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Surgical Bliss will help you to coordinate your surgery and your recuperation in Cape Town.

The surgical experience can be tailor made to suite your budget; accommodation to ease your physical mobility post surgery and only the best private hospitals and doctors to facilitate your procedure.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA — Surgical Bliss provides patients from abroad with medical tourism packages in Cape Town, South Africa. If you need to have reconstructive surgery or infertility treatments, you can have the surgery in a top Cape Town medical facility and then take yourself on a soothing safari or tranquil getaway to one of the beautiful spa hotels in Cape Town during your recuperation.

Be assured that in South Africa your choice of hospital, the skill of the medical teams and the recovery vacation will be worthwhile and conducted in a most professional manner.

Once you have had surgery in South Africa, you will be instructed by your surgeon to take a period of rest for complete recovery from the operation.

Why not take the opportunity to soak up the African sun and South African hospitality, while your body adjusts to the healing process.

Denise Hoogervorst, Director of Surgical Bliss explains,

“Surgical Bliss can assist with many aspects of your treatment and we assist many people who do not have access to medical treatment in other countries. We assist with practicalities as well as emotional support and help.”

Surgical Bliss has sourced various accommodation options in Cape Town ranging from self catering to five star options, depending on your budget. Spa vacation packages for patients are also available which leaves you to prepare for your procedure and look forward to rest.

Surgical Bliss will assist with accommodation, transfers and all other travel arrangements to diminish the hassle and give you time and space to focus on critical recovery and post operative wellness. The team at Surgical Bliss is also committed to the patient, with intuitive patient care prior to surgery and post operative surgery assistance.

All of your needs and requirements can be arranged by the professional and compassionate team at Surgical Bliss.

Surgical Bliss specialise in providing holiday packages and cosmetic, ophthalmic, orthopaedic, infertility and general surgery in Cape Town , South Africa, and now has an exceptional patient case which indicates the great lengths gone to for clients who desperately need medical surgery in South Africa.

In a first for Surgical Bliss, a woman from Sierra Leone who requires medical care for breast cancer will be arriving in Cape Town shortly. She will need to be in Cape Town to begin the healing process where suitable health professionals and accommodation has been found to meet the patient’s needs.

The process entails a “mountain” of treatment says Director, Denise Hoogervorst. “Treatment will probably entail an operation (probably a lumpectomy) and then adjunctive therapy such as Chemotherapy and/or Radiation therapy.

This entire treatment schedule should last for approximately 8 months. This will be her new home for a while.” Hoogervorst continues, “Surgical Bliss assisted her and her benefactor in the arduous task of acquiring a visa through the neighbouring country Ivory Coast.

She will be cared for and treatment will be administered for her Cancer here in Cape Town with Surgical Bliss and an outstanding South African medical team specialising in Breast Diseases.”

In South Africa we are most fortunate to have access to care and medical facilities, which for many people across the continent of Africa is impossible, Hoogervorst explains, “Many Africans do not have access to excellent treatment and doctors such as South Africa who provides first world treatment in some of the best private hospitals in the world for a fraction of the cost of their American or European counterparts.

If you need plastic surgery, infertility treatments, radiology, general treatment, or financial assistance, please go to the Surgical Bliss website for more information on these medical tourism packages. Surgical Bliss endeavours to make this process as straightforward as possible for you and your loved ones. Look at the Surgical Bliss website for more information on cosmetic surgery South Africa.

Surgical Bliss offers a unique package to those people seeking medical tourism vacations in Cape Town, South Africa. If you need to have fertility treatments, ophthalmology surgery, orthopeadic surgery, plastic or reconstructive surgery or cosmetic treatments all of these are available at Surgical Bliss.

Website: http://www.surgicalbliss.com

JET AIRWAYS TO INTRODUCE ITS FIRST DAILY DIRECT MUMBAI-JOHANNESBURG SERVICE

Jet Airways is to launch its first flight to Africa in time for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The daily direct service from Mumbai to Johannesburg will come into effect from 14th April.

