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Welcome to the November newsletter from Discover the World and the launch of our latest New Zealand brochure. Find out what’s new in ‘the land of the long white cloud’ with brand new itineraries, must do activities and top tips. Elsewhere, indulge your passion for the northern lights, catch up with the latest offers and plan a magical Christmas at the ICEHOTEL.
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 Meet our team at our open evening
Join us on 25 November 2008 for an evening at Discover the World and come and meet our team of expert travel consultants, discuss your holiday plans and sample some delicacies from Iceland, Sweden and New Zealand. All visitors will be entered into a prize draw to win a short break in Iceland and a selection of exclusive booking offers will be available on the night. Further details click here»
Northern Lights - the natural wonder of the north
 The prospect of many long dark nights ahead is not always the most welcome thought – the sign of winter still to come – but in the far north, it is at this time of year that the magic happens. For the dark nights between October and March bring with them the tantalising prospect of witnessing nature’s own light show, the northern lights.
Mystery and wonder shroud the northern lights, otherwise known as the aurora borealis, for they do not conform to a pattern nor perform on demand. They can be fleeting and faint or elongated and bright. They can be pink, white, blue or most commonly green. They appear as slithers of light stretching across the sky or curtains of colour filling the darkness. And if you consider that no two displays are ever the same, it is not hard to understand why the sight of them or the quest to see them generates so much passion.
You have the possibility of witnessing the northern lights on any of our holidays to Iceland, Lapland or Greenland between October and mid April and our brand new Aurora Nights itinerary offers a special focus on this natural phenomenon. Aurora Nights self drive holiday»
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| Get some great ideas for travelling outside the peak periods and off-the-beaten-track. Pick one of our pre-planned itineraries from classic self drives to fully escorted touring and adventure holidays or let our team create a tailor-made itinerary just for you.
Booking
Enjoy a few extra benefits on your New Zealand holiday and make the most of offers on selected tours, accommodation and transport options when you book with Discover the World.
New Zealand special offers»
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Make the most of now!
Stunning landscapes, wonderfully fresh air, good food, plenty of activities and a warm welcome - this is Iceland whenever you visit. But now, there is even more incentive to do so.
If you’ve always wanted to visit Iceland – ‘the land of fire and ice’ – then now is the time to do so with some great offers on Reykjavik City Breaks and a great value winter fly drive special.
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Enjoy a weekend relaxing in the world’s most northerly city with its own blend of sophistication and Nordic charm on our Reykjavik city break or take to the road on a short break explore the stunning natural beauty of the south west on our winter fly-drive special.
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Christmas and New Year
And how about spending Christmas or New Year in Reykjavik? During the Festive season, the city is simply aglow with lights omitting a warm and welcoming atmosphere that is nothing short of magical. Join our 23 or 29 December departures and enjoy the festive season in style.
Festive holidays in Reykjavik »
Our new Iceland brochure for 2009/10 will be available online in December, so watch this space… |
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 Celebrate at the ICEHOTEL®
With a blink of the eye, we’ve reached November and you just know that the build up to Christmas is about to head into freefall. So, if you’re looking to celebrate differently this year, now is the time to act. Imagine spending the festive season in the tranquil, snowy realms of Lapland. Enjoy Christmas at the ICEHOTEL where adventure and relaxation go hand in hand. By day enjoy winter pursuits such as snowmobiling and husky sledging. By night enjoy a vodka cocktail on the rocks, er, in the rocks!
With departures on our direct flight before, during and after Christmas, pick the date that suits you.
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 Icehotel & Orca Safari
Or you can begin the year with a real flourish and enjoy two iconic experiences in one fantastic holiday. Join us on our ICEHOTEL & Orca Safari departing 7 January and set yourself up for the year to come. Find out more » |
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Looking for adventure?
And, if it is husky sledging that really excites you (and why wouldn’t it) then nothing beats our Husky Sledge adventure in the forests of Jukkasjarvi. Drive your own team of huskies through wilderness trails and across frozen lakes. Enjoy the sound of silence, stay in a rustic wilderness lodge, possibly view the northern lights and round off the trip with a night in the ICEHOTEL… what an amazing way to see in the New Year! Read more »
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Top of the World
Sometimes all you need is a little inspiration. Joanne and Tim Stone travelled on our North Pole Voyage this summer aboard 50 Years of Victory. The experience was incredible.
“Standing at the North Pole was something I’d dreamt of doing for many years – until a casual online search last year brought up the passenger voyages of a Russian icebreaker to 90 degrees North and the itinerary of Discover the World.
 The thought of the photo opportunities, especially of a voyage that included the chance of viewing a total solar eclipse, persuaded my husband that investing in memories rather than our pension was a good idea. So, armed with a shiny Russian visa, lots of polo necks and warm socks we boarded the plane for Helsinki”.
See more of their pictures here »
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Special Offers
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Enjoy a 3-night Reykjavik City Break at Hotel Cabin with Blue Lagoon excursion from just £330
Enjoy superb value Festive & January sales shopping in the world’s most northerly capital. Read more» |
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Iceland Winter Fly drive Special Offer
Get away on a short break this winter on this 3-night fly drive special to Iceland. Explore the stunning natural scenery around Reykjavik and the South coast at your own pace, including geysers, some of Iceland's largest waterfalls, the Blue Lagoon and Iceland's rugged south coast. Price from £367 per person based on two people sharing a twin room for 3 nights.
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Orion Commonwealth Bay voyage
- 2nd person travels half price saving from £3956
Join Ken Duncan, world renowned photographer, onboard the luxury expedition ship Orion for an unforgettable voyage to Antarctica this December. Read more» |
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Orion Ross Sea voyage
- 2nd person travels half price saving from £4943
During the peak of the southern hemisphere summer, Orion offers travellers a unique opportunity to venture to the continent of Antarctica. Orion will cross the Antarctic Circle to places redolent with history and adventure. Read more» |
For all our current special offers please visit www.discover-the-world.co.uk/specials.asp
Discover the World - a fully bonded tour operator
Holidays should be a welcome break from the stresses of daily life - a chance to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy new experiences. For this reason, booking with a fully bonded tour operator is not just good sense, it is essential.
Through our membership of AITO (Association of Independent Tour Operators), ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) and ATOL (Air Tour Organisers Licence) we are obliged to follow the highest standards of business and operational conduct in which we hold the highest bonding criteria available in the travel industry which protects your money come what may. In addition we have a 24-hour UK emergency phone line to provide assistance if necessary.
So rest assured you can book with us in complete confidence and security with our impeccable consumer protection allowing you to focus solely on enjoying your holiday wherever it may be…
Kind regards
Pam
Discover the World
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