MEDIA RELEASE: MONDAY 7 JANUARY, 2008
New Year deals and offers from responsibletravel.com
 £250 Bangladesh discovery holiday - now £1640 exclusively for responsibletravel.com - departs 23 January
Journey through bustling Dhaka, take a leisurely cruise on the famous ‘Rocket’ paddle steamer south to the Sundarbans and explore the country’s tea growing capital, Srimangal. Enjoy an oasis of a hotel, with a distinct colonial feel, before heading back south to Cox’s Bazaar, where you will experience beach life, Bangladeshi style.
This operators only employs local staff: you will be accompanied by a local tribal guide when visiting their community and by a Park Ranger from The Forestry Office in the Sundarbans. Price includes flights, comfortable en-suite accommodation and at least two meals a day.
 Herefordshire farmstay accommodation half term special offer exclusively for responsibletravel.com - £450 for a week's self-catering for a family of four
Located in Kinnersley, 8 miles from Hay, UK this beautiful working farm has stunning cottages available for February half term (both weeks from 9 - 24 February). This accommodation is a 'slow' food provider – produce is local, traceable and delicious. This an ideal place for cycling and there are plenty of trails for walking.
 7 night Husky safari in Finland from £1215 to £1340 - 7th night is free of charge
Meet your dogs, learn how to handle them and then set off on an adventure of a lifetime, enjoying the magical winter scenery along the way! This trip employs local activity providers and uses only locally owned hotels. Price includes return flights and airport transfers, two nights safari house accommodation, four nights wilderness cabin accommodation, full board, five day husky safari, all equipment including thermo-overalls, socks, mittens, boots, warm hat and sleeping bag, fully qualified guides and instructors and a husky team and sled with 4 to 6 dogs. Departs 13, 20 and 27 January.
 13 day Arabian leopard conservation in Oman - price reduced by 38% to just £890
This expedition will take you to the remote desert mountains of the Dhofar region of Oman. Working alongside scientists from the Royal Omani Court, you will be part of a small international team on this desert and mountain expedition, monitoring Arabian leopard presence and contributing to an important piece of research tracking leopards. This operator has won multiple awards that demonstrate its commitment to conservation and the environment. Excludes flights. Departs 13 and 27 January.
 Troodos Mountains accommodation, Cyprus now from £190 per week - 30% off
Situated in the picturesque village of Vouni in the Limassol district, these perfectly preserved, picturesque apartments are located on the foothill of the Troodos mountains, just 30 minutes drive from the seaside town of Limassol. The area is perfect for keen hikers, ski enthusiasts and nature lovers. The owners are members of the Cyprus Agrotourism project. Price based on two adults sharing. Additional adults £13 each. Children under 12 go free of charge. Welcome pack and bottle of wine for stays of over three days. Offer valid until end of February 2008.
All prices and deals are subject to availability. For further information or to make a booking, visit responsibletravel.com
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