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WELCOME TO YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE... Explorer Magazine is back, for all of you that are hungry for adventure! It’s a big world out there so we’ve helped put together a selection of top trips on the market. Enjoy this read as you venture from the stunning sites of Antarctica all the way to the other side of the world to uncover the beauty of Bali. This issue will feature fantastic savings and offers that are too good to miss out on! With enriching cultural excursions, wildlife encounters and thrilling sports activities, there is something for all to enjoy. Immerse your senses with this read as you journey through an exciting range of destinations where you’ll discover your inner explorer. Kind regards, The Explorer Team
CONTENTS 01
Adventure to Antarctica
10
Epic Peru
02
Awe of Alaska
11
Vancouver Island
04
Las Vegas & Huntington Beach
12
Europe’s Idyllic Regions
06
New York, Niagara Falls & Washington DC
13
Thailand & Laos Adventure
08
Welcome to Celebrity Cruises Galapgos
14
Beautiful Bali
16
North India Golden Triangle
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ADVENTURE TO ANTARCTICA Departures from November - December 2018
12 nights from £5,339pp* Regional departures available
What's Included • One night stay in Buenos Aires with breakfast included • Transfers included Get ready for a rare adventure! From Ushuaia you cross the Drake Passage and sail on to an unforgettable exploration of Antarctica. Meet penguins up close and touch icebergs with your bare hands. On board there is so much to do: the Explorer room,Young Explorers programme and exciting lectures. You will sail on MS Midnatsol; a ship that was rebuilt for expedition voyages in 2016. She is a comfortable and family-friendly ship and with a maximum of 500 guests, she is designed to enable discovery across the globe.
• Return flights included • Orientation tour • Landings with small boats and activities on board and ashore
Itinerary Day 1
Fly UK > Buenos Aires
+ Full Board
Day 2
Ushuaia
+ £500 off!
Day 3-4
Crossing the Drake Passage
+ Experienced on board expedition team that give lectures as well as accompanying landings and leading activities
Day 5-10 Antarctica Day 11-12 Ushuaia Day 13
Buenos Aires > Fly UK
01 *Operator terms & conditions apply. Prices vary, are subject to availability and can be changed at any time.
02 *Operator terms & conditions apply. Prices vary, are subject to availability and can be changed at any time.
AWE OF ALASKA Departs on 9th August 2018
7 days from £3,929pp* (Veranda Stateroom) Regional departures available
Cruise America’s largest state onboard Oceania Regatta. Alaska is a land of staggering natural beauty. Virgin forests blanket the hills and massive glaciers inch toward the sea. From the gold rush spirit of Skagway and Juneau to the native culture of Ketchikan and the Russian charm of Sitka, Alaska will enchant you.
What's Included • Full board • Includes airfare & unlimited internet plus choose one: FREE beverage package or FREE $400 shipboard credit • Unlimited Passport collection - Unlimited shore excursions throughout your voyage - Save up to 40% per person off à la carte retail prices - As an added bonus, receive additional savings on Oceania Select - Oceania exclusive excursions • Unlimited bottled water, soft drinks and speciality teas and coffees • Room service 24 hours a day
Itinerary Day 1
Fly UK > Seattle
Day 2
Cruising the Inside Passage
Day 3
Ketchikan
Day 4 Cruising the Tracy Arm Fjord & Sawyer Glacier Day 5
Sitka
Day 6
Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Day 7
Cruising the Outside Passage
Day 8
Seattle > Fly UK
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LAS VEGAS & HUNTINGTON BEACH Various departures throughout 2018
7 nights from £1,179pp* Regional departures available Fast-paced and full of fun, Las Vegas is known for its over-the -top shows, legendary casinos and extraordinary entertainment. During the day, shop ‘til you drop at the shopping malls or grab a cocktail and relax poolside at a trendy Pool Club, then by night, watch the city light up and come alive. Wynn Las Vegas offers every conceivable luxury, from an exciting casino and dedicated spa, to the aquatic live production ‘Le Rêve – The Dream’ and culinary delights from world-renowned chefs. Enjoy a ‘Savours of The Strip’ evening tour, included in your holiday. This three hour evening tour is a show in itself as you get whisked inside the exclusive doors of Vegas’ most dynamic restaurants to enjoy their most memorable and luxurious fare. Complement your adventure with a drive to Huntington Beach, to soak up the sun of the Southern California coast. Sink your toes into the sand, surf the epic swell, spike a volleyball, stroll the iconic pier and gather around a beach bonfire. Overlooking the beautiful ocean, Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach offers something for everyone. A private pedestrian bridge to the beach, multiple dining options and being just 30 minutes from Disneyland make this resort the perfect base to explore the area.
What's Included • Economy flights from the UK • 3 nights at 5*+ Wynn Las Vegas • 4 nights at 4*+ Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa • Car hire • Savours of the Strip evening tour in Las Vegas
Itinerary Day 1
Fly UK > Las Vegas
Day 2-3
Las Vegas (Stay at Wynn hotel)
Day 4 Collect car then drive to Huntington Beach Day 5-7 Huntington Beach (Stay at Hyatt hotel) Day 8
Huntington Beach > Fly UK
04 *Operator terms & conditions apply. Prices vary, are subject to availability and can be changed at any time.
