Stopovers
With some flights to Southern Africa you have the option of a stopover en route, adding a whole extra dimension to your holiday. You can spend a few days shopping, sightseeing or simply relaxing on a palm fringed beach.
Choose from the glitz and glamour of Dubai, the eastern charm of Abu Dhabi or the Indian Ocean opulence of Mauritius. There is usually no difference in fare, so it can be a great opportunity to see more of the world on your outward or return journey, or both!
Dubai
This glamorous state in the United Arab Emirates offers a year round sunshine holiday and is the perfect place to break a journey or for a few days in the sun. With calm warm water and long sandy beaches combined with fantastic shopping and top quality hotels it’s a beach holiday and city break rolled into one. There are also desert adventures, water parks and day cruises too making Dubai a holiday location like no other.
First Class – Four Points Dubai is located in the heart of the city, convenient for the museum, creek park and a variety of shops and restaurants. There is a rooftop pool restaurant, bar and fitness centre. From £34
Deluxe – Shaped like a wave washing over its 900 metres of private beach, the Jumeirah Beach Hotel is a city icon. With luxurious guest rooms, 5 swimming pools and 22 restaurants, cafés and bars, it is the ultimate Dubai Experience. From £107
Special 3 night Dubai stopover from £199 includes:
• Three nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
• Half day city sights tour around old and new Dubai
• 4WD dune safari with dinner and show
• Return airport transfers
Abu Dhabi
The oil rich capital of the U.A.E offers visitors a fusion of old and new and is a great alternative for those who have visited this part of the world before. You’ll find the city to be surprisingly green and whilst modern highrise buildings are springing up all around you’ll still find plenty of middle eastern charm. Apart from excellent beaches and clear warm sea you’ll find plenty of shops and some delicious food from almost every corner of the world.
First Class - The Beach Rotarna is close to one of the shopping centres in the city. The hotel is located on the shores of the Arabian Sea and is just 30 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport. From £50
Deluxe – Located in the heart of the city the Sheraton Abu Dhabi is just a short distance from shops, restaurants and cafés. The hotel enjoys sweeping views over the Arabian Gulf. There are 10 different restaurants and cafés, swimming pool and tennis court. From £55
Special 2 night Abu Dhabi stopover from £339 includes:
• Two night accommodation with breakfast
• Morning city tour
• Sundowner dune drive and dinner
• Return airport transfers
Mauritius
Washed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and fringed by white sandy beaches Mauritius is a beach lovers dream come true and perfect for honeymoons and relaxing holidays. But more than simply a beach destination if offers an almost unique mix of cultures with the population made up of Hindus, Muslims, Chinese, Creoles and Europeans which is reflected in the cuisine. There are also national parks, 4WD trails and world class golf courses waiting to be discovered.
First Class – The Veranda Paul & Virginie is location in the quiet fishing village of Grand Gaube on the north coast. You'll find a fabulous beach and facilities include restaurants, watersports, swimming pool and is an ideal choice for honeymooners. From £58
Deluxe – Located on the sourth west coast the Movenpick Resort and Spa is set amid sugar cane fields and lush greenery on a simply stunning beach. Facilities include restaurants, spa, swimming pool fitness centre and watersports. From £93
Special 3 night Mauritius stopover from £269 includes:
• 3 nights accommodation with breakfast
• Full day tour of the island
• Full day catamaran cruise
• Return airport transfers
Freedom value
Stopover hotel prices are per person based on 2 sharing a twin or double room. All rooms are en-suite. Triple and family rooms are available on request. All hotels include breakfast and in Mauritius breakfast and dinner. Prices are seasonal – please ask your Freedom Africa consultant for details.
