Travel on the upmarket Premier Classe Train KZN North Coast Stylish Valentine s weekend from Johannesburg

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1 Travel on the upmarket Premier Classe Train 2019 KZN North Coast Stylish Valentine s weekend from Johannesburg 3-Day Train & Flight Tour Package Johannesburg to Durban, Umhlanga (return) Hosted by: JB TRAIN TOURS (Since 1975) Shosholoza Meyl Agent No: Page 1

2 INTRODUCTION, ABOUT DURBAN AND EN ROUTE JB Train Tours invite you to join us on our Special Valentine s 2-night weekend upmarket train tour to Umhlanga in KwaZulu-Natal traveling on the upmarket Premier Classe Trans Natal train and flying back on the Sunday. This is a short, safe and secure tour for couples. We d like to give you the opportunity to visit Umhlanga on the KZN North Coast and enjoy the warm sea waters of the Indian Ocean, or just enjoy a relaxing romantic holiday for 2. There is limited space on both of these dates available Space for 12 People (6 couples). Both these tours are scheduled over a weekend you can therefore enjoy Umhlanga and surrounding areas to the full without taking leave from work. There is time available to have fun, participate in activities, relax and swim. You can build sand castles, kick balls or just sit and watch the ocean. If you d like to visit Durban (16 kms away) you ll have the opportunity to explore the Marine Parade, ushaka Marine World, Mini Town, the beach, craft shops, etc. and/or pay a visit to the Sun Coast casino & spectacular Moses Mabhida Soccer stadium. Perhaps you could experience a Big Swing over the stadium! Taxi service is available from the Hotel. Your accommodation is in an upmarket hotel in Umhlanga, close to a shopping centre and walking distance from the Beach. Boutique restaurants and shops can be visited and explored in and around the main streets leading to the Beach. This tour is a combination of: Travelling by train; enjoying Umhlanga and the North Coast (at a very affordable rate); sleeping in a top hotel with lots of facilities; enjoying the beach and sea, transfer from Durban to Umhlanga, visiting the most popular tourist destinations and night clubs or just relax and then fly back home. Are you tired of driving, looking for accommodation and worrying about the logistics? We ll take you there. When travelling by train, you don t have to worry about increasing petrol prices, getting lost, tollgate fees, heavy traffic, driving back or sitting in your car. It is so much easier and VERY price competitive. Any person who is interested in visiting Umhlanga and surroundings may travel along. This tour is most suitable for couples who d like to take a quick break from work; for people who has never been to the sea or older people who need an escape or break from the city s fast life. Page 2

3 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT VALENTINES DAY Many people around the world celebrate Valentine s Day by showing appreciation for the people they love or adore. Some people take their loved ones for a romantic dinner at a restaurant while others may choose this day to propose or get married. Many people give greeting cards, chocolates, jewellery or flowers, particularly roses, to their partners or admirers on Valentine s Day. Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14. It is a festival of romantic love and many people give cards, letters, flowers or presents to their spouse or partner. They may also arrange a romantic meal in a restaurant or night in a hotel. Common symbols of Valentine's Day are hearts, red roses and Cupid. Approximately 150 million Valentine's Day cards are exchanged annually, making Valentine's Day the second most popular card-sending holiday after Christmas. ABOUT THE PREMIER CLASSE TRAIN More pictures of the upmarket Premier Classe train: Click here See the FAQ document (what a fabulous train!) Click ( One way overnight train trip from JHB to DBN on the upmarket Premier Classe train All meals (dinner & breakfast) and use of bedding, gown & towels on train One night B&B in a 4-star hotel One transfer from DBN station to the hotel One transfer from hotel to DBN Airport Economy flight from DBN Airport to JHB Airport EXCLUDED FROM THE TRAIN TOUR PACKAGE Meals not mentioned & drinks on the train Comprehensive Travel insurance Entry to excursions in DBN Expenses & gratuities of a personal nature Transfer to JHB Station / Transfer from OR Tambo. We suggest you park your vehicle at JHB Airport and take the Gautrain to JHB Railway station prior to departure on the Friday afternoon Other transport in KZN ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS CLOSE BY Restaurant Address TEL: Barrio Restaurant 7, 12 Palm Blvd, Umhlanga Ridge, Umhlanga, Little Havanah 16 Chartwell Dr, Umhlanga, Umhlanga Rocks, Angelo's Ristorante 10, Granada Square, 16 Chartwell Dr, Umhlanga Rocks, Umhlanga, Page 3

