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Holiday packages offered by Thomas Cook have been revered by customers for years. Our trips are not only well organized but also involve a variety of experiences and surprises. Some of the hot-selling destinations where customers love to travel with us are Thailand, Kashmir, Bali, Ladakh and Singapore.

Whether you are travelling with your friends, family or spouse, our best selling international package holidays such as Europe, Mauritius, Maldives and Hong Kong can make your holiday trip an out of the world experience. We have a plethora of options when it comes to choosing travel packages. And don’t worry if you wish to plan everything on your holiday your way, our customizable tour packages have your back. Our top selling India tour packages are no less. Everyone, including local and foreign tourists, dream to explore the serene beauty of Kashmir and rugged magnificence of Ladakh. Goa, Andaman and Kerala holidays are the all-time favorite and safe haven for travellers throughout the year. These are hands down the best places in India and our India tour packages will allow you indulge in the most desirable experiences at these places while making sure that you have made the most of your holiday trip. Since we believe in enhancing our customer’s experience every time they travel with us, we have curated special holidays for offbeat and niche travellers. Experiential holiday is the newest addition to our kitty of holiday tour packages. These travel packages cater to people who would love to go on road trips, self-drive getaways, indulge in adventure and luxury experiences. These trip packages are hand-picked by our experts and are sure to tour your holiday into an odyssey. We also have travel packages for all the upcoming and most joyously celebrated events in India and at your entire favorite International destinations too.

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Temperance tours to inclusive packages: a history of Thomas Cook

B y today’s standards of all-inclusive resorts with free bars and infinity pools, the first Thomas Cook holiday, which whisked customers 12 miles by train from Leicester to a temperance meeting in Loughborough, sounds like a hard sell.

But the excursion, organised in 1841 by Derbyshire cabinet-maker Thomas Cook for 500 like-minded supporters, laid the foundations of a business that made him the father of modern tourism . The former Baptist preacher believed the ills of Victorian society stemmed largely from alcohol, and saw a chance to spread the word via Britain’s flourishing rail network.

It would be another four years before Cook got into the tourist business proper, organising train trips from Leicester, Nottingham and Derby to Liverpool – this time for profit.

Then, in 1846, he ran the first of the Scottish tours that would soon become a lucrative operation. He conveyed 350 wide-eyed Sassenachs by train and steamboat to Glasgow, and for customers travelling for the first time, he offered guidebooks such as Cook’s Scottish Tourist Practical Directory – which had a chapter headed “Is It Safe for Ladies to Join in Highland Tours?”

Within a decade, Cook was running continental trips: he personally conducted a trip from Harwich to Antwerp, Brussels, Cologne, Heidelberg and Strasbourg that ended up in Paris for the International Exhibition in 1855.

The Leicester-based company became more ambitious, especially after Thomas’s son John Mason Cook joined. In 1865 they open their first travel agency on Fleet Street in London and the following year Cook junior led its first trip to America.

The world continued to shrink, and in 1873 Thomas Cook completed his first round-the-globe tour, marketed as “London to London”, for 200 guineas. About this time the firm became one of the first to use travellers’ cheques: it called them “circular notes”.

John took over in 1879 and ran the firm until his death 20 years later, when his three sons inherited Thomas Cook & Son. Its success continued into the 20th century as the skies opened up, with the company chalking up another first when it offered “pleasure trips by air” in 1919.

In 1928 the family sold up to the Belgian owners of the Orient Express, but the second world war saw it become part of the nationalised British Railways. After the war, sales took off again with the era of package holidays. By 1950, more than a million Britons were travelling abroad each year, mainly to France, Italy, Spain and Switzerland.

Thomas Cook returned to private ownership in 1972 and has seen a series of mergers and takeovers. In 2007, it merged with the UK-listed owner of Airtours, MyTravel Group , which nearly collapsed in 2011 but was bailed out by its banks . Now, 178 years on, in an industry its founder would not recognise, Thomas Cook may have come to the end of its journey.

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The obvious justification behind a string of agencies that have adopted the Thomas Cook moniker is because of the much-celebrated Thomas Cook himself – A diligent man and travel enthusiast whose name is synonymous with travel for several decades now. A major development and milestone for Cook in particular and the travel domain in general, was the fact that he was the first man to start a travel agency as well as establish a package tour holiday.

