Singapore, July 2nd 2013 - Contiki Holidays (www.contiki.com) has spent the past 50 years helping young travellers check their travel dreams off their buckets lists, and this summer they're offering the chance of a lifetime and big savings to make those dreams come true. The original travel brand for 18-35's is offering a round trip to Seoul, Korea for 3 days 2 nights to two lucky winners of their Seeing is Believing campaign.

For the first time ever, Contiki Holidays is bringing their young travellers to South Korea in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox and Marvel (www.contiki.com/wolverineseoul). These two winners will be flown to Seoul and spend 3 days 2 nights there including an exclusive invitation to The Wolverine Red Carpet Event and Hugh Jackman's fan screening on 15th July 2013 (Monday).

"Whether their bucket list includes soaking up the sun in Ibiza or sipping champagne at the top of the Eiffel Tower, Contiki helps 18-35's live out their travel dreams without breaking the bank," says Kevin Khor, Head of Sales & Marketing, Asia. "We're offering up to 7.5% off our trips for our year end Europe departures this winter so that more young travellers can head overseas and immerse themselves in life-changing experiences with a group of new friends from around the world."

All you need to do to qualify for a chance at this exclusive trip to Seoul is to book a Contiki trip anytime from now till 7th July 2013. Winners will be notified on 8th July (GMT +8) and must be available to spend 3D2N in Seoul from 14th - 16th July 2013. The Wolverine opens in cinemas on July 25th 2013.

7D London & Paris
(from US$1105*, winter departures from 19 Oct 2013)
For trendy singles, there are no better cities than bustling London and beautiful Paris, both known for their endless style and incredible nightlife. Contiki's 7-day London & Paris trip is the perfect week-long getaway, spending 3 nights in each city and with extensions available for Amsterdam and Rome. Travellers can channel their inner Brit as Contiki gives them a pass for the London Underground, free to explore the city's best shopping districts and lively pub scene, mingling with the locals and taking notes on the current fashion trends and hottest up-and-coming bands. They'll also take day trips to Stonehenge and Bath and stop off to see the breathtaking White Cliffs of Dover en route to Paris. In the City of Lights, guests will spend two full days soaking in the sights, sounds and delicious tastes of Europe's cultural hub. For the best views of the beautiful city, travellers will skip the lines and zip to the top of the Eiffel Tower then head to the sprawling Palace of Versailles where their senses will go into overdrive gazing at the opulent decor and extravagant size of the rooms where the stylish icon queen Marie Antoinette held her famous parties. In their ME Time, travellers can choose to go on Contiki's optionals like a cabaret dinner, or take off on their own and explore the city's boutiques and café-lined streets before grabbing their new travel buddies and stopping for a picnic in the Tuileries Gardens with some baguettes and a bottle or two of wine.

12D European Discovery
(from US$1572*, winter departures from 15 Oct 2013)
A two-week journey throughout Europe's biggest cities to see the most iconic sights, the European Discovery trip begins in London and ends in Paris, also visiting the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland. In Munich, guests hop onto bikes for a guided tour of the city's famous landmarks before heading to a traditional beer hall for a stein or two. In Rome, they'll enjoy some tasty gelato before heading off on a special access sightseeing tour. Plus, there are ME Time optionals to suit everyone, from whitewater rafting in Austrian Tyrol to a cabaret show with dinner in Paris to entrance into one of Florence's hottest nightclubs.

14D Spanish Spree
(from US$1494*, winter departures from 21 Oct 2013)
Whether it's soaking up the sun on the beaches of Barcelona or dancing the night away at the epic parties in Ibiza, Spain is a destination made for singles. Contiki's 14-day Spanish Spree takes young travellers from north to south, starting and ending in in cosmopolitan Madrid (great for shopping!). They'll also spend nights in Bilbao, Pamplona, Barcelona, Ibiza, Grenada, Seville, Cordoba, with an included internal flight from Barcelona to Ibiza. Travellers will love all the Backstage Pass inclusions on this trip, as they tour the Royal Palace with a local guide in Madrid and enjoy the diverse tastes of Spain with four incredible dinners at our favourite restaurants across the country. In between sightseeing, there's also plenty of ME Time for Contiki guests to explore on their own and mingle with the locals, maybe savouring a tapas lunch with sangria on the lively streets of Grenada or go snorkelling in the crystal clear waters of Ibiza. Contiki offers great ME Time optionals, too, with travellers being able to join a locally guided bike tour of Barcelona and a Castillian dinner in Madrid with local wines.

12D Simply Italy
(from US$1480*, winter departures from 21 Oct 2013)
An incredible 13 days spanning Italy from north to south, Contiki's Simply Italy trip starts and ends in Rome, with overnight stops in Sorrento, Florence, La Spezia, Milan and Venice. The Backstage Pass inclusions on this trip are endless, from a cruise along the stunning coastal towns of the Cinque Terre to a guided tour of a 16th century Tuscan castle while enjoying local Chianti and antipasto. Fashionistas get their fix in Florence as they visit Barberino Designer Outlet, where they can shop 'til they drop for Italian labels like Dolce & Gabbana, Diesel and Missoni. Contiki travellers get VIP access to Italy's most iconic sights, too, as they skip the lines with their Local Guide at the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome and the Statue of David in Florence. When it comes to ME Time, guests can choose to explore the destination on their own, sipping cappuccino at a café or hitting up the markets, or can choose to do one of Contiki's awesome optionals (a gondola ride in Venice or a Tuscan hills feast, perhaps?) - the choice is theirs!

For more information about Contiki please contact your local travel agent or please visit us at www.contiki.com and don't forget to follow us on Facebook and on Twitter with our #NOREGRETS hashtag.

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*TERMS & CONDITIONS: Contest valid for bookings made in Asian countries only. Book any Contiki trip from 24 June 2013 - 7 July 2013 to qualify for the draw. Travel date of the booked trip must be before 31 Dec 2013. Only 2 winners from Asia will be notified and winners must be 18 years of age and above. The winners must be able to travel to Seoul from 14 - 16 Jul 2013. If the winner is not available to travel during these dates, the prize winner will be drawn again. Prize trip is strictly non-transferable. Any visa requirements to Seoul will have to be settled by the winner. Prize trip include one return flight to Seoul, 2-night accommodation in a hotel in Seoul and one exclusive ticket to The Wolverine Red Carpet event and fan screening where Hugh Jackman will be present. Prize trip cannot be exchanged for cash or vouchers. Contiki Holidays reserves the right to change the terms & conditions at any time, and without prior notice, by posting amended terms on this website. Contiki Holidays also reserves the rights to determine the final prize winners and the decision is final.

About Contiki Holidays:

Contiki Holidays has inspired students and young professionals, 18 - 35 year olds to travel to the world's most fantastic destinations for 50 years. The trips are hassle-free and include the perfect mix of sightseeing, culture and free time. Choose from over 190 itineraries throughout Europe, Russia, Egypt, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, Canada & the USA. For more information, visit www.contiki.com.

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Deborah WEE
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Contiki Holidays for 18-35's

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