FORGET THE WORM!  NOW THE EARLY BIRD SAVES HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS

Friends Fly for 50 Percent Off for Most Contiki European Travel Packages

When Booked by Feb. 15, 2004

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Jan. 13, 2004) - With all of the uncertainty in the world, Americans are still planning to travel abroad.  A record number of U.S. passports - 7,300,667 - were issued in 2003, a strong indicator of a renewed interest in traveling abroad in 2004, with Europe as a primary destination.  Contiki Holidays, the largest vacation company for 18- to 35-year-olds, is offering early bird travelers companion airfare at 50 percent off when two identical Contiki Europe air-inclusive 10-day or longer packages are purchased at the same time.  The special offer must be booked by Feb. 15, 2004 and is valid for peak season travel, perfect for Spring, Summer and Fall getaways (between April 1 and Oct. 31, 2004).

Contiki offers more than 50 European vacation packages, including:

·       Great Britain - 10 days exploring England, Scotland and Wales (starting at $849, land-only; second person saves up to $605 on land/air package).

·       European Magic - 11 days discovering London, Paris, Venice and Amsterdam (starting at $1,039, land-only; second person saves up to $605 on land/air package).

·       London, Paris & Rome Getaway - 11 days visiting England, France and Italy (starting at $1,275, land-only; second person saves up to $698 on land/air package).

·       Simply Italy - 13 days touring Rome, Florence, Venice and Pisa (starting at $1,079, land-only; second person saves up to $793 on land/air package).

As a bonus, Contiki is offering an additional five percent Early Bird discount for passengers who book up to six months in advance which can equal a savings of up to $199 per person.  The offer is valid anytime for any tour listed in Contiki's new 2004 Europe Brochure or on contiki.com.  

New for 2004, Contiki has expanded its offerings in Europe to include the company's second resort on Mykonos, Greece, as well as a 9-day Pubs & Country Roads of Ireland tour and a 10-day Berlin, Prague and Vienna Getaway. 

"In today's economy, value is king and getting a good deal on your vacation is paramount to young travelers on a budget," said Lisa Wooldridge, vice president of marketing for Contiki Holidays.  "Friends can now split the cost of both packages and spend the extra money on food and fun while on their European vacation."

ABOUT PROMOTION:
Travelers must mention "50 percent off" at the time of booking and deposit full payment by Feb. 15, 2004.  Offer valid on all new bookings for Fly n' Tour 10-days or longer.  Flights must be confirmed on Lufthansa, United, Austrian Airlines or Scandinavian Airlines in select class of service from all U.S. gateways to select European gateways. Tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable.  This offer is subject to availability.  Other restrictions apply.

ABOUT CONTIKI:
Contiki tours are specially designed with 18- to 35-year-olds in mind.  Each tour offers the perfect balance of sightseeing and free time, with plenty of suggestions from Contiki's knowledgeable tour managers.  For those adventurers seeking extra thrills, Contiki offers a wide variety of optional activities such as white water rafting in Tyrol, Austria; parasailing in Corfu, Greece; or a folklore lunch and lake cruise in Lucerne, Switzerland.  Optional activities can be arranged and booked on site with the tour manager.

Contiki European vacation packages begin at $75 a day with escorted tours that feature the following: accommodations; most breakfasts and about half of the dinners; transportation by climate-controlled motorcoach and trains or ferries, where indicated; guided sightseeing; plus a young, professional tour manager and driver throughout.  Prices quoted are per person based on land/air packages, twin-share.  Solo travelers can be matched with same-sex roommates to avoid single supplement costs. 

In business for more than 40 years, Contiki offers more than 100 escorted tours specially designed for 18- to 35-year-olds.  For more information and a free Contiki 2004 Europe brochure, consumers should see their travel agent, call (888) CONTIKI or log onto www.contiki.com.  Contiki also offers escorted tours throughout Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the U.S.