Today’s the day our latest set of brochures hit the shelves, so we thought we’d give you a rundown of what’s inside. There are 5 brochures in the line-up, showcasing holidays from November 2012 all the way through to October 2013. Here’s what to expect when you flick through each one…
Summer Collection
This one’s a taster of our short-haul and mid-haul holidays from May 2013 to October 2013, and you’ll find the full range of breaks online. Destination-wise, you’ll notice a new name on the books. Costa Almeria, on the Spanish coast, is home to Roquetas de Mar – a former fishing village that’s set to be a big hit with families thanks to a good quota of Blue Flag beaches and a large dose of traditional charm.
On top of that, there’s a brand new Sensatori resort being built. Sensatori Turkey will be ready for a grand unveiling in May 2013, and with 5 à la carte restaurants, 5 pools, and a prime beachfront setting, it’ll have all the hallmarks of our Sensatori hotels.
Faraway Shores and Florida
Three little words are on everybody’s lips when it comes to our long-haul brochures – Thomson 787 Dreamliner. In May 2013, Thomson will be the first UK airline to fly the revolutionary plane, and you can be one of the first to step onboard. Flights on the Dreamliner are now on sale for selected routes to Mexico and Florida in summer 2013, and you can read up on the full list of the super-jet’s high-tech features here and in the new long-haul brochures.
Dreamliner aside, 2 long-haul hotels have made their way into the Thomson Couples collection – Vilamendhoo Couples Resort & Spa in the Maldives, and RIU Palace Macao in the Dominican Republic. The Florida brochure, meanwhile, is now even easier to navigate – we’ve put together a list of our favourite Florida properties and flagged them with a ‘We Recommend’ tag. As for dates, both brochures cover holidays from November 2012 through to October 2013.
Thomson Weddings
Saying your vows between November 2012 and October 2013? Leaf through the new Thomson Weddings brochure and you’ll notice there’s a new destination on the cards. You can now tie the knot Caribbean-style in Barbados – where powdery white sands and swaying palms are par for the course. And there are some new faces elsewhere in the brochure, too, in the form of new hotels like Jamaica’s Blau Costa Verde and Cancun’s Azul Beach.
Thomson Cruises
Pick up a Thomson Cruises brochure and – if you’ve been reading the blog – you might already be familiar with some of the changes we’ve got in store. For starters, Thomson Cruises will welcome another ship – Thomson Majesty – into the fleet from May 2012. She’ll replace Thomson Destiny as part of a fully-fledged modernisation plan. Speaking of which, two other ships in the fleet – Thomson Dream and Thomson Celebration – will be treated to multi-million pound makeovers in order to join the Thomson Platinum collection. To make the grade, they had to score ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ with at least 90% of customers, just like the hotels in this range.
Not to be outdone, Island Cruises – Thomson’s sister brand – is riding the wave of change, too. From March 2013, the brand will be All Inclusive, which means you can count on meals and drinks being part of the package once you’re onboard.
Only from Thomson
As if that lot wasn’t enough, there’s one more big change to tell you about. From May 2013, all our holidays – with the exception of those to Florida – will be exclusively available from Thomson. It means we can handpick the very best hotels, and you no longer have to shop around.
Just another day in the office…
To mark the launch of the new brochures, there’s been all sorts going on at Thomson HQ today. We’ve been taking part in Guinness World Records attempts inspired by our Thomson Family Resorts and cookery demonstrations inspired by Thomson Couples taster sessions, and even the canteen took on a distinctly international flavour, with Spanish dishes on offer at lunch. Here are a couple of snaps from the day.
Hi,
Can you tell me if I can order holidays brochures for summer 2013 through the post?
Thanks
Unfortunately we don’t send brochures out through the post, Karen but you can see all our brochures on our website – http://www.thomson.co.uk/editorial/features/brochures.html. Hope that helps. ^Rhiannon
I’m looking to book for bluebay villas Dominican republic – puerto plata for July next year, it’s in the brochure but not the website, looking to book ASAP! When is this going to be on sale ? If it’s not on sale for a while, I will just book the hotel directly throu the hotels own website.
Thanks
Hi Abi, We’ve just had our second edition of summer 2013 holidays launched and unfortunately this hotel is no longer part of our programme. I’m sorry for any disappointment this has caused.
Are Thomson going to take bookings for the best hotel in Sorrento in 2013
Hi Ken, I’ve checked for you, and unfortunately The Best Hotel in Sorrento is not part of our programme for 2013. We do offer many different hotels in Sorrento, which can be viewed on our website – http://www.thomson.co.uk/destinations/europe/italy/neapolitan-riviera/sorrento/holidays-sorrento.html. ^Amarita
Hello, why can I still not see any villas for Cyprus 2013?
