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Walking holidays Walking holidays in Scotland Walking in the Cairngorm National Park from £204 - £653 (3-8 days) ex flights	Family holidays Costa Rica family activity holiday Activities from canyoning to trekking from £2320 - £2520 (14 days) inc UK flights	Walking holidays Hiking in Venezuela A range of hiking adventures in the beautiful country of Venezuela, from US $165 - US $995 (3 - 8 days) ex flights	UK holidays Herefordshire self catering accommodation Five units from £295 - £645 per accommodation per week (sleeps 2-6)
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Wildlife holidays Gorilla tour in Uganda In search of the primates of Uganda from £2995 (13 days) inc UK flights	Tailor made The best of Borneo holiday The highlights of Sabah from £1795 (14 days) inc UK flights	Small group Pyramids & Nile cruise holiday The wonders of Egypt from £999 (10 days) inc UK flights	Volunteer travel Community project in Sri Lanka Provide help in Tsunami-affected areas, from £845 - £1745 (2 - 11 weeks) ex flights
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Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards

Nominations are now open for our Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards 2008!

responsibletravel.com founded the Awards in 2004 with the idea of inspiring tourists and the tourism industry with the very best examples of responsible tourism from around the world.

We are looking for individuals, companies and organisations in the travel industry that are operating in a way that respects and benefits destinations and local people.

In 2007 we received over 1700 nominations from travellers around the world and we will be relying on your responsible travel know-how once again to find the best of the best in 2008.

Nominate an Award winner before the deadline of 16 June and you could win a prize holiday for 2 to India! Find out more at www.responsibletourismawards.com and make your nomination here.

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