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    Enjoy an action packed week in the Pyrenees from £689 - £719 (8 days) inc UK flights
    Simple yet luxurious beach resort, from £60 - £120 per person per night all inclusive
    Never a dull moment on this summertime holiday from £1699 (14 days) ex flights
    3 week trip from North to South, from £1985 - £2660 (21 days) inc UK flights
    Some of the most exciting conservation work in Africa from €950 - €1700 (2-4 weeks) ex flights
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    Rewarding trekking experiences from £619 - £759 (8 days) inc UK flights
    Private tour of Jordan's dramatic scenic contrasts from £1470 (9 days) inc UK flights
    Self catering accommodation in a converted barn from £216 - £300 per cottage 2-3 nights (sleeps 3)
    Our Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards
    We are proud to announce the winners of our Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards 2009: Whale Watch Kaikoura, New Zealand!

    Visit our dedicated website for all the winners: responsibletourismawards.com

    responsibletravel.com founded and organise the Awards in partnership with The Daily Telegraph, Geographical Magazine, World Travel Market, and headline sponsor Virgin Holidays.
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