
Discover the Living Planet
ICELAND AND NEW YORK
Our combined Iceland and New York tour for schools seems increasingly popular. As you can imagine the two areas are so contrasted that they are ideal for Geographers and those studying Travel and Tourism. The tour is based on budget accommodation designed to make it accessible to as many students as possible. For further details contact study@discover-the-world.co.uk
MALAYSIA FOR TEACHERS
Once again we will be organising a teachers’ visit to Sarawak to visit the Iban tribe in the rain forest of Sarawak. If you would like to be included on the list of people to be notified when full details are known please email your name and school address to study@discover-the-world.co.uk
Ride like a true Viking...
Staying at the rustic and unique Viking Hotel, beautifully situated at Hafnarfjörður harbour, you can enjoy a Viking dinner in the evening and during the day, excellent riding tracks into the beautiful Heiðmörk Naturepark and around the extinct volcano, Mt. Helgafell. Our guides will give you helpful advice on the special gaits of the Icelandic horse so you will soon feel completely comfortable in the saddle!
This tour runs from March to October 2005 and prices start from £578 per person including all breakfasts (in Reykjavik only), 2 lunches and 1 dinner. Accommodation during the riding tour is in farm accommodation (twin share) and in Reykjavik, stay is at Hotel Leifur Eriksson. For more detailed information on this holiday, please contact our Iceland team on 01737 214 214 or visit the website www.arctic-experience.co.uk
The One & Only place to be
Perched on a sand dune above the beach, the three privately enclosed villas are all sea-facing and feature all the refined qualities of an elegant home.
Designed in British-colonial style, the three and four-bedroom villas each offer a great room with a multimedia entertainment system, complete kitchen and a private infinity edge pool. The resort’s facilities include a luxurious spa, six tennis courts, complimentary non-motorised watersports and an 18-hole championship golf course. Guests can also enjoy the services of a personal butler and dedicated housekeeper as well as the option of hiring a private chef to prepare meals – absolute luxury!
Price for a three-bedroom villa starts from £3201 per person based on World Traveller flights with British Airways from London Heathrow to Nassau, return minibus/coach airport transfers and seven nights on a room only basis with six adults sharing one three-bedroom villa. Prices for a four-bedroom villa starts at £3109 per person based on the above but with eight adults sharing. Upgrade price for British Airways to Club World starts from a supplement of £807 per adult each way. If you would like to book or find out more, please call our Bahamas team on 01737 218 803 or visit www.discover-the-bahamas.co.uk
The Best of the West
With any of our Fly, Drive & Lodge holidays, you get the freedom to drive and explore at your own pace but with the convenience of pre-booked accommodation, so you don’t have to worry about where you stay every night. Our Wild Iceland fly drive includes a varied itinerary over the two weeks with optional activities including kayaking, sea angling, hiking and horse riding so there is plenty to fit in!
Prices start from £1174 per person based on 4 sharing and departures are through to the end of September 2004. For more information on this holiday or if you would like to book, please contact our Iceland sales team on 01737 214 214 or visit the website www.arctic-experience.co.uk. We also tailor-make fly drive & lodge holidays, contact our expert sales team who will be happy to discuss any holiday options with you.
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Come fly with me... to the Bahamas
British Airways have launched an extra service this winter to Nassau. The extra Monday morning flight will operate from 13th December 2004 to 21st March 2005 from/to Heathrow. With flights departing six times a week, you’ve got a perfectly good excuse to jet off and treat yourself to a festive break.
FLY IN COMFORT...
From 1st March 2005, you can fly to the Bahamas in comfort as British Airways are offering World Traveller Plus class on their Heathrow-Nassau routing. Upgrade supplements from World Traveller (economy) to World Traveller Plus (premium economy) are from £204 per adult each way. So for that little bit extra, you can feel the benefits of a more spacious economy cabin with wider seats, extra legroom and more seat recline, meaning that you can arrive in better shape!
With a more comfortable journey to the Bahamas, why not stay at the magnificent Atlantis resort located on Paradise Island. As the largest hotel in the Bahamas, it has an amazing range of facilities, even the world’s largest open-air aquarium. If you fancy a luxurious stay at Atlantis, the starting price for seven nights is £978 per person, based on two sharing a Beach Tower terrace view room (room only basis). World Traveller Plus supplements can be quoted on request. Please contact our Bahamas team on 01737 218 803.
