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거기 단지 25-50개의 좌 살아 있위하여 견적되는 Sumatran 도비적인 코뿔소의 운동, Tabin 자연 보호에서 높게 위태롭게 한 종을, 추적하고 감시해 지원 SOS 코뿔소. Then explore the natural environment of Borneo including visiting the famous Seliplok orangutan rehabilitation centre, viewing the endemic proboscis monkeys, visiting mud volcano and walking in pristine rainforest, plus white water rafting, cruising the Garama river and visiting Tunku Abdul Rhaman Marine Park. The next trip set departure dates are 9 August, 20 September, 25 October, 15 November and 13 December 2008.

NORTHERN EXPLORER IN STYLE – 14 days – Argentina - £2,300

Spend three days monitoring birds, recording orchid flowers, studying amphibians and reptiles, as well as helping with reforestation work in a park close to the impressive Iguaçu Falls dividing Argentina and Brazil. Sightseeing highlights include visiting the Brazilian side of the falls, exploring the sultry capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires, staying on a traditional ranch near Salta and visiting Iruya, a small village perched precariously on a mountain. The next set departure dates are 25 October, 15 November, 6 & 27 December 2008.

GALAPAGOS & VOLCANOES – 15 days – Ecuador - £2,200

Spend seven nights in the remote Galapagos Islands off the coast of Darwin with three days spent helping the local fisherman hired by the Galapagos Foundation to collect debris and waste from the coastal areas and beaches. Sightseeing highlights include four further days in the Galapagos on a yacht excursion visiting the Ecuadorian capital of Quito, visiting the Equatorial Line to stand half in the southern and northern hemispheres, travelling on the Chiva Express to Riobamba and shopping in the colourful market town of Otavalos. The next set departure dates are 16 August and 6 September 2008.

SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY IN STYLE – 9 days – South Africa £3,350

Spend three days volunteering in one of Cape Town’s disadvantaged communities on a conversation project that includes trench digging and filling, planting of seeds and seedlings, building simple nurseries, plus making jams and chutneys using garden produce. Sightseeing highlights include visiting Table Mountain and staying in a luxury boutique hotel in Cape Town, visiting Cape of Good Hope and the Stellenbosch winelands plus a luxury ‘Big Five’ safari staying at a premier lodge. The next trip dates are 2 August, 13 September and 20 December 2008.

ALL PRICES for the set departure dates above include land based tour and volunteering projects as per itinerary, with bed and breakfast accommodation (luxury on ‘in style’ trips), all domestic transport, guide and entrance fees, and some lunches/dinners. International flights are NOT included. Hands Up Holidays can also organise bespoke itineraries with flexible departure dates for which prices are available on request.

Hands Up Holidays (www.handsupholidays.com tel 0800 783 3554) offers a selection of 158 trips to 36 destinations worldwide, blending travel with meaningful volunteering experiences and believes that travel can make a positive difference and that holidays should be both inspirational and rewarding.

Commenting on Hands Up Holidays, MD and company founder Christopher Hill said “We know that our holidays won’t change the world, but that should not be an excuse for not trying, for not making a contribution. For many travellers, Hands Up Holidays will be their first taste of volunteering and we hope that it will not be their last.”

Itineraries are suitable for anyone who has a sense of adventure and community spirit whether they be young professionals, single travellers, gap year students, parents who want to provide their children with memorable educational experiences, backpackers, the young at heart as well as honeymooners who want more than a ‘flop and drop’ holiday. Luxury lovers and companies seeking team building experiences are also catered for.

ALL CARBON EMISSIONS FROM FLIGHTS ARE OFFSET - Hands Up Holidays, which was launched in 2006, partnered with Climate Stewards, pays to have trees planted or for other energy efficient solutions to be provided to guests.

PUTTING PROFITS BACK – Hands Up Holidays gives at least 10% of its profits back to its project partners for further community development.

PARTNERS include Rotary International and the Tear Fund. Hands Up Holidays is also a founding member of the Ethical Tour Operators Group (part of Tourism Concern) and an affiliate member of Green Globe (an environmental standards organisation).