With a large number of people of Indian origin living in and/or working in South Africa, as well as its emergence as a leading business destination and wealth of tourist attractions, the new route opens up an untapped potential for India’s premier international airline. Johannesburg will be the twenty-second destination in Jet Airways’ international network.

The Airbus 330-200 will fly non-stop to the Rainbow Nation. The spacious full-length wide-bodied twin aisle cabin of the A330-200 is configured in two classes, with 30 seats in Première (Business Class) and 190 seats in Economy. The airline’s Première guests will enjoy a 180 degree flat bed with lumbar support and massage systems, oversized table, laptop power, telephony, SMS, Email and live text news to deliver a flying office, state-of-the-art On-Demand Panasonic In-Flight Entertainment (IFE), as well as the finest in-flight dining and service.

Flight 9W 242 will depart Mumbai at 0205 hrs, arriving in Johannesburg at 0735 hrs. On the return leg, flight 9W 241 will depart Johannesburg at 1100 hrs, arriving in Mumbai at 2330 hrs. Return Economy fares from various Indian cities start from INR 35,595 (approx £490) while return Première (Business) Class fares start from INR 116,020 (approx £1,600).

Jet Airways currently flies to New York (both JFK and Newark), Toronto, Brussels, London (Heathrow), Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Colombo, Bangkok, Kathmandu, Dhaka, Kuwait, Bahrain, Muscat, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Jeddah, Sharjah and Riyadh.

JET AIRWAYS LAUNCHES PROMOTION WITH LONDON’S NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY

Jet Airways has partnered with London’s National Portrait Gallery (NPG) and The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts to offer a luxury holiday for two to India. The competition prize is being run in conjunction with ‘The Indian Portrait, 1560-1860’ exhibition taking place at the NPG  to 20 June.

The exhibition, the first of its kind in the UK, tells the story of the Indian portrait over three centuries, exploring the ways in which Indian artists have approached the depiction of the human form and the changing role of portraiture in Indian history.

Highlights include curator-led exhibition tours, a master-class with the Singh Twins, conferences, music, dance and a contemporary South Asian literary programme. Tickets are available to book online at www.npg.org.uk/events  (transaction fee applies) or by calling 020 7306 0055.

Visitors to the exhibition will be invited to enter the competition on line by answering a question on the Indian Portrait or via the feedback form available in the gallery. The competition will run for the duration of the exhibition and the holiday is to be taken between July – September 2010.

JET AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES LATEST SPECIAL ‘BOARDING CARD DELIGHTS’ DISCOUNTS

Jet Airways has announced the current special offers available through its ‘Boarding Cards Delight’ programme until 30th April. The offers are available to all passengers travelling on Jet Airways, Jet Airways Konnect and JetLite.

There are 15 well-known brands as programme partners, across five categories – retail, hotels, dining, lifestyle and car rentals. Discounts include money off at Dominos Pizza, Costa Coffee, Radisson Hotels and Avis car rental as well as extra perks such as a foot massage.

To take advantage of the raft of discounts, Jet Airways’ passengers need to present their boarding cards at the various partner establishments or outlets. Boarding cards generated through the Web, SMS and Kiosk Check-in, will be accepted along with photo identification.

With the eyes of the world on South Africa this summer for the Fifa World Cup, Beaumont House, the luxurious Cape Town boutique hotel has teamed up with Thunder City to give high flyers their own bird’s eye view of Cape Town with the ultimate fast jet flying experience as part of a special seven night package that will have them soaring in one of two ex- military performance fighter jets – the BAe Buccaneer or the Hawker Hunter.

So whether treating your loved one or just indulging yourself, this package includes a Thunder City experience, seven nights in a premier suite at Beaumont House, with the added bonus of a complimentary helicopter tour for two; a Gourmet picnic in the awarding winning Eagle’s Nest vineyard in Constantia plus a further full day excursion, accompanied by a specialist wine guide, to two prominent wine estates in the area.

A typical sortie in one of these jets offers breathtaking views of Cape Town’s famous Table Mountain and the dramatic Cape coastline, or alternatively travels inland through the rugged Cape Swartland Mountains across the fertile Swartland plains.

