COMPETITION: Your next summer holiday could include a seven-day tour through Pamplona, thanks to 1^st Contact and First Festival Travel. Continue Reading

South Africa has much to offer any holidaymaker, and nowhere more so than Cape Town – arguably one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Continue Reading

October is the perfect time for your annual flu jab. The 1st Contact travel clinic is fully stocked and offering the annual immunisation at only £15. Do not leave your flu jab for the beginning of winter, when the virus will be spreading already. Continue Reading

Are you moving back home after having lived and worked in the UK? Take advantage of the Double Discount Deal offered by 1st Contact Shipping, when you use the shipping service as well as 1st Contact’s tax refund service. Continue Reading

With Topdeck Travel’s pre-release of their 2013 summer trips, you can save up to 15% on 21 of their best-selling European getaways. Continue Reading

Popular British tour operator, International Friends, is offering all 1st Contact customers a set of discounts on excursions throughout Europe or within the UK. Continue Reading

Last winter was a bumper ski season in France, with record snowfalls in December and powder up to the end of the season in April. We’re offering a $100 discount to all 1st Contacters wanting to apply for this coming season’s jobs via Ski Jobs France. 
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For the month of July, Travel Talk is offering an extra-special deal, just in time for summer. Continue Reading

Did you know that purchasing property in Portugal could enable you and your family to become Portuguese citizens? This is one of many reasons why an investment here could be a very wise decision. Continue Reading

This month we caught up with Jenny Cameron, who moved to South Africa from Surrey four years ago. Continue Reading

Wanting to grab yourself a bargain for the up and coming summer? Book a selected Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Morocco, Russia, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Greece, Oktoberfest or La Tomatina Travel Talk tour before 31^st May 2012 and save up to 25%!!

Looking for last minute special deals? Look no further – book any selected Travel Talk tour before 31^st May 2012 and save up to 50%! Check out our truly unbeatable prices today! Terms and conditions apply. To find out more visit – http://traveltalktours.com/deals.html

Whether you’re taking some time out in Thailand, volunteering in the jungles of Borneo, or doing a 3-week overland trip in Southern Africa, you will need vaccinations, and you might need to take them much sooner than you think. Continue Reading

Degrees of Africa have another Great Safari Special to share with You! Botswana / Namibia / Zambia / Zimbabwe. Tailor make your own Safari and choose between 4 Countries mix & match unbeatable Summer Special! Continue Reading

www.skijobsfrance.com.au is looking for dedicated staff next ski season in the French Alps for jobs in ski retail and rental shops, chalets, hotels, restaurants, bars and airport transfers. There are also jobs in the coolest bars and restaurants in Paris, which are available to start year round.

The Ski Jobs France Programs support Aussies and Kiwis every step of the way to France including:

• Job placement
• Step by step guide to obtaining a French Working Holiday Visa
• Accommodation assistance
• Discounts on travel insurance and more!

Speaking French is not essential, but does help, so start learning or enrol in one of the discounted intensive French language courses in France!

To apply you need to sign up to the Ski Jobs France Program or to the brand new Bar Jobs France Program. The Bar Jobs France Program has a special introductory offer. Just quote “1st Contact 10” when booking to receive 30% off the full priced program fee.*

Aussies and Kiwis aged 18 to 30 can obtain a one year working holiday visa for France. To apply in the UK, you just need a current UK work visa (otherwise you can apply at home). It is the perfect way to extend your stay in Europe or escape the grey English winter.

For more information visit www.skijobsfrance.com.au or visit them on Facebook for a heap of pics!

* Discount available on Bar Jobs France Program only until 1 August 2012. Not valid with any other offers.

International Friends offers a selection of day trips and overnight tours to destinations including Edinburgh, Paris, Bath, Amsterdam, Oxford, Stonehenge, Wales and many more. Commencing March 2012 all 1stContact customers (and friends and family!) can benefit from fantastic discounts on all excursions Continue Reading

There’s no better time to go traveling with your friend! Book a selected Travel Talk tour with a mate until the 31st March to Greece, Croatia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Russia, Spain, Portugal, or Morocco & pay the price of just one!

Prefer to travel solo on tours? Then this option is for you – save up to 25% when you book solo on a selected Travel Talk tour until the 31st March to Greece, Croatia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Russia, Spain, Portugal, or Morocco!!

But wait there’s more – get 15% off all Anzac Tours & Festivals until the end of March!!!

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Planning a trip with one of your mates this year?? Deciding where to go and what to do? Book any Travel Talk tour with a mate until 29 February to Morocco, Turkey, Greece Croatia, Spain, Portugal and you + your mate score yourself an absolutely FREE 9 or 8 day Premium Egypt Tour worth up to £699. Best Deal Ever!

Completely Free!

Free Egypt offer covers the tour cost as well as the local payment. This way you will have more funds to get amongst those extra activities you will enjoy experiencing!

10 Free Tours to Choose From!

Free Egypt offer includes all 8 and 9 day premium tours departing from Cairo, Luxor, Hurghada. You can even choose a 5 star Nile Cruiser tour worth up to £699.

Pick Any Departure Date Until 2013!

You are able to choose for your free Egypt tour any of our departure dates until 15th December 2013. So jump on board any of the tours in 2012 and 2013!

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Have you started planning your summer yet? Well what are you waiting for? There are lots of great options for you; sailing in Croatia, Island hopping in Greece, partying in Ibiza… the list is endless. Jump on www.topdeck.travel for some inspiration!

All 1st contact members get up to 10% off our trips so we make sure you get the best deal!

This February why not celebrate Valentine’s day by falling in love with Africa! Come down to the Walkabout Shepherd’s Bush on the 17th February for your chance to win a trip to Africa (Flights included)!!! Our travel gurus will be there to discuss summer holiday options and there will be other prizes and discounts on the night! We will be going wild in Fancy dress so come down and get involved!

Don’t forget when planning your trip to Africa to check your medical requirements, 1st Contact Travel Clinic can arrange this for you! Happy holidays!

From time to time, we chat to expats from all over the world to find out how they adjusted and what they learnt through their move… This month we chat to Vicky, who moved from the UK to South Africa 5 years ago. Continue Reading

If your holiday photos fail to tell the story of your holiday, maybe it’s time you brushed up on your photography skills. So you’ve been through your holiday pics and uploaded only a tiny fraction onto your facebook page because the rest are boring, bland or just plain horrible. Here are a few simple tips for taking pictures to be proud of! Continue Reading