Traveller’s Latest Compendium Brochure

The Classic Traveller (0800 988 5843, www.theclassictraveller.co.uk) has released its latest Travellers’ Compendium brochure, featuring an exclusive selection of special offers (with savings of up to £900 per person) as well as additional departure dates for certain holidays.

The Travellers’ Compendium also includes advance notice of some exciting new itineraries which will become available for the first time in the forthcoming Worldwide Collection brochure, due to be published in September.

Keen pricing is synonymous with The Classic Traveller and the special offers promoted in the Travellers’ Compendium brochure mean that these holidays promise exceptional value for money.

The largest saving is to be found on the Mauritius to Madagascar cruise of the Indian Ocean, which visits these two island nations along with Kenya, the Seychelles and several remote island groups aboard the Costa Europe.

This 16-day odyssey in an E2 cabin (the highest grade) costs from £2,199 per person and offers an incredible saving of up to £900 per person from the cruise line’s original brochure price for this cabin class. The cost includes flights, full-board accommodation and all applicable taxes (though excursions, tips and service charges of €70 per
person are not included).

Two other fantastic cruise options with incredible savings are the Ancient Treasures tour of the eastern Mediterranean and the Riviera Highlights cruise of the western part of the Med. These 8-day voyages of discovery both cost from £599 per person in an E2 cabin – a price that offers a £700 saving per person on the cruise line’s original brochure price for that cabin class.

The first option takes in eastern Italy, Greece, Turkey and Croatia while the second covers western Italy, Spain and Provence, with the price including seven nights’ full-board accommodation and all port taxes. Flights, transfers, insurance, tips, service charges and excursions are not included in the price.

Sticking with the watery theme, one of the most popular holidays in the programme is the 8-day Lake Maggiore & the Borromean Islands itinerary. This luxurious escape to one of Italy’s finest and most romantic lakeside settings combines seven nights in a four-star waterfront hotel with an excursion to the nearby Borromean Islands and opportunities to discover verdant gardens, alpine scenery and even the cosmopolitan city of Milan. The holiday costs from £499 per person, to include flights, transfers, accommodation on a B&B basis and all necessary taxes.

Those looking for savings on land-based tours will also find plenty of interest in the Travellers’ Compendium brochure. The 11-day Legends & Landscapes of Japan itinerary, for example, is a fully-escorted tour that combines the colourful city of Tokyo with intoxicating natural landscapes, exotic temples and a relaxing cruise on beautiful Lake Ashi. Highlights of the tour include a journey on one of Japan’s legendary Bullet Trains and a visit to the Atomic Bomb Museum in Hiroshima – a fascinating but profoundly moving experience. Departing on 6 November 2008, the holiday costs £1,699 per person (a saving of up to £130 per person), with the price including flights, transfers, accommodation, some meals, various excursions and the services of a professional guide throughout.

In addition to these special offers, the brochure also includes details of some exciting, new itineraries that are being featured by The Classic Traveller for the first time. A particular highlight is a short break to Morocco; this 5-day Marrakech & the Atlas Mountains adventure costs from just £179 per person, to include four nights’ accommodation in a four-star hotel (with breakfast), in-resort transfers and a sightseeing tour of Marrakech. Optional extras include excursions along the Berber trails into the jagged peaks of the High Atlas or a visit to one of the impressive fortresses that afford a glimpse into Morocco’s colourful history.

Flights are not included in the price.

Also new is the fascinating 12 day Pyramids, Petra and the Red Sea itinerary, a unique cruise-and-stay combination that takes in some of ancient Egypt and Jordan’s most iconic monuments. The tour begins with a visit to the incredible Pyramids of Giza and their attendant Sphinx before embarking on a six-night cruise of the Red Sea.