Unique to Cape Town the two-seater BAe Buccaneer is designed for low-level, high speed attack and Thunder City has the last three serviceable aircraft in the world. Alternatively for agility, aerobatics and low level flying the two-seater air combat trainer Hawker Hunter will let participants experience a high ‘G’ adrenalin rush like they have never felt before.

All training includes full briefings on cockpit management, ejection seat training, oxygen management and other pertinent information to enhance the experience. All necessary flying kit and equipment is included.

Prices lead in at £5,675 * per couple based on a single flight for one person in the Hawker Hunter, seven nights room and breakfast at Beaumont House for two people, return airport transfers, a complimentary helicopter ride for two, a gourmet picnic at Eagle Nests Vineyard and a full day excursion, accompanied by a specialist wine guide to two prominent wine estates in the area.

The same holiday with a flight in the BAe Buccaneer costs from £8,598* per couple.

The package is valid for the months of February, March, April, May, September, October and November 2010.

To book, please email stay@beaumonthouse.co.uk  

or telephone +27 21 761 5540,

or visit www.beaumonthouse.co.za  for more details.

For more information on Thunder City visit www.thundercity.com

* Subject to exchange rates at the time of booking.

Emirates is offering 2010 FIFA World Cup travel packages. Currently on sale in the U.S., Emirates’ tailor-made FIFA World Cup Travel Packages are some of the most competitive in the market, offering flights, accommodation, ground transportation and match tickets.

As an official tour operator, Emirates will be bringing the world to South Africa for the FIFA World Cup this June.

Currently serving 101 cities across six continents, Emirates is offering seamless travel to three of the host cities, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, from any of their four U.S. gateways in New York (JFK), Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO).

More than 220 appointed tour operators and retail agents are selling the FIFA World Cup packages on behalf of Emirates. Starting at $4,749, the special “Follow Your Team” packages include international Emirates flights to South Africa, five nights hotel accommodation in your selected base camp, ground transportation logistics and a Category 1 match ticket for one of the Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland or U.S. teams.

In addition, you can see single matches for the Cameroon, Chile, Côte d’Ivoire, Denmark, Ghana, Honduras, Korea DPR, Nigeria, Paraguay, Portugal, South Africa and Uruguay teams.

Emirates’ promises that if you have purchase the “Follow Your Team” package and your team qualifies through the Group Stages, they will make sure you do not miss out on any of that team’s matches in the round of 16, no matter where it is held.

A package for the final match which includes international flights to South Africa with Emirates, three nights hotel accommodation in your selected base camp, Category 1 match ticket for the final and all the ground transportation logistics starts at $6,377.

Escape to warmer climes, superb beaches and the opportunity to get up close and personal with wildlife (without suffering from jetlag – only one hour time difference with the UK*) on a family break in Cape Town staying in your own villa.

Situated in the exclusive Newlands Village, with jaw dropping views of Table Mountain from the second floor balcony, Beaumont Villa have put together a great ‘Family Escape’ to Cape Town for the months of March to May.

Based on 7 nights for the price of 5, the package includes a few special treats such as gourmet family picnic and dinner for two at one of Cape Town’s best restaurants so Mum and Dad can capture a little romance after a busy day out wildlife spotting.

A spacious three-storey property, decorated and furnished in an elegant contemporary style, Beaumont Villa has two bedrooms on separate floors, each with their own balcony, making it a perfect retreat for families with older children who like to have their own space.

Conveniently located to explore the Cape Town area with its numerous attractions and pristine beaches, families can go wild at Africa’s largest bird sanctuary, get up close and personal with a cheetah, monkey around with a few primates, watch whales and hang out with some of Cape Town’s most amusing birds at the local African penguin colony, all within an hours drive from the villa.

Within easy walking distance to an excellent selection of neighbourhood restaurants (including a great family-friendly Italian) and local shops for picking up supplies, the villa has a fully equipped kitchen and dining area for home entertainment as well as a private plunge pool to relax in after a busy day sightseeing.

With the convenience of having a freshly prepared breakfast hamper delivered each morning from the sister property Beaumont House, a daily maid service and personal concierge service, Beaumont Villa is a relaxing haven for families who like complete independence and privacy with the added comfort of knowing that there is always someone on hand.

