Travel Connect Newsletter - January 2007
Short BreaksBeachesFaraway DestinationsUK BreaksFive of the Best



In need of a getaway? Well, with not one-but-two airlines currently offering penny flights, as well as some fantastic hotel offers in Rome, the Algarve and more, we’ve found the deals to help you getaway, whatever your budget.

In this issue we hope to tempt your travel instincts with a feature on Gozo, Malta’s more tranquil sister isle; off the beaten track South Africa and; an exclusive feature on Ladakh, the Indian province little changed in centuries.

Should you be inclined to give Mum a treat, we also have some superb Mother’s Day getaway ideas too. Be sure to try this month’s Where Are We competition and view the 2007 Perfect Photo Galleries as well. Happy Travelling.


Travel Features

Off the Beaten Track South Africa: From Vegas-style excess to tranquil beaches, secluded safari spots to winning wine waterholes, experience a different side of South Africa with our five of the best.

Party this Spring: In an exclusive extract from 132: Seize the Days, Lonely Planet’s new book, we offer some superb getaway suggestions for time-pressed Brits.

Gozo - The Unspoilt Mediterranean: If it's a tranquil destination of unspoilt beaches and quaint villages you are after then Gozo, the beautiful unspoilt sister island of Malta, could be the place for you.

A Room with a View: From majestic mountains in the Alps to tropical island vistas in the Maldives, we bring you five of the most stunning views to take in from your hotel window.

Mother's Day Breaks: From England to Egypt, Mallorca to Morrocco, surprise your mother this Mother's Day (18th March) with our fabulous selection of getaway ideas.

Ladakh - The Land that Time Forgot: A spiritual landscape where Buddhism plays an integral part in everyday life, Ladakh, in northern India, is a stark and unexplored region.

Your Travel Questions - Single Supplement Cruises: A TravelConnect member is looking for a cruise company that does not charge a hefty single supplement. Read on for our recommendations and share your tips!


Competitions


Deal Finder: Top 10 Deals


TravelConnect Message Forums: Visit the TravelConnect message forums and connect with other travellers. Share advice on where to stay and what to do in destinations the world over, ask a question, recommend a website, meet travel companions and more.

TravelConnect Galleries: Browse our collection of superb NEW travel photographs from Japan, Ladakh, Paris & more.

 


The Travel News Round-up

What travel stories caught our eye this month!

Clint Eastwood Film Sparks Interest In Japan: The release of Clint Eastwood's Academy Award nominated film Letters from Iwo Jima renews interest in Japan's war history and war related sites.

Global Warming Signals the End to European Skiing? In less than 25 years, global warming could spell the end for the annual ski and winter sports holiday, a new report suggests.

Trek to Everest - Calling All Adventurers: One of Britain’s foremost mountaineers is offering intrepid adventure seekers the chance to join him on a trek to Everest base camp.

OFT Warns 'Misleading' Holiday Companies: Holiday companies have been warned by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) that misleading prices will not be tolerated.

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