Thomas Cook started off as the first British travel agency, and today, it has evolved into one of the biggest and most sought-after travel agencies in the world. In earlier times, travel agency services were largely used by the rich upper and middle class who had the funds for lavish vacations – A luxury that the lower-class families could not afford. However, since the 19th century, Thomas Cook agencies began gaining immense popularity, validated by the fact that an astoundingly large number of such agencies started coming up across the globe, offering a vast assortment of  affordable  holiday packages, from local British holidays to more contemporary ones.

Times have changed, and today, travel agents have become more accessible as well as affordable. We at Travel Crafters may not be as ancient and popular as Cook, but we are definitely accessible, affordable, enthusiastic and passionate about travel, and we promise to offer you our dedicated, cutting-edge travel options to make your holiday dreams see the light of the day – That too at the most competitive prices! Of course, what you get free with all of our services is a smile, always!

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Willing to relocate to Australia? Then, you have got off to a great start because you found this guide! Our comprehensive guide will assist you in your decision-making and migration checklist to prepare you for potential ambiguities en-route your Australian adventure.

Before you pack your bags and go off, there is a good deal of planning to do. Whether you’re immigrating to Australia for a new job or to buy a home there to retire to, there’s a lot of information you need to process. When you decide to relocate abroad, there are various expenses you need to pay for, including tuition, rent, transport, food, etc. Considering your predicament, we’ve come up with this guide to provide assistance with a quick guide! This pertains to your visa applications, extending to your options for exchanging your INR to Australian dollars   as well as supporting your family.

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Let’s get started with the understanding of the visa processes in Australia and their fundamental eligibility precondition: The Department of Home Affairs are responsible for the immigrants immigrating to Australia. The Immigration Programs Division administers the purpose of the resident return visa programmes, as well as temporary admission to assist tourism, education, and international relations. They aim at maximising the long-term economic and social advantages to Australia.

You must present your travel documentation or passport upon entering Australia. When you apply for a visa, your passport must have your visa electronically attached to it. Also, bring any expired passports or travel documents connected to your visa, as well as a current, valid passport or other form of identification. The Immigration Programs Division has provided varied visas pertaining to the purpose of the migrant’s visit.

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Having a Forex card   for any international trip is a wise choice. To have more control and insight over your worldwide spending, Thomas Cook lets you reserve the foreign exchange denominations you want. You may easily access the Thomas Cook website, log in with your information, and purchase currency notes in cash. Alternatively, you could go to the nearby Thomas Cook location and our knowledgeable staff can assist you with buying currency notes right now. For the most recent conversion rates and the ideal time to buy foreign exchange notes  , you may also use our online currency converter .

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It enables the users to have access on their respective accounts through our website. It facilitates secure online access which enables you to pay online with utmost safety. You can also login online or via the app to view and manage your payment plans anywhere, any time.

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The Australian government facilitates various visas to the migrants on the basis of their purpose of visit. Among them, the two vital visas, mostly opted by people immigrating to Australia from India, are:

• A student visa, which allows you to stay for up to five years and requires that you obtain a reservation at an accredited educational institution.
• A work visa, of which there are numerous varieties depending on the type of work you wish to undertake. Few of the visas give permanent residency if certain rigorous requirements are completed.

Visit the official website of the Australian government to acquire further details regarding the documents required along with the cost. Cost of each visa varies. Check thoroughly before you apply.

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Setting up your new life in Australia becomes easier if you have an account with the Australian bank. You can, with utmost ease, be able to create your account online. The only things that you require to provide are your passport and information pertaining to your visa.

You can easily operate your account and make deposits through the bank’s website and app after completing this online process. Withdrawals and other account features will remain unavailable until you travel to Australia and physically present official identification at a branch.

Pay for your Medical Health Care

All Australians have access to safe, cost-effective healthcare, thanks to one of the top healthcare systems in the world: Australia. Having Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) insurance for the duration of your stay is a requirement of your student visa. Every public hospital in Adelaide is covered by OSHC. If you get sick or hurt, OSHC can pay for a lot of your medical costs. There are numerous companies that offer OSHC coverage. Either your education provider will buy OSHC for you, or you can choose your own OSHC-approved provider and pay for the insurance yourself.

