Gambia specialist secures additional half term capacity to meet demand

The Gambia Experience has secured extra capacity to meet demand for its holidays to The Gambia during the October half term. The tour operator is now offering additional departures from Gatwick for 23 and 30 October (2009) with Monarch Airlines.

Commercial manager Paul Kenny said:

"This is a fantastic opportunity for agents to sell these popular dates and, as we have nearly filled our current allocation on the existing Viking flight on 23 October, holidaymakers will not be disappointed.  Departures on the 30th October also roll into early November which has shown strong demand to date".

The Gambia Experience is the UK's largest provider of holidays and flights to the destination, operating twice-weekly flights from Gatwick year round and regional departures November - April. Offering great value outside the euro-zone, there's a wide ranging choice of accommodation to suit all tastes and pockets including: family friendly beachfront hotels, intimate boutique style properties where the emphasis is on service and privacy, luxury spa resorts as well as adult-only properties - perfect for teachers and other professionals tied to the half term holiday.

Prices are from £599 per adult for seven nights bed & breakfast at Sarge's Hotel a small and friendly 2-grade hotel with a swimming pool, which is centrally located in the thriving resort of Kololi and no more than 400 metres from the sandy beach. This price includes return Gatwick - Banjul flight departing 23 October, in-flight meal, transfers, airport taxes and government tourist levy. Extra legroom seats are also available from £50 per person (one way) and £100 per person (return).

The Gambia is renowned for its golden coastline of uncrowded beaches, abundant birdlife and vibrant African culture. While younger children will enjoy pool games or beach play, the more independent and adventurous children will find a holiday in The Gambia culturally stimulating - seeing a monkey or baboon in its natural habitat is a memorable experience at any age while visiting a school and meeting Gambian children with a different way of life, is a great education.

With a flying time of just under 6 hours from London, it's a short flight away for a tropical destination plus, as it's on the same time zone, there's no jet lag.

For further information on holidays call 0845 330 4567 or visit www.gambia.co.uk.

The Gambia Experience is a trade name of Serenity Holidays, a fully bonded operator and member of ABTA, IATA & AITO.