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Dear Sir/Madam,
Happy New Year and welcome to the first Discover the World newsletter for 2008. With the festivities well and truly consigned to memory and pressure of maintaining resolutions abating, now is the ideal time to plan or book the holiday that will make this year truly memorable.
| If like many of us, you’ve been dreaming about a certain destination for some time, make 2008 the year your travel dreams become a reality, whether it’s revisiting old favourites or seeking out new experiences. Perhaps, your holiday ambitions for this year are a blank canvas awaiting inspiration, in which case we’ve a collection of incredible holiday experiences that might just tempt... |
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| Must Do's for 2008 |
| Jan |
Sip vodka from an ice glass and view the northern lights more>> |
| Feb |
Discover the wilds of Iceland by Superjeep more>> |
| Mar |
Mush a team of huskies across the frozen wilderness of Lapland more>> |
| Apr |
Jet boat on the Dart River before a glass of Sav in Queenstown more>> |
| May |
Cruise the islands of the Galapagos and go wildlife crazy more>> |
| Jun |
Experience the Midnight Sun whilst relaxing in a hot tub in Iceland more>> |
| Jul |
Stand at the North Pole and take a polar plunge more>> |
| Aug |
Witness the total solar eclipse on a voyage Around Spitsbergen more>> |
| Sep |
Cruise the world’s longest fiord surrounded by exquisite icebergs more>> |
| Oct |
Book a date with polar bears in northern Canada more>> |
| Nov |
Visit the penguins on a spectacular Antarctic Peninsula voyage more>> |
| Dec |
Kayak with seals in the crystal clear waters of Abel Tasman more>>
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| Our News |
Come and see us at Destinations Travel Show
COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS
For your complimentary tickets to either show:
LONDON - Please call 01737 218810 so we can post the tickets straight out to you.
BIRMINGHAM - please send a stamped addressed envelope to us with your request.
Each ticket admits 2 people.
(Max 2 tickets per household).
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London Earls Court 31 Jan – 3 Feb
Birmingham NEC 29 Feb – 2 Mar
Held annually, Destinations is the largest travel show in the UK and is great chance to discover a world of holiday ideas, listen to guest speakers, meet the experts and enjoy taste and music sensations.
We’re at Destinations London this week so please come and see us on stand AP14. We'll also be at Birmingham NEC show in early March. Join us at the shows to find out about exclusive show offers on our Arctic Voyage Group Departures (subject to availability).
The Outdoors Show
Members of our New Zealand team will at the NEC again 14-16 March for The Outdoors Show, joining Tourism New Zealand. This is a great opportunity to discuss your holiday plans down under with an expert. more>>
Guide of the Year Awards
Wanderlust magazine are running their annual Guide of the Year Awards, giving recognition to ‘the one person who can make or break’ an escorted trip. This is a great chance to nominate the person who ‘ensures your safety, who helps a group gel, and who most of all guarantees an unforgettable experience’. Our most experienced guide and the person for whom all the above most definitely applies is Cathy Harlow. For further details and to nominate your favourite guide visit www.wanderlust.co.uk/guides before 8 February 2008.
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 Iceland |
Highlands and Lowlands
Make the most of Iceland's long daylight hours on this brand new self drive holiday for 2008. Exploring South Iceland, you may choose up to three exceptional hotels and tell us how many nights you’d like to stay at each. This flexibility allows you to explore the places that interest you the most – from the craggy yet beautiful highlands to the dramatic south shore full of classic sights. Prices from £1,227 per person more>>
Tailor Made Itineraries
Dont forget we can tailor-make any holiday to your requirements, just call our expert team on 01737 218800 to discuss your holiday plans. |
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Reykjavik Arts Festival
Iceland’s capital city makes a great venue for a city break with a difference. Not only can you indulge in fine dining, designer shopping and café culture, the proximity to nature means that you can also experience Iceland’s wild side too! Spice up your time in the city and visit between 15 May and 5 June while the annual Arts Festival is running. Prices from £322 per person more>>
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 Polar Journeys |
Save on Spitsbergen Voyages
Discover the changing coastal landscapes of Svalbard’s largest island and observe a variety of Arctic wildlife thriving in their natural habitat including anticipated sightings of the magnificent polar bear. Visit us at Destinations Travel Show to find out about show offers on the following Special Departures, subject to availability:
• Around Spitsbergen
• North Spitsbergen
• Spitsbergen to East Greenland
Prices from £3,025 per person more>
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Antarctica Late Availability
Contact us today and you could be heading to the Antarctic Peninsula via the Falkland Islands and South Georgia on 21 February. more>>
Limited space is also available on the 11-day Classic Antarctica voyage departing 22 March 2008.
