• Etihad Holidays’ June ‘hot deals’ offers chance to ‘Marvel at Malaysia’

    June 16, 2012

    United Arab Emirates: Etihad Holidays and Tourism Malaysia have launched a joint promotion that offers packages to four key Malaysian destinations including the capital, Kuala Lumpur, as well as the countryside retreat of Genting, and the resorts of Langkawi and Penang.

    The packages showcase the wide range of attractions available in Malaysia, using Etihad Airways daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Kuala Lumpur. Hotel partners in the brochure have been specially chosen to offer customers a unique holiday that takes in the iconic sights and sounds of Malaysia.

    Accommodation options include hotels close to the world famous Petronas Twin Towers; those located in the lush green hills of Genting, and resorts and spas on the tranquil coastline of the eastern Peninsular, Pantai Pasir Hitam and Pantai Batu Kerikil.

    The brochure, now available from Etihad retail outlets throughout the UAE and online at etihadholidays.com, is packed as always with special Etihad Holidays features such as ‘early bird’ fares and discounts of up to 40 per cent, ‘hot prices’ that represent exceptional value for money, kids’ specials, and car hire.

    In addition to the Malaysian breaks, the June edition of ‘Hot Deals’ features holiday packages to the Seychelles from Dhs 4,805, the Maldives from Dhs 4,940 and Germany from Dhs 3,765.

    There are also holidays to Australia, Nepal, China, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, France, UK, Ireland, Cyprus, Spain, Greece, Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan, Qatar and Oman.

    The new June edition of “Hot Deals” is available at Etihad retail outlets and Etihad Shops in the UAE as well as Etihad Airways outlets in the GCC; Etihad Airways premium lounges at Abu Dhabi Airport; as well as a number of business and leisure clubs.

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