Topdeck Travel Blog

I can report that here in London many of us are getting affected by the seasonal ‘time-to-get-out-of-town’ disease, only curable by packing your bags… The next question is: where to go? We are torn between the idea of hitting the white slopes of Europe for a spot of skiing or exploring the wonders of North Africa but in the end, our yearning for warmth as well as sunshine wins. We are heading to Egypt!

Pyramids, Pharaohs, quad bikes and beaches: life does not get much better than this. If you are ready for a well-deserved break, check out Topdeck’s Egypt programme. You can also save up to 10% on Egypt specials.

Get your voting hats on! Topdeck’s ‘Don’t waste winter’ campaign made it into the short list for the British Youth Travel Awards 2009 for ‘most innovative marketing’! It is a fully integrated campaign including print advertising, social networks and a dedicated micro site www.dontwastewinter.com To actually win the award, we need your votes!  If you are happy to support us, please follow the link & vote for Topdeck!

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Vote here Voting closes Friday 20th Nov!

Why wait for next summer when there's much cooler things to do in winter...

- Snowboarding in the French Alps

- Spending Christmas Eve by mysterious Loch Ness

- Enjoying a gondola ride in Venice

- Uncovering the secrets of wodka in Krakow, or

- Joining the New Year Party in Prague

It’s your choice!

Check out our cool Winter trips and our Christmas & New Year getaways

Topdeck is looking for a band or singer to entertain our passengers during Topdeck's Christmas and New Years Ski Package at Les Deux Alpes in the French Alps. We're looking for a singer or (maximum) 4 piece band who can get our 18 to 30-something passengers rocking the night away to all the usual pub favourites in our French ski resort! 8) Here's what your ride includes: Accommodation from in a 4-share ensuite hostel room right in the heart of Les Deux Alpes from 20 December 2009 to 2 January 2010 Return overnight coach travel from London (departing 19 December 2009, returning 3 January 2010) Return ferry crossings from Dover to Calais All meals at Les Deux Alpes (breakfast, lunch & dinner) included Free lift pass with access to 3 resorts Free ski hire (snowboard available BUT must be pre-arranged) 12 hours of free lessons Guaranteed natural snow Free leisure pass (access to swimming pool and ice rink) Here's what you need to bring: Band equipment Sound equipment Excellent party tunes Ski clothing A great attitude! Topdeck is known throughout the world for its great value trips with loads of extras and inclusions while also giving you plenty of free time to go and explore on your own. And our skiing trips are no exception! If you want to experience guaranteed snow, more meals, longer ski pass periods, and get your band's name known to adventurous 18 to 30-somethings, then Topdeck Ski is for you! :arrow: Check out our fabulous ski packages! How to enter the competition:

1. Make a video clip of your band’s musical skills (make it memorable!)
2. Upload it to YouTube with the following title: "[SINGER / BAND NAME] has the Topdeck T Factor"
3. Email the link to: marketing@topdecktravel.co.uk

The winners will be announced on 1 December 2009, and must be available from 19 December 2009 to 3 January 2010 (inclusive).

It really bugs us when we see 'cheap' Ski packages advertised without the extras :x and we're sure you probably feel the same. When you think about it - a Ski holiday is all about the extras... What good is a skiing trip without a pair of Skis? Ski Hire sounds like a pretty basic necessity for a Skiing holiday, right? You might think so, but some 'cheap' packages won't even give you that. :? Topdeck on the other hand, believe that a Ski package should be all inclusive! No fuss, no wasted time, and no false prices.

Each year, thousands of people waste their winter by sitting around with nothing to do. Precious time that could have been spent having fun is lost forever! For this winter, Topdeck has one message for you... DON'T WASTE WINTER. During the Festive Season, browse the Christmas markets in Brugge, celebrate Christmas in Scotland or Paris, explore the Baltics or welcome in the New Year in Berlin, Krakow, Prague, Edinburgh or Amsterdam. If you have a little more holiday time, you can also discover Europe in its winter glory on our extended tours with all the advantages (lower prices, no crowds, cheaper shopping) that winter travel offers. Winter wouldn't be the same without skiing or snowboarding, and our awesome value All Inclusive Ski package to Les Deux Alpes in France will take care of that. With your ski pass, ski rentals, all meals, accommodation, leisure pass and ski lessons included, it is a trip not to miss. So, get off your butt and check out dontwastewinter.com :)

Wherever you decide to celebrate the New Year, chances are there’s something exciting happening. Unless you’re home with your parents…in which case you may want to have a plan B. If you're undecided, there’s still time to get together with friends, make new friends, or call up old friends and plan a reunion. How about taking part in Edinburgh’s world-famous Hogmanay that turns the Scottish capital into a gigantic street party? New Year in Berlin is also promising to be a cool party experience. Then there are the amazing New Years Eve fireworks in Krakow and the crazy/unique nightlife of a New Year in Amsterdam! If you're sorted for New Year, but would like to do something different for Christmas or fancy a trip to some European Christmas markets beforehand, check out what Topdeck offers for the upcoming Festive Season! Extended winter tours are also available so you could see Europe without the crowds in all its snow-covered glory. Trips aimed at 18-30 something travellers. Fun factor - guaranteed! ;)

Seeking sun in these cold winter days? With the temperature in the minus figures in the UK, the idea of a sunshine break is more appealing than ever.  So Topdeck Travel have come up with some fantastic winter sun deals to tempt you away. Spend 10 days, with other like-minded 18 to 30 somethings, exploring Egypt, including a 4* cruise on the Nile, from £409*.  Uncover the magic of Morocco with a tour of this fascinating country from £395*, or if you’re feeling adventurous sleep under the stars in a Bedouin tent on a visit to Jordan and Israel from £549*. All transport, accommodation, most of your meals and tours are included and there’s plenty of free time to explore on your own. Plus right now some trips to Egypt have 10% off, so warm up this winter and check out these hot holiday offers from Topdeck! *plus local payment

Want to experience the romance of Europe in the Winter? Or fancy a ski break with guaranteed snow and fantastic nightlife? Well Topdeck Travel have the perfect winter holidays for 18 to 30 somethings! Tape a vaporetto ride in Venice, stay in a 12^th century castle in Germany or try a Tuscan wine tasting; there’s a huge choice of European Winter Breaks with prices starting at just £499 for 8 days! Plus, enjoy the benefits of travelling in winter; with smaller crowds, shorter queues and cheaper prices – up to 25% less than the summer equivalent. Or what about the Ultimate Ski Break at Les Deux Alpes – the best kept secret in the Alps. Spend a week, all-inclusive, on Europe’s largest skiable glacier with fantastic nightlife and a bunch of like-minded new friends to hang out with. With prices starting from £449 per person with just £60 deposit, even the credit crunch won’t hold you back!

Want to get away this Christmas? Keen to escape the winter blues or maybe just fancy a different festive break? Well Topdeck Travel have the perfect answer. Topdeck are offering fantastic Christmas and New Year packages with breaks in London, Paris and Morocco to name just a few. With these great value deals, at the click of a button you can be spending Christmas exploring the Baltic, celebrating Hogmanay at an Edinburgh street party or enjoying the winter sun in Egypt. And with prices starting from £60 even the credit crunch won’t stop your holiday plans. Plus half of our 18 to 30 somethings travel alone, so it’s the perfect way to make new friends for the New Year.