Anaheim, California� Travelers are getting savvier each year and with the dollar value declining against the Euro, one winning strategy for consumers looking to stretch their dollar in Europe is to book tour packages that already include airfare.

Contiki Holidays, the largest vacation company for 18- to 35-year-olds, is offering a range of deals found on www.contiki.com, including a special British Airways promotion that saves $100 per person on any 10-day or longer Contiki European Fly n� Tour package. The special offer must be booked by Mar. 4, 2005 and is valid for peak season travel during Spring, Summer and Fall (between April 4 and Oct. 26, 2005).

�We know young Americans are still very interested in Europe and continue to seek value in their travel purchase,� said Lisa Wooldridge, Contiki�s vice president of marketing. �We see this as an excellent opportunity to offer deals on our packages with airfare at a reasonable price�a two-week trip to Europe at around $2,000 is exceptional.�

The following are examples of the special offer: � $1384 per person: 12-days / 10-nights �European Horizon� visits London, Amsterdam, Rhine Valley, Munich, Hopfgarten, Venice, Lauterbrunnen, and Paris.

� $1584 per person: 10-days / 8-nights �Great Britain� explores Oxford, York, Edinburgh, Scottish Highlands, Glasgow, Liverpool, and London.

� $1604 per person: 11-days / 9-nights �European Magic� includes London, Amsterdam, Rhine Valley, Munich, Venice, Lucerne and Paris.

Price quoted includes roundtrip airfare from New York City to London, Paris or Madrid during April; hotel, lodge or cabin-style accommodations; motorcoach transportation; most breakfasts and dinners; and professional tour manager and driver throughout.

ABOUT PROMOTION Travelers must mention �SAVE $100 ON BA� at the time of booking and must be booked and deposited by Mar. 4, 2005. Price quoted based on land/air packages, twin-share. Flights must be confirmed on British Airways in select class of service from all U.S. gateways to London, Paris, or Madrid only. Tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable. Offer is subject to availability. Other restrictions apply.

About ConTiki Tours: In business since 1961, Contiki offers more than 100 escorted tours, resorts, and cruises throughout Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Canada and the U.S., specially designed for 18- to 35-year-olds. For more information and a free Contiki 2005 Europe brochure, consumers should visit www.contiki.com, call (888) CONTIKI (266-8454) or see their travel agent.

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Media Contact:Kathrina Calbes kcalbes@contiki.com +1 714-935-0808 x5165