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Be among the first to reach for the stars at Universal Epic Universe
Theme park fans can thrill at the news from Universal Orlando Resort that its fourth game-changing park, Universal Epic Universe, will open on 22 May 2025 - with tickets going on sale for the very first time this week.
Star-struck guests entering the park in exactly seven months’ time will find Celestial Park, Epic Universe's first new “world”, at its heart. Inspired by astronomical and mythological elements, Celestial Park's attractions include Starfall Racers (a comet-themed, dual-launch racing coaster) and Constellation Carousel (Celestial Park's grand centrepiece), adding fresh, unmatched excitement to Central Florida's epic appeal.
Bon Voyage, the North America travel specialist, recommends
staying at one of the two all-new, family-fun-packed Universal hotels opening this winter, both of which come with perks such as complimentary transfers and early admission to the parks.
A seven-night, peak-season holiday for a family of four costs from £1,859pp in August 2025.
The price includes flights (from London, Manchester or Glasgow), seven nights’ accommodation at either Universal Stella Nova or Universal Terra Luna (all sharing on a room-only basis) and both the Universal three-park Explorer Ticket, plus a one-day Universal Epic Universe ticket.
For bookings and more information, call 0800 316 0194 or visit www.bon-voyage.co.uk
Bag the best of the Black Friday deals on a Bon Voyage city break to the Big Apple this November
Black Friday - the retail extravaganza that marks the start of the Christmas shopping season - falls this year on Friday 29 November.
Originating in the USA (where it's a highlight of the Thanksgiving weekend), the Black Friday phenomenon brings discounts and sales across fashion, furnishings and all other kinds of consumer goods. In recent years, the concept has been warmly embraced across Britain and Europe; but there's nothing like crossing the pond and browsing for bargains where it all began.
Bon Voyage, the North America travel specialist, recommends taking a trip to New York over the Thanksgiving holiday. As well as being first in the line for in-store Black Friday deals, visitors can also catch the spectacle of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which takes place on Thursday 28 November, 2024.
The event - this year in its 98th iteration - fills the streets with marching bands, live performances, colourful floats and giant balloons that make their way from Central Park to the Macy’s store on Midtown's Herald Square.
Stay nearby at luxurious 70 Park Avenue, a landmark hotel within 10 minutes’ walk of Macy’s and other must-visit New York attractions such as Grand Central Station and the Empire State Building.
Bon Voyage can package five nights at 70 Park Avenue over the festive weekend from £1,359pp, including flights from London with Virgin Atlantic and accommodation on room-only basis. For bookings and more information, call 0800 316 0194 or visit www.bon-voyage.co.uk.