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MEDIA RELEASE: MONDAY 24 SEPTEMBER, 2007 

                    

October late availability and special offers from responsibletravel.com

 

 

Short haul

Truffle season - farmstay in Le Marche, Italy - from just £38 per person, per night in October

Enjoy B&B accommodation at this organic farm near the UNESCO listed town of Urbino , from just £38 per person per night and dinner B&B from just £57 per person per night, throughout October. Famous for its prized white truffles, October is the best time to visit this region of Italy , where a number of truffle fairs take place.

 

Follow the owners’ neighbour and his dog on truffle hunting walks and enjoy homemade pasta with the fresh and delicious truffles for supper. In addition, you can enjoy the views whilst swimming in the pool, sample delicious organic cheeses, olive oil and meats from the farm, sit by the log fire or explore the delights of Central Italy with its many famous Renaissance towns.

 

 

One week family holiday in Greece from just £535 per person, departing 14th October

This seven day activity holiday includes flights from the UK and accommodation from just £535 per person, departing on 14th October 2007.

 

Situated on a coastal hillside, opposite the tiny uninhabited island of Mourtemeno, this hotel club has spectacular views over the Ionian Sea, connected to tiny coves and deserted beaches by a shallow sand spit. You and your children can enjoy waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, snorkeling, yachting, tennis, biking, yoga, fitness classes, volleyball and health and beauty treatments.

 

 

Save 10% on a yoga and diving Red Sea holiday - from just £375, departing 4th October

This eight-day yoga holiday, departing 4th October 2007 is set in the remote idyll of Dahab, an oasis on the Red Sea coast. As well as all daily yoga instruction, accommodation, transfers and breakfasts, this trip includes free carbon offsetting, a yoga carpet and mat bag.

 

Dahab overlooks a necklace of coral reefs - the second most extensive reef system in the world – and enjoys year-round warm water which attracts tiny clown fish and rays. There will be plenty of time to relax on the beach, go scuba diving, snorkeling or swimming, experience a camel trek, venture deep into the Sinai desert on an Arabian horse or even go camping with Bedouins in the desert.

 

 

Stay in Crieff, Perthshire for the Drovers’ Tryst (outdoors festival) from just £24 per person per night

Taking place between 7th and 13th October 2007, the Drovers’ Tryst festival includes everything from convivial ceilidhs and whisky tasting to abseiling, mountain biking and treasure hunts. Take a gentle ramble through the glens and enjoy the dazzling autumn colours of the Perthshire landscape or take part in the ‘Hairy Coo’, a fun, race-based mountain bike challenge for both juniors and adults.

 

Stay at this quirky, welcoming family-run B&B from just £24 per person, per night, where children under 5 can stay for free and discounts are offered for under 12s. Dinner can be arranged too - £18 for set 3-course meal.

 

 

Long haul

Seven day Costa Rica rainforest conservation camp from just £328 per person

Staying in jungle accommodation on the tropical Osa Peninsula , this seven day conservation camp departs 8th October 2007 and includes all meals, hikes, camp educational program and materials and entrance fees.

 

This remote community based tourism project is home to a wide array of rare and endangered flora and fauna and only accessible by boat. There are no distractions (TVs, telephones) in your rustic jungle hideaway. Enjoy hiking to Corcovado National Park , a day trip to Isla del Caño, a tour through the Sierpe-Terraba Mangrove reserve and activities within the Biological Station. Other activities include sea kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling, dolphin and whale watching, horse riding, night hikes, bird watching and visits to the local school.

 

 

Jalore Wildlife Sanctuary safari camp, Rajasthan in India - from just £440

Visit this remote natural jungle for a glimpse of uncommon and elusive animals such as the Asian Steppe Wildcat, Leopard, Hyena, Zird and Tawny Eagle. Depart between 1st October and 31st December 2007 for this seven day trip which includes two wildlife safaris per day, accommodation in a luxury appointed campsite with lavish tents, each with handmade furnishings, running water, electricity, plus Haute Cuisine meals and wines.

 

This trip also includes a stay at the Count of Dharivawad’s Estate and wildlife viewing in the Sita Mata jungle. Additional 12.5% for Government tax not included.

 

 

Save 20% on a ten day Thailand budget holiday, departing 15th October – now just £212

Starting in Bangkok on 15th October, this ten day budget holiday includes accommodation in family-run hotels. Visit Kanchanaburi and the "Bridge over the River Kwai", see the beautiful Erawan Falls and explore the former Thai capital of Ayuthaya. The final destination is Chiang Mai where your stay with a hill tribe village will directly helps the Karen Hilltribes Trust. Ride elephants before returning to the Capital by Sleeper train.

 

Additional local payment of US $100.

 


All prices and deals are subject to availability. For further information or to make a booking, visit www.responsibletravel.com or call 01273 600030.


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