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MEDIA RELEASE: MONDAY 26 NOVEMBER, 2007 

December Christmas and New Year deals from responsibletravel.com


10% off ski chalet in the Pyrenees from £270 per person for a week. Stay in this newly-renovated 300 year old house in the heart of the high mountain village of Bareges. Heating is supplemented with a wood-stove burning wood from managed, sustainable forests. Price includes en-suite room, continental breakfast, afternoon tea and a three course evening meal with wine and coffee.  Offer available for all bookings made before 22 December.

20% off 15 day Discover Egypt tour from just £340 per person, departing 15 Dec
Explore Cairo, the Pyramids and Valley of the Kings, take a Nile felucca trip and visit Aswan, the Red Sea and the Suez Canal on this adventure of a lifetime. In Luxor the group visits the Brooke Hospital for Animals and the Fair Trade Centre. Here travellers can purchase goods that encourage the maintenance of traditional crafts and support local communities. Excludes flights and $200 local payment.


8 day Family winter holiday in Slovakia from £779 per adult and £729 per child, departing 22 Dec
A far cry from the ski “factories” of the Alps, the snow-clad mountains of the Tatras are the perfect place for an invigorating week of winter activities. An ideal place for either learning to ski or snowboard, or simply developing your skills.

You’ll also enjoy a meal with a Slovak family, an expedition on snowshoes, a dog-sledding trip, sledging and even swimming in a hot thermal pool. If you’ve any energy left, there’s even the chance to try night skiing! Price includes flights from the UK but can be booked without.



Reunification Express tour from £1199 per person, departing 15 Dec or 4 Jan
This 16 day cultural trip through South East Asia takes in the charming old cities of Hanoi, Hué and Hoi An in Vietnam and includes a side trip to the stunning islands of Harlong Bay.

You’ll also experience rural life in the Mekong Delta - spending a night with a local family and travelling by boat among canals, islands and floating markets.

You will stay in locally owned hotels, utilise the services of local guides, eat in local restaurants and use cyclo rickshaws for sightseeing. Price includes flights from the UK but can be booked without.


Isle of Islay self catering accommodation  (sleeps 2 -6 ) in Scotland from £400 per week in December
Enjoy a remote Christmas getaway at this peaceful location with miles of moorland and cliff top tracks to enjoy, two RSPB reserves within walking distance and a fishing permit with access to rowing boats on a nearby loch. Alternatively, a well-stocked bookcase, a vintage record collection and a crackling open fire provide the perfect excuse to stay put and relax.

 
12 day Cuba family holiday from £1099 per adult and £849 per child, departing 16 Dec
Discover the friendly island of Cuba with its fantastic beaches, jungle covered mountains, vibrant culture and stimulating history. Throughout this trip you will be in close contact with local people and visit local markets to get a feel of real Cuban life. Prices include flights. Additional local payment of £155 required.


8 day winter walking and snowshoeing in France from just £645, full board including Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve celebration dinner

Departing either 22 December (Christmas getaway) or 29 December (New Year getaway), enjoy a full week in the Mercantour, split between Saint Dalmas le Selvage in the heart of the Mercantour, and in Valdeblore further to the South. Enjoy
great home cooking and a roaring fire after a day out on the hill.

As much waste as possible is recycled, including pony manure which goes straight onto the vegetable patch. Guests are welcome to help themselves to fruit and vegetables. Flights not included.



All prices and deals are subject to availability. For further information or to make a booking, visit www.responsibletravel.com

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