Family Package

7 night ‘Beaumont Villa Family Package’ starts from R8950/person (approx £730/person) based on 4 people staying includes 7 nights accommodation for the price of 5 with a daily gourmet breakfast hamper, complimentary house wines and spirits, gourmet picnic with entrance to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, romantic dinner for two at Myoga – one of Cape Town’s best restaurants – with babysitting services for the children if required, airport and restaurant transfers and services of the concierge. Valid for March – May 2010.

Extra nights from £530/night (R6500/night) for the villa.

For details on Beaumont House or Beaumont Villa call 0027 21 761 5540 or visit www.beaumonthouse.co.za

(* Depending on daylight savings.)

Beaumont Villa’s Top Family Ideas:

- For amazing views, take the revolving cable-car up Table Mountain and have a walk around the top, keeping an eye out for rock rabbits.

- Take the ferry out to Robben Island to see where Nelson Mandela was held prisoner and go on a tour taken by a former prisoner. Look out for the islands African penguins – the island is home to the world’s largest colony (8,500 breeding pairs) of the endangered species.

- Visit the Two Oceans Aquarium on the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and explore this lively area watching the boats and ships glide in and out of the harbour as buskers and the local seal population keep everyone entertained.

- Explore the Tokai Forest, a national park on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, which is popular for shaded walks, mountain-biking, horse-riding and braai (BBQs) or visit the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens with its amazing collection of South African plants, streams, hiking trails, picnic lawns, cafés and restaurants.

- Seek out Africa’s biggest bird sanctuary, World of Birds, home to 3,000 birds and small mammals in a natural setting at Hout Bay, just southwest of Table Mountain.

- Meet the jackass penguins, all 3,000 of them, at Boulders Beach about 40 minutes from Cape Town, in Simon’s Town. Swim at the nearby beach and have your own close encounter.

- Visit the other Simon’s Town attractions, the Scratch Patch, where kids enjoy ‘scratching’ for tumble-polished gemstones, and the Makula Mine Experience, an ancient volcanic pipe where miners used to hunt for gold and gemstones (not for the claustrophobic or anyone afraid of the dark or of bats, spiders or snakes!)

- Continue 25km south of Simon’s Town to Cape Point within the wild Table Mountain National Park where you can spot various unusual plants and animals, including ostriches, baboons and several types of bok, before climbing the steps to the lighthouse for great ocean views.

- Indulge in some of the world’s finest whale-watching just over an hour down the coast at Hermanus – just stand on the cliffs and see the mighty beasts for yourself – September to November only. Fish for chokka (squid) off the harbour wall but remember to buy a bait licence from the Post Office first!.

- On the ‘Whale Route’ down to Hermanus, make a stop off at the Monkey Town Primate Centre, a conservation centre with more than 220 species from around the world.

- Venture to Spier, a wine estate in the heart of the Cape Winelands at Stellenbosch, 56km east of Capetown. Ideal for a lake side picnic with an on-site deli selling home-made bread and other treats including a good selection of local wines, it is also home to the Cheetah Outreach – a conservation fund where you might get the chance to pet hand-raised cheetahs and the Eagle Encounters raptor rehabilitation centre with daily flying demonstrations. With walks and trails, horse-riding and supervised pony-and-cart rides for kids, it makes for an excellent day out.

Fans lucky enough to get tickets for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa are counting down the days until kick off – but the adventure doesn’t need to end when the final whistle blows.

With nine cities and 10 stadiums to visit, funky campervan company, Wicked Africa offers unrivalled convenience for both travel and accommodation, between games and beyond, with prices from only £241 per person, per week.

For those planning to see England play, then why not extend your visit? Wicked Africa’s affordable vans are welcome at more than 700 camps across South Africa, allowing a once-in-a-lifetime experience to discover the host country’s famous game parks, vibrant cities and beautiful coastline.

Turning a trip into a real ‘holiday of two halves’, campervan hire with Wicked Africa offers a unique opportunity to make the most of the journey itself, marvelling at the awe-inspiring landscapes, sampling the rich heritage and local cuisines, rather than simply worrying about how fast to get to the next destination.