Hi Ruth, I can see our Villa holidays are now available up to October 2013 so hopefully you’ve been able to find your perfect villa in Cyprus.
Why have all the villas disappeared on thomsons website. They were there briefly on Saturday for 2013 and then mostly disappeared.
Hi Wendy, You should find all our Villa holidays online now. If you have any further problems, let us know.
Any date for the A la Caret brochure yet?
Hi Susan, Our A La Carte brochure for Summer 2013 should be released by the end of July. Unfortunately we haven’t got a release date as of yet
Hi, Any date yet for Villa brochures for 2013?
Hi Susan, They should be on sale towards the end of the month. Hope that helps.
hi when will the athena royal in paphos be on sale for summer 2013 ?
regards denise
Hi Denise, This hotel is still part of our programme and will be featured in the second edition of our summer 2013 brochure. So it should be on sale soon.
Any update on when the Villas brochure for 2013 will be out?
Hi Lee, These holidays will be out towards the end of this month so hopefully you won’t have too much longer to wait.
Hi Im trying to book a holiday in the dom rep in a hotel we have twiced used with yourselves, it seems that its only available til September of this year but I am trying to book for May 2013. Its the Grand Palladium in Bavaro, could you please tell me if this will be available for next year cos i sure am hoping so, we sall be devastated if not
Hi Catherine, Was it the Grand Palladium Bavaro and Punta Cana Resort and Spa you’re looking to book? This is now a First Choice property, and you’re able to book this for Summer 2013 on our First Choice website – http://www.firstchoice.co.uk/holidays/dominican-rep-punta-cana-holidays/bavaro/grand-palladium-bavaro-and-punta-cana-resort-and-spa/.
Hi Thomson, Can you tell me what date your villas will be released for booking for 2013 yet? thanks!
Hi Natalie, Our Villas holidays should be out towards the end of this month so keep an eye on our website.
24th and villa booking for 2013 still not available.
Hi Richard, Our Villa holidays should be available now as I can see dates up till October 2013.
I’m trying to book up for Cala Esmerelda in Cala D’Or but can’t find availability for summer 2013. Have you stopped going there?
Hi Sally, I’ve spoken to our Trading Team and this hotel will be part of our second edition summer 2013 brochure so it should be available in the next week or so.
Hi, when is your new brochures comming out for july 2013 so i can book the louis phaethon with free child places please
Hi Adam, We don’t have an exact date that we can share with customers yet but you shouldn’t have to wait too much longer.
Hi, When will we be able to book the Barut Arum in Side Turkey for June 2013?
Hi Andrea, This hotel isn’t available on our website so it looks like this isn’t a hotel which is part of our programme.
Hi Rhiannon it says available only from Thomson for summer 2013?? Is it just that it isn’t on sale yet?
Hi Andrea, Can you send me the link to the hotel on our website as I can’t see it on there. Thanks
Can you tell me if thomson is going to be doing villa beldinez, olu deniz for summer 2013?
Hi Daniel, I’ve spoken to our Trading Team and this hotel should be on sale later this month.
When will your Lapland brochure for Dec 2013 be released please? Is it possible to pre-order a copy. thanks
Hi Anne, Our Lapland brochure should be out towards the end of this year but unfortunately we don’t have an exact date we can share with customers yet. And unfortunately we no longer send out brochures but you should be able to get one from your nearest Thomson Travel Agent or if it’s easier you can just browse through them on our website. Here’s a link to our current brochures and this will be updated when new ones get released – http://www.thomson.co.uk/editorial/features/brochures.html
Can you tell me whether the Sunrise Hotel in Marmaris, Turkey will be available to book with Thomson in Summer 2013?
Hi Amy, I’m afraid this hotel isn’t available to book through Thomson during Summer 2013.
When will Thomson A la Carte 2013 brochure be out and will Cordial Mogan Playa in Gran Canaria be in it?
Hi Susan, We have more brochures being launched within the coming month. You’ll be able to find out more about which holidays are included in the A la Carte brochure then. Keep an eye out for more news.
Hi, when will the Arum hotel in Turkey be available to book online/costings for summer 2013, currently can view in the online brochure but not to book. Also will there be an AI option??
Hi Sam, We’re hoping to get this loaded to the website later this month. There is All Inclusive at the Arum Hotel, and you can see everything that’s included on the hotel’s page of the website.
hi
When do the brochures come out to book for Viareggio in Italy for summer 2013? currently you can only book upto April 2013.
