December 2006 Newsletter

This Christmas we're giving you plenty to celebrate! If you think Christmas is shaping up to involve the usual cold turkey sandwiches, drunken relatives and dodgy Christmas jumpers, think again. We can help you escape the family Christmas or help you plan your gap next year. Book now so you'll have loads to look forward to and another game of charades with Gran doesn't seem like such a bad thing. SPECIAL OFFERS - BOOK BEFORE 15TH DECEMBER! Reduce your deposit by booking now! Our Special Christmas Offer means you can make plans without being strapped for cash at Christmas. Secure your booking before 15th December with a deposit of just 75 pounds (175 pounds normally required). Complete Gap programmes deposit is 175 pounds (normally 500 pounds). We are also offering: A massive saving of 150 pounds on all Complete Gaps 50 pounds discount on all Eastern Europe programmes 50 pounds discount on Himachal and Rajasthan programmes 50 pounds discount on the Australia Wildlife Sanctuary 100 pounds off any sports programme of longer than 8 weeks 75 pounds off India sports programme 75 pounds off Thai Culture and dive Fresh new volunteer programmes for a fresh new year! We are constantly developing new programmes and offering new destinations for gap travel. To keep you updated, here are our most recent additions. For our full range of ideas visit our site or request a brochure. AFRICA Our two newest destinations for volunteer work are two countries that have possibly the greatest need for your help: Malawi and Uganda. Malawi, often described as 'The Warm Heart of Africa', due to the friendliness of its people, is a fantastic destination if you really want to be part of vital volunteer work in deprived communities. Malawi volunteer programmes Uganda has a tradition of hospitality and easygoing people. Help by offering skills training to orphans, teaching English or supporting a community upliftment programme targeted on helping the very poorest families. Uganda volunteer programmes EASTERN EUROPE We now offer volunteer projects throughout Eastern Europe. Our destinations here are Romania, Ukraine, Albania, Moldova and Russia. The varied volunteer work includes caring for and supporting orphans, teaching children, building orphanages and homes and archaeological and environmental conservation work. Book any Eastern Europe programme before the 15th December for a discount of 50 pounds. Click here for the full list of our Eastern European projects. AUSTRALIA Our newest project in Oz is the Australia Wildlife Volunteer Programme. The varied work as a volunteer provides a unique opportunity to learn all about the fascinating Australian wildlife. We are offering a 50 pounds discount on this programme for bookings taken before the 15th December. USA Our new California Conservation Volunteer Programme involves in important environmental conservation work in the National Parks of Northern California. Our other new addition is the Texas Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre. The main focus of this unique volunteer project is to provide rescue, rehabilitation, and release of orphaned, injured, and displaced wildlife. Visit our website at www.realgap.co.uk and use the search function on the left hand side to browse through the programmes that appeal to you or give us a call to discuss your ideas. We look forward to helping you plan your travel itinerary soon!

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