demand touch screen in-flight entertainment system (IFE).
Flight-only sales for both routes begin on 7 May 2014 at flythomascook.com, with a special launch offer to New York and to Miami – both including baggage allowance and meals.
New: Thomas Cook USA and Thomas Cook Signature Florida
Thomas Cook is now offering customers brand new and unique city break experiences in New York, the bustling city of iconic landmarks, and Miami, known for its beaches, diverse culture and art deco architecture, on new flights on Thomas Cook Airlines from Manchester starting in May 2015.
As well as a wealth of options for experiencing the thrills and spills of Orlando, Thomas Cook USA and Thomas Cook Signature Florida will also be offering holidaymakers new multi-centre holidays combining this fun destination with a more relaxing time on the beautiful beaches of the Florida coast.
Thomas Cook USA will also feature new holiday experiences to the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas, with Thomas Cook Airlines flying to ‘Sin City’ four times a week from 2015 (currently three). With some of the most well-known hotels in the world, there is something for everyone, both on and off the Strip. Not only do Thomas Cook feature some great hotels such as the world famous Bellagio, Luxor, and Caesar’s Palace, but also smaller off-strip hotels including the exclusive Desert Rose Resort. New additions to the summer 2015 programme include THE Hotel at Mandalay Bay, The Signature at MGM Grand and Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino.
Thomas Cook’s USA programme will also offer customers staying at Walt Disney World Resort free Disney Dining, 14-day Park tickets for the price of 7 and $200 Disney spending money per booking on a pre-loaded gift card.
NEW: Thomas Cook Tropical Shores, Thomas Cook Signature Caribbean and Mexico and Airtours Far & Away
2015 sees the range of package holidays on offer to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, Montego Bay in Jamaica and Varadero in Cuba extended to operate year-round, now offering holidaymakers a greater choice of long haul options in the winter as well as summer. These full Winter 2014 and Summer 2015 editions feature more choice for customers visiting the Caribbean and Mexico, with Thomas Cook Tropical Shores introducing a variety of new properties to the programme including Finest Playa Mujeres by Excellence – opening near Cancun in Spring 2015 and set to be one of the best luxury family resorts in the Caribbean, and the Catalonia Playa Maroma in Riviera Maya with its excellent array of facilities, set on the stunning Maroma Beach. The Grand Bahia Principe Turquesa and the Now Larimar, both located on Bavaro beach are further great additions to the Dominican Republic portfolio, and the Jewel Paradise Cove Beach Resort & Spa in Runaway Bay, Jamaica offers adults a fantastic opportunity to focus on health and fitness at this idyllic oceanfront retreat.
The new editions see Thomas Cook Signature enhance its luxury 5 star hotel offering with properties currently ranking in the top 5 hotels in Cancun on Tripadvisor – the Le Blanc Spa Resort, the adult-only Live Aqua Hotel and the boutique Beloved Hotel. New room options have also been added at the Occidental Grand Xcaret hotel which give guests daily access to the Xcaret eco theme park that adjoins the hotel, as well as a host of other benefits. The Thomas Cook Signature Caribbean & Mexico brochure, which allows holidaymakers looking for flexible durations and holidays the chance to travel on scheduled airlines as well as Thomas Cook Airlines, also now features Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic as a new destination.
Thomas Cook Holidays in the Sun & Airtours Year Round Sun
NEW: Morocco and Cape Verde
Holidays to exotic Morocco and chilled-out Cape Verde with its breath-taking beaches, will now be available as summer holiday destinations with Thomas Cook, with flights from Manchester to Agadir and Gatwick to Sal this winter. Ideal for those looking for somewhere just that little bit different, hotels range from small boutique hotels on a bed and breakfast basis to four star all-inclusive hotels with facilities to suit all interests and tastes.
NEW: SENTIDO Hotels & Resorts
Summer 2015 sees Thomas Cook continue to develop its range of flagship and exclusive SENTIDO Hotels & Resorts. Renowned for their excellent levels of quality, service and comfort, three new properties have been added to the programme in Majorca, Crete and Turkey for Summer 2015 – the SENTIDO Elounda Blu in Crete, the SENTIDO Don Pedro in Majorca and the SENTIDO Orka Lotus Beach in Antalya.
NEW: ‘Winter Escapes’ at selected SENTIDO Hotels & Resorts
Thomas Cook has also introduced an all-new ‘Winter Escapes’ programme at selected SENTIDO Hotels & Resorts from Winter 2014. The offering has been especially designed for those customers who want to leave the winter blues behind and enjoy something more than Winter sun. If customers are travelling alone, these properties will provide them with the choice of either relaxing by themselves or meeting up with other like-minded guests, which a dedicated host will facilitate. SENTIDO Winter Escapes will be offered at the SENTIDO Zeynep Resort and SENTIDO Perissia in Turkey and the SENTIDO Phenicia and SENTIDO Le Sultan in Tunisia.
NEW: smartline Hotels
Only available with Airtours and aimed at those holidaymakers with a specific budget in mind, smartline hotels are defined by their attractive, contemporary and colourful design in areas such as the bar, lobby and pool, and their unique ice-cream and fruit trolley for guests by the pool. Airtours has introduced four new low price, high frills smartline hotels in Cape Verde, Gambia, Corfu and Zante for 2015
NEW: Sunprime Resorts
Catering for adults looking for a relaxing holiday without the presence of children, Sunprime Resorts are exclusive to Thomas Cook customers in the UK. Their focus on quality and comfort ensures that all of the rooms are extra comfortable, with luxurious Nordic beds with a chic and modern feel to them. The facilities on offer are aimed at adults who look for spa and fitness facilities, as well as gourmet dining, with restaurants offering healthy food inspired by kitchens around the world. The latest hotel to join the Sunprime range is the 4 star Sunprime Cala Blanca in Menorca, Spain.
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