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Eco-friendly Easter Break ideas
Belize rainforest accommodation - from £25 - £41 per room, per night
*Take the cacao trail to visit the local farmers of Green & Black's Chocolate!*
These charming, relaxed, Caribbean-style cottages in a jungle setting are perfect for an adventure holiday on a budget. Wake up to the sounds of the jungle and coffee delivered to your verandah, cool off in the "plunge pool", walk the nature trails, go cycling on the free bikes or take day trips further afield, such as visiting the cocoa farms. Home-cooked meals are available on-site at the accommodation, prepared with ingredients grown on the farm.
For more information see: www.responsibletravel.com/BelizeChoc
 14 day Senegal holiday - Community development project, islands and cultures - from £1015
This unique voluntourism experience can be tailormade any time to suit you this Easter. Sail along the immense Casamance River and enjoy the unique fauna and flora, stopping at local villages along the way to see the impluvium houses. You'll then begin a Community Project working with local artists, carpenters, students, families or villagers. The trip finishes with relaxation on tropical, deserted beaches.
Prices include full board, all meals, all excursions, donations to the Community Project, guides and entrance fees, plus transfers to and from the airport. 20% of the cost of this trip is invested directly into the Community Project.
For more information see: www.responsibletravel.com/SenegalHoliday
8 day family holiday to Slovakia , departs 22 March - £779 for adults and £739 for children, including flights and accommodation
The snow-clad mountains of the Tatras are the perfect place for an invigorating week of winter activities. Around the small mountain village of Zuberec/Habovka there are three slopes equipped with lifts and downhill pistes. These are the ideal places for learning to ski or snowboard, or simply developing your skills. Enjoy a meal with a Slovak family, an expedition on snowshoes, sledging and even swimming in a hot thermal pool. The week peaks with a dog-sledding trip and – if you’ve any energy left - there’s even the chance to try night skiing!
For more information see: www.responsibletravel.com/SlovakiaFamily
 Special offer - 5 day cooking holiday in Italy , from 20 March - just £520 adults, kids 9-14 years half price, under 9s free
Claudio and Assuntina welcome you to their home and their stunning sixteenth century stone farmhouse, north of Rome. The house looks out onto beautiful landscape and olive trees. Your teacher during your stay is Anna who will guide you through traditional Italian family recipes using local produce, demonstrating cooking techniques which have been passed down through the generations. Claudio, expert sommelier, will share with you his knowledge of wines, grappa and olive oil through tastings.
Price includes accommodation, cookery lessons and wine tasting, excursions, all meals, selected Italian wines and airport transfers. For more information and 5 independent travellers' reviews, see: www.responsibletravel.com/CookItaly
5% off 12 day China family tour, departing 22 March or 5 April - from £1406 per adult and £1121 per child
See the pandas in Beijing, the Great Wall, the amazing Terracotta Warriors in Xian and the spectacular limestone mountains of Guilin. Fly a kite in Tiananmen Square and learn calligraphy in Shanghai. Combining major historic and cultural sights with fun activities, this trip is designed for parents and their children. Explore the cities the environmentally friendly way - by rickshaw tours, driven by local people.
Price includes breakfast daily, two lunches, tour leader and local English speaking guides. Accommodation is in hotels and one night on a sleeper train.
For more information see: www.responsibletravel.com/ChinaFamilyTour
 Malvern B&B in Worcestshire - from £60 - £90 per night in March and April
This 600 year old family home, close to the Malvern Hills has a 2 acre, beautiful organic garden and 220 acres of farmland, orchard, pasture and woodland with numerous walks. The whole farm is managed sustainably for the benefit of wildlife and landscape. The extensive buffet breakfast includes local and organic food wherever possible. Bikes and helmets are available.
For more information and 5 independent travellers' reviews, see: www.responsibletravel.com/MalvernB&B
8 day toddler friendly holiday to Morocco - £639 per child and £719 per adult, including flights. Departs 22 March
This adventure provides a fabulous introduction to Morocco, specially designed for the comfort of young families. Visit Marrakech, meet the people of a small Berber village, take a short walk in the Atlas Mountains and then journey to the Atlantic coast to explore the old pirate hideout of Essaouira. Minimum age - 2 years. This trip supports schools in Morocco by providing education books and encourages guests to bring books with them to give to students between the ages of 5-18.
For more information and travellers' reviews, see: www.responsibletravel.com/ToddlerMorocco
 50% off two week stays in luxury Greek Island accommodation between 20 April and 4 May 2008 - £1400
Head to Greece for the Orthodox Easter celebrations which take place later on in April (25, 26, 27). This stunning organic olive farm on the Ionian island of Ithaca has houses nestled on the hillside, with the vista of the bay spread below. Each house is surrounded by its own gardened terrace and footpaths lead through the gardens to the swimming pool. Help yourself to seasonal produce from the estate's vegetable gardens and fruit trees.
It is wildflower season and one of the most beautiful times of year to visit - a perfect holiday for walkers, trekkers and botanists. Take a picnic and enjoy a variety of trails suitable for all levels.
Find out more, watch a video and see travellers' reviews here:
www.responsibletravel.com/LuxuryGreekIsland
Rajasthan luxury accommodation, India - £425 per couple for 6 nights until 30 April 2008 - exclusive to responsibletravel.com customers
This trip includes accommodation at a luxury estate and a safari camp at Jalore Wildlife Sanctuary, wildlife safaris, meals, and ground transport. The Count of Dhariyawad is in residence at the estate and joins guests each day for meals and wildlife safaris in the adjacent Sita Mata jungle - an extraordinary eco-system filled with rare animals, thick old growth Maduka Indica trees, Teak trees, and free flowing rivers. The Count supports the local community in the jungle by helping to provide education and sustainable methods of tree collecting.
Additional cost of 12.5% government tax not included.
For more information see: www.responsibletravel.com/RajasthanAccom
 10% off and no single supplements for 7 night walking holidays in Spain departing 22 or 29 March - exclusive to responsibletravel.com customers
Located in the north west of the province of Alicante, this region is largely undiscovered but it is somewhat of a walkers paradise. With over a 100 different walks there is something to suit all abilities, from moderate guided walks to challenging hill walking.
22 March: from £390 - includes 7 nights half board and 6 days guided walking.
29 March: from £485 - includes 7 nights accommodation with full board (gourmet evening meals and wine included) and 6 days guided walking.
For more information and 21 independent travellers' reviews, see: www.responsibletravel.com/SpainWalking
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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