For fabulous beaches, amazing wildlife, cultural adventures and sunshine this winter, the sunny shores of The Gambia are hard to beat. Six-hours flying time from the UK and on the same time zone, The Gambia is regarded as the UK's nearest reliably hot winter sun destination with temperatures averaging 32 degrees. Resuming direct flights next month, with convenient daytime departure slots, The Gambia Experience is offering wide-ranging holidays to suit all tastes and budgets with early winter sun savings, including November holidays from just £549pp, free airport lounge access for bookings made by October 9th, plus the chance to win a holiday worth up to £3,000.

A saving of up to £356pp is available on bookings at one of the tour operator's most popular beach front properties Kombo Beach hotel (3.5 Grade) during October and November, with seven-night bed & breakfast packages priced from £599pp, including Gatwick flights, luggage and airport transfers.

There are savings on all-inclusive packages with a week's stay at the Sunbeach Hotel (4 Grade) priced from £849pp, November 8th – 29th (2022) – saving up to £356pp.

Additional all-inclusive options this winter include contemporary hotels with swim-up guest rooms. These include sister hotels Tamala Beach Resort (4.5 Grade) and Kalimba Beach Resort (4 Grade) and African Princess Beach Hotel (4 Grade)  – each offering a prime beachfront location in South Kotu.

For those wishing to holiday in style –the tour operator's 'Something Special' collection features indulgent beachfront accommodation and barefoot luxury retreats with intimate boutique and elegant spa hotels, high quality safari lodges and striking floating and riverside jungle lodges.

An enhanced travel experience will add a touch of luxury to packages. Flight upgrades include a personalised 'Star Class' on Gatwick departures with the operator's award-winning partner airline, Titan Airways. Lounge access at Banjul and private transfers can also be arranged. From 1st November twice weekly flights will be available from both Gatwick and Manchester airports.

For Christmas and New Year packages which include festive gala dinners, The Gambia Experience is advising customers to book now to avoid missing out as holidays are selling fast.

To enter the tour operator's Win a holiday competition and be in with a chance of winning a holiday to the value of £3,000, for travel between March 2023 and April 2024, entrants simply sign up to receive The Gambia Experience newsletter, featuring latest news and offers. The winner can also choose the holiday from sister brands, Cape Verde Experience, Goa Experience, Corsican Places and Sardinian Places.

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