First Choice launches long haul and weddings 2010 programme

First Choice is set to launch its Winter 2010 programme with the release of its November edition Tropical brochure on the 5th November, 2009.

p>First Choice is set to launch its Winter 2010 programme with the release of its November edition Tropical brochure on the 5th November, 2009.

The new brochure sees some developments with Costa Ricabeing re-introduced into First Choice?s long haul programme as well as new direct summer flights to La Romana in the Dominican Republic.

 

The November edition Florida brochure and Weddings brochures will also be launched this week.

Marie Wilson, head of long haul product and publishing ssaid: ?The new Tropical brochure sees First Choice extending its range of exciting long haul destinations so that we can further differentiate ourselves from our competitors. We have also adapted our programme to meet our customers? needs with the increase of 10 and 11 night durations and the broadening of our all-inclusive product.?

Highlights include:

Tropical: The November edition Tropical brochure sees Costa Ricare-introduced to First Choice?s long haul offering for Winter 2010.

Thomson Airways will be the only airline to offer direct flights from the UK to Costa Rica, flying from Gatwick.

Florida: The new November edition 2010 Florida brochure sees the inclusion of two new properties in International Drive, both of which will have exclusive unlimited access to the Aquatica waterpark, part of the Seaworld complex. Customers staying at both Fairfield Inn at Seaworld and Springhill Suites at Seaworld will both be able to have unlimited access to Aquatica, lead in prices will start from ?955 per adult and ?175 per child for 14 nights.

The Florida brochure will also feature 10 & 11 night durations for all villas for the first time.

Weddings: The new Weddings brochure will see the introduction of some exciting new locations for couples to get married.

For Summer 2010 couples will be able to get married in the Malcesine Castle at Lake Garda with lake views behind them.

New for Winter 2010 couples will be able to get married at the Snow Village in Lapland. Arriving by huskie sledge, guests will be able to toast the couple with the traditional Finnish tipple of vodka at the beautiful ice bar.

The new Tropical brochure features two new additions to First Choice?s Premier Families collection for Winter 2009. These include First Choice?s first Premier Families property in the Maldives with the new, 5 Sun all-inclusive Centara Grand Island Resort and the 4 Sun plus Rose Hall Resort & Spa, with Sugar Hill Mills Waterpark on-site in Jamaica.

First Choice Winter 10/11 holidays will be on sale from November 5, 2009.

Agents should call 0871 200 4455 or visit www.firstchoice.co.uk for further information