05
NEW YORK, NIAGARA FALLS & WASHINGTON DC Departs on 4th May 2018 (Various departures also available from April - October 2018)
8 nights from £1,799pp* Regional departures available
Nature’s full force meets the historic origins of US power and independence on this east coast adventure that takes in New York, Washington DC, Philadelphia and Niagara Falls. Manhattan sightseeing from Broadway to the Empire State Building and Wall Street to Greenwich Village. Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise. Get up close to this surging spectacle. Lincoln Memorial, climb the steps of this iconic neoclassical monument to arguably the greatest US president then visit Arlington Cemetery to see President John F. Kennedy’s gravesite.
What's Included • VIP private home pick-up service • Flights • Transfers • Accommodation • Porterage • Single share option
Itinerary Day 1
Fly UK > New York
Day 2
New York
Day 3-4 Pocono Mountains & Niagara Falls Day 5
Philadelphia
Day 6-7
Washington DC
Day 8
Washington DC > Fly UK
06 *Operator terms & conditions apply. Prices vary, are subject to availability and can be changed at any time.
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08 *Operator terms & conditions apply. Prices vary, are subject to availability and can be changed at any time.
WELCOME TO CELEBRITY CRUISES® GALAPAGOS Departs on 23rd August 2018
10 nights from £5,895pp* Regional departures available A Galapagos adventure with Celebrity Cruises® is blissfully all -inclusive and planned with luxury down to the last detail. Immerse yourself in centuries-old landscapes or hang out with a 70-year-old tortoise. Celebrity have taken care of everything from pre and post-cruise stays, flights, transfers, meals, beverages, shore excursions, and more. Please let us take care of you. Smaller ships. More adventure. All with renowned Celebrity service at every turn. You’ll be greeted with the perfect cup of coffee as the day starts, and when you return from a day of exploration we’ll be ready with all the thoughtful extras.
What's Included • 7 night all-inclusive Galapagos cruise • Luxury 2 night pre & 1 night post cruise accommodation • Galapagos National Park & Galapagos Tourist Card fee • All meals and complimentary beverages • Complimentary snorkelling equipment, mini-wetsuits, binoculars • Celebrity XperienceSM
Itinerary Day 1
Fly UK > Quito
Day 2
Quito
Day 3
Quito - Baltra Island
Day 4 Galapagos - Santiago Day 5
Isabela - Fernandina
Day 6
Isabela
Day 7
Santa Cruz
Day 8
Genovesa
Day 9
Galapagos - Santa Cruz
Day 10
Baltra - Quito
Day 11
Quito > Fly UK
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EPIC PERU Various departures throughout 2018 & 2019
14 nights from £2,799pp* Regional departures available
What's Included • Return flights included • 12 nights in 3 and 4-star hotels
This intriguing country is like nowhere you’ve been before, where Incan ruins, lost civilisations and intoxicating landscapes are king. Experience a fully escorted tour with so many wonderful highlights such as a tour of Lima, The Pachacamac Temple located in the valley of Lurin, the famous Nazca Lines, the spectacular Colca Canyon, a guided tour of the Sillustani ruins and many more.
• 18 meals; 13 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 1 dinner • Cruise the Ballestas Islands • Tour of Lima
Itinerary Day 1
Fly UK > Lima
Day 2 Lima
+ Bed & breakfast
Day 3 Paracas
+ Visit the ‘White City’ of Arequipa
Day 4 Nazca
+ Machu Picchu guided tour + Guaranteed Departures
Day 5-6 Arequipa Day 7 Chivay Day 8-9 Puno Day 10-11 Cuzco Day 12
Machu Picchu
Day 13-14 Cuzco 10 *Operator terms & conditions apply. Prices vary, are subject to availability and can be changed at any time.
Day 15
Cuzco > Fly UK
VANCOUVER ISLAND Departs on 1st October 2018
10 nights from £2,299pp* Regional departures available
What's Included • Return flights with Air Canada
Journey across British Columbia in search of some of the animals that make their home along Canada’s West Coast. Keep your eyes open for sightings of whales, dolphins and seals on a Zodiac powerboat in Victoria and stay alert for grizzly bears after a floatplane trip to Knight Inlet.This spectacular independent tour is a wildlife lovers dream, taking in some of the most striking wilderness in North America. Keep a look out for marine life, grizzly bears and eagles as you discover the true Canada.
• 10 day Whales, Bears and Vancouver Island self drive tour, including 9 nights, accommodation, 9 days’ car hire, 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner, ferry crossings, floatplane and selected sightseeing
Itinerary Day 1
Fly UK > Vancouver
Day 2
Victoria
Day 3
Tofinio
+ Save up to £115pp
Day 4
Pacific Rim National Park
+ Includes thrilling floatplane experience
Day 5
Campbell River
+ Stay at Knights Inlet Lodge
Day 6
Knight Inlet
Day 7
Knight Inlet > Fly UK
+ 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 1 dinner
11 *Operator terms & conditions apply. Prices vary, are subject to availability and can be changed at any time.