The migrants holding a work visa are advised to have Medicare insurance – an access to healthcare for citizens and permanent residents of Australia. Regardless of whether it is required by their visa, the Australian government highly advises newcomers to obtain comprehensive private health insurance. You will be responsible for covering any medical expenses you incur if you don’t have the health insurance.

Accommodation And Cost of Living

You should, beforehand, give importance to the immediate expenditures associated with moving to Australia, such as the cost of your visa and health insurance policy. It’s a good idea to also make a note of what your average cost of living will be in Australia. It is recommended for students to select on-campus housing or any other location that is accessible to the university. It is preferable for other immigrants to select any affordable housing options and an effective transit infrastructure to balance off any additional costs.

Remittances to Family Abroad

After relocating to Australia, one of your top goals might be to transfer money to family and friends back home, whether as one-time presents or ongoing contributions to their living expenses. Although your Australian bank can do this, you might also want to opt for an online-only transfer service. To make your transactions easier and faster you can also rely on trusted forex companies like Thomas Cook. It ensures to help you out with all your forex requirements to make the process safe, secure and hassle-free.

It’s never simple to purchase foreign currency abroad. To buy foreign currency  can occasionally be a huge challenge in a foreign place. But Thomas Cook can help to make this part of your life easier than ever before. Exchanging INR to Australian dollars has never been this simple and hassle-free as it is in the modern digital world. Anywhere in the world, Thomas Cook enables you to quickly buy foreign currency.

Moving abroad is a big step that requires a lot of planning and a reliable forex service provider like Thomas Cook, one of the leading forex companies in India, can help you make the transition smoother. You can get in touch with us on www.thomascook.in/foreign-exchange

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Thomas Cook (India) Ltd (TCIL) is the leading integrated travel and travel related financial services company in the country offering a broad spectrum of services that include Foreign Exchange, Corporate Travel, MICE, Leisure Travel, Insurance, Visa & Passport services and E-Business. The company set up its first office in India in 1881.

TCIL’s footprint (exclusive of its subsidiaries) currently extends to over 223 locations (including 21 airport counters) in 85 cities across India, Mauritius & Sri Lanka and is supported by a strong partner network of 91 Gold Circle Partners and 81 Preferred Sales Agents in over 87 cities across India.

ICRA has retained the long-term rating of TCIL’s non-convertible debenture programme at ‘ICRA AA/Stable’. CRISIL has assigned a long term rating of ‘CRISIL AA– / stable’ to the non-convertible debenture programme and long-term banking facilities, and a short-term rating of ‘CRISIL A1+’ to TCIL’s banking facilities. Further, ICRA has retained the rating of ‘ICRA AA– / Stable’ on the Company’s preference share programme.

TCIL has been voted as Favourite Outbound Tour Operator at the Outlook Traveller Awards 2015; Best Tour Operator- Outbound at the CNBC AWAAZ Travel Awards 2015, 2014 & 2013; Best Company providing Foreign Exchange at the CNBC AWAAZ Travel Awards 2015 & 2014; felicitated with The French Ambassador’s Diamond Award for Exemplary Achievements in Visa Issuance 2015 & 2016; Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards 2016 to 2011. TCIL’s Travel Quest was honoured at PATA Gold Awards 2015 and TCIL’s Centre of Learning has received IATA accreditation as Top 10 South Asia IATA Authorized Training Centers 2016, 2015, 2013 & 2012. For more information, please visit www.thomascook.in

TCIL is promoted by Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Fairbridge Capital (Mauritius) Limited and its controlled affiliates which holds 67.66%. Fairbridge is responsible for the execution of acquisition and investment opportunities in the Indian subcontinent on behalf of the Fairfax family of companies. Equity shares of TCIL are listed on BSE and NSE under the Scrip Code – 500413 and THOMASCOOK respectively.

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited is a holding company which, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance and investment management. The company was founded in 1985 by the present Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Prem Watsa. The company has been under present management since 1985 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Its common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol FFH and in U.S. dollars under the symbol FFH.U.

The company, through Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., owns 62.17% of Quess Corp Limited (formerly IKYA Human Capital Solutions Limited), a provider of integrated business services, and 100% of Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited (formerly Thomas Cook Insurance Services (India) Limited), a company engaged in time share and resort business.

