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A Bespoke Safari Adventure
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CSR Program Ibadah Qurban & Kemasyarakatan 2016
Tradewinds Travel Services Sdn Bhd menganjurkan majlis sempena Hari Raya Qurban bersama wargakerjanya pada 14 September 2016 bertempat di Pertubuhan Kebajikan Ar Rahmaniah.
Pertubuhan Kebajikan Ar Rahmaniah merupakan sebuah rumah kebajikan yang menempatkanseramai 36 orang anak-anak yatim iaitu 16 orang kanak-kanak lelaki dan 20 orang kanak-kanak perempuan selain 18 pasangan warga tua miskin. Rumah kebajikan tersebut beroperasi atas bantuan dan sumbangan individu. Anak-anak Rumah Amal Ar-Rahmaniah diberi didikan secara menyeluruh dan menitik beratkan soal pendidikan insaniah yang beteraskan Al-Quran, Sunnah serta akhlak mulia.
Pengurus Pertubuhan Kebajikan Ar Rahmaniah, Puan Israbiah Ismail telah merasmikan Program Ibadah Qurban ini. Program yang dianjurkan ini bermatlamat untuk menjalankan tanggungjawab atas dasar konsep persaudaraan dan kesaksamaan.
Di samping itu, objektif Program Ibadah Qurban ini ialah: > Sumbangan dan bantuan untuk mengurangkan beban dari Pertubuhan Kebajikan Ar Rahmaniah
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Neuschwanstein Castle
2 Hours 10 minutes from Munich
Getting Here From Munich: Take train directly to Füssen then either bus 73 or 78 directly to the Castles’ ticket of�ce.
Salzburg Austria
90-120 minutes
Getting Here From Munich: Takes 90-120 minutes from Munich by train and is covered by the Bayern Pass although the pass can not be used on weekdays before 9am. If you are leaving from Munich’s airport instead directly from the train station it is a 2.5-3 hour journey.
Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber
Untouched Medieval Town (2 ½ hours)
Getting To Rothenburg By Train: Train make this journey in each direction about every half hour with departures ranging from 4:30am until 10pm. The trip is very easy but will require 1-2 train transfers depending on your ticket.
Getting To Rothenburg By Car: It is very common to rent a car to drive to Rothenburg as it not only can be fast than the train, but gives you the ability to check out other Romantic Road cities such as Dinkelsbuhl and Nordlingen.
Berchtesgaden, Germany2 ½ hours
Getting To Berchtesgaden From Munich: You can take the train directly to Berchtesgaden from Munich with a quick line switch in Freilassing. Berchtes-gaden is best seen either on the way to or from Salzburg to which is connected by bus only 12 miles away. This will help you maximize your travels.
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Nuremberg, Germany
Getting Here From Munich: Direct train from Munich takes 90 minutes.
90 minnutes
Getting Here From Munich: Takes 40 minutes from Munich with a transfer. Take train line S2 to Dachau, once at the Dachau Station take Bus #726 right to the camp. Visiting Hours: Daily 9am - 5pm. Cost: Free. Tours: Free English tours at 11am & 1pm
Dachau Concentration Camp
40 minutes
Getting Here From Munich: A direct train from Munich takes 2.5 hours or from Nurmberg it is only 1 hour.
Bamberg (Little Venice)
2 ½ Hours
Getting Here From Munich: Train to Garmisch-Partenkirchen takes 1 hour and 20 minutes. Once you get there walk to the neighboring train station (Zugspitze Bahnhof) and get on the local Cog Train to your desired cable car lift.
Keep in mind that the Classic Train only goes to Grainau so take the Cog Train. The cable car for the AlpspiX is at Alpspitzbahn and the cable car for the main peak is at Eibsee. While Eibsee is the last main stop, hikers can ride the Cog up the Rifferlriss to get closer.
Zugspitze Peak, Germany
2 hours
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A German Rail Pass will take you comfortably and �exibly to almost any German destination on German rail network. Whether day or night, trains are fast and on time.
A German Rail Pass is the most practical andadvantageous ways to discover Germany. One train ticket allows you to travel throughout the county either with a FLEXI Pass from 3-10 days within one month or a CONSECUTIVE pass for a period of 5,10 or 15 travel days.
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Qatar Airways was awarded Best Business Class and Best Middle Eastern Airline at the 2016 Business Traveller Awards held in London on 3 October.
The airline’s renowned high-quality service was once again recognised as it received the two prestigious awards, presented by British author and broadcaster Ben Fogle.