4 14 On Chartwell 10, 14 Chartwell Dr, Umhlanga, Restaurant Ile Maurice 9 McCausland Cres, Umhlanga, Umhlanga Rocks, Greedy Buddha 12 Palm Blvd, Umhlanga Ridge, Umhlanga, DATES & PRICES Official date for Valentine s Day: Wednesday, 14 February Month & Tour No 2019 Dates Price / Adult sharing Price / Adult Single P-DBN3 6/ Feb R5 300 R6 480 P-DBN3 7/ Feb R5 300 R6 480 Notes: Price is per person sharing and staying in a 2-bed train compartment and double/twin room in hotel Single price is when staying in a 1-bed train coupe & single in room in hotel All tours are from a Friday to a Sunday (Tour can be extended for more days at an additional cost) Prices may change without prior notice Please enquire for child prices Page 4

5 WHY TRAVEL ON THIS TRAIN TOUR? The train will add value to your North Coast experience You ll see the country from a different angle view from the train window and where cars don t drive It is a stylish way to travel to Durban and the Premier Classe train is in a class of its own WHO MAY GO ON THIS TRAIN TOUR? Any couples who would like to visit Umhlanga and Durban s popular tourist destinations in a short space of time and experience the country from a different angle. HOW TO BOOK All you need to do now is to complete the attached Booking Form, pay the non-refundable deposit of R2 500pp into the bank account (banking details at bottom of Booking Form OR pay by using your credit card with SnapScan below) and send with a copy of your ID to JB Train Tours by (upmarket@jbtours.co.za) or fax to The balance must be paid by latest two months prior to the departure date. If not, your place would be cancelled automatically. If the tour is booked within the two months period before departure date, the full amount needs to be paid. You can pay by Snapscan: Click here to read more about Snapscan CANCELLATIONS You may cancel up to two months prior to the departure date your deposit is non-refundable. INSURANCE Insurance: As a rule we highly recommend our passengers to arrange comprehensive travel insurance once booked for a tour to cover all possible losses, injuries, cancellations, change in mode of transport, etc.* The Automobile Association (AA), through Regent Insurance, renders a Local Cover Insurance packet at a very affordable rate. I.e.: +-R75 pp for a 7-day tour. Click here to read full details or phone them at Tel: or travelinsurance@regent.co.za NB JB Train Tours shall not be held responsible for damage to, or loss or theft of personal luggage and belongings, nor can we be liable for personal injury, accident, illness or death. JB Train Tours will also not be responsible for refunds for instances where circumstances beyond its control lead to an interruption, earlier termination, change Page 5

6 in transport mode, late running or cancellation of any particular trip. Such circumstances shall include, but not be limited to instances of vis major/force majeure and/or casus fortuitus (acts of God such as floods and other natural disasters, fortuitous and unforeseen events, etc.) nor strikes. We strongly urge you to adequately cover for any eventualities with your insurance agent. We recommend that you also purchase a "trip cancellation" protection insurance to cover yourself in the unlikely event of a late cancellation or loss. Furthermore, if any mode of transport changes during or before the course of the tour due to reasons beyond the control of JB Train Tours, the operator will endeavour to continue with the tour with alternative means. This does NOT warrant booked passengers to withdraw from the tour and allow or permit them to claim fees or expenses from the operator. JB Train Tours is looking forward to host you on this train tour and share our beautiful country with you. Travel greetings Lean Badenhorst & the JB Train Tours Team PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME Day 1: Friday 17:30 Guests meet at Premier Classe Lounge, Johannesburg Station Check in and receive boarding pass Enjoy coffee/tea & biscuits Welcome by Train Manager & walk to Premier Classe train 18:40 Premier Classe train departs from Johannesburg Station for Durban Dinner is served in the dining car Overnight on train Day 2: Saturday 07:00 Breakfast is served in the dining car 09:25 Arrive Durban & disembark NB note: Train running times cannot be guaranteed by PRASA. Trains often run VERY late. Meet transfer staff in Premier Classe lounge look out for signage with JB Train Tours or your names/surnames on the sign Transfer to hotel Book in at hotel or Store luggage in store room at hotel Morning at leisure Lunch own pocket 14:00 Book in at hotel Page 6

7 Day 3: Sunday Morning/afternoon (your choice subject to availability) Afternoon at leisure Dinner own pocket Evening at leisure Overnight at hotel +1 Hour later Arrival at JHB Airport End of tour Breakfast at hotel Morning at leisure own programme Book out of hotel but luggage can stay in store room at hotel. Lunch own pocket Transfer departs for Durban Airport (2hrs before flight departure time) Flight departs for JHB Airport Please note that the running times of the trains are NOT guaranteed. It often runs VERY late. (LvR ) Page 7