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The Blueprint

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Huh.. what's Blue?

Are a full-time student or under 26 years old?

Blue is exclusive to STA Travel and saves you serious money or gives you bonuses on flights, tours, travel insurance and accommodation. This is the blueprint for the future of student and youth travel. Welcome to Blue.

New Zealand to Europe Non Blue (From)  Blue (From) 
Return airfare to Paris $2,399 $2,199
2 nights accommodation at Caulaincourt Hostel Paris  $133 (per person, twin share) $133 (per person, twin share)
30 minutes internet use on arrival $6 $0
22 day Intrepid Paris to Venice Tour $3,570 $3,480
Eurostar (Paris to London return) $378 $178
Travel Insurance (42 day Single B Policy) $355 $320
ISIConnect Phone Card $18 $0 
Total $6,859  $6,310 
Taxes and charges*  $119  $119 
Total BLUE savings $549 


Check out these sample itineraries we've put together to show just how much you can save with Blue. The best thing about Blue is that the added value applies to all the different parts of your trip…and the savings quickly add up.

Call us on 0800 474 400 and talk to an STA Travel Adviser about how much you’ll save on your trip.

What do I do to get Blue? As long as you’re a student or under 26 and you’ve got an ISIC or IYTC card you’re ready to start saving. If you haven’t got an ISIC or IYTC card, that’s easy too - you can buy your card right here online!

*Conditions apply. Prices are subject to availiability. Prices, taxes and charges are correct as of 6/06/08 and are subject to currency fluctuations and change. Please ask your STA Travel Adviser for full conditions

New Zealand to Thailand Non Blue (From)  Blue (From) 
Return airfare to Bangkok $1,289  $1,189 
2 nights accommodation in Bangkok (Sawasdee Bangkok Inn) per person twin share $29 $29
Free welcome drink $3 $0
16 day Kumuka Thailand Discoverer Tour $2,010 $1,809 
Travel insurance (24 day Single B Policy) $255 $230
ISIConnect Phone card $18 $0
Total $3,604  $3,257 
Taxes and charges* $69  $69 
Total BLUE savings $347 



With Blue, you’ll get access to literally thousands of exclusive deals, but we thought we'd give you a bit of a taste of how much you can save with these sample itineraries. And on most Blue Tickets you get greater flexibility including:

• Date changes permitted
• Re-routes permitted
• Refunds permitted

Call us on 0800 474 400 or visit a branch to find out about the full range of deals.

*Conditions apply. Prices are subject to availiability. Prices, taxes and charges are correct as of 6/06/08 and are subject to currency fluctuations and change. Please ask your STA Travel Adviser for full conditions

Round the World Non Blue (From) Blue (From) 
Round the World airfare - 6 stops $3,999  $2,999 
4 nights accommodation Mexico City (Hostel Amigo) dorm accommodation $73 $73 
Arrival airport transfers $16 $0 
Guatemala Experience to and from Mexico $270 $255
Travel Insurance (8 month Single B Policy) $790 $711
ISIConnect Phone Card $18  $0 
Total $5,166  $4,038 
Taxes and charges* $433  $433 
Total BLUE savings   $1,128 





Blue means saving money and having more choice and flexibility. To kick things off, you can save up to $1,000 off regular ‘Round the World fares. When it comes to flexibility, Blue allows you to change your flights (and your mind) without it costing you an arm and a leg. And the best bit is you’ll be travelling on the world’s best airlines, not in the cargo bay of some 1940’s warplane.

* Conditions apply. Prices are subject to availiability. Prices, taxes and charges are correct as of 6/06/08 and are subject to currency fluctuations and change. Please ask your STA Travel Adviser for full conditions

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