MEDIA RELEASE: MONDAY 5 NOVEMBER, 2007
November late availability and special offers from responsibletravel.com
Short haul
Horse riding autumn break in Tipperary for £339 per person until 15 December
 This three night package includes full board in a restored Irish farmhouse B&B, a visit to a traditional Irish music session, an introductory course on natural horsemanship and six hours of horse-riding lessons and treks. Enjoy local and organic produce in a stunning location, set in 28 acres of lush green rolling hills and woodlands, with access to several hundred acres of hill walking and pony trekking routes.
15% off a self catering cottage on an organic farm in Shropshire until end 2007
 From £357 per week, these family friendly four person cottages near Clun are fuelled by renewable energy sources including a wind turbine, solar hot water panels and wood burners. Rhos Fiddle, an area of upland moorland, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), is half a mile from the farm and offers an abundance of wildlife.
Winter special - four person holiday cottage in Turkey including local breakfast basket for £550 per week
These 200 year old stone cottages near Ephesus on the Aegean Coast have been fully restored and filled with rustic antiques. Wander through wild flowers and along winding tracks through olive groves and pine forests. Enjoy the sense of history, the spectacular views and the friendly locals. All furnishings and insulations are from natural materials - either cotton or wool.
£150 off husky safari in Finland plus *FREE* extra night with half board, departing 2 or 9 December
From just £1190 per person including flights, airport transfers, full board, five day husky safari, all equipment, fully qualified local guides and instructors, this is a trip to remember. Stay in a lakeside wilderness hotel before learning how to handle the dogs and setting off through forests, across fells and over frozen lakes and rivers covering up to 40km per day. Stay in cosy safari cabins, so remote that there is little or no light pollution, creating the best possible chance of seeing the Aurora Borealis.
Activity holiday in Andalucia from £295 for seven days when you arrive by train
 From trekking to bird-watching, mountain biking to horse riding and botanising to cross country skiing, this tailor-made trip provides a long list of outdoor pursuits, together with the opportunity to relax and potter in a calm, uncluttered environment. You will stay in a beautiful Andalusian home high in the Eastern Alpujarran mountain range which employs local people and uses locally sourced or home grown produce.
Long haul
5% off twelve day Northern Thailand holiday , departing 18 November – from just £1169
Starting in Bangkok you’ll explore the city by riverboat, sky train, tuk-tuk and canal boat. You’ll then travel by train across the Central Plains to the North. Enjoy three days trekking through the jungle and staying as a guest of a Hmong family in a tribal village.
You will also have the chance to ride an elephant, go white-water rafting and experience a Thai cooking lesson. This tour provides income to indigenous villages of the North.
One night free when you book four nights at Central Andros Island beach resort , Bahamas between 25 November and 15 December
 This small all-inclusive lodge is perfect for divers and nature lovers. For just £100 per person, per night, all accommodation in beach cottages, meals, drinks and activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling, guided walks, windsurfing, kayaking, hot tub, cycling, sailboating, are included.
The Bahamas Andros Barrier Reef is the third longest and one of the most unexplored reef systems in the world. This hotel is actively involved in conserving the reef.
5% off Cambodia photography holiday departing 30 November, from £1487 including flights 
This unique eleven day photographic tour of Cambodia is led by professional travel photographer Nathan Horton and is perfect for keen amateur photographers. The trip intends to emphasise appreciation of local people, cultures, traditions and religions and encourages a positive impact on the places and people. Highlights include the temples at Angkor, Dawn at Angkor Wat, remote Beng Melea, floating fishing villages and Phnom Penh.
Accommodation is in hotels and transport is by minibus, boat, tuk-tuk and flight. Bed and breakfast is included throughout.
Fitness holiday in Kenya , departing 8 December, from £2205 for nine days
 Set in one of nature’s most stunning environments the trip uses cutting edge training techniques with specialised equipment and a team of professional staff to deliver all round health and fitness holidays. Your body awareness will be increased through postural, breathing and movement patterns, but there will be plenty of time to unwind in a relaxed environment with a close connection to nature.
The holiday is based in Baraka House, a beautiful private house with panoramic rooftops and balconies overlooking the Indian Ocean. The courses include swimming, running, weights, circuits and yoga/Tai Chi, canoeing - with optional extras such as deep sea fishing, diving, windsurfing and kitesurfing as well as an in-depth physical assessment (posture, movement patterns, goals) and nutrition advice, plus therapies to address emotional factors. Water usage is minimised by using salt water for toilet flushing system, rain water catchment for showers.
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