What’s more, Wicked Africa is offering discounts of 5% for 30 or more days’ hire, and 10% discount for 60 or more days’ hire on all vans. An epic road trip adventure on a modest budget awaits – it’s an opportunity not to be missed!

Wicked Africa has a range of two, five and eight-seater Toyota vans. Each vehicle is individually graffitied and the two-seater vans come equipped with a bed, table, CD player, in-built kitchen and plenty of storage space.

Tents and camping equipment are also available for hire at a nominal cost.

Wicked Africa campervan hire starts from only £241 per person, per week (based on two people sharing).

Valid for travel throughout South Africa, Botswana and Namibia during summer 2010 and the FIFA World Cup, the price includes a two-berth Toyota campervan with pick-up and drop-off at a choice of depots, insurance for two driver 25 and over, unlimited mileage and roadside assistance.

Depots are located in Cape Town, Durban, Gabarone, Johannesburg, Kasane, Port Elizabeth and Windhoek.

For more information and bookings visit www.wickedafrica.com  or call the UK office on 0808 234 8461.

As the sun sets over the African bush, what could be more romantic than spending a night in a private hide-out with magnificent views and only cocktails and candlelight for company?

Sleeping out under the stars, surrounded by the astounding sights and sounds of the wild, is possible at Makanyane Safari Lodge – the only lodge in the Madikwe Game Reserve to have an exclusive sleep-out hide.

Hidden deep in the bush, Makanyane’s hide overlooks a waterhole – a favourite place for the ‘Big Five’ to drink – and offers incomparable views over the vast African plains.

Beds can be made up on the upper deck of the hide, offering guests the chance to soak up the incredible ambience of the bush at night. Hot and cold drinks, meals and snacks, binoculars, lanterns, torches and spotlights are all provided and guests also have the reassurance of constant contact with the lodge via radio communication – alternatively a guide will stay on at guests’ request. The experience of sleeping under the enormous African sky, even for those used to camping in the bush, is simply unforgettable.

For less intrepid guests, Makanyane’s eight secluded glass-walled suites are furnished with rich African textures and sumptuous fabrics and feature uninterrupted views of the tranquil Marico River and surrounding landscape.

Makanyane also offers a handful of rustic day-time hides, which have been carefully positioned in idyllic locations on the lodge’s private land, enabling guests an ever-changing view of animals grazing nearby and moving across the vast plains.

Just a 3.5 hour drive or a 45 minute flight from Johannesburg, Makanyane Safari Lodge is ideally situated on 1,800 hectares of private ground within the 75,000 hectare Madikwe Game Reserve – home to the ‘Big Five’ as well as a myriad of other animal and bird species.

Rooms start from £365 per person per night, all inclusive and based on two sharing.

There is no extra charge for use of the hide, which is subject to availability and weather.

Special Offer:

All two and three night bookings made before June 2010 will receive an additional night free. Please note that this offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotions.

For reservations and further details please see www.makanyane.com

Hong Kong’s annual sevens rugby tournament attracts top teams from around the world.

HONG KONG — The 2010 Cathay Pacific/Credit Suisse Hong Kong Sevens, one of the biggest annual sporting events in the region, is fast approaching.

Founded in 1976, the rugby tournament is now considered to be the premier event in the IRB Sevens World Series, which also features stops in locations such as Dubai, South Africa and London.

People using hotels in Hong Kong can expect three days of high-quality rugby from March 26th to 28th, with 24 international teams taking part.

As well as the 12 core sides participating in the IRB Sevens World Series, the tournament will feature six international teams and six outfits representing Asian rugby.

The 12 core teams are Argentina, Australia, England, Fiji, France, Kenya, New Zealand, Samoa, Scotland, USA, Wales and South Africa, the reigning series champions.

In addition, a change to the tournament structure for this year’s event will provide more action for spectators at the 40,000-capacity Hong Kong Stadium to enjoy.

Instead of dropping out, teams that lose in the quarter-finals of the cup competition will now proceed to the semi-finals of the plate contest.

“The new structure creates three additional matches involving some of the top teams,” explained Warrick Dent of the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union.

