With consumer confidence returning to pre-GFC levels, French Travel Connection has brought forward the release of its new 2011 early-bird deals, offering savings of up to $900 per couple on French river cruises and fully-escorted coach tours through France and Italy.

French Travel Connection Managing Director Brad McDonnell said booking patterns suggested travellers were starting to plan further ahead for 2011 travel in order to reap significant savings.

“The current trends suggest consumer confidence is growing, with travellers willing to once again commit further ahead of departure,” said Mr McDonnell.

French Travel Connection has unveiled six early-birds offers:

8-day 2011 Paris & Normandy river cruises on the River Baroness

• Save $900* per couple – pay in full at time of booking by 31 October 2010 on twin share category 1 staterooms and suites.
• Save $700* per couple - pay in full at time of booking by 31 October 2010 on twin share category 2 & 3 staterooms.
• Save $350* per couple – book and deposit before 31 December 2010.

8-day 2011 Burgundy & Provence river cruises on the River Royale

• Save $900* per couple – pay in full at time of booking by 31 October 2010 on twin share category 1 staterooms and suites.
• Save $700* per couple - pay in full at time of booking by 31 October 2010 on twin share category 2 & 3 staterooms.
• Save $350* per couple – book and deposit before 31 December 2010.

8-day 2011 Parisian Winter Holiday river cruise on the River Baroness

• Save $900* per couple – pay in full at time of booking by 31 March 2011 on twin share category 1 staterooms and suites.
• Save $700* per couple - pay in full at time of booking by 31 March 2011 on twin share category 2 & 3 staterooms.
• Save $350* per couple – book and deposit before 30 April 2011.

14-day 2011 French Connection escorted coach tour (Paris to Paris)

• Save $300* per person – book and deposit by 22 December 2010 (for 2011 departures in May, July and September).

17-day 2011 Provence & Tuscany escorted coach tour (Paris to Rome)

• Save $300* per person – book and deposit by 22 December 2010 (for 2011 departures in May, July and September).

For full details and bookings contact French Travel Connection on 1300 858 304, email info@frenchtravel.com.au or visit www.frenchtravel.com.au.

*Land-only/cruise-only special based on twin share. Return air travel not included.