Qatar Airways offers Business Class passengers unrivalled comfort in the air and on the ground. On board passengers can relax in seats that recline into fully lie-�at beds, enjoy the convenience of all aisle access seating and an a la carte menu served on request by our award winning crew, and up to 3,000 entertainment options on individual television screens.
Qatar Airways was recognised as the Best Business Class at the 2016 Business Travllers awards in London
Qatar Airways was named as the Best Middle Eastern Airline at the 2016 Business Travllers awards in London. Premium Lounge and DXB Premium Lounge in Dubai, all of which offer a selection of �ne dining options and world-class facilities.
[ “We are proud to have once again been recognised as the Best Business Class and Best Middle Eastern Airline. These awards continue to demonstrate our commitment to provide our passengers with industry leading service, a modern fleet of aircraft and innovative products to provide our passengers with the very best journey”]
The awards ceremony, which has been running for over 30 years, was attended by over 300 industryleaders and the winners were voted for by readers of the international magazine.
The Best Airline Alliance was also presented to Oneworld, which Qatar Airways has been a member of since 2013.
Qatar Airways recently accepted three separate accolades at the 2016 Skytrax World Airline Awards held at the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom. Air travellers chose Qatar Airways as the World's Best Business Class, Best Business Class Airline Lounge and the Best Airline Staff Service in the Middle East. The consumer-voted awards recognised the airline for its commitment to offering passengers an unrivalled travelling experience.
In 2016 travellers continued to see Qatar Airways expand its global reach, with over a dozen newdestinations to explore. The airline has launched routes to Los Angeles (USA), Ras Al Khaimah (UAE), Sydney (Australia), Boston (USA), Birmingham (UK), Adelaide (Australia), Yerevan (Armenia), Atlanta (USA), Marrakech (Morocco), Pisa (Italy), Windhoek (Namibia).Service to Helsinki (Finland) starts 10 October, with Krabi (Thailand) and Seychelles will follow later in the year.
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Northern Lights - There is nothing like lying on your back, looking up at clear skies on a dark winter’s night, andwatching the riveting Northern lights dance across the sphere
The Artic Circle - Iceland sits just below the Arctic Circle with the exception of one small island 40km off shore.Grimsey, a home to less than 100 people and hundreds of thousands of birds, is a bird watcher’s paradise
Glacial Ice - Given just how green Iceland gets, it is not surprising that people wonder about the country’s seemingly misleading name. But there is actually a fair amount of ice in Iceland. Iceland is home to the biggest glacier in Europe and tenth of its surface is covered by ice
Midnight Sun - Summer in Iceland is a magical time. The whole island comes alive under the constant sunlight. Taking a stroll in the midninght sun will show you Iceland in another colour
Outdoor Bathing -When the frost sets in and the snow comes down and the wind blows hard, it is time to head to the nearest pool or soak in a geothermal hot spring. The best way to experience the extremes of Icelandic nature is through its stark contrasts
Peace -There is no place like Iceland to enjoy a peaceful time. The least densely populated country in Europe. Iceland allows you to connect with nature and make you feel like the luckiest person in the universe
ICELANDHeaven on Earth As a small island in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, Iceland is a traveler´s dream and the landscape here is incredibly diverse and each region offers its own uniqueness and special charm.
Iceland, the hidden pearl of the north is an absolute paradise. A place of many contrasts and popularly known as “The Land of Fire & Ice”. Iceland is closer than you think and far different than you ever imagined. This is the country where majestic impressions make a permanent mark on the hearts of every visitor.
Be it moss covered lava �elds, barren highlands, majestic waterfalls, black sandy beaches or snow covered mountains, Iceland has a lot ofdiversity to offer.
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WHEN TO GO TO ICELAND
Winter in IcelandWhile winter may strike some as an odd time to visit Iceland, you will be able to �nd bargain fares and affordable room rates at that time, and if the Northern Lights are on your bucket list, it's the perfect time to visit.
The Icelandic winters are mainly known for the Northern Lights, besides being a bit cold. Iceland is on top of a hot spot on the earth and the Gulf Stream warms the country up all the way from Mexico, result-ing in a rather temperate climate. So, even though there is ice in the name of the country, it doesn't get as cold as you would expect this far north.Winter season is from September to April.
WINTER SAMPLE ITINERARY
DAY ONE
Relaxing in geothermal waters (Blue Lagoon) and sightseeing around
Reykjavik.