“We also can look forward to an additional final, which is certain to ramp up the excitement of ‘Sevens Sunday’ in Hong Kong even further.”

Standard tickets are priced at HK$1,250 (GBP102), while children can see the action for HK$300.

Searching for the perfect family holiday has just got easier with the recently launched holiday rental portal – www.pureholidayhomes.com

Created by PURE Holdings, the parent company of PURE International Property Ltd and PURE Destinations, pureholidayhomes.com is capitalising on the growing trend for holidaymakers to choose self-catering properties over traditional hotels and resorts as they seek better value, more flexibility and greater choice.

Families will also benefit from having greater space, the freedom to do what they want when they want and a chance to fully immerse themselves in the local life and experiences.

pureholidayhomes.com offers fast, efficient and user-friendly ways to search and book that perfect holiday rental. Holidaymakers deal direct with owners so there are no hidden costs or fees. The website currently features over 4,000 unique properties, state-of-the-art search functions, and opportunities for last minute deals as well as fantastic early bird savings.

Easter Holidays

Celebrate Easter the Spanish way and join colourful “Semana Santa” processions and extravagant fiestas in Malaga.

The processional floats are renowned for their size, some requiring up to 200 “costaleros” to carry them.

Stay in a beautiful four bedroom rural home which is available for £825 per week based on 8 people sharing (£103 per person per week). This house is a perfect base from which to enjoy the Easter celebrations and explore the outstanding beauty of the Sierra Tejada National Park, coastal towns and local villages.

Families looking for an active break can venture further afield and enjoy awesome surf on Glen Beach in South Africa.

Located only 15 minutes drive from Cape Town, it offers seclusion and a more exclusive vibe than neighbouring Camps Bay. Glen Beach Villa sits just above the beach and offers spectacular vistas of the 12 Apostles mountain range and the ocean. Available from £510 per week based on 6 people sharing (£85 per person per week), this contemporary three bedroom house is only a short walk from local restaurants, theatre and convenience shopping.

Those staying close to home must not miss the annual Easter Egg Challenge at Blenheim Palace, which takes the little ones on an exciting Easter egg hunt in the beautiful Pleasure Gardens.

A tastefully converted stable, Aintree Cottage in Bruern, Chipping Norton, is ideally located to enjoy the Easter celebrations at Blenheim and many activities in the surrounding Cotswolds, such as walking and horse riding.

The cottage is available from £500 per week based on 6 sharing (£83 per person per week).

Non-Eurozone destinations are popular with holidaymakers this year as they seek better value for money. Bulgaria is known for its unspoilt and empty beaches, and there are still many parts of the country to be discovered.

Bansko is one of the most developed ski and winter resorts in Eastern Europe and its proximity to Pirin National Park (a UNESCO site), pine woods and lakes makes it also an ideal spot for summer holidays. Families can enjoy the Bansko Jazz Festival which is the most prestigious music festival in the country. Amazingly, prices for mountain chalets and apartments start from as little as £100 per week.

Turkey’s Aegean shores are home to vast and pristine beaches, idyllic fishing villages and ancient ruins.

There is something for everyone – sun lovers, culture enthusiasts, as well as the more active types.

From £105 per week for a city apartment to £1,500 per week for a stunning villa for 10 people, there is a home to suit every taste and budget.

Families looking for unspoilt and rustic Italy should look no further than Puglia.

The area combines all the charm, beauty and history of Italian culture with incredible food and wine.

Families can stay in a “trullo”, a traditional stone dwelling with a conical roof.

Available from £1,200 per week, Trullo Cattevodda has been painstakingly restored to provide an idyllic setting for an unforgettable Puglian holiday for a family of four.

For more holiday homes around the world please visit

www.pureholidayhomes.com

Once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences including witnessing the Great Migration in Africa, visiting Machu Picchu, trekking in the Himalaya and spotting gorillas in Uganda can now be booked at lower prices as tour operator The Adventure Company announces price reductions on many of its trips for 2010.

The Adventure Company has worked with ground handlers and airlines to lower prices for departures on selected long-haul trips throughout the year. Reduced prices are available now online or to those booking by telephone. The savings below are calculated against the 2010/11 brochure prices, published in October 2009.