A particular highlight of the cruise is an optional excursion to Petra, home to the famous Treasury whose intricate façade is cut into the red sandstone of a cliff-face. The holiday costs from £1,299 per person and includes flights, transfers, all accommodation, many meals and the services of professional guides throughout.For more information or to book call The Classic Traveller on 0800 988 5843 or visit the website at www.theclassictraveller.co.uk

London’s Montague Hotel Children’s Theater Package

Red Carnation’s Montague Hotel is featuring the Children on Stage package, which is an introduction for young people to the world of theater. Les Miz Kids Club at the Queen’s Theatre allows children to enter the world of theatre, with a backstage tour, drama workshops and the opportunity to meet a cast member.

Parents can enjoy shopping or a leisurely lunch and then collect their kids just in time for the matinee performance.

The Children on Stage package includes two nights in a family accommodation (triple room or two adjacent rooms);

Les Miz Kids Club Experience and tickets to the Les Miserables matinee for the parents on July 26; kitchen tour allowing children to help prepare lunch for parents; special children’s menus; fluffy child-size bathrobes and slippers; welcome pack with games and special turndown treat each evening.

The Children on Stage package is offered every weekend (Saturday and Sunday) throughout 2008, subject to availability.

Pricing is dependent on hotel accommodation and based on a minimum two-night stay.

The package is priced at £235 ($470) plus VAT per night (based upon one triple room and theatre tickets for both adults and child) or two adults and one child from £430 ($860) plus VAT per night (based upon two adjacent rooms and theatre tickets for both adults and children).

Call 011-44-(0)20-7637-1001; email bookmt@rchmail.com  or visit www.montaguehotel.com

Bermuda Releases More Tickets for Music Fest

The Bermuda Department of Tourism said additional tickets to the 2008 Bermuda Music Festival have been released and are available to visitors looking to attend the highly sought after event. From Oct. 1-4, 2008, Bermuda will make headlines all over the world as celebrities, locals and visitors alike join together for four days of sun, music and sand. Tickets and travel packages are available exclusively to overseas travelers by calling 877-887-2835 or via email at jazzfesttravel.com. Ticket supply is limited.

Kicking off the 13th annual event on Oct. 1 at the Fairmont Southampton Beach Club will be the soulful sounds of R & B legends, The Whispers. On day two of the festival, world-renowned megastar and music icon, Beyonce will light up the stage of the National Sports Centre. On October 3rd, British reggae band, UB40 is sure to bring fans to their feet. Finally, on Saturday Oct. 4, the Bermuda Music Festival will come to a close with an evening full of sounds from international superstar Alicia Keys.

In addition to the all star talent lineup, festival attendees will enjoy performances by: Lyfe Jennings, Solange, Collie Buddz, Aaron Neville and variety of Bermuda’s most outstanding local talent. Hosts for the 2008 Bermuda Music Festival include a few of the world’s most famous and renowned comedians: Dick Gregory, Bill Bellamy and of course, returning for his third time, Steve Harvey.

For more information, visit www.GibraltarPromotionsllc.com  or www.RockNewman.com

For more information about Bermuda, visit www.bermudatourism.com

Avanti Discounts Europe Stays

Avanti Destinations is discounting hotels throughout Europe for stays through Aug. 31 with a Late Booking Hotel Special.

The Avanti packages include daily breakfast, hotel taxes and service charges. For example, the 4-star Regency Hotel in London is now available from $223 per room, per night.

The Regency is a traditional English hotel with well-appointed rooms and a location close to the museums and Harrods. Among the summer Paris hotel specials is the Hotel La Perle priced from $260 per room, per night. Other late booking specials include hotels in Florence, Rome, Nice, Dublin, Amsterdam, Athens, Granada, Prague and Vienna. Avanti has also released new special pricing for hotel stays in Latin America beginning in September with valid travel dates through January 2009.

For more information, call 800-422-5053 or see www.avantidestinations.com

Le Touessrok’s 30th Anniversary Celebrations in Scotland

Elegant Resorts offers 30% discount on Le Touessrok packages

The luxurious Le Touessrok resort on the beautiful Indian-Ocean island of Mauritius is celebrating its 30th anniversary between 21 and 25 November 2008. To mark this special occasion, Elegant Resorts are offering a generous 30% discount to holidaymakers who book before 21st September and stay for the whole five-day festive period.

