Mercury Faraway Holidays Brochure

Mercury Faraway Holidays, from independent tour operator Mercury Direct, brought together a wide selection of long-haul and short-haul destinations within a single brochure. As a specialist operator selling only its own holidays, Mercury Direct offered first-hand knowledge of the hotels and resorts featured throughout the collection.

Destinations Featured

The brochure covered an increasing number of destinations, several added by popular request from clients. Holidaymakers could choose from a broad range of locations across Europe and further afield.

• Malta and Cyprus
• Madeira and Mauritius
• Australia and New Zealand
• South Africa and Sri Lanka
• The Maldives and Dubai

Stopovers and Holiday Add-Ons

Listening to feedback from clients, Mercury Direct increased the number of stopovers and holiday add-ons available, giving travellers more flexibility to extend or enhance their trips.

• Hong Kong
• Qatar
• Fiji
• Los Angeles
• San Francisco

The Benefits of Booking Direct

Because Mercury Direct organised and sold only its own holidays, customers benefited from genuine first-hand experience of the destinations. Enquirers could ask to speak with someone who had visited their chosen resort and could advise with authority. Booking directly also cut out the travel agent's commission, offering a cost saving of up to 15 percent.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of holidays did Mercury Faraway Holidays offer?

The brochure specialised in holidays to destinations including Malta, Cyprus, Madeira, Australia, New Zealand, Mauritius, South Africa, Sri Lanka, The Maldives and Dubai.

Who was Mercury Direct?

Mercury Direct was a leading independent tour operator that organised and sold only its own holidays to a growing list of destinations.

What were the advantages of booking directly?

Booking directly with Mercury Direct cut out the travel agent's commission, giving customers a cost saving of up to 15 percent.

Could customers get advice from someone who had visited the destination?

Yes. When making an enquiry, customers could ask to speak to someone who had visited their chosen destination and could speak with authority.

What stopovers and add-ons were available?

Stopovers and holiday add-ons included Hong Kong, Qatar, Fiji, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Why were new destinations added?

The new additions to the destination list were introduced by popular request and in response to feedback from clients.

This brochure is part of the Catalink archive and may no longer be available to order. The information above describes Mercury Direct. For current details, visit the company's official website.