Some of the biggest reductions can be found on the following departures. All prices quoted below include flights, accommodation, transportation, the services of a local guide and activities as per the itinerary.

• Family trip to Tanzania – save up to £1,140 for a family of four

Rift Valley Adventure is the ultimate family safari in Tanzania, featuring game drives in the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Natron and Lake Manyara with chances to spot dozens of Africa’s most famous wildlife species. The May half term departure is likely to coincide with the Great Migration – one of the greatest spectacles in nature.

Prices on this departure date, 28th May 2010, have been reduced by £340 per adult and £230 per child – a potential saving of £1,140 for a family of four. Prices for this departure now start from £1,689 per adult and from £1,359 per child.

Full details:

www.adventurecompany.co.uk/trip-details.aspx?productid=32811

• Culture and coastlines in Thailand – save up to £270 per person

Rainforest & Island Safari is a 12-day trip based mainly around lesser-explored regions of southern Thailand.

From sea kayaking and snorkelling off tropical islands to jungle walks in ancient rainforests, this trip takes travellers under the skin of the country. Depart on 29th July 2010 to save £270 on the published brochure price for this trip, which is now available from £1,329 per person.

Full details:

www.adventurecompany.co.uk/trip-details.aspx?productid=35357

• Trekking in the Himalayas – save up to £230 per person

On the Everest Trail is a trip from The Adventure Company’s Adventure Collection brochure, indicating a higher level of comfort and a more sedate pace for those wanting adventure with a touch more class.

This 12-day trip is a memorable journey from the temples of Kathmandu to the ice-clad peaks of the Himalaya. The 19th December 2010 departure of this trip has been reduced by £230, now costing from £2,119 per person.

Full details:

www.adventurecompany.co.uk/trip-details.aspx?productid=71632

• Get up close with gorillas – save up to £250 per person

Gorilla Safari begins with the chance to search for chimpanzee in Uganda’s Kibale Forest and a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel to observe hippos. But the highlight comes in encountering great silverback gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Depart on 21st August 2010 to save £250 on the published brochure price for this trip, which is now available from £2,349 per person.

Full details:

www.adventurecompany.co.uk/trip-details.aspx?productid=32870

• Visit the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu – save up to £200 per person

The 16-day Active in the Andes offers an exhilarating way to see Peru. After visiting Inca and colonial site, travellers will explore the Sacred Valley on foot, by bike and by raft before trekking the classic four-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Depart on 8th August 2010 to save £200 on the published brochure price for this trip, which is now available from £2,349 per person.

Full details:

www.adventurecompany.co.uk/trip-details.aspx?productid=34395

• Family trip to Laos and Cambodia – save up to £500 for a family of four

Magic of the Mekong is a 16-day adventure in Southeast Asia, taking in a riverboat journey down the Mekong, the temples of Luang Prabang, the laid back capital of Vientiane and the incredible Angkor Wat.

The Easter holiday departure of this trip, departing 3rd April 2010, has been reduced by £190 per adult and by £110 per child. This departure date is now available from £1,799 per adult and from £1,699 per child.

Full details:

www.adventurecompany.co.uk/trip-details.aspx?productid=176448

Other trips benefiting from price reductions include:

• Andaman Adventure – 14 days in Thailand, save up to £190pp

• Empire of the Inca – 15 days in Peru, save up to £180pp

• Monks and Warriors – 15 days in China, save up to £150pp

• Lands of the Mekong – 16 days in Cambodia/Laos, save up to £150pp

For the full list of trips available at reduced prices, see the homepage link at

www.adventurecompany.co.uk  

BOOKING INFORMATION

Trips can be booked online at www.adventurecompany.co.uk  or by calling The Adventure Company on 0845 609 0889.

All prices are quoted per person – The Adventure Company does not charge single supplements. Board basis is a minimum of bed and breakfast, but extra meals are also included in the price on selected trips. See individual trip pages for details.

Trips are for adult travellers unless specifically stated as family trips.

Prices and price reductions may vary on alternative departure dates to those stated above.