DAY TWO
Visiting Golden Circle andexploring Northern Lights
DAY THREE
Exploring the south of Iceland, including the biggest glacier of Europe,
Jökulsárlón, waterfalls and if you are lucky enough – witness the Northern
Lights.
DAY FOUR
Whale watching and exploring around Reykjavik, including visiting museums
and doing local shopping
DAY FIVE
Flight Back Home
» Northern Lights» Blue Lagoons» Whale Watching» Exploring Reykjavik
» The Golden Circle» Majestic Waterfalls» Icelandic Music Scene and Night Life
» Christmas & New Year celebrations» Adventurous Glacier activities» Ice Skating» Skiing and hiking.
Winteractivities
Blue Lagoon
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SUMMER SAMPLE ITINERARY
DAY 1
Relaxing in geothermal waters (Blue Lagoon) and sightseeing around Reykjavik.
DAY 2
Visiting Golden Circle and themajestic waterfall – Seljalandsfoss
DAY 3
Exciting day at Myvatn – landrenowned for its natural beauty. A visit to Jökulsárlón, the popular glacier lagoon.
DAY 4/5/6
Touring around Myvatn. Lots to explore, including beautiful
mountains and the amazing Dettifoss(the biggest waterfall of Europe)
DAY 7
Enjoying Reykjavik’s night life and go for some local shopping.
DAY 8
Flight Back Home
Summer Activities
» Blue Lagoons» Geysers, hot springs» Majestic Waterfalls» The Golden circle» Lava �elds» Active Volcanos» Whale Watching» Exploring Reykjavik» Icelandic Music Scene and Night Life» Glaciers» Caves Crack bathing» Visiting Bird and Whale Museums
Summer in Iceland
For most travellers, however, summer is the time to go to Iceland. This is the time when the days are longer and �lled with what seems to be everlasting music festivals. Even the whales know this is the ideal time to visit the country.
Icelandic summers are great times to experience the incredible Glaciers, majestic fjords, hot springs and of course the Midnight Sun. It’s really a unique experience to walk past the mid-night sun. You can also choose to explore the vast/remote terrain of Iceland and feel the intoxicating stillness around you. Summer also brings out the festive spirit of Iceland with local Art, Music and Food festivals. You can witness the charismatic localsenjoying the time of their lives.
TIPSTake into consideration however that between late May and early August you'll have 24 hour daylight, that will both give you extra time each day to explore - as well as give you the extra energy to use up all that time for exploring!
In summertime you should make the most of the long days and explore as much of the countryside as you can. Spend 1 or maybe 2 days in Reykjavík - but spend the rest of the time in the countryside.
Seljalandsfoss waterfall
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HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE SKIES DANCE BEFORE YOUR EYES?
The Northern Lights are created by particles from the sun that are released in solar explosions. When these particles interact with the atmosphere in the Earth’s magnetic �eld, energy is released, causing the skies to light up in array of colours.
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THE LITTLE CAPITAL WITH THE BIG HEART
Small, safe and friendly, Reykjavik is a modern city with close ties to nature
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There is no shortage of holiday packages to faraway and exotic destinations, but very few offer experience exclusively tailored to the individual.
Introducing INCEPTION to holiday enthusiasts who seek toexperience the pure, unadulterated Southern and Eastern wilderness of Africa. It offers customisedwildlife safari tours that combine a safe and experiential adventure with luxury.
Shahnaz and her family were one of many to have experienced the best of what Africa had to offer inTanzania and South Africa. Their unique tour was arranged by Tradewinds Travel and the tour was headed by the General Manager, Mr Khairy A Rahim.
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Enter INCEPTION which was first launched in 2014.INCEPTION can be described as a holiday in which luxury meets the experiential
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I needed a holiday. I needed an adventure. I needed a country.
Why not Africa? I was shooting the breeze or the midnight zephyr with a friend over Teh – Tarik when the chat led to animated discussion onvacations and escapades away from daily responsibilities and where we could reward ourselves. My friend told me about INCEPTION where all whims and fancies are catered for. I was hooked by the idea of a dream trip and seeing the African Big Five (Lions, Elephants, Rhinos, Buffaloes and Leopards).
I did my homework thereafter. Told my youngest sister and discovered that going for a safari trip had always been on her list. She had always wanted to see the wild at close range. Apparently, she had been planning a safari trip for years! The rest of the family which included a few aunties were ambivalent on the choice location i.e Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. However, theproblem was not really thedestination but it was the almost impossible task of setting the right time so that everybody could go. My brother-in-law thought I was either having a life crisis or had gone cuckoo.
