000			02298pam a2200205 a 4500
003			OSt
005			20180119164517.0
008			180119b xxu||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d
020			_a9780646515885
024			_a4219.138776
040			_cWMTP
082			_a338.4791
100			_aAnderson, John, _936105
245			_aOnly Two Seats Left _bThe Incredible Contiki Story./
260			_aAustralia Square : _bJohn Anderson
300			_a304 p. : _bill ; _c23.000x15.000 cm.
500			_a Local Review: An insight into the inception of 'Contiki' by a then young John Anderson who had a thirst to see the world and take people along with him. He decided in order to be able to do this, he was best to try and get other likeminded travellers to join him, paying for their seat and food in essence paying for his trip!. He purchased a combi van, put some posters around well-known kiwi haunts in London advertising the trip of a lifetime with 'only two seats left' his shrewd way of marketing meant people had to make the decision there and then in case they missed out on one of the two seats! The first trip eventually ran into some troubles to which John had to come clean and tell fellow travellers that this was the inaugural trip. Strangely these first travellers went on to be some of John's best friends and future business partners and Contiki grew from strength to strength taking tour buses full of 18-30 year olds all over Europe, Britain and as the years progressed all over the world. The book is a frank admission by John of the humble and exciting beginnings of Contiki to its multi million dollar heyday and to the troubles it encountered years later. For anyone who has been on their 'OE' and signed up for a Contiki trip, this book brings the memories of their experiences flooding back. I loved this book as having myself survived a 61 day Contiki tour around Europe in 1980's the mention of the many places we stayed at and visited brought back some forgotten memories. This is a must read for anyone who had the privilege of riding a big yellow bus, sang the day's theme song, partied in the camping grounds, meet people who would go on to be friends for life and loved every minute of it. Donette Fargher
650		0	_aContiki Holidays _936106
942			_2ddc _cNONFIC
999			_c22405 _d22405