Hi Kate, The remainder of our Summer 2013 brochures will be launched within the next month.
Hi, can you please inform as to when the Turkey Summer 2013 (May/June 2013), brochure will be released? Just returned and we are dying to book for next year! Thanks
Hi Gill, I can confirm that our summer 2013 holidays are currently available to book. However, the destination brochures will be available in July.
Hi,
Can you please let me know the greece brochure is available for june 2013, also will the draganikos apartments be available?
Thanks
Hi Philippa, I can confirm that Greece and Cyprus brochures will be available in July. I hope that helps.
When will your holidays for Cuba be on sale for next year? Looking to book September 13. One other question – you’re featuring the hotel RIU Varadero in the brochure, but RIU’s own website doesn’t list Cuba as a destination where they have hotels, what gives?! Thanks.
Hi Chris, Our Summer 2013 holidays to Cuba are available to book now. You can find all pricing and availablity through our website or by visiting your local Thomson store. ^Amanda
Thanks for the info Amanda. Unfortunately, there seems to be a problem with the website – fails to return any results for September 2013 saying Thomson don’t operate flights in Summer 2013! Any info you could give about my RIU question would be helpful too.
Hi Chris, Have the problems you’ve been experiencing been resolved yet?
WHEN CAN I BOOK A VILLA FOR AUG 2013 IF IT WAS NOT DUE TO WANTING TO RETURN TO ONE OF YOUR VILLAS WE WOULD HAVE BOOKED WITH SOME ONE ELSE BY NOW.
WHY DID HOTEL HOLIDAYS COME OUT IN APRIL BUT HAVE TO WAIT SO LONG FOR VILLAS.
ARE THOMSONS HAVING MONEY TROUBLES ?
HI Susan, Our Villa holidays will be available in July but unfortunately we don’t have a confirmed date yet. I’m sorry for any disappointment this has caused.
please update me if or when you have a date for villas 2013 please
Of course, Susan. Thanks for your post.
any date yet for villas 2013.
please email me with a confired we are now almost
in july
Hi Susan, These will be available later this month.
I don’t receive any search results for villas for summer 2013 – do you have a release date for those? many thanks.
Hi Ian, Our Villas with Pools brochures for Summer 2013 aren’t out just yet. But you will be able to book very soon so keep an eye out on our website and blog for news on when these are available.
Will you be featuring the Amara Beach in Turkey and it’s sister hotels in your next brochure?
Hi Brenda, We regularly review our portfolio of hotels however unfortunately we are no longer offering the Amara Beach Resort.
When will the site release information on villa holidays for 2013? I’ve been looking for weeks but no success. Other villa sites have released all their villa info for 2013. You’re losing money, Thomsons!!!!
Hi Jane, Our Villa holidays for summer 2013 go on sale in July so keep an eye on our website for when they become available.
Hi I am looking for the Fiesta Milord in Ibiza for 2013. It has always been in Thomsons. Why is it not there now?
Which dates are you trying to search for, Wendy?
Thanks for the quick reply. When will the Skytours 2013 be available. Looking to price up for next year. Regards, Jack
Hi Jack, The summer 2013 holidays from May-October should be available on our website.
Are you no longer providing holidays to Sa Marina, Cala D’or?
Hi Jack, Our Planning Team has confirmed that we are still doing this hotel for summer 2013, however it will be part of the Skytours brochure rather than the summer sun brochure.
Have you dropped Malta as a destination for summer 2013?
Hi Sue, Yes, unfortunately we won’t be offering Malta as part of our summer 2013 programme. I’m sorry for any disappointment caused.
Please can you tell me when your winter sun brochures are released for next year? I want to go to Mexico in November 2013.
Hi Sam, We don’t have an exact date planned at the moment but we’ll always put a blog post out on here when they’re released.
is it true you are dropping some flights from norwich airport for 2013 ???.
Hi Mick, Where were you hoping to fly to?
malta
Hi Mick, Thanks for letting me know. I’ve just checked and we won’t be travelling from Norwich to Malta next year. Sorry for any disappointment this has caused.
when will your a la carte summer 2013 brochure be available?
Hi Dawn, Our A La Carte brochures for Summer 2013 will be out a little later this year. We’re just finalising details, so if you pop into one of our shops later this summer, you should be able to pick up a copy. ^Amanda
You can also expected mistakes – Majesty is not offering ‘traditonal fixed dining’ as stated! How many more bloopers are there?
Hi Jules, This was a mistake in our brochures but we have now put an errata on any new bookings so customers are aware that this isn’t the case when they’re making a booking.