Met your General Manager, Encik M Khairy A Rahim and we explored the possibilities. Bespoke travel by INCEPTION was indeed the answer.So on 24th July 2016, we gallivanted across oceans from Kuala Lumpur to Killimanjaro for about 20 hours. There was a stopover at Dubai during which I was barred from spending at the duty free shops. (Laughter)
To go on a safari adventure is to experience the greatest outdoor
adventure of them all; to bask in the late winter’s sun and embracing the wind looking for lions, cheetahs,leopards, giraffes or warthogs. And the “gentle” ones like Topis, Thompon’s gazelles or whatever that may come your way on the savannah and to witness the migration! The allurement of wildness in thewilderness seduces you.
Serengeti or “Siringitu” is a Maasai name. It means endless plains or vast and rolling land that runs forever as far as the naked eyes could see.
The Wildebeest or Gnu (pronounced as “noo”) is a large blue or black animal with even-toed, greyish brown ungulates resembling cattle with horned long head, beard and mane. Having the body of an antelopes but with heavy forequarters like a horse with a sloping back. I call it thethree-in-one beast!.
It’s a Dutch word for wild beasts because it was a Dutchman who �rst spotted the animals in 1800s.Wildebeest graze with the zebras. Major predators that feed on the wildebeest include lions, hyenas, cheetahs, leopards and crocodiles! Though the Wildebeest are perceived as “dumb,” they are in fact good runners. They can speed from aminimum 50km per hour to amaximum 80km per hour. They are also known to be very strong and can in�ict considerable injury even to lions. Their mistaken dumbness is, as a matter of fact, known as “swarm intelligence.” As a herd, the animals systematically explore and overcome obstacles as one. I was ratherenamoured by the wildebeestactually because they seemed to run in circles after each endlessdiscussions. Just like us humans! (Shahnaz laughed again).
Why did you choose Africa?
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This is a dif�cult question for me. All moments were best moments!The river crossing was one of those best moments! Alhamdulillah, we were so lucky to see a herd of elephants and sizeable herd ofwildebeests trying to cross the river! By nature, elephants form deep family bonds and live in a tight matriarchal family group of related females. A herd is often led by the oldest and largest female consisting of 8 to 100 elephants depending on the terrains and family size. So, we saw this herd of elephants. Here , see this photo. And we saw the Matriarch elephant, the biggest Matriarch ever, patiently waiting on the other side (our side). And we saw while the herd wascrossing the river, two goofy, adorable baby elephants gamboling and frolicking away mid-stream having the best time
of their live ever!. The baby elephants were completely submergedunderwater for the longest time!. And there were crocodiles and hippos in the river too. And there was this sizeable herd of wildebeestcontemplating to cross the river!I slipped away to pick a �ower at the nearby bushes when one of my sisters shouted out that the Matriarch was wandering nearby. Big panic attack! In actual fact, the Matriarch Elephant was checking out the area to ensure her herd of 20 members were safe from unforeseeable harm. Meanwhile, the wildebeest were still dithering to cross the river.
They saw the crocodiles and the hippos but totally missed piggy-riding with the elephants for a safe river crossing. I guessed the wildebeest were clueless without the zebras to do the migration. In the end, the herd decided not to cross after all! Maybe they could not outrun the crocodiles! (Laughters!) I could not decide whether to golf with the boys in Cape Town or follow the girls to the African Diamond Museum and Factory. I wanted to do both! I supposed you can guess what I did!
An African Safari is an experiential holiday. You Dream of Africa. Travel the world and the seven seas; it’s a holiday of once in a lifetime with a difference. Or simply Just Something Different; you do not need to be an animal-lover prior to leaving for a safari excursion. In-fact the reverse; you may be converted and become
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What was your best moment from the entire trip?
Maasai Mara Cultural Camp
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Did this trip change yourperception about life in general? Would you recommend this trip to the readers and why?
Yes. A resounding YES.
I was truly impressed with what the TTS General Manager crystalized for me after only two discussions and was raring to go for the safari trip. I was made to understand that he conceptualized and created the INCEPTION package about 2-3 years ago where the premise would be bespoke offerings.
An African Safari is an experiential holiday. You Dream of Africa. Travel the world and the seven seas; it’s a holiday of once in a lifetime with a difference. Or simply just something different! You do not need to be an animal-lover prior to leaving for a safari excursion. In-fact, it’s the reverse; you may be converted to one. Of course, my group’s Tour Leader, Encik Khairy’s highly personalized services and the TTS supporting crew who were on 24 hours standby (due to time difference) and TTS strategic partners comprising the African counterpart liaison person named Fred, Wayne the Buffalo Luxury Camp Manager, a safari ranger called Marco and last but not least , Seketo, the soft spoken Maasai trekker made all the difference to an experiential adventure of a life time. This trip utterly beyond my expectations.