Prices from £2,646 per person.
Reaching for the North Pole
There are just a few places left on our North Pole voyages this year. If you need a little inspiration, check out this slide show from a previous trip. Prices from £11,853 per person more>> |
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 New Zealand |
Savings on Air NewZealand Flights
New Zealand's always looks great – but if you’re planning to travel between March and August this year, we can make it look even better! There are great savings to be made on selected New Zealand holidays booked with Air New Zealand flights before 4 February 2008. With discounts on both economy and business class fares, this offer is subject to availability and terms and conditions apply. more>>
Bike & Drive 4x4 self drive
This tour offers the perfect combination of comfort, independence and as much or as little physical activity as you choose. Travel on little-used 4x4 tracks and venture further into New Zealand’s varied landscape on well-marked cycling routes. Over the course of 22 days you’ll also find plenty of time to relax and soak up the amazing scenery. From £2,295 per person including return economy flights with Air New Zealand. more>>
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 Grand New Zealand Escorted
Discover New Zealand's extraordinary landscape on this fully escorted tour providing exceptional value. Stay in comfortable mid-range hotels, experience quality dining and enjoy an outstanding number of attractions included in the tour price. From the frozen glaciers of Franz Josef to the golden beaches of the Bay of Islands this tour has it all. From £2,490 per person including return economy flights with Air New Zealand. more>>
Savour the moment
If you can picture yourself taking a helicopter flight over the aptly named Remarkables Range in Queenstown, sipping a glass of champagne atop one of the glorious peaks, then give us a call. We will tailor-make any itinerary to include as many of New Zealand’s incredible experiences as you can handle. more>>
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 Lapland |
 Embrace winter at the ICEHOTEL
Enjoy a vodka over ice…literally, as you recall a day’s adventure with a team of huskies in the snowy realms of Swedish Lapland. There is still limited availability on selected dates for our exclusive direct flights to the ICEHOTEL. With skiing packages, family breaks and adventure options, experience winter the way it’s supposed to be and give us a call. Prices from £754 per person. more>>
A tale of Christmas past and future
Now is not a bad time to consider your plans for the next festive season, especially if you want to get away from the UK. Christmas at the ICEHOTEL is sure to be a magical world away from anything you’re experienced before. And if you contact us to reserve your place now, just think how smug you’ll feel come December! more>>
Ideal for the big kid in us all, here’s the perspective of one very happy 18 year old…
“Christmas Eve morning started with me being woken up at 9 to be told that I was going snowmobiling at 10. I jumped out of bed, got changed and was at the meeting point by 9:05. It took a lot of persuasion for me to go and have breakfast before but after a quick meal, we were off for a day’s fun. In the light you can see exactly how rough the terrain is, but it makes it much more fun and when you are travelling at 70kph across a lake with trees blanketed in snow, there is nothing that can beat it. After Christmas Eve dinner we headed back to our cosy cabin and despite being 18 and 14, my brother and I persuaded our mother to let us open our presents, just like the Swedes do. Come on, everyone acts like a 5 year old at Christmas.
Christmas morning started in a relaxed fashion then at 3pm we headed off to go husky sledging. It is extremely deceptive as the dogs are so strong and fast. Once again, I felt a Lewis Hamilton moment coming on. That night we slept in an art suite, where the ice had been sculpted to look like a dragon curling around the room and the bed emerged from the dragon’s snout. If you expect a cosy night, don’t forget that there is no central heating in an ICE room! However, the sleeping bags kept the cold at bay and I had my best night sleep, despite my brother snoring and kicking me all night!
The next day started with us being woken up with warm lingonberry juice which really is a gift from heaven in the cold and then after warming up in the morning sauna we headed up to the restaurant for breakfast”.
Bruno Kaufmann, December 2007 |
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 Living Planet (Educational trips) |
Finally, if you’re looking to inspire the next generation, our educational travel programme is for you. With recent changes to teaching syllabuses, hands-on field experience has never been so relevant. Teachers still have time to register for our Inspection Visits and inaugural Continuing Professional Development visit to Iceland.
Read our online brochure >>
You can also sign up for our forthcoming dedicated Living Planet e-newsletter distributed each term. To subscribe email
livingplanet@discover-the-world.co.uk |
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