The Gambia: An Easy Winter Sun Choice – Fam trip leaves Agents in no doubt

02 March 2010

A group of Bristol based travel agents were able to experience first hand The Gambia's leading attractions following a seven day fam trip hosted by the UK's leading specialist, The Gambia Experience. The tour op's agency sales manager, Jason Dicks accompanied the nine enthusiastic agents on the six hour flight out of Bristol International Airport, showing them how accessible the winter sun hotspot is, while providing an all-round introduction to the wide range of accommodation, its golden coastline of uncrowded sandy beaches and great variety of cultural excursions and tours.

Spending 7 nights at the five grade Sheraton Gambia hotel, now also available on an all-inclusive basis, the agents' itinerary incorporated visits to boutique hotel Coco Ocean Resort & Spa and former colonial mansion, Ngala Lodge as well as The Gambia's prestigious five grade Kairaba plus a selection of mid range and great value budget hotels. The trip also included a visit to the award winning Mandina river lodges at Makasutu Forest. This magnificent eco-retreat provided agents with a real taste of unspoilt Africa, where wildlife is plentiful and in complete harmony with the tranquil surroundings. An evening show created a magical mood, as local tribes arrived by canoe with fire lit torches and proceeded to demonstrate their energetic native dance around the camp fire - just one of the many adventure excursions, available to book through The Gambia Experience.
Other cultural excursions included; "South Gambia" - an off the beaten track adventure into Southern Gambia incorporating a river cruise and visit to a reptile farm plus "Simply Gambia" - demonstrating how the locals are trying to improve their crops and environment through various eco projects. 

The action packed week did, however, allow a little time for relaxation on the uncrowded sandy beaches as well as the chance to sample the vibrant nightlife of Kololi.

Since returning, The Gambia Experience has received positive feedback from agents who felt the trip had given them more insight and increased confidence to sell the destination. 

Jessica Webb - The Co-operative Travel commented:
"I have had an amazing trip and can't wait to recommend it to our customers.  There is something for every taste and budget and it has really opened my eyes to another alternative to the Canaries and Egypt. The Gambia is a beautiful country and the people are so friendly proving it really is The Smiling Coast!"

Jean Byrne - Bath Travel said:
"I was surprised by how much The Gambia has to offer and its high quality hotels, beaches and restaurants."

The Gambia Experience offers regional departures from Bristol, Birmingham and Manchester during winter plus a year round programme of holidays and flights from Gatwick.

Agents interested in selling The Gambia Experience or any of the Serenity Holidays products should contact Jason on 0845 330 2066 or email trade@serenity.co.uk.

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