As I said earlier, I needed a holiday and an adventure; a fresh environment. Need to rejuvenate.I was under a lot of stress at work. I just packed my bags, took my loved ones along and took time off in the middle of the year for a short holiday. Africa, for me; was so faraway from the madding crowd. A picture paints a thousand words. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. All the clichés are apparently true! (Shahnaz laughed out loud again).
Even though none of the animals spoke any human language, their presence spoke volumes. Youreconnect with life. You relax.Ruminate. Re�ect on Allah’s bounties and creations. AlhamdulillahSyukrillah.
Imagine the sun, the one sun that you see in Kuala Lumpur and that same sun shines over Serengeti plains and yet you get the impression or think that the sun’s rays are slightly different in colour - its brilliance shone over a different settings of akaleidoscopic panorama and vista over the serene Serengeti plains. Whether its sunrise or sunset or the noonday sun, it’s the same sun. There is only one sun. There is only one me. There is only one Him. But a new environment brings a different perspective to life that seemed to resolve whatever problems that may have beset me. There I was - celebrat-ing life and life’s trials and tribulations. That is a legit reason why everyone reading this should take this African trip.
Has your journey through Africa had a lasting impact on you?
Yes, most de�nitely.
Our African journey was from 24th July to 3rd August 2016. You have to be there to experience it. Masha Allah. Simply awesome! Spectacular! Your INCEPTION tagline succinctlysums it all: an Everlasting Impression. Don’t just take my word for it. Pack your bags and just go.
And Cape Town is simply divine! Robbie, a seven-foot tall Afrikaan and a former rugby player, is a walkingWikipedia on all history, events and things Cape Town-y!. I am now seriously contemplating to retire in Cape Town!
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Homemade crafts fromMaasai Mara camp
Lookout Hill is one of Cape Town’s hidden treasures in the heart ofKhayelitsha (which means ‘new home’)
canopy trees, tall grass and intermittent bushes when Seketo and Marco softly whispered “sharibuu” and “assad” followed with their (Maasai) mother tounge. Suspiciously sounded like Arabic for drinking and lion, I thought. Seketo picked up his binoculars and zoomed his eyes into a certain horizon. With my naked eyes, there was nothing to see; no movements, no black spots, zilch! Then Marco announced, “OK!” Two lions were resting under some tall trees. I was �ummoxed! He drove like crazy across the plains. Lo and behold! Two lionesses lay sprawling spread-eagled without a care in the world mayhap with sweet dreams (and not even batting an eyelid or even bothered to raise from their languorous siesta under the noonday hot sun when we drove closer to them, I kid you not!)!
Would you like to do more trips? So where’s the next adventure?
Af�rmative. We are all but travelers on Earth.
There are so many other places to go and see. I would want to do thefollowing adventures or visit these countries, in random order: Morocco, Antartica or the Mediterranean Cruise, Greek Islands and The Parthenon; Amal� Coast, Ulan Bator/ Mongolia,Samarkand, Spain & Granada, the Trans-Siberian Railway Train holidays, The Aurora Borealis or the Machu Picchu. Or to the Moon! (Shahnaz laughed and laughed). Ask me again in the next six months, I am sure my bucket list will change!
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Knocking On Heaven’s Door in Serengeti
The views from the small plane were spectacular
What has been your favouritewildlife encounter?
All close encounter(s) with the Big Cats. I just love cats! (Shahnaz laughed)
A leopard languidly resting along the riverine in the Conservation Area. It was a brilliant trekking work by Seketo. Without any binoculars at all! There were rustling of the tall grass (or was it just a gentle breeze?); et voila! An elusive but magni�cent specimen of a leopard. We were the �rst to spot it during the game drive that afternoon and all other tourists stealthily drove over to our riverine spot.