Top quality attractions

Le Touessrok offers an unprecedented range of top quality attractions. For the active minded, it boasts an 18-hole golf course designed by the legendary Bernard Langer, tennis courts and a wide range of watersports-whilst cycling, scuba diving and tennis offer further ways to keep fit.

It is also the ideal destination for indulgent pampering. A first class Givenchy spa is the ideal location to unwind, offering nine rooms specialising in exotic treatments such as a Swiss-care treatments. Attached to the spa is the gym, where fitness programmes are combined with nutritional advice and relaxation.

30th Anniversary Special Events - Food, Music and Entertainment

During the landmark anniversary period, guests will enjoy champagne breakfasts and a fireworks display complete with a birthday cake cutting ceremony. Each day will feature a different theme and a variety of specially created events.

Holidaymakers will be able to enjoy jazz and classical music shows. For those passionate about food, there will be the opportunity to enjoy mouth-watering lobster banquets and take part in cookery demonstrations by renowned Michelin starred chefs. For family entertainment, treasure hunts set up throughout the resort will keep children (and adults) entertained, and for those wishing to learn more about the local culture, a Mauritian village will be on display. Here are some of the highlights:

As you can see, this will be a very special occasion at Le Touessrok. To take advantage of this exceptional 30% discount offer, or if you wish any further information please contact Elegant Resorts Reservations on 01244 897 516 or visit www.elegantresorts.co.uk

Where Will Europeans Fly To This Summer?

Mondial Assistance reveals the summer destinations of Europeans travelling by planeMondial Assistance is unveiling the preferred 2008 summer destinations for Europeans travelling by plane.

This ranking is based on an analysis of over 418,000 travel insurance contracts subscribed to, up until May 15th 2008. These contracts were exclusively booked on the websites of European airline companies, clients of Mondial Assistance, for flights scheduled up to September 15th 2008.

Europeans travelling by plane choose Spain as their favourite destination

For 25.3% of planned flights, Spain is the favourite destination, followed by Italy (14.1%), the U.K. (13.8%), France (9.4%), Ireland (4.6%) and Portugal (4.3%). Although France remains the leading tourist destination in the world, it only appears among the top 3 preferred destinations for the French, the Portuguese, the Swiss and the British.

The French prefer France and Southern Europe: the first three leading destinations from France are: France (21.1%), Spain (11.2%) and Italy (9.5%)

• The Germans will sunbathe in Southern Europe. 28.3% prefer Spain, 13.3% choose Italy, and only 9.5% will fly to the U.K.

• Convinced Spanish lovers, 31.7% of British vacationers will fly to Spain, 14.1% will remain in the U.K and 10.2% will spend their holidays in France.

• The Italians love their country, and 29.2% of them will visit a part of Italy by plane. Although Spain attracts 23.4% of vacationing Italians, 14.9% will spend their holidays in the U.K.

• Champions at staying-at-home, more than one third (35.8%) of all Spanish vacationers will remain in Spain, 16.9% will travel to the U.K. and 14% to Italy.

• The Irish love Spain (21.1%) and also Poland (19.2%) and the United States (8.9%).

• The Dutch will visit Spain (26.8%), Italy (18.8%) and the U.K. (9.1%).

• The Polish for the most part will travel to the U.K. (37.5%), Ireland (22.1%) and Italy (14.6%).

• As for the Portuguese, they appreciate the U.K. (25.9%), Spain (17.2%) and France (15.3%).

• The Swedish head straight to Italy (26.3%), the U.K. (24.7%) and Spain (18.6%)

• And finally, the Swiss prefer Spain (33.1%), France (12.4%) and Italy (11.6%).

10 days is the average holiday

Europeans who will travel by plane this summer will leave for an average of ten days. The Polish (13.8 days), the French (13 days), the Dutch (11.9 days), the Germans and the Irish (11 days) leave for a bit longer than the average vacationer. On the contrary, the Swedes (8 days), the British (8.3 days), the Portuguese and the Spanish (9 days), the Italians and the Swiss (10 days) take shorter holidays than the average European vacationer.