EUROPE’S IDYLLIC REGIONS Various departures from May – October 2018
7 nights from £879pp* Regional departures available
What's Included • 3 nights on the Makarska Riviera • 4 nights close to the centre of Dubrovnik This marvellous two-centre holiday showcases one of Europe’s most idyllic regions on the Blue Adriatic. The first three nights are spent on the sun-kissed reaches of Makarska Riviera, with included visits to Split and walled, island-city Trogir. You’ll then head south, via Mostar and its famous bridge, for four nights close to peerless Dubrovnik, with a day in the walled city and a tour of Montenegro.
• Discover Roman Split • Visit the walled island-city of Trogir • A day in Krka National Park
Itinerary
+ Half board basis + Save £50pp + Low deposit of only £79pp* + Single rooms available at a supplement
12 *Operator terms & conditions apply. Prices vary, are subject to availability and can be changed at any time.
Day 1
Fly UK > Croatia
Day 2
Split
Day 3
Krka National Park
Day 4
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Day 5
Dubrovnik
Day 6
Montenegro
Day 7
Dubrovnik
Day 8
Croatia > Fly UK
THAILAND AND LAOS ADVENTURE Departs on 3rd August 2018
13 nights from £999pp* Regional departures available
What's Included • Local Living: Vang Vieng Homestay, Vang Vieng • Bangkok klong trip • Wat Pho entrance and guide • Mekong River slow boat excursion • Pak Ou caves entrance (Luang Prabang)
From the energy of Bangkok to the calm of Laos, this trip is a study in contrasts. Visit temples in Chiang Mai then spend the evening exploring the night market. Sail the Mekong into the heart and soul of Laos and explore the history and culture of these unforgettable regions. Small group experience; Max 15, avg 12 with all of the highlights, culture, access, and “I can’t believe we did that” moments, all at a great price.
Itinerary Day 1
Fly UK > Bangkok
Day 2
Bangkok/Chiang Mai
Day 3
Chiang Mai
Day 4
Chiang Mai/Chiang Khong
Day 5 Chiang Khong/Muang Pakbèng
+ Half board
Day 6 Muang Pakbèng/Luang Prabang
+ Internal flight included
Day 7-8
Luang Prabang
+ E xclusive Local Living: Meal with Local Family in Luang Prabang
Day 9
Luang Prabang/Vang Vieng
Day 10
Vang Vieng
Day 11
Vang Vieng/Vientiane
Day 12
Vientiane/Hanoi
Day 13
Hanoi
Day 14
Hanoi > Fly UK
*Operator terms & conditions apply. Prices vary, are subject to availability and can be changed at any time.
BEAUTIFUL BALI Departs on 9th November 2018
10 nights from £1,099pp* Regional departures available
Dotted with small, character-filled villages, smouldering volcanoes, idyllic beaches and colourful reefs, Bali is the perfect island getaway. Conquer Mt Batur, dive into Bali Barat National Park, feast on delicious cuisine and find peace in Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, a Hindu-Buddhist lake temple dedicated to the goddess of the waters. This active itinerary shows a different side to this popular beach destination for those wanting to experience life as a local would.
What's Included • Return international flights • Varied meal plan including 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner • 13 included activities as follows: Ubud - Guided walk Ubud - Kecak dance performance Ubud - Bumi Sehat Hosted Visit Ubud - Bike tour: Taro to Ubud Sideman - Guided walking tour and traditional lunch Mt Batur - Entrance Fee Mt Batur - Climb with local guide Lovina - Bali Barat NP Snorkelling Lovina - Banjar Hot springs entrance Munduk - Waterfall visit Bedugul - Lake Bratan Temple Lovina - Seririt Market visit Bedugal - Bali Botanical Gardens
Itinerary Day 1
Fly UK > Ubud
Day 2
Ubud
Day 3
Sidemen
Day 4 Mt Batur Day 5
Lovina
Day 6
Lovina
Day 7
Bedugal
Day 8
Sanur
Day 9
Sanur > Fly UK
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15 *Operator terms & conditions apply. Prices vary, are subject to availability and can be changed at any time.
16 *Operator terms & conditions apply. Prices vary, are subject to availability and can be changed at any time.
NORTH INDIA GOLDEN TRIANGLE Departs on 30th April 2018
6 nights from £963pp* Regional departures available
Discover amazing North India on this 7 day tour, including a full day in the fascinating Old and New Delhi and visit Agra City, including the Agra Fort. Experience peace and serenity at the world famous monument of India, ‘The Taj Mahal’ and journey into Jaipur to explore the city’s colourful and bustling streets.
What's Included • Bed & breakfast included • Jeep Ride at Amber Fort • All airport transfers, drives and sightseeing as specified • Services of local English speaking guide
Itinerary Day 1
Fly UK > Delhi
Day 2
Delhi
Day 3
Agra
Day 4 Fatehpur Sikri Day 5
Jaipur
Day 6
Delhi
Day 7
Delhi > Fly UK
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