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  The May Newsletter from Discover the World 26th May 2005
Welcome to the May edition of our monthly newsletter. We have lots of inspiration from Viking fun in Iceland to great wildlife holidays. There are some fantastic upcoming festivals to note in your diaries, and check out the swashbuckling movie location news in the Bahamas…
Iceland
Iceland

Summer fun in Iceland

If you want fun and adventure this summer, then take yourself to Iceland on our Summertime Special and experience just about everything that makes this country a fantastic place for adventure. Snowmobile on an icecap, raft a glacial river, go whale watching and cruise among icebergs plus much, much more on our best ever activity holiday to date! Read more >>

Classic Iceland

If you want to see the most of what Iceland’s scenery has to offer and visit the must-see major scenic attractions, then this is the ideal “off the beaten track” holiday for you. Experience Iceland’s ever-changing landscapes and learn about its fascinating culture and way of life on our Classic Iceland holiday. Read more >>

Fly North this summer and see a different countryside

The cornerstone of our Iceland programme and a success year after year, our Iceland Countryside tours offers an in depth experience of this fascinating island. Based around several handpicked centres in different regions of the country, you can experience natural beauty, stunning scenery and lots of optional activities from horse riding to snowmobiling, boat trips and more. Choose from a Southern Countryside or Northern Countryside tour. Read more >>

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Restaurant Review

Last month we reviewed Perlan, one of the many award-winning restaurants that took part in this year’s Food and Fun Festival. This month we’re reviewing the romantic Rauðará Steakhouse..
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Pole To Pole
Pole to Pole   Arctic and Antarctica

Great Experiences !

Antarctic makes for a great place to see some unique wildlife and breathtaking scenery. If you want to find out what it is like to experience the great white continent, read our previous traveller’s comments.. Read more >>

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Bahamas
Bahamas

Adventures on Aquacat

If you fancy jetting away and doing something adventurous this summer, why not head to the Bahamas and learn to dive? The new Aquacat Cruise is the ultimate escape aboard your own luxury yacht. This 102' catamaran travels from Nassau down through the 365 cays, which make up the Exumas, offering a leisurely cruise designed for both divers and non-divers alike.
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Faroes
Faroes 

Bird Safari

The Faroe Islands are known for their stunning unspoilt scenery and rich culture but they are also a destination for nature lovers. With the highest cliffs in Europe, there’s definitely no better place to see some of the greatest concentrations of seabirds and on our Bird Safari fly drive you do just that and a whole lot more besides. Read more >>
New Zealand
New Zealand

To drive or not to drive

Winter is now upon New Zealand but there is plenty to see and do at this time of year. There’s the stunning scenery for one, especially the snow capped mountains. What’s more, some regions in the north are also still fairly mild so you can still see some fantastic beaches. In fact there is so much to see that you’ll find it hard to decide exactly how to see it all! We have some great holiday options from a self-drive to a luxurious tour by coach, so you can choose how to see the best of what this country has to offer. Read more >>

Take the open road…with United Campervans

A motorhome is ideal for touring New Zealand as it offers total freedom and takes away the worry of where to stay each night. We offer a comprehensive range of manual and automatic Motorhomes from a number of renowned suppliers including United Campervans. Read more >>

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Scandinavia
Scandinavia  Sweden, Norway

Sights & Sounds of Darlana

Sweden offers all the right ingredients for fly drive enthusiasts so this summer, head to Sweden’s east coast on our fabulous 3-centre trip. Explore the beautiful Dalarna countryside, get acquainted with the local wildlife and enjoy a night at the opera! You’ll also have time in vibrant Stockholm. Read more >>

Bjorholmens Marina

On a traditional fly, drive & lodge holiday, usually one or two nights are spent in each destination which can be too much for some people who prefer to have more nights in fewer places. Our Bjorholmens Marina self-catering holiday, based just outside of Gothenburg is ideal for those who prefer not to pack and unpack too often! Read more >>

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Wildlife Encounters
Wildlife Encounters 

Whale watch or have a dip with dolphins

Do some wildlife watching that’s been on everyone’s ‘to do’ list. We have a selection of different dolphin and whale-watching holidays - guaranteed to fulfil any wildlife enthusiast’s dreams this summer. Read more >>

New to website : Cruise around the Galapagos with Oceanwide

If you’re looking for a summer holiday of a lifetime, follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin and try a fabulous Galapagos wildlife cruise with Oceanwide Expeditions and explore many of the best islands and it’s unique wildlife. Read more >>

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Greenland
Greenland

Get ready for Greenland this summer

Summer will soon be approaching and what better time to see the wonders of Greenland. Summer temperatures in Greenland average around 11°C but it can feel surprisingly warm in the sheltered fjords and valleys. There’s so much to see during this time of the year - twenty four hours of daylight to start, the arctic flora begin to bloom, migratory birds arrive and the pack ice breaks up sending giant icebergs drifting through the fjords. Be mesmerised this summer with our range of Greenland holidays. Read more >>

Town of the Icebergs

Where can you see gigantic shimmering icebergs, arctic wildlife, an inland icecap and…the world’s northernmost internationally recognised golf course? West Greenland of course, and on our Town of the Icebergs holiday, you can see many more of Greenland’s highlights. Read more >>

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New Brochure

The new Arctic Experience Winter 2005/06 brochureNew Arctic Experience winter 2005/06 brochure!

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