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To all those who were intrigued by the reference to 'great big bottles of "bear"' in last week's intro, I extend a particular welcome. You may be unaware that Chadian's like their refreshments to have a bit of bite. To this end Chad's brewers utilise remarkable outsize bottles and ancient skills now lost in better known parts of the world, combined with considerable determination to get the big hairy critters under a crown cork! Sadly, this dying art, harking back to a great global tradition, is elsewhere only apparent in vestigial form, see 'Tiger', 'Tusker', 'Otter' and 'Flying Dog'...
Enough. I'm off to North Cyprus on Friday to check-out Earth's last divided capital amongst other things. In my absence Lindsay, Zoe and Elise will be in the office occasionally fielding enquiries, frequently shouting at the rabbits.
Have a good week,best, Nick
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| Dive Worldwide 0845 130 6980 diveworldwide.com |
MEET THE FOKKER
CURACAO
Cost £950
With over 65 pristine dive sites, visibility of up to 150 feet, centuries old reefs and spectacular wrecks – including the recently sunken Fokker Fairchild 27 - Curacao’s diving is amongst the best in the Caribbean and great for divers and snorkellers alike. Dive Worldwide offer a 9-day holiday including two boat dives to explore the aircraft wreck, now host to myriad marine creatures, departing UK daily throughout 2007. |
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| Dragoman Overland 01728 861 133 dragoman.com |
| ***LATE SUMMER AVAILABILITY***
MOUNTAIN, DESERT, SEA AND SOUK
FAMILY OVERLAND ADVENTURE
Cost £595adt £506chd
This trip has it all - adventure, wonderful hotels, desert camping and even the chance to climb Mt. Toubkal (4,167m), North Africa’s highest mountain. Haggle in the souks of Marrakech, explore ancient kasbahs, ride camels across the dunes of the Sahara and relax on the Atlantic beaches of Essaouria. An exciting action-packed itinerary that will keep the whole family enthralled from start to finish – absolutely no bored kids on this holiday! Dragoman Overland’s 14-night Moroccan Family Adventure departs Marrakech 16th and 30th July and 13th August 2007.
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| Equine Adventures 0845 130 6981 equineadventures.co.uk |
| ***NEW TOUR***
ANDALUCIAN ADVENTURE
SPAIN ON HORSE-BACK
Cost £765
Canter through the surf, explore the beautiful Andalucian countryside – without crossing roads or finding gates to open or close, learn new equestrian skills or develop existing haute ecole techniques! Equine Adventures offer a new 6-night horse-riding holiday in Spain, departing Seville every Sunday throughout 2007. (Summer availability). |
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| Families Worldwide 0845 051 4567 familiesworldwide.co.uk |
| LATE AVAILABILITY FOR FAMILIES
HIGH ATLAS ADVENTURE
8-DAYS DEPARTING 21st OR 28th JULY
Cost £689adt £569chd
Summer hotting up and still not booked the family holiday? Families Worldwide has space on their 8-day High Atlas Adventure walking holiday, combining the hustle and bustle of Marrakech with an opportunity to cool off in the mountains, meet the local Berbers, ride mules and even learn to cook the national dish - tajine stew. Departures from Heathrow or Gatwick are available on the 21st and 28th July. |
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| Lakes & Mountains Holidays 01243 792 442 lakes-mountains.co.uk |
| ALPINE PASTURES OF GRINDELWALD
MAKES YOU WANT TO YODEL
JULY & AUGUST DATES STILL AVAILABLE
Cost £1,011
For a breath of fresh air this summer, head for the green pastures of Switzerland’s Grindelwald, overlooked by the snow-capped peaks of the Eiger and Jungfrau. Lakes & Mountains Holidays still has availability throughout July and August at the luxury 4* Sunstar Hotel, with daily departures from Heathrow. |
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| Naturetrek 01962 733 051 naturetrek.co.uk |
THE ROCK
WHALES, DOLPHINS & AUTUMN MIGRATION
5-DAY SHORT BREAK
Cost £795
Naturetrek offers a 5-day short break focusing on the autumn bird migration via 'the Rock' and Tarifa, and the whales and dolphins of the Straits of Gibraltar, departing London 14th September 07. |
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| Peregrine Adventures 01635 872 300 peregrineadventures.co.uk |
ALBATROSS ON BURROWED TIME
FUND-RAISING IN ANTARCTICA
Cost £2,950
Increased tourism in Antarctica has given rise to various concerns regarding potential environmental impact. Polar expedition specialist Peregrine Adventures take their responsibility to minimise environmental impact extremely seriously. Some of the ways they promote ‘best practice’ is by using only small expedition vessels, educating passengers in ways to minimise their personal impact whilst still fully enjoying the wonders of the Polar regions and by engaging in a number of responsible tourism initiatives. Recently a collaboration between Peregrine Adventures and WWF-Australia aims to help save the threatened population of Grey-headed Albatross on the World Heritage-listed sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island. |
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| Trips Worldwide 0117 311 4400 tripsworldwide.co.uk |
TROPICALLY ACTIVE!
COSTA RICA
Cost £2,389
If sitting on a beach all day isn’t your thing then Trips Worldwide has a solution - trek through million-year-old rainforests, climb volcanoes, raft wild rivers and walk amongst myriad spectacular wildlife – an active holiday definitely not for the sun-lounger brigade! Trips Worldwide’s 14-night Active Costa Rica holiday departs from London daily throughout 2007. |
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| Walks Worldwide 01524 242 000 walksworldwide.com |
FALKLANDS REMEMBERED
15-DAY ANNIVERSARY TOUR
DEPARTS LONDON 29th OCTOBER
Cost £3,950
Thursday 14th June marked the 25th anniversary of the liberation of the Falkland Islands following the invasion by Argentina on 2nd February 1982. Rather than concentrate on personal tragedies, inspirational war veteran Simon Weston prefers to focus on the incredible achievement by armed forces to secure this remote British enclave and his recent trip back to the islands affirms his belief that “it was right and the lives lost were not lives wasted”. Walks Worldwide’s 15-day land-based itinerary provides a unique insight into island life amongst the wild, untamed landscape, home to an incredible array of wildlife, plus visits the impressive but very different, Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia. Tour departs London 29th October 07 (also 18th February 08). |
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Wildlife Worldwide 0845 130 6982 wildlifeworldwide.com
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GOVERNORS’ BUSH CAMP
MIGRATION SPECIAL
Cost £1,995 p/p
Wildlife Worldwide is offering generous savings of £600 p/p on 5-day safaris in Kenya’s Masai Mara, coinciding with one of the greatest natural spectacles on earth - the Wildebeest migration. Daily departures from London are available from 1st July until 31st October 07. |
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