Press release: June and July SALE

MEDIA RELEASE: 9 June 2008

Summer sale

responsibletravel.com, the world's leading online directory of specialist, hand-picked holidays is celebrating the re-launch of its special offers section with its first ever SUMMER SALE.

There are now over one hundred deals and discounts to be had at www.responsibletravel.com/sale.

Here's a taster of what's on offer in June, July and August...

Adventure holidays

10% off mountain-biking in Tanzania holiday - now from £1417 - departing 21 June
Travel from Arusha to Dar es Salaam on the Indian Ocean coast, biking far from busy roads and main tourist routes you will experience a different face of Africa - local villages and traditional tribesmen, breathtaking scenery and wildlife grazing on the plains. Follow the foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro with its snow-covered peaks and camp in the wilderness under a cloudless African sky.

Price includes transport, meals, accommodation and activities for the duration of the trip as per itinerary. Excludes flights, local payment US $200 and bike hire US $200.

10% off Sardinia diving holiday - now from £322 for self-catering accommodation, six dives and a free massage - departures throughout June
This 5 Star PADI resort sits on the east coast of Sardinia at Cala Gonone - an enchanting, unspoilt coastal village which looks out onto a marine oasis known worldwide for its limestone cliffs and endless array of caves, tunnels and mysterious enclosures found near the surface of the sea. Price is per person, based on two qualifed divers.

25% off 4 night mountain biking short break in Spain - now £244 per person - departing Thursday 19 June
The ultimate mountain biking short break with professional guiding and gorgeous accommodation in the high sierras of Southern Spain. Guests share a beautiful cortijo (farmhouse), dramatically perched just above the picture postcard village of Bérchules, in the wildly scenic Alpujarras region of the Sierra Nevada Natural Park of Andalucía.

20% off for single travellers on 8 day activity holiday in the Ardeche throughout June - now from £280
An action packed week of canoeing, horse riding, caves, ropes courses, walking, cycling and much more. Each day you have the option of planned adventure activities, walks or time to relax. Accommodation ranges from camping to self catered gites or a half board hotel.

Price includes breakfast and dinner. Accompanied walking / cycling, caves trip, ropes course, canoeing and horse riding provided.

UK accommodation

Scrumptious free local food box when you book 3 nights at this Peak district self-catering cottage for 4, 11, 28 July
This traditional farmhouse on an organic dairy farm in the beautiful Peak District National Park, includes Little Cottage - a tranquil hideaway for two tucked away in a walled garden. You can also enjoy the Swedish Hot Tub.

Family holidays with sunshine included!

Up to two children per couple stay for free at this Gambia holiday accommodation in June/July/August - couples without children receive a complimentary meal and bottle of wine - £50 per room, per night
This friendly ecolodge accommodation in the Gambia has been designed to mimic a traditional African village. There are nine large African huts all with spacious accommodation, comfortable beds, en-suite facilities and verandas. There is also a fresh water natural swimming pool and sun terrace.

20% off Cyprus villas and apartments for arrivals between now and 15 July - price now from £426-£525 per apartment, per week (sleeps 2-5)
Enjoy quintessential traditions and the rural lifestyle of the island, living alongside the friendly local villagers. Take part in activities including cycling, horse riding and walking.

20% off Liguria self-catering apartments in Italy for June and 10% off in July
This is a stunningly beautiful restored medieval hill-top village, situated in the mountainous hinterland of the Pennavaire valley in Liguria, a short distance from the historic town of Albenga and the Italian Riviera. There is a 20m outdoor swimming pool with grassed sun terraces supplied with deck chairs/sun loungers where you can soak up the sun and the magnificent views.

All offers are subject to availability. Visit www.responsibletravel.com/sale to find out more.

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Notes to editors

About responsibletravel.com:
responsibletravel.com is an online travel directory - based in Brighton, England - launched in 2001 for travellers who want more real and authentic holidays that also benefit the environment and local people. responsibletravel.com markets carefully pre-screened, handpicked holidays from over 270 specialist operators and over 550 accommodations.

Contact:
Krissy Pentland
press@responsibletravel.com
01273 648 519 or 07717 348 368