“e-Magin, our e-commerce platform, is so successful with the airline companies that today we have a unique point of view on air travel in Europe and throughout the world,” declares Erick Morazin, International Sales Director at Mondial Assistance. “As a result we can follow the most frequent destinations, booking behaviours, holiday durations, and numerous other information about air travel in real time.”

Wales Highlights Hotel Specials

With the current exchange rate hovering around $2 to £1, Welsh hoteliers are offering good-value accommodation. Historic Bodysgallen Hall (www.bodysgallen.com) near Llandudno in North Wales is offering American travelers a special fixed exchange rate of $1.75 to £1 for clients that make a reservation before the end of October for stays throughout 2008.

Outside of Cardiff, Penarth’s new Holm House Hotel (www.holmhouse.com) is a 1920’s house situated along the Glamorgan Heritage Coastline, is offering a two-night weekend package for two starting at a flat rate of £350 ($700), it includes plush double accommodation, elegant dinners using locally sourced products, breakfasts, plus Afternoon Tea, welcome champagne and a departure gift of chocolates.

The Groes Inn (www.groesinn.com) – established in 1573 – is located near Conwy in North Wales is offering a summer weekend package from £153 ($306) per night for a double room and also includes dinner and breakfast.

A minimum two-night stay is required.

Ty Mawr Mansion (www.tymawrmansion.co.uk) is offering the two-night ‘Midweek Madness’ Package and includes double accommodation dinner, and breakfast and starts at £349 ($698).

Call VisitWales at 800-959-2537; email walesinfo@visitbritain.org or visit www.visitwales.com  or www.travelwales.org/thrifty

Celebrate 2009 in Russia’s Winter Wonderland

Travelers who are looking to kick off 2009 in a unique way this year can now celebrate New Year’s Eve and Orthodox Christmas Eve in the heart of Russia on this new “Winter Wonderland” adventure.

This 10-day tour begins in St. Petersburg and continues on to Moscow, Vladimir, and Suzdal. This intimate trip is hosted by MIR Corporation who is renowned for taking visitors to trips at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, an area considered by many to be one of the last great travel frontiers in the world. Groups are kept small with groups of 16 or less, and visitors will get to explore Peter the Great’s 300-year-old imperial capital with visits to Catherine’s Palace, the Gold and Malachite Rooms at the Hermitage, St. Isaac’s Cathedral and the Usupoff Palace.

On New Year’s Eve, guests may celebrate in style at the elegant Czar’s Ball at Catherine’s Palace (tickets to the ball are not included in the package price) or enjoy an intimate late-night dinner with a Russian family.

The tour then continues to Moscow, Vladimir and Suzdal. Highlights of this portion of the trip include a traditional horse-drawn sleigh ride, a visit to the Kremlin and the Armory Museum, the 12th century Cathedral of the Assumption in Vladimir, and the UNESCO-listed “White Monuments” of Suzdal.

These tours are in-depth programs featuring comprehensive sightseeing, including plenty of opportunities for guests to both understand and experience the local culture. On this trip, guests get a taste of Western Russia’s exciting urban centers and its cozy country towns, celebrate New Year’s Eve either in a Russian home or at the elite Czar’s Ball, and enjoy a private tour of the crown jewels housed at the Diamond Fund.

On January 6, (Orthodox Christmas Eve) guests are welcome to attend an Orthodox service at a 16th century church in Suzdal. Dates: December 29, 2008-January 7th, 2009. Cost: $4995.

www.mircorp.com

Rail Europe Eurostar E-Tickets

Rail Europe is now offering the convenience of e-ticketing for all Eurostar fares, with the exception of Group fares, between London and Paris. The new e-ticket system means a quicker, more seamless check in for business and leisure Eurostar travelers from North America, as they can now take full advantage of Eurostar’s fast 30-minute check-in.

Rail Europe began offering electronic tickets through its Contact Center earlier in 2008 and by the end of this year; e-ticketing will be available on http://agent.raileurope.com and across all of Rail Europe’s booking channels.