FLIGHTSANDTOURS LIMITED BEWARE SCAM!!

I have booked tickets with FLIGHTSANDTOURS LIMITED  and I have lost my money with them.  They intentionally scammed me by pretending I had time to pay and stalling me when I wanted pay my ticket off. They had no intention of doing the booking for my airline ticket.

When purchasing the ticket the price flightsandtours quoted were way cheaper than other companies. now I know why!!  flightsandtours.co.uk had no ticket to sell me at the price quoted it was a scam.

The date on the email asking me to pay the deposit had a small line saying the payment had to be paid by the next day, they are now stating that this meant the balance.  However on their website it says....

Lowest Price

You can book your tour with only an initial deposit and pay the rest within 2 days of commencement of the trip.

How many others have been caught out by this company???

These people should not be allowed to do what they are doing. they are based apparently in Aldershot and their website is www.flightsandtours.co.uk

I have emails and telephone logs to back up my experience with them so don't say you have not been warned.

Weekend Reggae Roots Festival Tribute to Bob Marley 14th & 15th May 2016

Wrist Bands now available for 'Rave about Africa' Weekend Reggae Roots Beach Festival in Gambia 14th & 15th May 2016 Celebrating the Life of Bob Marley... www.raveaboutafrica.com

Join us for this spectacular event with a tribute to Bob Marley; Senegalese Wrestlers; Fire-Eaters; African Drummers/Dancers; Gambian and International Artists and DJs.
Whilst relaxing on the beach or by the pool sipping cocktails the music will be heard for miles.

You will also be able to join our seminars & listen to speakers with Q&A sessions - Topics include:-

• Nation Building in Africa - Including Business Development & Property Purchase.
• The Significance of African History on Young People
• The Natural Hair Movement and How to Make it Your Business

Our One Week Package include Flights/Hotel/Breakfast/Transfers/Wrist Band for Two Day Beach Festival / African King & Queen Party (Clothes can designed & made in the Gambia)
Only £599 if deposit paid before 10th December 2015 - £698 Thereafter.

Two Week Packages £765 if deposit paid before 10th December 2015 - £835 Thereafter -  includes Flights/Hotel/Breakfast/Transfers/Wrist Band for Two Day Beach Festival / African King & Queen Party (Clothes can designed & made in the Gambia)

Three Week Packages £889. if deposit paid before 10th December 2015 - £939 Thereafter - includes-  Flights/Hotel/Breakfast/Transfers/Wrist Band for Two Day Beach Festival / African King & Queen Party (Clothes can designed & made in the Gambia)

Deposits ONLY £175.00

Beach Festival Bands - £65.00 Per Day if not booking through 'Rave about Africa'

On-line Bookings -  www.raveaboutafrica.com
Artists - Contact Madu Ellis on +44 75 4644 9598

Bookings Queries Contact - Danielle or Ira or Elizabeth on  +44 77 2995 7216  / +44 79 3202 8069  /  / 020 3737 2649  

Africa at the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2015

Yet again another amazing turn out at the WTM this year in ExCeL Exhibition Centre London.

At the WTM there were various seminars to wet our taste buds for the travel business, which is becoming more successful each year. Seminars included 'Responsible Tourism', 'How to Collaborate with Bloggers', 'Travel Start Up Pitches' etc.  There was also a wealth of opportunities before, during and after the WTM to network with other travel/tourism providers, which is a major part of the event.

2016 will be a new year for Africa to get back into business, as they recover from a bad season in 2015 with low tourism.  Even though most African countries were not directly affected by Ebola the ongoing negative media coverage of the Ebola crisis has had a vast impact on tourism in Africa as a continent.

Vibrant cultural displays from African Countries such as Uganda; South Africa; Malawi; Kenya; Nigeria; Botswana; Gambia; Senegal; and others were well exhibited.  It is forecasted that Africa will have the second highest growth rate in the world to 2030 and eight African countries are included in the 20 fastest growing economies worldwide.

Yet again Gambia's presence was felt in full force led by Momodou Joof,  as they discussed the richness which Gambia has to offer tourism.  'Rave about Africa' who also work in partnership with Momodou Joof were in attendance to highlight Gambia's rich culture and to also promote the 2016 Gambia Roots Festival by networking with traders and visitors at the World Travel Market 2015.

Gambia Roots Festival 2016

Gambia Roots Festival celebrates the coming together of Africans and friends of Africa from the Diaspora and are presented with a unique opportunity to attend and participate in The Festival which is a biennial event, to give them a renewed sense of cultural enlightenment..

Participant will take part in various activities which include, Visit to Kunte Kinte Isalnd;  Banjul Cultural Carnival; Night of Griots; 'Futampaf' Rights of Passage Ceremony'; Reggae Roots Concert; Gala Dinner; African Culture Symposium with learned speakers/historians from various countries;

After the Roots Festival you can end your holiday with 'Rave about Africa - Bob Marley  2 Day Beach Festival  14th & 15th May 2016; and Property Exhibition & Seminar.....and so much more.. Don't worry if your a lone traveller, you will be filled with excitement meet new friends and enjoy your whole experience as those who have done so in the past.

If you would like to get involved in any of the activities or require more information contact us at www.raveaboutafrica.com

Cultural Tourism in the Gambia

A new wave of tourism is sweeping the world. People now want to have a rich educational encounter when they travel and also want to participate and make a difference to the country they travel to.

Rich cultural is evident everywhere you go in Africa and there are festivals and activities throughout the year to celebrate.

The Gambia holds the 'International Roots Festival' as a biennial event to celebrate the coming together of Africans and Friends of Africa from all over the world to celebrate the rich culture & historical wealth of Africa.

The Gambia connection to the abolition of the slave trade is one of the strongest of any other African country. The Roots Festival is a celebration of African History, Freedom and Preservation of African Culture. The next Gambian International Roots Festival is from 6th - 13th May 2016

"Slavery is not African History, Slavery Interrupted African History" (Mutabaruka)

The Gambian Government along with UK Cultural Ambassadors from 'Rave about Africa' - 'Velma Wright', 'Danielle Wright', 'Ira Moven', 'Madu Ellis' and 'June Lewis' are set to promote the 'International Roots Festival 2016'.  The roots festival highlights the cultural richness of the Gambia and  preserves the historical memories that are past through generations of the African Diaspora.

For more information and booking for the festival at www.raveaboutafrica.com