Best Tour Operator – Outbound for the third time in a row & Best Company providing Foreign Exchange for the second time at the CNBC AWAAZ Travel Awards 2015

Favourite Outbound Tour Operator” at the Outlook Traveller Awards 2015

Felicitated Diamond Award for Exemplary Achievements in Visa Issuance at the French Ambassador’s Travel Awards Ceremony 2015

Thomas Cook India voted “Favourite Tour Operator” for the fifth time in succession at the Condé Nast Traveller India Readers’ Travel Awards 2015

Favourite Tour Operator” for the fourth time in a row at the Conde Nast Traveller India Readers’ Travel Awards 2014

India’s Leading Tour Operator for the year 2014, at the 21st Annual World Travel Awards 2014 at the Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2014

Best Tour Operator – Outbound & Best Company providing Foreign Exchange at the CNBC AWAAZ Travel Awards 2014

Consumer Superbrand” 2011-2012 by Superbrands for ‘Travel Smooth’

The most Trusted Brand in Services award by The Brand Trust Report™, India study 2012

Tour Operator Promoting Niche Segments other than Adventure and MICE

Award of Excellence: Best Tourism Promotion Publicity Material

Favourite Specialist Tour Operator at the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards 2011

Best Corporate Travel Management Company by World Travel Brands 2012

“Consumer Superbrand” 2011-2012 by Superbrands for ‘Travel Smooth’

Retailer of the Year – Leisure & Holidays for 2012 by ET NOW

Special Award for endeavors in launching new tourism products and exemplary performance during the year 2011-12

National Tourism Award 2011-2012 Tour Operator Promoting Niche Segments

National Tourism Award 2011-2012 Award of Excellence

Most Trusted Tour Operator Brand

Asia’s Leading Luxury Train Award for ‘The Indian Maharaja Deccan Odyssey’

Recognized as a “Superbrand” 2011-2012

Travel Corporation (India) Limited (TCI) won ‘Best Inbound Operator

National Tourism Awards 2012-2013

Specialist Tour Operator – Conde Nast Traveller India Readers Award 2013

Best Tour Operator – Outbound at the CNBC AWAAZ Travel Awards 2013

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Virgin flying to Gold Coast for Bonza-like prices

Rocked by the sudden demise of Bonza, there is a Sunshine State-sized silver lining for passengers with a snap sale just announced.

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Virgin has nestled into the gap left by Bonza going bust with a heap of deals into the Gold Coast.

A sale announced on Monday only applies to Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday flights to/from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Canberra but for dates between June and December.

With no checked baggage included, fares start at $69 from Sydney to the Gold Coast. Melburnians can get to the Goldie for $85, Canberrans $89, and Adelaideans for $109. Those prices apply for flights in both directions, but the sale is only on from Monday until midnight Sunday, May 19.

Virgin is spruiking the sale as a midweek chance for a getaway from work.

Budget airline Bonza had its biggest footprint in the Sunshine State, and its voluntary administration is a win for Virgin as well as Qantas.

Bonza flew to 10 cities and towns in Queensland, and 10 combined in the Northern Territory, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania.

Gold Coast was a key hub for Bonza; it offered flights to the Gold Coast for less than $100 from Albury, Melbourne, and Launceston, plus even cheaper deals from regional Queensland cities.

But two weeks ago a former investment partner of the discount airline’s private equity owner repossessed Bonza’s planes.

Passengers are unlikely to get refunds, 300 staff have been stood down and the airline is in voluntary administration.

Bonza owes about $110m to trade creditors, landlords, staff, the Australian Taxation Office and plane lessors.

Qantas’ share price has risen as much as 6 per cent in the two weeks since Bonza went into administration.

Virgin Australia went into voluntary administration a few years ago but was purchased in 2020 for $3.5bn by a US private equity firm.

In October, it was reported the private equity firm could look to relist Virgin Australia on the ASX in 2024, but an initial public offering now looks unlikely.

With the tourism industry’s long slow slog out of the pandemic, airfares are tipped to drop this year for Aussies who can afford to travel.

Aldi has just dropped one of its most epic sales ever with the cheapest item only $4.99.

Jetstar’s huge return for free sale is about to end but the budget airline has just dropped another massive sale with prices starting from $29.