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November 14, 2012, 1:16 pm -- /EPR NETWORK/ -- British Airways is hoping to lure holidaymakers to the warmth of the Indian Ocean with some of its lowest fares to the glamorous destinations of Sri Lanka, Mauritius and the Maldives from Gatwick.
Flights to Colombo, the exotic capital city of Sri Lanka are on offer, which is a new route for the airline, beginning on April 14 next year from London Gatwick, as well as and return low fares to Mauritius and the Maldives.
With 2,000 years of culture, Sri Lanka has a myriad of ancient sites to explore, national parks with fabulous wildlife, coastal trains and elephant-safaris and away from the coast, cool green hills with tea plantations and rainforests.
British Airways offers seven night holidays in Sri Lanka to a variety of hotels including the four star Eden Resort & Spa in Beruwala with return flights from Gatwick and accommodation with breakfast.
Mauritius is famous for its stunning lagoons and white-sand beaches against the dramatic backdrop of the tropical rainforest of the Black River Gorges National Park with its hidden lakes and waterfalls, fascinating markets and the warmth of the Mauritian people.
Seven night holidays in Mauritius including the three star Coin de Mire and the five star Le Touessrok are on offer for travel between April 8 and September 30. The price includes return British Airways flights from Gatwick and half-board accommodation.
The Maldives are a series of 1,192 ancient coral islands surrounded by the cobalt-blue waters of the Indian Ocean and bathed in year-round sunshine. Fantastic diving and snorkelling gives a close-up view of the incredible marine life, including manta rays and turtles.
British Airways is offering great deals on holidays in Maldives including seven nights staying at the three star Thulhagiri Island Resort for travel between May 1 and July 17, 2013. The price includes return British Airways flights from Gatwick and half-board accommodation.
All fares include a generous free luggage and hand baggage allowance, free on-line check-in and seat selection 24 hours before departure and complimentary food and drink on board the aircraft.
These great holidays to the Indian Ocean can be secured online from as little as£150 deposit per booking when booked through ba.com/deposits. Deposits are available on 2013 holidays and the final balance must be paid ten weeks prior to departure.
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Notes to Editors:
The above offers are subject to availability, based on two sharing and include all
UK taxes. All holiday packages are ATOL protected. Terms and conditions apply.
About British Airways
British Airways plc offers a wide range of worldwide destinations - including city
breaks in Vienna, holidays in
Barcelona
and flights to Florida as well
as hotels, flights, car rental with Avis and experiences. Customers can save time
and money with ba.com when booking ATOL protected holiday packages, ATOL number is
5985. Passengers are offered added peace of mind to their holiday plans and the
security of travelling with British Airways. British Airways plc constantly seeks to
exceed customers' expectations, both in terms of the value for money and quality of
the service provided.
Press Contact:
Susan Redmond
Waterside
PO Box 365
Harmondsworth
Middlesex
UB7 0GB
02087385100
www.ba.com