We were in the midst of nothingness except a vast stretch of lands with very few acacia trees, sporadic tall
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PAKEJ UMRAH 2017PENERBANGAN TARIKH HARI
11 JAN – 22 JANETIHAD AIRWAYS 12 HARI 10 MALAM
12 HARI 10 MALAM12 HARI 10 MALAM
11 HARI 9 MALAM
8 FEB - 19 FEBETIHAD AIRWAYS
23 JAN – 2 FEBETIHAD AIRWAYS25 JAN - 5 FEBAIR ASIA X
15 FEB - 26 FEBETIHAD AIRWAYS 12 HARI 10 MALAM
12 HARI 10 MALAM12 HARI 10 MALAM
12 HARI 10 MALAM
11 MAR - 22 MARETIHAD AIRWAYS
22 FEB – 5 MARETIHAD AIRWAYS10 MAR - 21 MARETIHAD AIRWAYS
12 HARI 10 MALAM12 HARI 10 MALAM
12 HARI 10 MALAM
15 MAY - 26 MAYETIHAD AIRWAYSETIHAD : KUL/AUH/MED - JED/AUH/KUL AIR ASIA X : KUL/MED - JED/KUL*tertakluk pada terma dan syarat
12 APR - 23 APRETIHAD AIRWAYS4 MAY - 15 MAYETIHAD AIRWAYS
RM6,580
RM6,290
UMRAH STANDARD
UMRAH ECONOMY
RM6,770
RM6,460
UMRAH STANDARD
UMRAH ECONOMY
29-5, Block B, Jaya One,No.72 A, Jalan Universiti,46200 Petaling Jaya,Selangor
Tradewinds Travel Services
HJ.MOHD NASIR SUHADIKetua Jabatan Umrah Tradewinds Travel Services Sdn Bhd
Jarak penginapan dari Masjidil Haramtidak melebihi 500 meter
MADINAH ALSAHA / SUFARA ALHUDA
(150M+)
MEKAH TALAA AL BADR / KONOUZ AJYAD
JAWAD AL TAJ (250M+)
Penginapan
PERTHGROUP TRAVEL SOLUTIONSMEETINGS & EVENTS TEAM BUILDINGINCENTIVE TRIP CONFERENCES
WE SPECIALIZE INITINERARIES THEME PARTY TRANSPORTATIONEXPERIENCED TOUR GUIDE ACCOMODATIONS
Talk to our Meetings & Events team [email protected]
7 NIGHTS SPAIN3 DEC 2016 & 19 DEC 2016Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Seville, Cordoba,Barcelona
7,279RM
6 NIGHTS ITALY5 DEC 2016Milan, Venice, Pisa, Florence, Rome 4,979
RM
5 NIGHTSANCIENT GREECE WINTER29 NOV 2016 & 01 FEB 2017Delphi, Kalambaka, Athens, SaronicGulf Islands Cruise
5 NIGHTSBEIJING MUSLIM TOUR25 NOV 2016, 09 DEC 2016 & 17 FEB 2017Forbidden City, Niu Jie Mosque, Great Wall,Summer Palace, Bird’s Nest Stadium
5 NIGHTSSPRING IN KOREA08 DEC 2016/19 APRIL 2017/04/11/18/25 MAY 2017, 01/08/15 JUNE 2017Seoul, Mount Sorak, Gyeonggi
6,718RM
3,096RM
4,351RM
*Terms and conditions apply *Prices shown are nett in Malaysia Ringgit *Prices based on per person per package
+603 7967 0888 | [email protected] | www.twtravel.com.my
Long Thanh Golf & Twin Doves Golf Club
3 NIGHTS HO CHI MINH 2,385RM
Laguna Langco Golf Club & Da Nang Golf Club
3 NIGHTS DA NANG 2,585RM
Taman Dayu Golf Club, Finna Golf Club, Ciputra Golf Club
3 NIGHTS SURABAYA 2,550RM
Alphine Golf Resort, Chiang Mai Golf Club, Mae Jo Golf Club
3 NIGHTS CHIANG MAI 2,750RM
Sunshine Golf Club, Lakeview Golf Club, Spring City Lake Resort
3 NIGHTS KUNMING 4,888RM
SIMPLY GOLF Fly with
RM100 OFF before 30 November ‘16th
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YOUR DREAM TRIPAROUND THE WORLD
LIFESTYLEZ FREE & EASY
2 Nights accommodation with return airport transfers
2 NIGHTS BORACAY 1,200RM
3 Nights accommodation with return airport or ferry transfers
3 NIGHTS MALDIVES 3,345RM
4 Nights accommodation with return airport or ferry transfers
4 NIGHTS MAURITUS 2,300RM
Melbourne City Tour, Great Ocean Road Adventure Tour
3 NIGHTS MELBOURNE 2,090RM
Sea World, Movie World, Harbour Town Shopping
3 NIGHTS GOLD COAST 2,115RM
LIFESTYLEZ SIGHTSEEING
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