Visit www.discover-the-bahamas.co.uk for information on all of our featured hotels. Please note that rates for some properties are not yet published for 2005 and therefore prices for these are not stated on our website. These will be updated in due course however 2005 prices are indeed available for most of the accommodation we offer so if you wish to receive a quotation, please contact our Bahamas experts on 01737 218 803.
Special Offer at Hope Town
Situated on Elbow Cay in the Abaco’s, Hideaways villas are four delightful detached homes offering plenty of privacy and breathtaking views of the Harbour. Facilities include a water’s edge freshwater pool with gazebo deck, private marina and complimentary use of Hideaway’s 11ft motorised dinghies.
Right now there’s a fabulous special deal where guests can stay 10-nights at Hideaways for the price of 7, or 14 nights for the price of 10! For the 10-night offer and 1 night in Nassau, prices are from £1015 per adult including flights and for the 14-night offer and 1 night in Nassau, prices are from £1133 per adult including flights.
Please note that the offer is not valid for peak holiday season stays and is date-restricted (i.e. does not include Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, 4th July).
For more information or if you would like to book, please call our Bahamas team on 01737 218 803 or visit www.discover-the-bahamas.co.uk
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Heart of Borneo Special Offer!
Looking for a far-flung nature adventure? You’re in for a real treat this summer as Wildlife Encounters are offering a £200 per person reduction off the advertised price for the Heart of Borneo tour. |
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Minke Whales of Mull
If you love the idea of watching spectacular wildlife and being at sea, then you won’t have to travel too far to get more than a glimpse of these magnificent creatures! |
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The natural side of New Zealand
Take the chance to experience the natural side of New Zealand with Discover New Zealand’s Natural North & South Tour. |
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Whale Rider Country
The film version of Witi Ihimaera’s novel ‘Whale Rider’ provided audiences with a taste of Maori culture and demonstrated that there is far more to New Zealand than just some of the finest scenery in the world. |
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Summer in Sweden
Fancy a short break before the end of summer but looking for something different to do? Look no further as our Absolute Sweden programme has a collection of two-centre breaks, all offering that little bit more of Sweden. |
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Whale and Dolphin Magazine
A regular subscription to the Whale and Dolphin magazine offers you the chance to discover where to see cetaceans in the UK and other top whale watching destinations around the world.
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The latest from Discover the Living Planet
This month we see that our Iceland & New York tour for schools has been very popular and we plan to organise another teacher’s visit to Malaysia. |
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Special Offer at Hope Town
If you're looking for a peaceful retreat, a stay at Hope Town Hideaways is the perfect 'home away from home'. |
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Ride like a true Viking
New for 2005 will be an exciting tour, which will offer a unique package trip with two riding days including hotel accommodation, and full board in the vicinity of Reykjavik. |
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Interesting Events & Festivalss
There's a variety of festivals happening in the next couple of months, including a Jazz Festival in Iceland & New Zealand, an Iceland painting exhibition, 2 New Zealand art festivals and the start of the Swedish Lobster season! |
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The One & Only place to be
If you’re looking for paradise, nothing can beat the Bahamas and the aptly named Paradise Island. The One&Only Ocean Club is the perfect resort for a holiday of luxury. |
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Come fly with me... to the Bahamas
If you can’t stand the thought of those cold frosty mornings and the thought of scraping your windscreen makes you shiver, then head to the Bahamas this winter! . |
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The Best of the West
Our Wild Iceland fly drive & lodge tour enables the independent traveller to explore the best of the west including Snaefellsnes Peninsula and the better known sights of Lake Myvatn, Gulfoss, Thingvellir National Park and Geysir. |
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Sleeping on Ice
Our Arctic Experience winter brochure features a fabulous section called ‘Sleeping on Ice’. If you fancy an unusual winter weekend away, then why not opt for the chance to sleep in a hotel made entirely of ice and snow. |
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Grandeur of Greenland
The summer season in Greenland will soon be drawing to a close so if you want to catch magnificent icebergs drifting through the fjords before the sea freezes over, you may like the idea of combining a short visit to Greenland with your Iceland holiday. |
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Classic Antarctica Special Offer
Quark Expeditions are pleased to offer extra departures on our Classic Antarctica Voyages. These adventure cruises offer an unequalled introduction to the wildlife and stunning scenery that the Antarctic has to offer. |
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